Three Man Group To Survey Public Fallout Shelters
Mount Dora Civil Defense names a three member Shelter Committee to survey available public shelter facilities and propose a fallout protection program for community survival in a nuclear attack. The panel includes Lee Elmore, David Bowen, and Dr. Charles H. LeThorne, reporting to Councilman Grantham.
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Mount Dora
Lake County Civil Defense
Shelter Committee
Grantham
John Cain
Elmore
Civil Defense Council
Cain
Mark Peters
Jacksonville
Modern New Postoffice Opens in Mount Dora
Mount Dora’s new Postoffice at Seventh Ave and Donnelly St drew a packed weekend crowd as staff moved in. Postmaster Harry J. Hopcraft solved the new lock riddle for many patrons, aided by a dash of oil. Carl E. Tucker and J. W. Adams assisted with the mail flow as the building and staff earned public praise. A formal dedication ceremony is planned.
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Mount Dora
Seventh Ave
Donnelly
J. W. Adams
Hopcraft
Hurricanes Beat Groveland and Preview Ocoee Friday
Mount Dora beat Groveland 43 7 with Potter two touchdown runs and McCullough a conversion. The team holds 4 2 conference record with one game left, facing Eustis soon and aiming for a winning season. Fans urged support and noted new field bleachers without lights.
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Eustis
Spear
Groveland
Mount Dora
Ocoee
Doc “M
Doc
Doc “W
Fifth Avenue
First National Bank
Cat Week Provokes Defense Of Tabby Across Nation
Letter writer questions Cat Week International proclaimed for Nov 5 to 11, arguing cats do not face danger from No Pets rules and noting cats aid in rodent control. C M Stephenson of Miami University cites cats’ hunting limits and stresses pets keep older citizens busy and engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
C. M. Stephenson
Department of Social Studies
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Venice
Stephenson
Sheriff Willis McCall to preview Boys' Ranch film
Lake County Sheriff and Florida Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch trustee Willis McCall will address Mount Dora Kiwanis at today’s luncheon. He will screen a film about the home for needy boys near Live Oak, outlining its work and mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis McCall
Lake County
Florida Sheriffs’ Boys’ Ranch
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Sheriff McCall
Live Oak
Mount Dora Reopens Alexander Street to Two-Way Traffic
Alexander Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues in downtown Mount Dora resumed two-way traffic over the weekend. The one-way restriction had been in place to move the old Post Office to a new location at Seventh Avenue and Donnelly Street.
Funeral services for Mrs Kennedy at First Methodist Church
Funeral services were held Tuesday from First Methodist Church for Mrs Christine C Kennedy 70 who died at her home Saturday Rev James S Jones officiated She had lived in Mount Dora 35 years moving from Tavares She was a member of First Methodist Church and formerly of Lakes and Hills Garden Club Survived by husband Walker M a son Captain William C Kennedy Fort Richardson Alaska a daughter Mrs Lemuel C Downs Fort Greely Alaska a sister Mrs John C Wilproer Houston Texas and seven is at Pine Forest.
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First Methodist Church
Christine C. Kennedy
James S. Jones
Kennedy
Mount Dora
Tavares
The
Lemuel C. Downs
Fort Greeley
Area
John C. Wilproer
Houston
Texas
Pine Forest
Mayor And Three Councilmen Seek Reelection
Spirited campaign for the Mount Dora municipal election opens with four incumbents seeking to return to office on December 12. Mayor Guy C. Bliss and councilmen R O Grantham Gordon L. Dake and Ed Avery announce reelection plans, while David Bowen and O J Tillson retire from the race. The race centers on a budget of 822 500 for the new fiscal year and the council’s “real working” team image amid calls for business like governance. Voter registration and petition deadlines are outlined by City Clerk Mel R Wagner, with registration closing December 4 and candidate filings due November 21.
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Park Commission
David Bowen
O. J. Tillson
Mel R. Wagner
Wagner
City Hall
Lake County
Mount Dora
Act
City
J. T
Bud) Huett
Lake County Grand Jury
Grand
Bliss
W. D. Patton
C. D. Owen
Ohio City
Five Shops Yet to Open as Golden Triangle Center Nears Finish
Leases signed for 17 of 22 spaces in the $2.5 million Golden Triangle Shopping Center along U S 441 North. Five vacant spots under negotiation will be announced when finalized. McCrory’s opening mid November under C R Cole. others include Augie’s Beauty Shop, Spell’s Barber, Leeds Shoe, Liggett Rexall, Gordon Jewelry, Toys Inc, Winn-Dixie and more. Jehle Bros Inc accelerates final construction as Brent Hulgren from Pepper interests oversees finishing.
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Golden Triangle
U. S. 441
West Sylvan Shores Realty, Inc
Pepper Enterprises
Hhaesa Sivemallanena
Santan
Imavo Apicu
Croak
Augie
Spell’s
McCrory’s
Larsen’s Men Shop
Leeds
Liggett-Rexall Drug Store
Gordon Jewelry Store
McConnell’s Fabrics
Toys, Inc
McVicar Books and Gifts
Food Fair Super Market
W. T. Grant
Turner’s Bakery
Winn-Dixie
C. R. Cole
Jehle Bros., Inc
Brent Hulgren
Pepper Interests
Mount Dora
St. Petersburg
Services Will Be Held Friday For Louis R. Tremain
Funeral services for Louis R. Tremain a Lake County pioneer citrus grower and business leader will be held Friday at 3 p m from the Community Church in Mount Dora. Tremain 90 died Tuesday at his home 326 N Tremain St survived by two sons and three grandchildren. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery with Rehbaum Funeral Home in charge
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Louis R. Tremain
Pioneer Lake County
Tremain
Tremain St
Candace
Lake County
Mount Dora
Community Church
L. Clayton
Ross F. Tremain
Robert R. Reed
Pine Forest Cemetery
Rehbaum
New State Drivers Permits Foolproof Against Tampering
The Florida driver’s license adopts Permafiber paper for water resistance and durability, with a tamper revealing ink tint. One year licenses are green and two year licenses red, designed to deter erasures and reveal alterations to officers.
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Florida
Florida Department of Public Safety
Conklin Smith and Waddell Elected Lake Soil Supervisors
Tom Waddell of the First National Bank of Leesburg was named a new supervisor for the Lake Soil Conservation District after last week’s elections. Incumbents Charles E. Jones and Don Conklin were reelected, with Clermont and Leesburg casting the largest vote totals. The district’s first election since 1944 drew the heaviest turnout, signaling public support for soil conservation and water control.
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Tom. Waddell
First National Bank of
Leesburg
Lake Soil Conservation District
Charles E. Jones
Don Conklin
Jones
Clermont
Winn-Dixie Store Put On Market For Sale
The Winn-Dixie at corner of Donnelly Street and Seventh Avenue is on the market for 51 250. The old store occupies a corner lot 139 by 135 feet with 6 152 feet of floor space. O M Jack Simpson is exclusive listing agent. Talmadge L Horton will head the new store in the Shopping Center.
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Winn-Dixie
Donnelly St
Seventh Ave
Golden Triangle
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Talmadge L. Horton
Winn- Dixie
Lree
Knighthood Reward Worthy of Worthy Men
A reflective line by Douglas Jerrold on how honor motivates even the idle to seek glory. The quotation posits that many lacking means would pursue knighthood as a reward for virtue and achievement.
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Douglas Jerrold
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Potter
McCullough
Mount Dora Groveland
Mount DoracCullough
Werden
Durden
Grove
Taylor
Wilbanks
Boswell
Brown
Narehood
Mount Dora Ee Eneenaeenntennes
Groveland Wanene
Poochie
Mount Dora Pharmacy
Guy C. Bliss
Tabby
By Grace C, Campbell
McCall
Bowen
By Mack Johnson
Conklin
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