James Thetford 81 longtime architect dies in Florida
James V. Thetford 81 died suddenly Tuesday night Oct 25. Born Newark he worked in Essex County and New York City and studied at Fawcett Drawing School Newark Technical School and Jallada-Prevor Atelier. Survived by Edna L. Slocum widow two sons Leighton A. Thetford and Norman D. Thetford eight grandchildren three great grandchildren. Services Friday 2 p.m. Rehbaum Harden Chapel with Dr. Lester C. Schriver officiating Interment Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora Florida.
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Fawcett Drawing School
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Eatontown
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Kingsport
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Mount Dora Library Hosts National Children's Book Week Fair
A Mount Dora Public Library book fair runs October 31 to November 5 with over 800 books including 400 for children and young adults. Librarian Mary L Burr notes the display follows the Good Reading program lists created with the American Library Association and Pilgram Book Society assistance.
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United States Jaycees
American Library Association
Pilgram Book Society, Inc
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Follett Publishing Co
Lake County
Women’s Club
Helen Kurras
Mount Dora
Kamak Markandaya
Nadine Gordimer
Janet Frame
Audrey Lindop
the Gordons
Alistair MacClean
Bill Gulick
H. Vernon Dixon
Robert Crichton
U.S.A
Richard Powell
House On the Cliff
D. E. Stevenson
Margaret Walker
Bertram’s Hotel
Agatha Christie
Black Tower
Barbara Michaels
Peter Shaffer
Taxpayers Benefit From New Law Savings in Postage
A 1968 law sponsored by State Treasurer-Insurance Commissioner Broward Williams will save taxpayers over $20,000 annually by switching driver license and vehicle tag suspension notices from certified mail to standard mail with presumed delivery in four days. The measure aims to reduce postage costs while maintaining official delivery of notices for financially irresponsible drivers and vehicle owners.
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Florida Governor Proposes Advisory Council on Conservation
In October, Governor Kirk proposed a 13 member Advisory Council on conservation for Everglades National Park. Seven would be elected by boards of major Florida conservation groups, including the Audubon Society and Izaak Walton League, for four year terms. Six would be appointed by the governor from scientists and laymen. two two-year terms, two four-year terms, two six-year terms. State employees would be ineligible.
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Florida Audubon Society
Florida
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Florida Nature Conservancy
Florida Wildlife Federation
Florida Academy of Science
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Florida Federation of Women's Clubs
Don Driggers
Mount Dora
Orlando Municipal Auditorium
Lake County
Leesburg
LAC Meeting Outlines Big Agenda and Controversies
A town hall in Tavares drew nearly 300 residents to discuss the Lake County Anti-Poverty Program and related issues. The meeting spotlighted proposed $425,000 in annual rental deals for obsolete properties and a six-member four-year advisory council, with actions including signing petitions on Lake County affairs.
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Fumigate Before Planting Roses Cited By Expert
Dr. Howard Miller of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations recommends pre planting fumigation to eradicate fungi bacteria and nematodes, noting post planting methods exist but pre planting is more practical. Oyster movement inland linked to tide phases observed by University of Miami Marine Laboratory biologists. County and school boards face petitions to withdraw public property from the Lake County Anti Poverty group as residents circulate copies.
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Florida Agricultural Experiment Stations
University of Miami Marine Laboratory
Lake County School Board
Lake County Anti-Poverty
Old wives tales aside, share wise tips on fever and cold health
The article debunks the belief that one should starve a fever and stuff a cold. It explains fevers burn more calories and underfeeding worsens the condition. It also advertises Sea Brook's Pharmacy in Mount Dora offering prescriptions and hospital supplies, with a household hint about muffling alarm clocks with bath sponge.
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Mount Dora
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