Mount Dora News Highlights Fronts in 1927
Dr. Fenn plans a central Florida emergency hospital after nine years in Mount Dora as patients boost his growing practice. Local clubs elect Howard Rice president of the Mount Dora Tennis Association with Evelyn Ray as vice president and Abby ceeeeee treasurer amid a 28-member turnout. The community notes sports results, a Presbyterian outdoor service, and a basement fire at the church furnace that caused smoke in the sanctuary before firefighters extinguished it.
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Fate
Florida
Fenn
Mount Dora
New York
Howard Rice
Este
Oder
Pras
Chamber of Commerce
Heath
Doma
Aiko
Snd
Dora Hi
Vine Field
Creveland
Leadbang
Memee Ee Anne Fae Saree Brantley
R. M. Beville
Grits Rice
Jesse Dooley
R. Perkins
A. Carter
Glen Brown
G. Sadier
Florida State University
Joni Vincenti
Fred Vincenti
Joni
DeAnn Bateman
Ernest C. Bateman
Zellwood
Mount Dorama
Theurnace
Facing Death with Calm Readiness for a Better Transition
An essay urges readers to confront mortality without fear and to prepare for death with practical steps. It reflects on obsession with obituaries, macabre curiosity, and the need for a calm, common sense approach to ensure a smooth transition for loved ones and oneself.
Planning Death and Funeral Choices from a Doctor’s View
Dr Luke counsels readers on handling finances and taxes for survivors, estimating longevity from family deaths, and choosing simple, affordable end of life arrangements. He argues against ostentatious funerals and favors cremation and modest, near‑family ceremonies with ashes scattered or buried. He notes death is common with about two million American deaths yearly.
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Florida Congressman pushes removal of Social Security earnings limit
A Florida congressman from the Fifth District campaigns to let retirees earn wages without losing benefits. He cites 6 percent of U S workers retired on Social Security in Florida and notes Florida’s 1.5 percent share of nationwide beneficiaries. California and New York exceed Florida in totals, with Florida’s monthly average retirement payment at 226.59 dollars and total benefits near 349 million dollars in 1976.
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Washington
U. S
Florida
Fifth
Ways and Means Committee
California
New York
United Way Campaign Notes Lake County Progress
The report lists unit A and B fundraising figures with named chairs and donors across utilities, stores, insurance, industry, auto, printing, and medical fields. It cites totals like 8,200 and 4,000 for various divisions and notes campaigns will start or are under way in multiple sectors.
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John F. Nelson, Jr
Golden Gem Growers Inc
James C. Harris Jr
Harris Oil & Gas Corp
Jackson A. Haddox
Lake County Agricultural Service
Georgia Phillips
Lake County Red Cross Chapter
Terry Jackson
St. James Episcopal Church
Leesburg
William
Warren Morgan
Mount Dora Thriftway Store
Larry Moye
Leesburg Insurance Co
Richard S. Kluttz
Bendix Home Systems
Nick Nicholas
Key Scales Ford
Marie Bolles
Lou Tally
United Way
William F. Hanks
Sunrise Workshop
C” Mobile Home Parks
Charles Johnson
Richard E. Huff
DDS
Lew Tally
Joseph E. Holland
William M. ‘Donnelly
DMD
Bill Bond
The
Lakerl
James R. Carson Jr
Federal
Nneth Sears
Ter Beer D. Porter Jr
Carlee
Mount Dora Chamber Nominating Committee Seeks 1978 Directors
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce announces a nominating committee to fill four vacant seats on the 1978 board. Names proposed include Dick Edgerton, Bob Schappacher, Cars Michaels, and Henry Leavitt. All nominations due by November 21 with written consent required before running.
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Mount Dora
Jim Hunt
Charles Pettyjohn
Associated Realty
Ermyne Pearson
Gary Bray
Dick Edgerton
Lakeside Inn
Bob Schappacher
I One
Carsnichael
Carmithaat Antiques
Henry Léavitt
Elves Craft Shop
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Florida
Thinking Out Loud By Sen Jim Gilsson District 11
A summer survey of Florida independent businessmen shows government interference and regulatory burdens as top concerns. Respondents say federal and state agency demands steal shop time and payroll obligations burden small firms, hindering hiring and layoffs.
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Jim Gilsson
Florida
Larceny suspect caught after Mount Dora call
Mount Dora police arrest Tony Robinson of Leesburg after a wallet theft reported by N P Carter of Bunker Hill. Suspect apprehended within an hour, and all wallet contents were recovered and returned to Carter.
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Mount Dora
N. P . Carter
Bunker Hill
Carter
Tony Robinson
Leesburg
Mount Dora Weather Record Highlights Rainfall
The Mount Dora Fire Department weather station logged a period with .08 inches of precipitation and an annual total rainfall of 34.76 inches. The report notes high and low temperatures since October 19.
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Mount Dora
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