Mount Dora Hurricanes Open Season in Seminar Against St Cloud
Mount Dora High School coach Jesse Dyess describes a cautious start as the Golden Hurricanes prep for the Mid Lakes Conference opener against St Cloud on Sept 18. He cites hot weather and a new system, notes veteran leadership is needed, and lists key players and injuries as the team aims to improve from a 2 7 record last season. The squad plans to rely on a two way offense and adjusts practice due to Labor Day and approaching Dora weather.
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Golden Hurricanes
Mount Dora High School
Jesse Dyess
Hurricanes
Mid-Lakes
St. Cloud
Bulldogs
Dyess
Tallahassee
Fort Lauderdale
Johnny Crowe
New Smyrna Beach
Avon Park
Mount Dora
Dan Spear
Pete Salmon
Hank Dufour
Tommy Carver
Steve Bolt
Carver
Bolt
First National Bank Marks Start Of 40th Year Of Service In City
The First National Bank of Mount Dora begins its 40th year Monday, after 39 years of service. Founded Sept. 12, 1925, it plans a new two story building on Seventh Avenue and Donnelly Street costing about 250000. George J. White Sr. becomes bank president in 1936 and announces transfer to the new facility early in 1965. officers and directors are listed.
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First National Bank
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Bank
Seventh Avenue
Donnelly Street
Mount Dora Bank
Wwen
Lrust Company
Fifth and Donnelly
First National Bank of Mount Dora
George J. White
Jacksonville
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
James Simpson
White
Alfred Rehbaum, Sr
George J. White Jr
Allan H. Seabrook
Sue Bond
Jean Houser
Wylania Miller
Richard Edgerton
Howard J. Simpson
Alfred Rehbaum Sr
Seven Enrolled in Mount Dora High School DE Program
Mount Dora High School reports seven students enrolled in the Distributive Education program with eleven in later stages. Coordinator Larry Puckett notes students attend regular classes morning then work at approved jobs for school credit upon meeting requirements.
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Mount Dora High School
Larry Puckett
Puckett
Post 35 States Meeting Friday at Mount Dora
The American Legion Post 35 will hold a regular meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at the Legion Home on Highland Avenue in Mount Dora. Cmdr. Bill Paul invites all members and visiting Legionnaires to attend.
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Mount Dora
The
American Legion
Legion
Highland Avenue
Bill Paul
Hurricane Hut dance draws large Mount Dora youth crowd
A back-to-school dance and fashion show at the Hurricane Hut drew one of the history’s largest youth turnouts. The Mount Dora Youth Center Advisory Board and Montgomery Ward of Orlando organized the event with music by Nation Rocking Shadows. Montgomery Ward donated 50 dollars to the air conditioning fund.
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Mount Dora
Montgomery Ward
Doris Ashwell
Orlando
Wendy Ward
Special Bermuda Cruise Slated During October
Landscair Travel Service announces the SS Ariadne will sail from Jacksonville to Bermuda on October 16 at 5 p.m. with return October 23 at 8 a.m. Mrs. Margaret Sharp urges early reservations as space sells quickly, with special rates starting at 175 dollars.
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Jacksonsville
Bermuda
Landscair Travel Service
Margaret Sharp
Gateway City
Jacksonville
Four Youth Delegates Share Gains From Boys and Girls States
Mount Dora Post 35 honored four youth delegates Bernard McCabe Jr Joe Paul Janice Robinson and Tara Swartzel at a dinner. They described experiences from the 1964 Boys State and Girls State programs and praised the value of learning city county and state government including actual elections and legislative procedures.
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Post 35
Mount Dora
American Legion
Post
Bernard McCabe Jr
Joe Paul
Janice Robinson
Tara Swartzel
McCabe
Miss Swartzel
American Legion Post 35
Amec
Rical LeBron
Tallahassee
Mount Dora Patients Listed At Waterman Memorial Hospital
Mount Dora patients in Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis this week include Neva Welch Master Jackie Sherman Ethel Hames Jennie Priester Virginia Sheehy Dorothy Brinker Clarence Ensor Mabel Hofmann Helen Holmes Louise Schoenieger Wade Cowart James Scully and Rowe Fanin.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Neva Welch
Jackie Sherman
Ethel Hames
Jennie Priester
Virginia Sheehy
Dorothy Brinker
Clarence Ensor
Mabel Hofmann
Helen Holmes
Louise Schoenieger
Wade Cowart
James Scully
Rowe Fanin
Mount Dora Swim Club Holds Annual Banquet Thursday
The Mount Dora Swim Club will host its annual banquet Thursday at the Community Building starting 6 30 p m. trophies will go to top finishers and ribbons to runners up and a nominating committee will report before officers are elected for the coming year. There were 51 competitors this year and members participate in many meets across Central Florida. Mayor Jesse Willmott and chamber officials are invited.
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Mount Dora
C. F. Staton
Staton
Cmdr
Howard Shively
Jim Jackson
Jesse Willmot
Central
Florida
Tillson Reports Progress in Lake County Community
Oliver J. Tillson director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce notes the Boy Scout Building in Gilbert Park has been completed and dedicated on American Heritage Day. The Social Room in the Community Building was redecorated with paneled walls light pastel tones and an acoustical fiberglass ceiling with new lighting PA system and drapes. Air conditioning as added years ago makes the facility one of the county’s finest.
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Oliver J. Tillson
Lake County
Tax collection report on cigarette taxes July 1964
Richard B. Keating of the State Beverage Dept. reports July 1964 net cigarette tax totaling $4,900,492.44 with Mount Dora receiving $6,221.17 in distribution.
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Richard B. Keating
State Beverage Dept
Mount Dora
Storm Nears Coast Forces Closures and Boardups
Hurricane Dora veered away from Central Florida, sparing Mount Dora major damage. Lake County kept winds at gale force, prompting schools to close and businesses to board windows while emergency crews stood by.
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Florida
Mount Dora
Lake County
Atlantic
Cleo
Miami
Dora
Cape Kennedy
Reedy Speaks On Driving To Kiwanis Club
Bill Reedy, chairman for the Lake County Safety Council of Highways, gave an engaging talk on driving safety. The luncheon will be at Florida Central Academy with 35 members attending. Director Earl Anderson suffered a heart attack and is hospitalized in Minneapolis Abbott Hospital, with planned four weeks there followed by a month recuperation in Long Lake Minnesota.
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Bill” Reedy
Lake County Safety Council of Highways
Florida Central Academy
Earl Anderson
Abbott Hospital
Minneapolis
Minn
Long Lake
Baker Reports Progress at Griffin Park Development
State Rep Leighton L Baker announced Lake Griffin State Park near Leesburg is advancing with 40 camp sites rest rooms gate dock and bulk heads. Bulldozing began September 2 and $43000 was allotted by the State Budget Commission for the project with bids for buildings expected early next month. The park area remains open daily offering rest rooms boat ramp picnic tables grills and playground equipment.
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Leighton L. Baker
Lake Griffin State Park
Leesburg
Baker
State Budget Commission
Lake County
IceHouse Names Former Broadway Actor as Director
George Vaughan, newly moved to Orlando from Long Island, is chosen as IceHouse Players director for 1964 65 season. N VY Neal Huebsch announces Vaughan’s appointment at a board meeting. Vaughan brings New York stage and directing experience to IceHouse. Readings for Bell Book and Candle and Taming of the Shrew set for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. with a September 22 reception.
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IceHouse Players
George Vaughan
Orlando
Long Island
N. VY
Ee Neal Huebsch
IceHouse Theatre
Vaughan
IceHouse
Huebsch
New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Town Dock
Port Washington
Plays and Players
B. Y. Pennington
Eustis
Bell
Laura
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John Moon
Moon
Mike Stewart
Ed Brooks
Larry Carlton
Bernard McCabe
Phillip Chapman
Bell Potter
Chapman
Potter
Gary Duval
Bobby Wason
Billy Wells
Jim Dake
Jack Pease
Hurricane
Wason
St. Clould
Tavares
Paul
Janice
Tara
Boys State
House of Representatives
House
Tillson
By Pete Osborne
U. S. Weather Bureau
Matthew Garfinkel
Weather Bureau
Golden Triangle
B. C. Thompson
South Florida
Reedy
Kiwanis Club
Rep
Griffin Park
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