Return of Gene A bout headlines and plans for broadcast
The report notes Jae Dnata Wood announces a title bout over the Vites with a large audience invited. Elaborate plans are underway for broadcasting the event, likely in SG style, with officials including B Lawrence Jr aeronautic commissioner of Mount Dora ordering the first plane for local service. Lawrence met Orlando representatives J F Hayden and R H Han of Central States Aero Corporation Dalona.
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Jae Dnata Wood
SG Rele Naeneeiemece
Yee B. Lawrence Jr
Aeronautic
Mount Dora
Lawrence
Orlando
J. F. Hayden
R. H. Hana
Central States Aero Corporation
Dalona
Oot Tn JA le
Bruce
Bernice Lee
Little J. W. Heaves
Adtetale
Clarice Moon
Jacksonville
Florida Business College
Mount Dora Earns First in FWPC Editorial Contest
The Mount Dora won first prize for editorial coding in the Florida Women's Press Club annual contests held last weekend in Miami Beach. The Topic received a second and third award along with an honorable mention. FWPC announced the results at its convention. Bernard McCabe was elected Kiwanis president for 1958, with Walter TeStrake and Frederick Sleight as vice presidents and Walter Patton as treasurer. The Lofroos brothers from Mount Dora, William Lofroos Jr and Robert, attend the University of Florida, with William pursuing a teaching scholarship and a master's degree after Vanderbilt, and Robert a construction studies major.
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Mount Dora
Florida Women's Press Club
FWPC
Miami Beach
Kiwanis Club
Bernard McCabe
Lake County
Robert Walker
McCabe
Walter TeStrake
Frederick J. Sleight
Walter D. Patton
Lofroos Brothers
University of Florida
William Lofroos Jr
William
Margaret Lofroos
Vanderbilt
Robert
Life Begins at Sixty Why Dogs Need Discipline and Care
The piece compares two Golden Retriever sisters, Bonnie and Billie, noting their distinct temperaments and responses to discipline. It discusses dog behavior, snoring, and daily play, then covers canine health issues from worms to heartworm, leptospirosis, and cancer, stressing prevention, early detection, and veterinary care.
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Bonnie
Bllie
Florida
Sunshine Statement of Florida and its contrasts
A poem-like reflection praises Florida's greenery and heat while noting pests and mold. It mentions love-bugs, palm trees, rats, and reptiles, with comments on warm months, humidity, and high fuel bills. The piece ends with a personal signature.
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Florida
Artist of the Month at Mount Dora Chamber Opens Work
Shirley Kephart named artist of the month and shows three periods of art at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. Exhibits include landscapes portraits and abstract designs in pastel air brush and rapidograph on velour. Open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays during September.
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Shirley Kephart
Mount Dora
Jeanne Mahaffey
Committee weighs budget cuts and fee hike options
The committee debated a 50 percent increase to cover a deficit but still fund a new truck. Clifton said it would leave $32,000 for a truck. Harden urged more cost analysis and other cuts. Van Landingham called for a public poll on rates versus franchise. Motion passed with Cox dissent. meeting adjourned.
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Clifton
Harden
van Landingham
Lott
Cox
Burglaries and Rape Reported in Mount Dora
Mount Dora police logged a sexual battery a burglary and an armed robbery over three days. A sexual assault occurred about 4 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location. A hospital check and release followed. four juveniles were arrested near a garage burglary on Eighth Avenue after a neighbor alerted authorities. The case remains under investigation.
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Mount Dora
Tom Allen
Eighth Ave
Sporomenstaty
Mount Dora Park Board Defers Park Contract Vote
The Mount Dora Park Board postponed voting on the city management contract with the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club after review. City Clerk Frank Clifton noted the council deleted a controversial paragraph and the contract awaits park board, SR 19, and Old Hwy. 441 approval amid ongoing police investigation into a robbery at the clerk’s office. Dick Hartman of the club outlined duties and costs, while Margaret Carson urged time to study the document. Joan Marvin was proposed as temporary successor to Jon Goodholm who died last Monday.
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Mount Dora Park Commission
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club
Frank Clifton
Park Board
SR 19
Old Hwy. 441
Mount Dora
Dick Hartman
Lawn Bowling Club
Margaret Carson
Weather Recap Mount Dora Precipitation Record
A weather note records temperatures since Sept 7 at Mount Dora Fire Department Station. A trace of rain on Sept 12 was the only precipitation during the period, leaving yearly rainfall at 29.79 inches.
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Mount Dora
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