Eye Examination Plan Trial At City Lions Club Event
The Lions Club and the Detection Center tested 113 people at Holiday House Orlando using a temporary auditorium setup. Dr. Carl S. McLemore led the team noting glaucoma in one case and outlining early detection benefits and treatment options, with most cases managed by eye drops and a minority needing surgery.
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University of Miami
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McLemore
Christian Home And Bible School to Host Open House
The Christian Home and Bible School of Mount Dora will hold Open House on December 15 to showcase a $200,000 expansion that will double the size of the institution with five new buildings and remodeling. The project, funded in part by a bequest from the late Emily G. Ford, includes the Emily G. Ford Dining Hall and a Chapel seating 300, reflecting the school’s largest expansion in its history and expected growth in the coming years.
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Policemen Sponsor Annual Benefit Ball in Mount Dora
The Third Annual Mount Dora Policemen's Benefit Ball will be held November from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. Music by Roddy Woodcock Orchestra. Tickets are $3 and may be obtained from any member of the Police Department. The affair benefits department death bene...
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Mount Dora
Erican Legion Hall
Mount Ra
Roddy Woodcock
$32,000 Apartment Building Planned
The City issued a 32000 permit to build a one story eight unit efficiency apartment at the corner of Sixth Ave and Alexander St W. Wagg bought the property from the estate of Emma Sears Marsh. The old building will be torn down for the new. Each unit will be about 530 square feet and air conditioned. Pete McKinley of Umatilla will oversee construction, aiming for completion in 90 days.
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Alexander St
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Kerr Named Speaker for Florida Homecoming Banquet
Sen Robert Kerr chairman of the Senate Aeronautics and Space Committee is named speaker for the Blue Key banquet at the University of Florida Homecoming activities on Oct 19-20. The event is a highlight of Florida politics and draws many leaders.
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Senate
Aeronautics and Space Committee
Mankes
University of Florida
Florida
Will Change Site Of New Dental Technician School
Robert C. Winkle plans a new dental technician school and lab east of Dr. R. G. Wells Dental Clinic at 11th Ave and Baker St. The lot is too small for parking and housing needs, so the project will move to a more accessible site in the city by September 1963. The council has approved rezoning to allow construction at the original site.
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Voters urged to sign up for Mount Dora city election
Mount Dora voters were urged by City Clerk Mel R. Wagner to register at City Hall for the December 11 municipal election. Registration with the county supervisor for the November general election does not qualify for municipal contests. Voters must be 21, Florida residents for one year and Mount Dora residents for six months. City Hall registrations run 8 am to 5 pm weekdays and 8 am to noon Saturdays, with an extended close at 5 pm on Friday December 3.
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Eustis Jewelers Open Silver Vault On October 4
Merry-Garner Jewelers of Eustis announced the opening of an underground Silver Vault on October 4, the only one of its kind in the South. Owners Guy J. Merry and Garner say the vault, eight months in preparation, will draw tourists and showcase a rare collection of antique Sheffield and American silverware. The display includes modern and imported pieces, with items added recently in New York for an exhibition and sale next Thursday.
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Hurricanes Open New Stadium With 0-0 Tie
More than 1200 fans packed the new Community Bowl as Mount Dora Golden Hurricanes and Tavares fought to a 0-0 deadlock in the inaugural night game under lights. Mount Dora hosts Clermont next in Mid-Lakes Conference action shaping the title race.
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Jaycees Christmas Parade set for Mount Dora on Dec 8
The Fifth Annual JayCees Christmas Parade in Mount Dora will be held December 8 at 2 p.m. Dwight Mosteller and Thomas Graves announce the date and urge would‑be participants to contact Mosteller. Last year the parade joined the Merchants Association Festival drawing thousands of spectators downtown Donnelly Street afterward.
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Merchants’ Association
Central Florida
Donnelly St
Mesrbanis Association
Motorists Urged to Watch for Young All Stars
Florida Highway Patrol warns drivers to be cautious as football season begins and young players practice in sandlots and suburban streets. Commanders urge stopping on a dime and watching for kids during weekday afternoons and Saturdays, stressing safety beside future stars.
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Florida Highway Patrol
FHP
H. N. Kirkman
Lions Club drive yields full stadium seating expansion
The Lions Club raised 3150 for stadium lights in a month and, with city matching, will add 250 new permanent seats at the Community Bowl North end. New section costs 1400, leaving 350 surplus for further funding. project ready for next home game. Police Chief Huett contributed 110 from the police force.
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Lions Club
Sam Shaw
Lions
Shaw
Allan Seabrook
John Cain
Cain
J. T
Bud) Huett
Public Fallout Shelters Marked in Florida by Engineers
The U S Army Corps of Engineers began marking 574 public fallout shelters in Florida. Jacksonville and Duval County lead with numerous eligible buildings while statewide results show space for about 458,000 people, though 25 counties lack any shelter meeting minimum protection.
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville
Department of Defense
Duval County
Lake County
Corps of Engineers
Bill Chappell to Address Mount Dora Kiwanis Oct 4
William V. Chappell Jr. head of Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee will speak at the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club meeting on October 4. Born February 3, 1922 in Kendrick, Florida, he is unopposed in 1962 and has served since 1954 with multiple re-elections. He holds a BA and a 1949 law degree from the University of Florida. He and his wife Marguerite Gutshall of Richmond, Virginia have four children. He is a past president of the Democratic organization and a Mason.
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William V. Chappell, Jr
Florida House of Representatives
Tallahassee
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
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Marion County
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Kendrick
Fla
University of Florida
Marguerite Gutshall
Richmond, Va
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Mount Dora Patients Reported at Waterman Memorial Hospital
Mount Dora patients listed this week include Mr. William Bucher, Mrs. Katherine Kirby, Mr. John Phillips, Mrs. E Downer, Mrs. Frances Wilson, and Mrs. Marie.
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Waterman Memorial Hospital
William Bucher
Katherine Kirby
John Phillips
E .Downer
Frances Wison
Marie
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