City Moves Utilities Amid Protests Over Tree Removals
The council approves bidding for a $2,000,000 shopping center project with sewer and water main work estimated at $44,000 plus $15,000 for power line relocation. Hubbard Construction already wins a $197,800 state contract for Donnelly Street resurfacing. About 109 trees between Ninth and Twelfth Aves are slated for removal, sparking Civic concern.
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Gordon L. Dake
Florida Gas Utilities Co
Houston Corp
Hubbard Construction Co
State Road Board
Donnelly
Fifth Ave
Ninth Ave
New US. 441
Ninth
Twelfth
State Road Department
Margaret Lafroos
Guy C. Bliss
R. O. “Dude
Grantham
Lake Coleman
Albert O’neall
Orlando
Allee
Donnelly St
O’neall
Eighth Ave
Harold Overhiser
Mangrum Resigns to Lead Avon Park Parish and Camps
The Rev. John Mangrum resigns from St. Edward's Church to take a three fold post in Avon Park. He will oversee maintenance and operations at summer diocesan camps and direct personnel at a new conference center with a $100,000 installation. Rene Dufourd praises his promotion and community impact. A successor will be named by Bishop Henry Louttit soon.
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Mangrum
Mount Dora
Rene Dufourd
St. Edward’s Church
Dufourd
Father Mangrum
Henry I. Louttit
Rene Dufour
Willard Kelsey
Edward Vogeler
John D. Sheehy
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Rainfall Report
No measurable rainfall was reported in the area for the week ended April 25. This citrus industry bulletin notes a drought period with no precipitation affecting growing conditions.
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Citrus Culture Corp. Weekly
Prizes Expanded for Mount Dora Essay Contest Winners
Mount Dora seniors face May 9 deadline for essays on how constitutional rights compare to communism. Three judges will score entries with final averages by Ronald Aldrich. a sixth place prize adds 10 dollars per student, total prizes now 550 dollars. All participants receive parchment awards. winners to be announced at Kiwanis luncheon May 18.
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William Holler
Holler
Ronald Aldrich
Aldrich
Mount Dora High School
Mr. Aldrich
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora Station WMDF Wins State Highway Safety Award
WMDF radio in Mount Dora earned first place in Florida’s 1961 Highway Safety award program. Presentation was in Tallahassee to Dorothy Lippmann and Don Tucker for the five to six minute daily program from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. on WMDF. The station received a plaque and a $100 prize from the Florida Trucking Association, and was the sole radio or TV winner.
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Mount Dora
WMDF
Citizens Advisory Committee On Highway Safety
State of
Florida
Tallahassee
State Senate
House
Dorothy Lippmann
Don Tucker
Sutton
Orange County
Florida Trucking Assa
Henna And Harvey Named Boys State Delegates
Don Henna and Paul Harvey were chosen to attend Boys State in Tallahassee from June 18 to 24. Alternates are Don Durden and Buddy Turk. Delegates come from Mount Dora through the local Legion Post and Kiwanis Club, with selections made by the high school faculty and students.
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Don Henna
Paul Harvey
Boys’ State
Tallahassee
Don Durden
Buddy Turk
Florida Department of the American Legion
Mount Dora
Legion Post
Kiwanis Club
City Council Group Heads to Tallahassee for Talks
City officials led by Councilmen Grantham and Lake Coleman plus City Attorney Roy Christopher left for Tallahassee to conference with the Lake County delegation on Mount Dora and Eustis district plans. They seek updates on annexation, sewerage and Sylvan Shores bills and discuss indefinite boundaries. Occupational tax proposals were raised for next Tuesday with Leesburg’s schedule noting potential $18,000 annual revenue.
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Tallahassee
Lake County
Mount Dora
R. O
Dude” Grantham
Lake Coleman
Roy Christopher
Eustis
Christopher
Council
Margaret Lafroos
Leesburg
Hurricanes Elect Officers at Mount Dora Meeting
The Hurricane Club will hold its annual election of officers Monday in the Mount Dora High School Cafetorium. Tickets will be distributed to members for a public sale to the kick-off dinner May 20 launching the drive to build a new concrete stadium.
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Hurricane Club
Mount Dora High School
Don’t Be Afraid to Be Courteous Behind the Wheel
A brief safety note urges courteous driving as practical accident prevention and good everyday policy. It frames manners on the road as essential safety insurance, encouraging patience and considerate behavior from all operators.
Mount Dora Builds New Post Office At Seventh Ave Corner
Mount Dora proceeds with a $100,000 Post Office at Seventh Ave and Donnelly St expected to open around July 1. The structure will triple workspace, be air conditioned, and feature terrazzo lobby floors and glass fronts with Donnelly view. Ample parking and loading facilities are planned. City Council weighs widening Seventh Ave to improve traffic flow. Girls' State Winners
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Mount Dora
Seventh Ave
Donnelly St
Alexander St
Donnelly
Misses Bissell and Burchett Chosen for Girls State
Beverly Bissell and Janet Burchett, juniors at Mount Dora High School, were selected to attend Girls State May 23 to 30. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, the program educates on government functions through mock towns and elections. Mrs. Kenneth Jorgensen leads the Mount Dora efforts.
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Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora American Legion Auxiliary
Beverly Bissell
George E. Bissell
Janet Burchett
Kathleen Burchett
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Florida
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Kenneth Jorgensen
Mount Dora
Rev Kress and Wife Hurt in Auto Collision
Rev George Kress and his wife suffered injuries after a collision with Mrs Val Hemm last Sunday on Ninth Ave and Tremain St. Kress sustained three broken ribs and his wife knee injuries while Hemm, driving a nearly new car, had minimal damage and no injuries.
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George Kress
Ninth Ave
Tremain St
Val. Hemm
Kress
Mayor Fines 17 In Municipal Court
Mayor Guy C. Bliss this week assessed 310 in fines in 17 municipal court cases. Two cases accounted for most of the total with 150 for a drunken driving charge and 50 for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Guy C. Bliss
Golden Triangle Shopping Center starts building in Sylvan Shores
Construction on the $2 million Golden Triangle Shopping Center at U S 441 and Road 19 in Sylvan Shores began with temporary headquarters and road work. Albert Jehle of Jehle Brothers Inc leads the project with local hiring planned. financing includes a $1.15 million loan from Chase Manhattan Bank and permanent support from Connecticut Mutual Life.
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Golden Triangle
U. S. 441
Road 19
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
City Utilities Department
Albert S. Jehle
Jehle Brothers Inc
Montgomery
Ala
Leesburg
Jehle
Tavares
Milton Pepper
St. Petersburg
Leonard. Pepper
Tallahassee
Hartford
Food Fair
Liggett’s
Drug Stores
MccCrory- McLellan
Winn-Dixie’ Stores, Inc
W. T. Grant
Jehle Brothers, Inc
Alabama
Daytona Beach
Ocala
Pepper Brothers
Lake City
Ormond Beach
Tallarapt
Council Splits On Natural Gas Issue In Mount Dora
Mount Dora City Council splits over taking over Florida Gas Utilities Co. franchise with three members doubtful of profitable private venture. Negotiations to proceed with the firm to May and L B Allen named as arbitrator to determine fair value with a third neutral arbitrator to be chosen. Allen's firm was paid 2500 by the city for a report endorsing acquisition despite warnings of losses.
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Mount Dora
Florida Gas Utilities Co
Houston Corp
L. B. Allen
Allen, Hashall, Smally, Wellford and Nalven
Memphis
St. Petersburg
Florida Gas
Florida Gas Utilities
Allen
David Bowen
Lake Coleman
Io Hen
Turner Elected Head of Mount Dora JayCees
J B Turner named president of the Mount Dora JayCees at the annual election. Tommy Houser is first vice president and Warren Morgan second vice president. Other officers include Carl Tucker Harold Dawson and Dick Possill. Directors are Walker Horsley Dwight Mosteller Ed Wells Fred Wise Earl Hodges and Tom Champion. Installation set for May 31. The group projects a Little League Park completion soon.
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J. B. Turner
Mount Dora
Radio Alert Set For Friday In Florida Test
Cecil Theus, chairman of the Lake County Defense Council and county commissioners, announced a coast wide Conelrad test Friday April 28 from 4 to 4 30 EST. All U S radio and TV stations will be off air for 30 minutes. Broadcasts will resume on 640 and 1240 kHz frequencies only.
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Florida
E.S.T
Cecil Theus
Lake County Defense Council
Board of County Commissioners
U. S
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John Mangrum
Avon Park
Henna
Harvey
By Mack Johnson
Grundman & Graham
Turner
JayCees
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