Dwelling Razed By Blaze near Clayton Street
A single story frame dwelling at 1610 N Clayton St was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. The adjacent 1610 N Clayton St dwelling suffered only minor exposure damage. Owner Georgia Devlin reported $5,000 insurance on the destroyed building and contents. Johnny Ellis occupied the burned home and was away at the time of the 7:25 am alarm. Two engines fought the blaze using a nearby hydrant two blocks away.
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Clayton St
Kenneth Cox
Georgia Devlin
Johnny Ellis
Devlin
Mount Dora Receives Safety Award For 1963 Traffic Record
Mount Dora will be recognized by the Lake County Safety Council for a atality-free 1963 traffic year. Council chairman W H Bill Reedy announced Mayor Jesse Willmott will receive the award on behalf of the city at a meeting at Lancer s in Leesburg. Reedy lauded Mount Dora s notable safety record given its size and said the council extends congratulations and wishes for continued success in 1964. The presentation is set for noon on Thursday August 13.
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Mount Dora
Lake County Safety Council
W. H
Bill) Reedy
Jesse Willmott
Lancer’s
Leesburg
Willmott
Reedy
Lake County
11th Avenue Weight Limit Cited and Enforcement Vowed
City leaders report resident complaints about trucks using 11th Avenue instead of Alternate Highway 441. Weight limit is set at 2% tons with signs in place. Mayor Willmott says extra enforcement will be provided, noting police department oversight and safety concerns near schools and recreation areas.
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11Th Avenue
J. P. Turner
Jesse Willmott
Willmott
All-Star Tilt Bows To Rain Postpones Mount Dora Clash
Rain last Sunday postponed the Mount Dora Little League All-Stars game with a New Smyrna Beach All-Star combine. Local team travels to New Smyrna Beach Saturday for a 7 p.m. game and will meet again at home August 15 at 4 p.m. in the makeup. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, organizers urge fan attendance.
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Mount Dora
New Smyrna Beach
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora Swim Club Sends Four to Junior Olympics
The Mount Dora Swim Club will send a veteran quartet to the Junior Olympics Long Course Meet in Winter Park, Thursday through Saturday, to compete against Florida’s top junior swimmers. The 15 to 17 year old relay squad features Allen Whittington Edward Brooks John Bowman and Jack Pease, all consistent medal and ribbon winners.
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Mount Dora
Winter Park
Florida
Allen Whittington
Edward Brooks
John Bowman
Jack Pease
Central Florida
Clearwater
Dyess Named Football Coach At Mount Dora High
Jesse Dyess, a Florida State graduate with seven years coaching, replaces Dan Spear as head football coach at Mount Dora High School. Spear remains athletic director and a teacher. Dyess, ex Leon High School and Fort Lauderdale area coach, notes enthusiasm and a potential strong season as practice begins August 17. Spear, 15-year Hurricane veteran, led the program to four conference titles with two losing seasons.
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Jesse Dyess
Florida State University
Dan Spear
Mount Dora High School
Spear
Hurricane
Jack Morgan
Dyess
Leon High School
Tallahassee
Fort Lauderdale
Nova High School
Hurricanes
Wildwood High School
University of Florida
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
FSU
Eustis High School
Jack Strucher
Jack
Mount Dora
Florida High School Activities Association
Ralph Allbritton
Mount Dora Utilities Chief H D Overhiser to Retire
Harold D. Overhiser longtime superintendent of utilities for the City of Mount Dora will retire September 1 at age 65 under the city pension plan. City Council accepted his retirement with an orderly transition planned to maintain service and operations.
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Harold D. Overhiser
Mount Dora
J. P. Turner
Overhiser
Ellwyn Brown
Utilities Department
Brown
Mount Dora Patients List At Waterman Memorial
Mount Dora residents listed as patients at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis this week include Mrs. Helen Holmes, Mrs. Frances Williamson, Mrs. Ethel Hames, Mrs. Fay Harris, Mr. Lawrence Watson, Mrs. Betty Wilson, Mrs. Dorothy Brinker, Mr. Eric Ormesher, Mrs. Anna Bischoff, Mr. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Cora Stevens, Miss Anna Tuell, Mr. Christy Brown, Sr., and Mrs. Gladys Solin.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Helen Holmes
Frances Williamson
Ethel Hames
Fay Harris
Lawrence Watson
Betty Wilson
Dorothy Brinker
Eric Ormesher
Anna Bischoff
Emil Johnson
Cora Stevens
Anna Tuell
Christy Brown
Gladys Solin
Eckblad Named Executive Vice President at Eustis First Federal
Herbert L. Eckblad is named executive vice president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis succeeding Frank L. Cogburn. He has led the Mount Dora branch for two years and previously spent 14 years at the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago rising to assistant vice president. Eckblad is a Chicago native with degrees from Indiana University and Northwestern. He serves on the Lake County Industrial and Tourist Commission District 4 and has one son, Robert, a Stetson University graduate.
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Mount Dora
Eustis First Federal
Eustis
Eckblad
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago
Chicago
Northwestern University
University of Indiana
American Savings and Loan Institute
Robert
Stetson University
Lake County Industrial and Tourist Commission
Herbert L. Eckblad
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Frank L. Cogburn
Leesburg
Presi
New Principal Gene Molnar Takes Mount Dora High Post
Gene Molnar the former Dunedin teacher becomes Mount Dora High School principal replacing Jack Morgan who will become Lake County superintendent of public instruction Molnar began duties this week in preparation for the August 31 start He is a Marine Corps veteran with degrees from the University of Florida and the University of South Carolina and a father of four.
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Gene Molnar
Dunedin
Mount Dora High School
Jack Morgan
Lake County
Molnar
Marine Corps
University of Florida
University of South Carolina
Lightning Ignites Cypress Fire At Lake Dora
A lightning bolt struck a large cypress tree near Wise Boat Works around 1 p.m. Sunday, causing smoke and fire on the edge of Lake Dora. Rain helped extinguish the blaze within about 15 minutes and firefighters were not needed.
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Lake Dora
Wise Boat Works
Sylvan Shores Delegation Talks Peace Over Utility Poles
A Sylvan Shores delegation met the City Council Tuesday to protest street pole placement. Officials said a new plan would avoid poles along streets, using a rear easement and minimizing shrub damage, with cooperation from city utilities chief Harold Overhiser.
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Sylvan Shores
City Council
Harry W. Fogg
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Westland Road
Morningside
Fogg
A. L. Brown
Sylvan Shores Association
Brown
Ellwyn Brown
Utilities Department
Harold Overhiser
Overhiser
City Hall
Mount Dora to Receive Cigarette Tax Share
City in Florida will get 6419.67 dollars from June 1964 net cigarette tax collections totaling 4,572,534.23 as reported by Richard B. Keating director of the State Beverage Dept. The June figure reflects state tax revenue distribution to municipalities.
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Richard B. Keating
State Beverage Dept
Mount Dora
Delinquent 11 Year Old Highlights Juvenile Court Fight
A Florida boy aged 11 is described as dependent and delinquent after removal from his home and placement in the Lake County Juvenile Shelter. Judges and counselors recount his many struggles, including poor home life, earlier failed foster placement, and nervous conditions, with hopes for a corrective environment and possible relative placement.
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Lake County
Tavares
Lake County Juvenile Court
W. A
Bill) Milton
Bill Mills
Louise Shea
Harold
Wood
Milton
Mills
Underwood
Shay
Kiwanis Club
Holt
Florida
City Council weighing wall whitening plan for Highway 441
At a Tuesday City Council meeting Councilman Warren Morgan pressed a plan to whitewash the wall along Alternate Highway 441 and Lake Dora. The council debated using prisoners for the work but avoided arresting people for labor, with Mayor Jesse Willmott overseeing the matter and warning not to rush the project.
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Warren Morgan
Highway 441
Lake Dora
Morgan
Jesse Willmott
Judge Willmott
Three bicycles held by Mount Dora police sought by owners
Mount Dora police seek rightful owners for three unclaimed bicycles held for months. They ask for satisfactory descriptions or proof of ownership to return the two-wheelers to their owners.
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Mount Dora
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