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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
1
Mount Dora finance committee approves a $1000 cut in chamber publicity funds for the coming budget year, leaving the Chamber of Commerce seeking the same amount as 1959. Chamber president Al Rehbaum Jr urged support for city advertising and sewer projects, citing faith in the town's future.
1959 Mount Dora high school football player Jack Wallace, a Huricanes backfielder, was injured when a tractor disc struck a log, threw him into the gear, and cut his arm and leg. He crawled to safety and received stitches at Waterman Memorial hospital, staying two days.
New Mount Dora High students must register with a parent on Monday August 22. Returning seventh and eighth graders are exempt. Registrations for other grades follow a split morning schedule with 12th grade 8:30 to 10, 11th grade 10 to 11, 10th grade 11 to 12, and ninth grade 1 to 2.
The philosopher Hegesippus suggests that offenses are rarely of willing intent, born from transient excitement rather than deliberate malice, implying mercy may be warranted in many cases.
The Lake county school board moves to condemn land for expanding the Wifth av and Highland st campus into separate elementary and high school buildings. It aims for about 15 acres, to include auditorium, science and home economics rooms, lab, admin offices, and athletic field, with one owner agreeing to sell 1.5 acres minus a 10 foot reserve near his home.
The city water department approves buying 1 000 feet of one inch pipe for the Youngblood subdivision on Highway 441 west of Mount Dora. Developers will fund materials while the city covers labor. The project aims to serve 113 homes planned within a year using Mount Dora water and electric utilities.
A 17 year old Fast Town wife shot her drunken abusive husband in the stomach after threatening to act. Police say she attempted murder but later removed the bullet at hospital and drove him home to nurse him, while authorities cleared the case.
Mount Dora will pursue planning aid for a long range master plan. A Jacksonville firm estimated costs from 4000 to 10000 dollars and a federal grant could cover half. The council will study Highway 441 effects, a downtown shopping center, and recreation and zoning upgrades.
Richard Griner advertising chairman announces annual solicitation for space in the Key Club program. He will be assisted by Don Durd en Arthur Norri Vernon Swart sel Henry Land Bobby McCullough Don Henna Bill Werder Sam Williams Bert McDonald and Randy Cox. They aim to complete the drive before school opens Aug. 29. Charles Lavin is president of Key club a Kiwanis sponsored youth organization involved in public projects annually.
The Chamber of Commerce recreation committee asked Council to raise the 1961 budget by 700 to 3 500 matching last year’s level but argued it will total 4 155 this summer. The request covers salaries for swimming instructors tennis instructors arts and crafts and two new hard surface tennis courts near the Youth Center replacing Donnelly Park court. Al Rehbaum Jr Chamber president said the proposal would boost youth recreation near the center. Council made no comment.
Mount Dora elementary holds August 22 registration for all new pupils and for first grade. Roseborough registers grades one to three August 22 between 9 and 11 am and 1 to 3 pm, with later dates for higher grades. Parents of first graders urged to accompany children and pay fees. Child must be six by January 1, 1931 and bring birth date proof and a doctor signed health certificate.
Mount Dora City Council approved a beer license for the Mount Dora Golf Club. City Attorney Roy Christopher said the license will allow members and their guests to buy beer after games, with strict regulation and no sale to non players. The club seeks beer only, not a full liquor license, and plans future additions including a swimming pool.
Kindergarten registration set for Wednesday August 31 from 9 to 11 am in the First Methodist church Kindergarten room. Non-denominational school for children eligible to enter first grade in fall 1961. Mrs Ronald Aldrich and Mrs George Bissell lead the program.
Water level at Lady Lake continues to threaten 700 acres as three large pumps run and a fourth is added to relieve flood pressure. Mayor Ernest Zabor cites $20,000 already spent and ongoing pump costs while criticizing highway department construction that let water rise behind his business. County health director Dr. J A Hall offers to use mosquito funds to drain toward Lake Griffin and warns of broader protests if highways are not properly maintained.
The Milner Rosenwald academy annual aqua show, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Recreation committee, charts progress from the summer months with 6 600 registrations. Visitors from other cities enjoy the school pool at Eat Town as beginners age 8 to 10 and advanced swimmers perform. listed participants include Alvin Siphers, Charles Durrus, Keith McNair, Ricky Nickles, H A Jolson, Henry Jackson, Eddie Jackson, Melvin Durrus, Willie LaQwens.
City council reviews a balanced 327,537 budget described as the most intelligent in years. The plan keeps a 10 mill tax rate, funds street and labor increases, and cuts 85,000 from requests including 25,000 for paving. It also drops long discussed improvements to the Community building and Donnelly Park clubhouse.
A dead twin tree on the Wagner lot survived a second lightning strike scattering debris over a 200 foot area. The trunk is shattered and risk to the Wagner home remains as the lot owner is out of state and unable to remove the tree.
Al Rehbaum Jr of the Chamber of Commerce told the City Council a flexaglass sign will urge travelers to enter the city. The site five tenths of a mile south of the old and new Highway 441 intersection was chosen to give drivers time to switch lanes and access Mount Dora’s hotels motels and restaurants. The city plans the sign to aid the upcoming tourist season with a cost of 1600 dollars.
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