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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
1
City officials consider annexing a 10 acre tract for a new development after plans for one commercial building and 19 residential lots were approved. Drainage and sewer issues from a nearby Shopping Center parking area prompt inquiries as engineers study utilities ahead of a second reading in two weeks.
Hurricane Club members and City officials reached a deal to install night football lights at the new Community Bowl after a record booster meeting in the High School Cafetorium. George J. White of National Bank of Mount Dora offered $1,000 if the club matched, while Lions' Club agreed to half of the $5,500 total. White’s bank proposed underwriting Lions' at a nominal rate to fund school activities.
Mount Dora High School Golden Hurricanes enter the season with heavy graduation losses under head coach Dan Spear. The opener is September 14 at St. Cloud, with a home game September 21 in the Community Bowl against the Tavares Bulldogs. The squad must replace 13 lettermen and is counting on returning non-letter players and several juniors to bolster the offense and defense this season.
Mrs. Bertha Spear, 8th grade history teacher at Mount Dora High School, asks incoming eighth graders to watch WDBO TV Channel 6 on Tuesday September 4 at 9 am for the first lesson of the new American History series. Classes resume via television and teacher starting September 5.
Mayor Jesse D. Willmott presided over 19 cases in Municipal Court this week. Eight were for disorderly conduct and 11 for traffic infractions, with total fines of 255 dollars and 125 dollars in bonds forfeited.
City Council approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone property from H-2 to R-2 to support a dental laboratory school. H D Warren and Robert C Winkle proposed the project with purchase depending on rezoning, to include a 40 by 80 foot building on a 75 by 140 foot lot with about 3000 square feet of classrooms and 300 for the lab.
Mount Dora voters ease a ban on commercial public address systems as the mayor gains power to rule on nuisances. The change follows WVGT manager Robert A. Lewis protest over use of a loudspeaking truck for advertising at the Golden Triangle Shopping Center and nearby sites. The ordinance now exempts service clubs charities and religious uses while political campaigns remain permitted.
City Council favors constructing a new Colonial style City Hall on the existing site at Fifth Ave and Baker St for about 75000, citing disrepair and costs of renovation. A renovation fund of 35000 was diverted earlier, and officials note current funds are insufficient this fiscal year.
The Mount Dora council lowers commercial sewer rates in a new 815000 building plan after a protest by One Hour Cleaners president W E Van Winkle Jr. The measure reduces charges to a minimum of 3 dollars, or 100 percent of the water bill not to exceed 10 dollars, whichever larger, affecting laundries hotels and restaurants and benefiting about 700 residents.
Mount Dora adopts a 5500 project for night lights at the Community Bowl with the Lions Club covering half the cost and the city paying the other half. The decision follows a Hurricane Club meeting and immediate installation plans with out of town crews expected next week.
The Christian Home and Bible School in Mount Dora opens September 4 for the 1962 63 term with 240 pupils expected. New staff include Mr and Mrs W A Walker from Harding College Graduate School. A new high school classroom, dining hall, auditorium, home unit and athletic field are ready, funded by a bequest from the late Mrs Emily Ford.
Roseborough Elementary School opened with pre planning for staff led by Principal Ronald E Aldrich. Rev David Coffield offered a devotional. Mayor Jesse Willmott greeted teachers and new staff from Mount Dora and the Mount Dora area. New hires include Mrs Mary Kong second grade and Mrs Willene Scussell first grade joining families from Tallahassee and Sylvan Shores with children ages 7 and 9.
Rainfall for the week ended August 21 in the Citrus Culture Corp. area totals are reported with the figures provided by the company. The report lists weekly precipitation amounts and may indicate regional variations in rainfall.
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