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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
1
A Lake County group confronts Sheriff Willis McCall at a County Commission meeting over the flying of the United Nations flag before the Tavares courthouse. Spokesman Leonard Morgan urges calm, saying the U.N. is needed for the United States. The group, largely Lake County Shriners, includes Marion Brinker of Lake Shore Drive.
A Florida meeting heard protest from G. G. Ware president of the First National Bank of Leesburg against a Florida State Chamber of Commerce resolution. State's Attorney Jesse W. Hunter warned the move could fuel communist claims and urged support for flying the United Nations flag on level with the US flag. The County Commissioners and others backed the November stance to keep the U.N. flag displayed at public buildings during crisis.
Mount Dora faces a delay as City Council postpones a vote on GE disposal units amid concerns over sewage system adequacy. State Health engineer Berkowitz warns the present septic tank setup cannot handle solubles before discharge into Lake Dora.
Mount Dora post office will remain open all day every day including Saturdays before Christmas, announced Postmaster Harry Hopcraft for the coming week. The schedule change aims to better serve holiday mail volumes and local residents during the busy season.
Mount Dora is designated as a central shipping point for loading citrus cars via the Jacksonville rail route. Railway Express officials D. L. Gordon and R. I. McCormick urge shippers to start early and pack gift shipments on loading days as the season is one day shorter this year.
Building Inspector A. J. Waltz outlined a plan at the City Council showing a civic center in Donnelly Park to house the Shuffleboard Club Tennis Club Chamber of Commerce and Youth Center with a roof garden observation deck dining area showers and offices. A joint meeting of representatives from the groups will discuss the proposal.
Mount Dora voters will choose six candidates for three City Council seats with the fate of a new sewer disposal plant at stake. Candidates include William Prinz Lou L Heaton T A Brotherson Gordon Conboy Charles Bradford and Stephen Gregor plus Carl Graves for park board and Richard M Brown for a four year term.
Mrs. Robert E. Wyatt, longtime East Cleveland resident and noted pianist and harpist, died in Mount Dora after months of illness. Services were held in Mount Dora with Dr. Robert R. Reed and were followed by burial at Lakeview cemetery in East Cleveland. She leaves a sister and a nephew Louis G. Forney of Grosse Pointe Michigan.
Mount Dora Kiwanis club calls for unity in community efforts on Page 2. The report includes a message from Oveta Culp Hobby and notes from Mount Dora’s leading churches about all residents. Doran is referenced as a central figure in the discussion.
Lake County profiles Charles C Walker a 65 year old candy maker who lost sight in one eye yet built a 90 foot Pink Cottage in Sylvan Shores Mount Dora to craft Geannie Walker style confections. He and wife Laura lead a lifelong candy family legacy spanning California Canada and across the United States delivering sugar centers and nut encrusted sweets in pink boxes.
Charles C Walker opposed drugstores across Southern California and learned candy making by field study after his father’s death in 1905. He observed the shift in confectionery from simple chocolate to refined candies showcased at fairs, shaping his lifelong craft despite the lack of formal training.
Dorans may obtain their 1951 auto license tags at the Chamber of Commerce next Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers must bring the previous year's vehicle registration slips.
The Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Chamber office Monday at 7 30 p m.
S A Berkowitz of the State Health department urged Mount Dora to press for a sewage treatment plant to protect Lake Dora. He warned the lake is unsafe for swimming within two miles of shore, and septic tanks do not curb bacteria, urging ongoing Council action to keep the project alive.
Mount Dora Civil Defense Council calls a mass meeting for Tuesday evening December 19 at 7 30 p m Mayor D Fletcher Crane announces Co Chair William Jay Barker will lead to explain local defense needs He urges every citizen to attend especially elderly men women and youth aged 14 and over.
Planning Board committee will study parking meters for Mount Dora business streets before city council action. Former Leesburg mayor H. L. Butler reported meters proved satisfactory there and generated 8 000 to 12 000 dollars annually. Mayor Fletcher Crane noted impact of a new municipal lot and one hour parking. about 110 meters would cost 60 dollars each and be purchased via shared revenue until paid.
Dorans who missed the October offer can again get free X ray exams at the Lake County Health Department. Dr. J B Hall announces a new X ray unit will be in the courthouse Monday to screen for tuberculosis. He calls on babysitters, household workers, food handlers, fruit packers, teachers and clerks to use the service.
An inter denominational forum at Community church in Mount Dora urged America to repent for past errors and embrace a national Christian consciousness. About 50 attendees heard that democracy rests on equality before God and that religious action can shape policy against war and communism. The session planned a follow up on Christianity and the threat of Communism with Dr. Robert R. Reed guiding discussions.
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