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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
1
City sees 1600 plus registrations as Election Day arrives on Tuesday. Incumbents contend their track record warrants re election while challengers push for reform. Candidates address Lions Club and pledge to improve administration ahead of the polls.
Mrs. H. L. Pringle of Leesburg leads a Tuesday meeting at the Court House in Tavares to discuss Project Alert study groups for the coming year. All interested parties are invited, with plans to adopt group structures and secure training materials. A board meeting follows the regular session, and chairmen and officers should attend.
There was no measurable rainfall recorded for the week ended Tuesday. The report notes no precipitation in the area during the period.
Larsen's Store for Men opened in the Golden Triangle Shopping Center drawing heavy traffic. Pierce Standridge manages the shop with eight years in men’s wear, leading a four member staff including Stanley Pinkham, Bill Hinson, and William Tolbert. Brands include Botany 500 suits, Bostonian Shoes, and McGregor sportswear along with luxury gifts and ladies' sportswear. The store features terrazzo and carpet flooring, indirect lighting, and a special ceiling.
Mount Dora locals gear up for a festive Saturday featuring Santa and his entourage in the JayCees Fourth Annual Christmas Parade. Sidewalk Bazaar street dancing ribbon cutting on Donnelly Street and other attractions promise a community festival inviting visitors from nearby cities to join the joyous event.
The Christmas Oratorio by J S Bach will be performed by the Stetson University Concert Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday at 8 p m in the Mount Dora Community Building under Professor Harold M Griffin. This annual 26th consecutive present ation, begun in 1935, covers the first three parts of the work with tickets at 1 50 available from the Mount Dora Topic office the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and local Kiwanis members.
Saturday festival schedule lists Donnelly Street opening at 1 45 p m with parade and JayCees band. shoppers bazaar 5 to 7 p m followed by street dance in the evening.
Preview describes lavish floats for the JayCees Fourth Annual Christmas Parade in Mount Dora with the City of Mount Dora float driven by Santa Claus and the Snowman and cold weather pals featured across the display during the Community Festival Saturday.
Mount Dora plans a Youth Concert at the Mount Dora Community Building on Friday January 5 1962. The Florida Symphony Orchestra led by Henry Mazer will present two programs a 115 pm for grades one through three to introduce instruments and music and a 2 pm program of classical and popular pieces for elementary and high school students. Donations support the concert with 25 dollars angels 10 patrons 5 sponsors and contributions mailed to Mrs. Robert Wason treasurer Mrs Maude P Beiser secretary and Mrs Frederick W Sleight chairman.
The Mount Dora Elementary School PTO approved a $500 donation to the Mount Dora High School Athletic Fund for restroom facilities at the new football field. The group planned another Pan Cake Day led by Samuel Shaw and William Wingler with date to be announced. Emphasized bicycle safety and child safety education.
The county intends to open two streets in Sylvan Shores to connect with a shopping center by quit claim of city easements. Utilities Superintendent Overhiser reports four electric transformer vaults at the center are finished enabling full power to stores. The shopping center manager Paul R. Robinson, formerly at Bradenton, now resides in Eustis.
Ted Lane was elected Chief of the Mount Dora Fire Department at a recent meeting naming officers for 1962. Other officers include Mark Peters as President James N. Davis as vice president and public relations director Kenneth Cox as secretary treasurer Cecil Barks as chaplain and J T Bud Huett as Pension Committee chairman. The group discussed a Miss Lake County Fireman contest and urged fire prevention measures for Christmas with safety tips on cords, decoration fireproofing, tree placement, and unplugging trees when away or asleep.
Mount Dora wraps up prep for its largest Christmas Parade and the opening of the widened Donnelly Street at 1 45 p m Saturday. Santa will lead the parade and civic groups showcase booths, exhibits, and a jet aircraft carrier model with the Jaycee parade to follow.
A new monthly brochure sponsored by the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and its Merchants Division will list major community events with dates places and a community map. Compiled by Albert Crone the guide will also include a classified services and merchandise directory.
The Topic prints brief statements from mayoral and city council candidates ahead of next Tuesday’s election. Each candidate outlines major issues, proposed actions if elected, and qualifications.
Plans for the World Day of Prayer call for the service Friday March 9 at 10 a m at the First Methodist Church. Organizing committee members include Mrs Ira N Kellogg general chairwoman Mrs Maynard D Church treasurer Mrs W C Morehouse Mrs Margaret W De Graff and Mrs Jay N Booth.
Ten defendants faced Municipal Court this week with fines totaling 176 dollars assessed by Mayor Guy C. Bliss. The cases covered various minor offenses, reflecting routine city court activity and enforcement.
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