Presenting Your Candidates For Mayor And Council
Mount Dora voters face a city election on December 12 with a mayoral race between Guy C. Bliss and Clarence D. Owen and Jesse D. Willmott. The Topic publishes candidates’ unedited statements on problems, proposals, and qualifications, plus 500 word statements for mayoral contenders and 300 words for council hopefuls. Vernon G. Shipley runs unopposed for Park Commission and declines extra space.
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Guy C. Bliss
Clarence D. Owen
Jesse D. Willmott
Vernon G. Shipley
Park Commission
Shipley
Council Races Set for Spirited Reelection Bid
All four sitting seven member council members see reelection while challengers Johnnie D. Bales E Gordon Conboy and E P Lee Elmore enter the race. Incumbent James E Avery David Bowen Gordon L Dake and R O Dude Grantham seek another term. Conboy previously led the council.
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Mount Dora candidate pledges honest representation
A long-time Mount Dora resident and businessperson announces candidacy for City Council. He highlights street resurfacing progress, utilities upgrades, a future city manager option, and an accelerated civil defense program while advocating for growth and transparent leadership.
Mount Dora candidate urges growth ready city plan
A Mount Dora resident and four year city council member campaigns for a city manager and planning commission. He highlights a 28 year residence, Princeton degree, and 25 years with Citrus Culture Corp, calling for zoning and orderly expansion to meet Cape Canaveral Nova Project growth and retiring population influx.
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Mount Dora
Princeton University
American Can Co
Plymouth
Golden Triangle
Mount Dora’s
Citrus Culture Corporation of
Florida
Cape Canaveral
Christmas Party Planned by HD Club in Mount Dora
The Homie Demonstration Club of Maint Dora will host its annual Christmas pot luck luncheon and party at the Mount Dora Community Building. Mrs. Paul o T Ault will lead table decorations, and Mrs. Ruth Chamberlain will display photos from Hawaii. Officers for 1962 to be installed include Mrs. Edward J Sanders president and others.
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Homie Demonstration Club
Maint
Dora
Mount Dora
Paul O T. Ault
Ruth: Chamberlain
Hawaii
Edward J.sanders
Ruth Chamberlain
Prident
J. William Brown
M. Earl Saunier
Building Rate Rises in Third Quarter in Florida
Gainesville report shows Florida nonfarm building construction authorized in September 6.8 percent higher than September 1960, while total 1961 activity trails 1960 overall. University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research notes brighter quarter yet lagging year.
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Gainesville
Florida
University of Florida
Bureau of Economic and Business Research
Delta to fly Orlando Los Angeles round trips in Convair 880s
Delta Air Lines announces two daily roundtrip flights between Orlando and Los Angeles using Convair 880 jets. Flights will operate from McCoy Air Force Base rather than the municipal airport. With backing from the Florida Citrus Commission and Florida Citrus Mutual, plans for the 1962 Florida Citrus Exposition at Winter Haven are in the works per President Willard Lee.
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Orlando
Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines
McCoy Air Force Base
Florida Citrus Commission
Florida Citrus Mutual
Winter Haven
Willard Lee
Dake Seeks Mount Dora City Council Renewal
Mount Dora candidate Dake announces a two year term focused on service. He highlights 14 years in the community, a year on the council, civil defense, a progressing sewer system, and opposition to city ownership of the gas system while supporting a separate Municipal Judge from the Mayor.
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Mount Dora
Grantham
Mount Dora Mayor outlines record and duties
Bliss 1 defends his performance as Municipal Judge and Police Commissioner. He cites 1400 cases with no appeals, 182 public appearances in two years promoting Mount Dora, and a low crime rate under his administration. He frames experience and proven performance over promises.
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Mount Dora
State of
Florida
U. S. 441
Mount Doral
City of
Mount Dora resident outlines public service and family
The speaker, a long time Mount Dora resident since 1923, describes 16 years in the garage business, marriage and three children, four years on the City Council, and two years as Vice President. He notes ongoing council service and responsibilities.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora City Council Candidate Addresses Voters
A Mount Dora candidate expresses commitment to public service and hopes voters elect him for a two year term on the city council, citing past actions as proof of sincerity.
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Mount Dora
Ates
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Coun
Mount Dora Mayoral Plan Urges Industry Growth and Charter Reform
A Mount Dora candidate outlines goals from attracting new industry for youth opportunities to updating the city charter to limit mayoral power. Proposals include fair wages for workers, a pension plan, annexation incentives for Sylvan Shores, and a shift to a commission form or city manager system. The candidate, a longtime resident and real estate associate, pledges full‑time service if elected.
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Mount Dora
East 11Th
Sylvan Shores
Lake Worth
Fla
Mount Dora Community
Willmott Seeks Mayor Post With Pledge Of Fiscal Restraint And Civic Service
The candidate promises to perform mayoral duties including police and police judge roles as assigned by the city charter. He pledges to cut the mayor's fixed expense allowance, rely on actual expenses, support merchants, attract business, aid retirees, cooperate with Civil Defense, and maintain harmony with the City Council. He cites financial experience and military service as strengths.
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Council
Elmore Proposes City Manager and CD Program Funding
Elmore campaigns for Mount Dora Council citing bypassed growth from 441 and aging city government. He pledges a 30 page plan Challenge and Response and outlines two year goals including hiring a professional city manager for the 2 million dollar city budget and funding for a reorganized CD program with local planning commission support.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora official pledges steady growth and services
A candidate states prior roles as Street Commissioner for two years and Fire Commissioner for three, plus involvement on city committees and County indus try search efforts. He highlights support for Civil Defense and community groups including Blood Bank Gallon Club Lions Club American Legion JayCees and Youth Center Advisory Board.
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Community Blood Bank
Mount Dora resident urges council reforms and growth plan
A resident urges the Mount Dora council to create a Utilities Commission to cut electric rates, draft a city charter to formalize city management, oppose private natural gas privatization, promote an industrial park, fund fallout shelter programs, and encourage competition to benefit residents and families.
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Council
Utilities Commission
North Carolina
North
Midwest
Texas
Mount Dora
Duke
Florida Citrus Exchange reports Thanksgiving citrus demand rise
The Florida Citrus Exchange which ships about 25 percent of all fresh Florida citrus says Thanksgiving demand this year was about 10 percent higher than the prior year.
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Florida Citrus Exchange
Florida
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Avery
Florida State University
Exac
American Can .Co
Mount Dore
Johnnie D. Bales
Bowen
By David Bowen
Cowboy
By Gordon Conboy
HD Club
Cortland’s
Fifth Ave
Dake
By Gordon L. Dake
By Guy C. Bliss
By R. D
Dude) Grantham
Owen
C. E. Owen
Willmott
By Jesse D. Willmott
Elmore
By Lee Elmore
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