26 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
1
New automobile tags for 1964 in Lake County go on sale Jan 2. About 45 000 registrations are being mailed for initial sales day. Reed urges bringing last year’s registration or title if not received. Rates rose to 12 50 with 13 month renewals through 1970 and grace periods through spring 1965.
District Director and P Ahrens of the Immigration and Naturalization Service announce the annual alien address reporting program. Most applications for naturalization rise in January and February, with about 30 percent of filings occurring then. Aliens not required to report include diplomats and temporary agricultural workers.
Mount Dora draws travelers with frequent visits as local residents and guests register at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Betty Seiss, C of C secretary, notes a state-based registration book and an alphabetical index help locate people staying in town and provide assistance.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner announced he would seek re election in 1964 citing a record of modernizing the department and expanding consumer protection. He noted eradication programs for screwworms and the Mediterranean fruit fly and efforts against hog cholera Mexican fruit flies and fire ants. He highlighted equitable farm land taxation and a new marketing division to aid growers while stressing strengthened inspection services and safer foods as part of his tenure. Conner, elected to the Florida House at 21, later served five terms and was speaker in 1955.
Police Chief J. T. Bud Huett warns holiday drivers to pace partying and drive safely during the season. He extends wishes for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Florida Highway Patrol reports 118 traffic deaths statewide in November as Col. H N Kirkman warns of a looming holiday rush. He vows full trooper deployment and around the clock vigils, urging driver cooperation to save lives. County tallies include Dade 12 and Palm Beach 8 among others.
A 1962 Oldsmobile driven by Grace Golding Wells of Overlook Drive slid across Alexander Street into a parked car driven by George Wackwitz on Donnelly Street near the temporary City Hall. The impact pushed Wackwitz’s car onto the curb and into the building steps. no injuries were reported. Wells was charged with failure to have her vehicle under control.
At Christian Home and Bible School in Leesburg the seventh annual homecoming crowned Shirley Arnold of Shelbyville Tennessee 16 as queen. Her court included Lynetta Story Sherilyn Sharp and Eugenia Pullen all seniors. The event featured a chicken supper for about 370 served by the PTA and a varsity game in which Tavares defeated the local Bulldogs 75 57.
A stuffed Santa display from the Lakes and Hills Garden Club space on Donnelly Street was won by Shelby Caudel. Norma Baird claimed the record while E. L. Caudel took a steakburger. The gifts promoted downtown merchants.
Handel faced decline and debt in 1741 before a Dublin charity commission spurred him to compose Messiah. He obsessed over the work for 23 days, delivering a piece that moved listeners and King George II at its 1742 premiere. London later embraced annual Messiah benefit performances.
The Mount Dora Topic will be closed New Year’s Day causing scheduling of work to move up. Staff are asked to provide news and advertising copy ahead of usual times. Much of the next issue’s work will be done Thursday and Friday with wrappup Monday.
Plans are under way for the traditional Flower Show Tea on January 30 1964 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Miller off Highway 44 North Shore Road Fort Mason facing Lake Eustis The event is sponsored by the Founders Garden Club and the Camellia Garden Club of Eustis Tea hours are 2 to 6 p m Floral arrangements will be provided by club members Public invitation extended with clearly marked routes to the Miller residence.
The Lake County Fair Association holds its annual meeting in the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board Room at 2 30 p m Friday January 17. President L L Polk calls on directors to review last year operations and plan recommendations for the 1964 fair set for March 9 14. Letters will go to each director early after the new year begins.
A representative from the Social Security Administration District Office in Orlando will meet residents at Mount Dora City Hall on Wednesday January 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. The visit offers applications for old age and survivors insurance benefits Social Security numbers and general program information.
Six traffic cases and four disorderly conduct cases were processed in Municipal Court. Fines totaled 100 dollars and bonds forfeited amounted to 20 dollars.
At a special city meeting Mayor Jesse D. Willmott led a bid review for two 1964 Chevrolet police cars with trade ins. The council split 4 to 3, approving the Creamon bid over Eustis Motor Co. for a net cost of 3,643.30 plus tax, after a Santa Claus gag provided comic relief.
At the Kiwanis Club regular meeting on December 19 a letter from past President Bob Crow was read and the 1963 officers and directors were thanked for their fine performance. The next meeting will feature the induction of officers and directors with President Jack Morgan outlining a three point membership aim.
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