Fight Brews Over New Business Tax Program In Mount Dora
Controversy surrounds the city occupational license plan set to take effect Monday as business firms contest its legality. City Clerk Mel Wagner notes many firms paid small checks while protests rise. council to discuss at last meeting of the current administration. New mayor Jesse D. Willmott, who defeated Gordon Bliss, is sworn in January 9.
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Mount Dora
Mel Wagner
Margaret Lafroos
Jesse D. Willmott
Navy
Willmott
A. B. Sharp
Civil Defense Control Center
Sharp
Symphony Plays First Outside Engagement Here
The Florida Symphony Orchestra makes its first out of town appearance in Mount Dora at the Community Building on Friday January 5 at 8 p.m. The 111th Evening of Music is directed by Henry Mazer and includes works by Rossini Brahms Vaughan Williams and Ravel Daphnis et Chloe There is a special daytime children's program at 1 15 p m for grades 1 3 and at 2 p m for upper grades at Mount Dora High School facilities.
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Florida Symphony Orchestra
Mount Dora
Florida Symphony
Rossini
Brahms
Thomas Tallis
Vaughan Williams
Daphnis Et Chloe
Ves
Henry Mazer
Mount Dora High School
Ad Man To Talk At Kiwanis Club
Dr. Robert R. Reed spoke at Mount Dora Kiwanis on Christmas meaning and the need to live the Christian life daily. The Lake County Ladies Chorus conducted by Vance Keister sang, Santa handed out toys for Kings Daughters to give to needy children, and A P Phillips Advertising Agency’s A P Phillips was set to speak on Image Building Adam to Atom.
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Robert R. Reed
Mount Dora
A. P. Phillips Advertising Agency
Orlando
Adam
Atom
Eleanor Roosevelt on relationships and giving
A quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes that the core of any relationship lies in what you give rather than what you receive. It reflects values of generosity and mutual care guiding interpersonal bonds.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Topic Will Close On New Year’s Day
The Topic will close next Monday for the New Year holiday. Advertising and news material should be submitted by Friday if possible. Publication will follow the regular schedule next Thursday. The staff extends wishes for a Happy New Year to readers and advertisers.
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Topic
Economic Outlook Promising In 62 Says Florida Chamber
Florida's economy shows an upswing with improving indicators for 1962 says the Florida State Chamber of Commerce. Sales tax receipts rose since midyear, bank debits are up, and non farm employment trends point to continuing gains with rising weekly wages in manufacturing.
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Florida
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Social Security Tax Hike Takes Effect January First
Col. Byron R. Patton announces Social Security tax increases starting Jan 1 1962 for employees and employers raising the rate to 3 percent each and expanding self employed taxes to 4 7 percent up to 4800 dollars. Earnings over 4800 remain untaxed. The changes fund higher benefits and strengthen financial stability.
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Col
Byron R. Patton
Orlando
Social Security Office
Patton
Col. Patton
First Federal of Eustis Declares 4 Percent Dividend
The Board of Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis declares a semiannual dividend at four percent per year. Executive vice president Frank L. Cogburn says for the six months ending December 31, 1961, dividends over $247000 will be paid or credited to shareholders.
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First Federal Savings and, Loan Association of Eustis
Frank L. Cogburn
Lake County Sets Record Income 137 Million in 1961 Growth
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports a 1961 income of 137,479,158 with citrus leading the economy. Mount Dora ranks third in development activity, Clermont tops the county, and Eustis closely trails. Construction, land sales, and citrus expansion drive gains. tourism and public schools also contribute to a busy year.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
R. E
Bob) Norris
John Cain
George J. White
First National Bank
Betty Siess
Chamber of Commerce
Clermont
Eustis
Orange Grove
Sorrento
Mount Plymouth
Jos. H. Story
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State Welfare Department
FHP Predicts 17 Traffic Deaths During New Year Holiday
Florida Highway Patrol released a forecast for 17 deaths over the 78 hour New Year holiday period from Friday 6 p.m. December 29 to Monday January 1, 1962. Past holiday fatalities show 14 in 1959, 26 in 1960, and 16 in 1961, with December typically a deadly month on Florida roads.
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Florida
Florida Highway Patrol
Grand Jury to Hear Erlick Case in Ta vares
The Lake County Grand Jury will meet next Wednesday in Tavares to consider Leon Erlick 69 charged with murdering his wife Blanche Tate Erlick manager of the Simpson Hotel in Mount Dora He has been jailed without bail since her body was found December 11. Also to be presented is Willie James of Groveland charged with killing Ora Huff.
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Lake County
Grand Jury
Tavares
Leon Erlick
Blanche Tate Erlick
Simpson
Mount Dora
Rites Today For Capt H J Wise
Funeral services for Captain Harry J. Wise 86 will be held at 2 p m from Rehbaum Funeral Home. Wise of Mount Dora formerly of Waysata Minn operated Wise Boat Works and built many Lake Dora boats including a 36 foot cruiser for Rt Rev Paul Matthews. He survived by three sons three daughters and 15 grandchildren with interment at Pine Forest Cemetery.
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Rehbaum
Harry J. Wise
D. Fletcher Crane
Waysata
Minn
Wise
Mount Dora
Wise Boat Works
Lake Dora
Paul Matthews
New Jersey
Winter Park
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Sylvester E
Curtis C
Robert I
D. €. Crane
S. F. Roberts
Harriet B. Wise
San Antonio
Travers Named to First Federal Board in Eustis
Robert F. Travers of Mount Dora was appointed to the board of directors of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis, announced by executive vice president Frank L. Cogburn. Travers previously led the Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association and represents Lederle Laboratories, a division of American Cyanamid Company.
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Robert FE. Travers
Mount Dora
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Eustis
Frank L. Cogburn
Mr. Travers
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Lederle Laboratories
American Cyanamid Company
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Tampa
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Federal
By Mack Johnson
Lake
Board of Public Instruction
J. L
Joe) Jenkins
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Florida Telephone Corp
Sumter Electric Cooperative
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