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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
1
An 88 year old Marion Ohio bowler, recognized for his longevity and skill, recalls a peak in Canada with a partner during a record score. He retired 40 years ago after 20 years running a department store, and continues to bowl despite diminished eyesight and aging.
Mount Dora's P-TA risks dissolution as a Feb. 16 meeting may decide if it withdraws from the National Congress of Parents and Teachers amid UNESCO opposition. Claude Boring leads a rival group in Lake County. Quorum rules and Roberts Rules of Order govern the vote and debate.
A campaign to fund the Florida Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert proceeds. Frank Miller will direct and discuss music with students. Mrs. Sleight heads the drive with patrons at 10 dollars and sponsors at 5 dollars. The school shares 100 of 500 total cost. churches and civic groups to contribute.
The consulting engineer for the Houston Gas Co. will be asked to address City Council at the Feb 17 session to decide if the city should pursue gas operations under the current contract that expires in 1961.
The Chamber of Commerce launches its 1959 membership drive to fund another year promoting the city. Directors plan rounds to raise beyond last year’s $5,392 while welcoming three new directors Al Rehbaum Jr Walker Horsley and Lewis Shipley.
Mount Dora seniors begin a magazine subscription drive and residents are warned about door to door scams. Local adults must show BBB authorizations and get credentials checked by the chamber or police before selling in any city. Fraudulent solicitors have defrauded Lake County residents in previous winters.
The eighth annual Mount Dora Evening of Music features Haydn Symphony No. 88 and Morton Gould Spirituals at the Community building on Friday Feb 20. Florida Symphony Orchestra led by Frank Miller performs Bach Caillier opener and a Die Fledermaus finale, with Kiwanis selling tickets.
Police Chief James Orr announces a four way stop will be installed today at Grandview Street and 10th Avenue. The action aims to improve traffic safety at the intersection.
City Council selects Mel Wagner for four year City Clerk following the death of William C. Stewart. Wagner to assume duties Feb 1 after finishing at his accounting firm. Council discusses water main expansion to Citrus Culture Corp property with eight inch pipe favored for growth and sprinkler needs. Commission on cost split for the extension decides a 50 50 share of about twelve to thirteen thousand dollars.
Police court proceedings feature fourteen cases with speeding reckless driving and improper passing. School zone violations are highlighted with a mandatory minimum fine of fifteen dollars. David Pauley received a fifteen dollar fine for a three car collision at Fifth and Donnelly causing damage to three vehicles.
O. M. Jack Simpson of Mount Dora was elected a Montverde school trustee at the board meeting held last week. Also elected were L. R. Huffstetler of Eustis and a slate of trustees led by G. G. Ware with Henry D. Roberts as president and Carl E. Duncan as vice president.
A Social Security Administration district official will be at Mount Dora City Hall Thursday February 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. to assist residents applying for old age and survivors benefits obtaining Social Security numbers or information about the program.
Principal C. O. Lott reports Milner Rosenwald academy pupils collected 82 dollars and 40 cents in the March of Dimes drive. He says all funds were reported for the campaign and thanks contributors for the success.
Mrs. Curtis Wise appeared in person as a letter to the Council requesting permission to move her 12 by building on Johns Street to the Boat Works property. Council granted the move years ago but delays kept the building idle and a new city ordinance now complicates the plan. Wise argued the route avoids city lines and utilities, and the council agreed to honor the prior permission. the playhouse is to serve the kids once moved.
The council authorized a committee John Cain J Hodges and G C Bliss to act on Wise Boat Works request to erect a two story cement block building on Lake Dora. The site replaces a wooden structure and will serve as office showroom and carporte with an upper showroom visible from Highway 441. Wise submitted plans and cited stalled road survey as past talk. He awaits permit to begin construction.
Council delays resurfacing of Overlook Drive from 11th Avenue to Avalon until next year due to budget difficulties. The Grandview resurfacing from Third to Fifth is tied to the same contract, with cancellation of one affecting the cost of the other. The city was informed and the Sasha program schedule remains originally planned.
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