Park Commission Sees Scout Hut Site Move To Gilbert Park
Dispute over where a Boy Scout hut should be built ends with the City Council approving a Gilbert Park location. Troop 19 and Kiwanis back the park site while park officials cite safety and donor wishes. Four Park Commission resignations were hinted at during the tense discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park Commission
Troop 19
Kiwanis Club
Charles Avenue
Gilbert Park
French
Shipley
Sleight
Turner
Champion
Willis V. McCall Seeks Re-election As Lake Sheriff
Lake County sheriff Willis V. McCall announced seeking another term. He traces 20 years in office to modernizing the department and jail while cutting costs. McCall notes growth, support from newcomers and native residents, and leadership roles in Florida sheriffs organizations and Boys Ranch. He lists family and local affiliations.
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Willis V. McCall
Lake
Lake County
America
McCall
Florida Sheriff’s Association
Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch
Methodist Church
The
Moose Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
Masons
Scottish Rite
Shrine Clubs
Mount Dora Second In Cigarette Tax Figures
Mount Dora eased past Eustis in its December cigarette tax allotment per Richard B. Keating of the State Beverage Department. December net collections were 5,269,385.80 with Mount Dora at 7,108.15 and Eustis at 7,085.10. Leesburg led the county at 15,661.23, followed by Clermont at 3,150.89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Eustis
Richard B. Keating
State Beverage Department
Leesburg
Clermont
Herlong Seeks Ninth Term in U S House
Representative A Sydney Herlong Jr of Leesburg announces re election bid for a ninth term. A longtime member of the Ways and Means Committee he is the only Florida representative to serve on this panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sydney Herlong Jr
Leesburg
U.S. House
Herlong
House
Ways and Means Committee
Florida
Center Merchants Elect Officers At Golden Triangle Mall Group
The Golden Triangle Shopping Center Merchants Association named Ed Treadwell Food Fair manager president Talmadge Horton Winn Dixie manager vice president Fred Drew Drew's Coin Laundry owner treasurer Leonard Phillips Western Auto Store owner public relations chairman Rene Germani McVickars Gift Store owner vice president James Harwood Gordon's Jewelers manager director Tom Wetherington McCrory's manager treasurer Tim Croak center agent corresponding secretary Stanley Heidelberg Grant's manager recording secretary Plan calls for many promotions and sales this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Triangle Shopping Center Merchants Association
Ed Treadwell
Food Fair
Talmadge Horton
Winn Dixie
Fred Drew
Drew’s Coin Laundry
Leonard Phillips
Western Auto Store
Rene Germani
McVickar’s Gift Store
Tom Wetherington
McCrory’s
Tim Croak
Engineering Firm Alleges Faulty Sewer Work by Local Contractors
A. E. O Neall Associates accuses Bumnby and Stimpson Orlando contractors of faulty workmanship on Mount Dora sewer project. Claims include mislocated laterals up to 28 feet, missing cross marks on curbs, and inadequate lateral depths forcing plumbers to adjust lines within street rights of way. The firm notes a one year guarantee on the contractor’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumnby and Stimpson
Orlando
A. E. O’neall Associates, Inc
Mount Dora
Grantham Elected As CD Director
R. O. Dude Grantham city superintendent of streets was named city civil defense director at a Civil Defense Council meeting. Named to the council were City Councilman Tom Champion Ellwyn Brown Mayor Jesse Willmott CD council chairman Mel Wagner city clerk and J P Turner City Council president. A special CD Council meeting followed the regular City Council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O
Dude) Grantham
City Civil Defense Council
Tom Champion
Ellwyn Brown
Jesse Willmott
CD Council
Mel Wagner
J. P. Turner
Fires Raze Homes in Mount Dora Area This Week
Fire officials reported a string of blazes in Mount Dora last week. E L Smith residence at Robie Avenue and Rossiter Street burned completely. A vacant North Bay Road site, a Tuesday bed blaze at an upstairs unit, and a Christian Home trash fire were investigated along with a Tuesday grass fire sparked by an electrical cord.
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Mount Dora
E. L. Smith
Robie Avenue
Rossiter
Mount Dora Misses To Play With UF Gator Band Friday
Two Mount Dora musicians Eleanor Kimball and Roberta Aldrich will join the University of Florida Gator Symphonic Band for a Friday 8 p.m. performance at the Community Building sponsored by the Rotary Club.
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Mount Dora
Gator
University of Florida Gator Symphonic
Rotary Club
Eleanor Kimball
Don Kimball
Normandy Dr
Mount Dora High School
Roberta Aldrich
Shipley New CofC President Hearts Downtown Center Ties
Lewis E. Shipley owner of the Hi Lander Motel named CofC president as the new Chamber board met at City Hall. H D Warren and Tom Champion were installed as first and second vice presidents with Elizabeth Siess reappointed secretary. The gathering aired feelings between downtown merchants and Golden Triangle merchants and discussed plans for a treasure hunt and a local stamp program. A bid to officially designate Alternate U S 441 was discussed, with a joint resolution to be prepared for the County Board. Total paid memberships reached 4445 in the drive. The group also planned the April regatta and fishing tournament with Lake Side Inn offering support.
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Lewis E. Shipley
Hi-Lander
Mount Dora
Croak
Shopping Center Association
Crook
Rehbaum
State Road Department
Christopher
Tavares Cofc
Board of County Commissioners
State Road Board
Cofc
Florida House Views Green Swamp by Copter and Boat
Florida House Select Committee on Water Resources toured the Green Swamp area starting at Clermont. They saw maps and heard about a potential drought risk in the Oklawaha River Basin and discussed a possible 100 million dollar control and conservation plan funded in part by the state. Representative Welborn Daniel hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Swamp
Florida House Select Committee On Water Resources
U.S. Army Engineers
Lake County
Welborn Daniel
State Senate
Clermont
Oklawaha River
Harris
Griffin
Eustis
Dora
Apopka
Withlacoochee
Oklawaha
Withlahoochee
Daniel
Florida
John Wakefield
Conservation Board
Birthday Ball Sponsored by American Legion Post 33
Mount Dora hosts Birthday Ball sponsored by American Legion Post 33 on a Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Legion Home. Donations of 1 dollar go to Legion youth activities. Tickets available from Legion members or Frances Blankenberg at 383-2026.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Washingtons
American Legion Post 33
Legion
Frances Blankenberg
Umatilla Bus Service Bid Sparks PUC Action
Public Utilities Commission chairman Ed Mason reports informal talks with Greyhound stalled. The company has been ordered to show cause why bus service should not be provided, with a response due by March 3.
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Umatilla
Ed Mason
Public Utilities Commission
Mason
Greyhound
City council approves new car for streets supervisor
City Council Tuesday night approved buying a four door compact station wagon for the city superintendent of streets R O Dude Grantham. Councilman Warren Morgan proposed transferring Grantham’s pickup to the use and purchasing a new vehicle. A $2000 budget item was cited for the purchase. Texaco won the city gasoline contract at 13.75 cents per gallon exclusive of taxes. Gulf 13.76, Humble 13.04 but fluctuating price led to rejection, Standard 13.83 after Florida tax adjustment. Champion noted need for better library air conditioning and a unit from temporary City Hall was approved. Mayor Willmott’s request for a court clock at City Hall was approved. $15,000 transfer from utility to general fund to be discussed with Fred Wise.
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Streets
R. O
Grantham
Warren Morgan
Texaco
Gulf
Humble Oil
Standard
Florida
Tom Champion
Jesse Willmott
City Hall
Champion
Oscar Schubert
Fred Wise
N. Clayton Steeeene
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Park Beach
Park Commission
Annex
Tommy Houser
Fire Department
Robert Wason
Brown
Houser
Schubert
Helm
East Town
G. O. French
W. G. Shipley
William Sleight
C. D. Owen
J. T
Bud) Huett
White ‘School
Park Board
George Johnson
Association
Center Merchants Elect
Ronald Aldrich
E. Eighth St
U of F
Peace Corps
Stetson University
DeLand
Richard W. Bowles
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Roberta Aldrich
Miss Eleanor Kimball
Shipley New Cofc
Chamber Board
James H. Fisher
al Rehbaum Jr
Merchants Association
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Yacht Club
Siess
FOWA
Lakeside Inn
Citrus Culture
Eenewens
Tavares
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