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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1961
Page
4
The Topic congratulates the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on reelecting Al Rehbaum Jr as President for the upcoming year. It notes his charm and dedication to public service and urges community support to advance mutual cooperation and progress amid opposition.
Seven Lake County officials including Circuit Court Clerk Frank Owens County Judge Bill Milton Sheriff Willis V McCall Tax Collector Ted Cassady Tax Assessor Paul Reed School Superintendent L J Jenkins and Supervisor Katharine Baker urge the legislature to authorize raises from 10000 to 12000 annually citing rising responsibilities and population growth Their letter argues fairness and public service merit justifies the small county funded raise of 4000 for the Sheriff and School Superintendent while stressing integrity and good government across the board.
City officials disclosed talks between Mount Dora and Eustis on clear limits for a joint fire district and charges, with legislative approval needed and a bill due before month end. Annexation and utility consolidation were introduced along with water service considerations for a new Mobile Homes development and a proposed sewerage plant site.
A collection of letters to the editor and public notices from Mount Dora and Lakeland. Items urge taxpaying residents to join the Chamber of Commerce, promote event admissions constraints, thank March of Dimes supporters, and announce the 1961 Better Fruit Program schedule.
Park commission agreed to discuss with the Park and draft a proposal to build five parking spaces for city cars at the City Building costing 344 dollars. The panel decided not to intervene in Florida Railroad and Utilities Commission proceedings. The King's Daughters and Sons reported it cannot provide further financial aid to transients seeking city help.
Mack Johnson publisher of the Mount Dora Topic has been named to the committee in charge of the monthly program of the Graphic Arts Association of Central Florida to be held in Orlando in March.
The Mount Dora Boating Club will hold an outboard motor boat cruise to Leesburg on Sunday. Members should meet at the City Dock at noon and bring a lunch.
An appeal urges readers to use seat belts citing Cornell UC and safety council research. It notes fivefold risk when unrestrained, 30 to 60 percent of 30,000 annual deaths could be saved, and that many organizations and states now require belts. A concert in Lake County is postponed to March 4 at 7 30 p.m.
The women of St Edward's Church offer fruit cake for sale. Orders can be placed with Mrs John Mangrum or Mrs R Christie.
A compact church directory lists services across multiple denominations. Rev. Coffield leads Baptist at Sixth and Tremain with Bible School at 9 49 a.m. Morning worship at 8 30 and 11. Other churches include Methodist Fifth Ave, Church of Christ Fifth Ave, Presbyterian Sixth Ave at Alexander, St Edward’s Episcopal Grandview and Fifth, Central Christian Mount Dora Eustis Road, Community Church at Donnelly.
The Eusitis First Church of Christ Scientist located at Lemon and Grove offers Sunday services and Sunday School at 11 00 a m and a Wednesday evening service at 8 00 p m.
Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Worship Service at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G. J. Schillerstrom, Minister.
Rev. Louis Johnston leads Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine Community Church. Community members invited to attend worship and fellowship.
The Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club will hold a membership participation meeting on Friday March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Mount Dora Community Building. Mrs Leslie Jackson will instruct corsage making and supply materials. Hostesses are Mrs Val Hemm Mrs F M Bedinger and Mrs S R Foley.
Dr Robert Crow of Mount Dora is appointed by the Federal Aviation Agency as Aviation Safety Representative. He may examine pilots applying for licenses and has served as a flight surgeon captain in the U S Air Force for two years, discharged in July.
The Executive Board of the Mount Dora Woman's Club will gather at the Mount Dora Library at 9 30 am on Monday. Dr Edward L Troxell of Winter Park will speak at the Wednesday meeting on Geology of Florida at the Mount Dora Community Building at 9 pm.
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