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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
1
The Mount Dora National Bank reports deposits rose to 8 209 231 by December 31 1956 from 7 751 on year end. Loans grew to 1 535 180 and the year’s investments reached 4 1 million with U S bonds and other securities up 238 079.
Debbie Hobdy witnesses a festive Mount Dora scene as Claus rides in on the town fire truck last week. The big sack of candy was ready for every child in town, fulfilling a holiday wish in a lively, communal moment.
A deluxe private plane linked to Lake County sheriff’s office drew officials’ ire and mixed statements. A Mount Dora man saw the aircraft at Leesburg airport and heard it cost 10 000 dollars. Representatives claim bids were not sought and county officials offered conflicting answers about authorization and funding.
T. T. Bower the former Winnipeg postmaster, now 90, recalls leading mail efforts during the 1919 strike inspired by a Bolshevik pattern. He notes the government later arrested ringleaders after workers tired of the walkout and resumed duties. Bower cherishes family ties and honors at Queens University.
The Lake County economy shows a 1966 income of 90 million with Citrus leading farm income at 24.65 million and 3.6 million for 6000 acres of new groves. Industry adds 2.615 million in concentrates and fertilizers while tourism, real estate, and utilities boost the total. Public works include schools, a Christian Home project, and federal funds for soil conservation and veterans. Names include Lake, Citrus, Umatilla, Mount Dora, Paisley, Fruitland Park, Astor, and state entities.
Mount Dora builder Harry Mielke announces Golden Heights open houses starting today at the Golden Triangle near Highways 441 and 19. The 150 lot Florida style subdivision includes two completed model homes and a near complete third with two bedrooms and electric heat. Mielke also developed Milky Way in Eustis now more than half filled. Water mains financed by Mielke will be rebated as the city sells water. Florida Power Corp will provide electrical service since the area sits outside city lines.
The column Musings is postponed due to space limits. It will run next week discussing religion in schools as proposed by the state education department a program in spiritual and moral values.
After hearings the Florida Railroad and Telegraph Company earns a partial increase of 310 540 in gross revenue, far below its request for 422 383. The Florida Public Service Commission criticizes accounts and records and vows audits to ensure fair returns and lower subscriber costs. The commission notes lag handling and working capital issues and insists on plant ledger reconstruction and depreciation reviews.
Mount Dora could gain a new industry with Jackson Products Co producing the Min-O-Eel a plastic eel shaped bait that mimics a minnow and shiner with hidden hooks that trap bass. Led by A L Jackson of Eustis and formerly Cortland’s Jim Jackson the venture aims to entice Florida bass anglers and expand local manufacturing.
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