Year of Indecision Casts Mount Dora in 1956
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce report shows Cassia's real estate sales at 1,230,050 and Mount Dora's at 1,071,500 with building activity of 51,700. Clermont leads in new buildings at 1,377,100 and real estate at 5,482,450. The year 1956 is called turbulent and indecisive for Mount Dora as plans for highways annexation sewer and parks faced delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Cassia
Mount Dora
South Lake County
Clermont
Leesburg
Howey-in-the-Hills
Howey Groves
Mascotte
South Lake
Tavares
Eustis
Orange groves taxed far cheaper than homes in Mount Dora
A Mount Dora public session on hospital plans sparks a tax inequity critique. A Sylvan Shores resident questions orange grove valuations, arguing groves are under taxed compared with unimproved lots and homes. The piece urges a city wide reappraisal to spread costs equitably and boost development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Fifthay
Council
Florida
Sunshine
Klan in Church Provokes Denunciations Across Alabama
The Mobile Baptist Association condemned a Klan demonstration inside East Side Baptist Church in Mulberry, calling the event sacrilege and praising the Montgomery Advertiser critique of the Grand Dragon. The piece argues the Klan’s attempt to regain influence through church presence reveals its enduring hatred and warrants collective repudiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Talladega
Representation First in Sylvan Shores Annexation Debate
Sylvan Shores residents challenge Mount Dora editorial stance on the Dec 11 vote about annexation. They argue the issue was taxation without representation and contend residents would seek assured council representation before any further annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sylvan Ae
Sylvan Shores
Community ties urged for Sylvan Shores on Mount Dora council
City officials argue Sylvan Shores could boost Mount Dora government by sending a council representative. They note many businessminded residents would make capable councilmen and that a broader, shared interest could influence taxation and city matters. The note also thanks donors to the Christmas Fund and signs off from Mount Dora Post Office employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
Former Doran Gives Concert in Danbury
A Danbury feature profiles Forrista Bowman a Negro soprano born in Mount Dora Florida and daughter of the late Will James. Bowman studied at the New York School of Music and Arts and trained with prominent instructors. She plans a concert at Danbury American Legion hall following a 1951 Donnelly Park appearance under the Merchants association.
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Danbury
Conn
News- Times
Mount Dora
American Legion Hall
Edith Fairfax Davenport
Florida
Fifth Art School
Forrista Bowman
New York School of Music and Arts
Will James
John P. Donnelly
Donnelly Park
Merchants Association
Miss Davenport
Circle to Meet Garden Club Hosts Pest Talk
The Orange Blossom Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club will hear Don Conkling discuss Pest Control and Fertilizing at its Monday 8 p.m. meeting in the Community building. Hosts are Mrs. BE Darrow and Mrs. Harry Prentice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Blossom Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Don Conkling
BE. Darrow
Harry Prentice
Annual Congregation Meeting at Community Church
The annual meeting of the congregation of the Community Church will be held on Wednesday January 9 at 7 30 p m. The session will cover church affairs and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of the Community Church
Undelivered mail to Eisenhower on Middle East plans
The letter urges President Eisenhower to resume regular press conferences to clarify U.S. and UN positional strategy in the Middle East. It cautions about ominous Kremlin reaction and suggests the possibility that U.S. participation may be necessary to counter communist threats with UN forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-East
Kremlin
U.S
Council Extends Pool Deadline
City extends the East Town Swimming Pool fund deadline with two matching dates. Jan 15 will see city matching all deposits to the fund, currently over $6,000 boosted by a $1,000 Winter visitor. A March 1 deadline follows with further club fundraising planned around a mid January boxing event and a county bands program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Town
East Town Progressive Citizenship Club
Rev. N. R. McNair
William C. Stewart
Highway indecision blamed for slump in Mount Dora
Mount Dora building activity in 1956 fell to 476 300 dollars, about 60 000 less than 1955. Council blamed the drop on indecision over a four lane Route 441. Four homes delayed as prospective builders await road plans. State Road Department did not comment on a requested city county meeting.
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State Road Department
Choice Subdivision
Sylvan Shores
Pinecrest
Mount Dora
Council
Lou L. Heaton
Bill Prinz
Lake County Blood Bank Extends Donor Hours
The Lake County Blood Bank extends hours to accommodate Saturday and evening donations. Evening hours start the first Tuesday and every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, while weekday hours remain 9 am to 3 pm. The mobile unit will visit Lake County towns on Tuesdays with rotations as needed. For details call Eva Chapman at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis.
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Lake County
Sam Swiger
Eva Chapman
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Christmas Service Brims With Spirit at Bethel Free Methodist
East Town reports a Christmas service beginning the fourth Sunday of the Interdenominational Union at Bethel Free Methodist Church led by Rev. T. M. Magwood of Mt. Carmel M B Church Tangerine. He spoke on There Was No Room in the Inn and the Holy Spirit filled the house. The year ended Monday with a watch meeting at St. Mary M B Church from 9:30 p.m. to midnight ushering in 1957. T. M. Thomas, Reporter.
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Interdenominational Union
Bethel Free Methodist Church
McNair
T. M. Magwood
Mt. Carmel M. B
Tangerine
Kiwanis Club Brings Secretary Brewton to Speak
Secretary E. L. Roy Brewton of Orlando will address the Fifth district Kiwanis club meeting today. His talk centers on Objectives for 1957 in Kiwanis and outlines plans for the new year.
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E. L. “Roy” Brewton
Orlando
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Community church holds Epiphany tableaux and plans
Around The Churches outlines Sunday events across faith groups. Youth groups present an Epiphany tableaux with candle blessing followed by an Epiphany party and dinner. Fr Mangrum begins Acts study January 9. Confirmation class meets January 10 at 7 30 p m. Dr Carriel launches sermons on 1st Corinthians. Dr Reed leads Community church service and Forum resumes Africa study with Libya as focus. Church council meets January 9 and annual cantonal meeting follows January 9 at 7 30 p m. Dr J Max Cook visits Baptist church preaching Times Goes On. Evening service notes Lord's Supper led by Rev Coffield.
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Methodist Church
Fr. Mangrum
C. A. Carriel
Corinth
Robert R. Reed
Community Church
Adrianne Lowe
Franck
Lord Most
Africa
E. E. Lewis
Libya
Reed
Church Council
The
Baptist Church
J. Max Cook
Miami Beach Baptist Church
North Carolina
Florida
David Coffield
Plans Progress For Florida Chain Event
The committee chairs a two day Florida event with talks by world renowned speakers on world tensions and needs. Sponsorships financing the program are sold to Lake County residents. Speakers include Rev J H Berckman Dr Robbins Barstow Rev Don Benedict Rev M Olin Burkholder Dr James A Jones Sara Perkins Dr William Rule Rev C L Spottswood and Rt Rev C Alfred Voegeli.
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Lake County
J. H. Berckman
China
Malaya
Robbins W. Barstow
Turkey
Union
Congo
C. L. Spottswood
Philippines
C. Alfred Voegeli
Haiti
Sylvan Shores Builds 40 Homes In 1956 Growth
Sylvan Shores saw a strong 1956 with 40 new homes built at prices from 10 000 to 22 500 and an average of 15 000. About 45 homes changed hands as activity continued, pending highway route decisions on 441 affecting a Morning Side site. A builder awaits feasibility route finalization before starting on a Morning Side Street lot.
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Sylvan Shores
Henry A. Stein
New Sylvan Shores Realty Co
Stein
Morningside Sr
State Road Department
New Bait Production Boosts Fishing Success
The Jacksons began producing eel bait last summer and have shipped about 1,500 units. Anglers report bass from four to eight pounds taken with the bait when other lures failed. Bait is mainly made at the Eustis Jackson home and at the Central Florida Tuberculosis Hospital, where Jim’s friend A. D. Marshall is a patient. Jim says production now reaches one eel per minute and plans a Mount Dora shop as the manufacturing headquarters.
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Jacksons
Eustis Jackson
Central Florida Tuberculosis Hospital
Jim
A. D. Marshall
Mount Dora
Haddocks announce birth of daughter Gwendolyn Jay
Mr and Mrs John M Haddock announce the arrival of a daughter named Gwendolyn Jay at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis on January 2 weighing 3 pounds 14 ounces.
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John M. Haddock
Gwendolyn Jay
Waterman Me Hospital
Eustis
County panel weighs sheriff plane purchase and bid rules
A Mount Dora resident questioned county plans to buy a plane for the sheriff to chase prisoners in other states. Officials note prisoner transport allowances and separate deputy car funding. Commissioners expect the issue to be raised at the final meeting of the current board before new members take office later this month.
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Owens
Mount Dora
Clothing Drive for Hungarians Under Legion Support
Under sponsorship of the American Legion Auxiliary a clothing collection point will aid Hungarians in their fight for freedom. Stephens and Atkins dry cleaning shops serve as collection stations for infant child and adult garments in good repair and clean condition. High heels and flowing gowns are unsuitable.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mount <A
Stephens
Atkins
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Park Commission
East Side Baptist
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Doran
D. D. Eisenhower
White House
Ike
T. M. Thomas
Sylvan Shores Shores
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