Florida Power Wins Mount Dora Office Power Contract
Florida Power Corp received the electricity contract for Huskey Built Homes new Mount Dora office along the U S 441 bypass rather than the municipal system. City officials plan to negotiate a territorial adjustment to use City power in the future, with a decision expected in several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Power
City
Huskey
Florida Power Corp
Mount Dora
Huskey Built Homes, Inc
U. S. 441
Roy Christopher
Chamber of Commerce
Gordon L. Dake
Harold Overheiser
Guy C. Bliss
Jesse D. Willmott
Ed Avery
Gordon Conboy
Mount Dora reports record 1961 building permits
Mount Dora's 1961 building activity reached a record 919 825 dollars within city limits excluding the Golden Triangle Center and total projects exceeding 2 500 dollars. The year saw 113 permits, including 33 new residences, with major projects ranging from Lake County school expansion to church buildings and a new sewage disposal plant.
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Mount Dora
Golden Triangle Center
John H. Cain
Lake County
Bap
Tist Church
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
East Town
Christian Home and Bible School
Cain
Donnely Street
Donnelly Street
Mount Dora schools adopt resolution of regret for Richard R Eddy
The principals and faculty of Mount Dora High School and Roseborough Elementary School adopted a resolution of regret for Richard R Eddy who died last October. His memory will be honored with a book purchased and placed in the High School Library.
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Mount Dora High School
Roseborough Elementary School
Richard R. Eddy
Simpson Elected Chairman of County Board of Commissioners
O. M. Jack Simpson of Mount Dora was named chairman of the County Board of Commissioners at the annual organization meeting in Tavares. It is his third term as chair in ten years of service. He succeeds Cecil Theus of Leesburg and holds real estate and insurance interests with citrus holdings. Other officers include Jack Cowert vice chairman and C E Duncan county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M
Jack” Simpson
Mount Dora
Tavares
Ie County Board of Commissioners
Torivoc
Simpson
Cecil Theus
Leesburg
Long
Jack Cowert
Groveland
C. E. Duncan
Charles Givens
James C. Hunter
Veterans’ Service
Myrtle Sudderth
William Young
James Salter
Death of Philip Van Valkenburg in New York
Mr and Mrs Earl Van Valkenburg of Mount Plymouth received word yesterday of the death of their son Philip Van Valkenburg at Bay Shore Long Island New York He was previously in the office equipment business before his illness in recent months Further details were unavailable at press time
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Earl van Valkenburg
Mount Plymouth
Philip van Valkenburg
Bay Shore
Long Island
N. Y
P-TO Plans Tour of High School Facilities
P TO members and Mount Dora School Board officials will tour the new High School facilities Monday after a brief 7:30 p m business meeting at the Cafetorium. M O Buster Williams will announce proposed new additions. All parents urged to attend the meeting and tour.
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Mount Dora
Board of Trustees
M. O
Buster” Williams
Mount Dora Post Office Dedication Features Rep Herlong
U S Rep A Syd Herlong will speak at Mount Dora’s $100000 post office dedication Saturday at 2 30 PM sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony includes a band concert, invoca tion, a flag presentation by Boy Scout Troop 19, and an open house with refreshments.
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U.S
Syd Herlong
Mount Dora
Ninave
Donnelly St
Mount Dora High School
Ike McLain
James Jones
First Methodist Church
George J. White
First National Bank of
Rep
Herlong
C. B. Gladden
Post Office Department of
Atlanta, Ga
Charles H. Hay
St. Edwards Episcopal Church
Chamber of Commerce
Symphony Plans Annual Mount Dora Concert Friday
The Florida Symphony Orchestra led by Henry Mazur presents its annual Evening of Music in Mount Dora at 8 p.m. Friday in the Community Building. Proceeds aid Mount Dora Kiwanis youth activities. Tickets available at Mount Dora Topic First National Bank Chamber of Commerce from members and at the door. A youth concert for local students precedes the main event with Mazur teaching instrument basics to grades one through three.
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Florida Symphony Orchestra
Henry Mazer
Mount Dora
Newton Bolt
Stephen Gregor
Win E. Sleight
Dwight E. Whitehill
Mount Dora Business
Mazer
Youth Problems To Be Subject Of Miltons Talk
The Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 1327 Hilltop Ave. at 2 p.m. Monday with president Mrs Clayton Cook. The group opens 1962 meetings Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall as Judge W A Milton discusses decreasing juvenile delinquency. All interested persons invited.
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Bliss
Dake
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Eustis
Ninth Ave
Donnelly St
Woman’s Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
Clayton Cook
Hilltop Ave
Fellowship Hall
W. A Milton
Garden Gate Sponsors Winter Projects Schedule
Winter projects at the Garden Gate include weekly bridge lessons on Wednesday mornings with afternoon play. Art classes start at 9 a.m. on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Garden Gate
Savings and Loan Association Tops 3 Billion in Lending
Florida's Savings and Loan Association reports lending surpassing 3 billion dollars with 341,670 mortgage loans awarded to account holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Savings and Loan Association
County Tax Revaluation Suit Heads for Court Challenge
A 1961 county property revaluation program in Lake County faces a Circuit Court test in Tavares. Plaintiffs led by Chris Schommer and others claim agricultural land is unlawfully taxed as road or lake front, seeking refunds of excess taxes. Defendants include County Tax Assessor Cassady and County Tax Collector Reed alongside county officials and state comptroller Green.
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Tavares
Lake County
Lake Front
Chris Schommer
L. R
Myra Huffstetler
L. and
Bass Tourney Winner at Mount Dora Competition
December winner Arlene Stevens of 241 Clayton Jr. captured a 10 pound 4 ounce bass in Lake Eustis during the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce tournament earning a fishing rod and reel prize.
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Mount Dora
Citrus Culture Corp Rainfall Report For Week End Jan 2
The Citrus Culture Corp weekly rainfall report records rainfall totals for the area revealing weather variation in the prior week ending January 2 with values centered on Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Culture Corp
Mount Dora Faces Legal Doubt Over Local Business Tax
The outgoing Mount Dora City Council dumped a controversial occupational license program on the new administration. The tax charges $5 and $25 fees on businesses and occupations, with only 60 licenses issued totaling $860. Residents warn of double taxation and enforcement challenges as an Equalization Board is expected to address inequities and possible legal issues.
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Mount Dora
Margaret Lafroos
Mel Wagner
Eustis
Leesburg
Tavares
al Rehbaum, Jr
Paul Snowberger
Harold C. Moynelo
Gordon L. Dake
Snowberger
Lake W. Coleman
Moynelo
Roy. Christopher
Florida
Mr. Coleman
Mr. Dake
Mount Dora Annexes Sylvan Shores Lots Along 441
City council approves first reading of annexation for Lots 13 and 14 in Sylvan Shores Block 20 near Alternate U S 441. more territory likely to follow as A B Sharp plans future annexations. Officials note strong local support and discuss lighting and services for the Golden Triangle Shopping Center.
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U. S. 441
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora
A. B. Sharp
Heim Road
Lucerne
Lake W. Coleman
Mr. Sharp
David Bowen
Coleman
Sharp
Golden Triangle
Milton
Leonard Pepper
Directors Told First National Has Record Year
First National Bank of Mount Dora reports a record year for 1961 with deposits reaching 11,488,282 and loans totaling 2,317,624. President George J. White cited substantial rises in federal, county and municipal bond holdings and cash on hand or due from other banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
George J. White
White
Caroacochee Society to Hold First 1962 Meeting Sunday
The Coacoochee Society CAR will meet for its first 1962 gathering Sunday at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Henry W Land in Tangerine Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coacoochee Society
CAR
Henry W. Land
Tangerine
Four‑color nursing stamp debuts in Orlando ceremony
L A Bryant Postmaster of Orlando joins Florida Nurses Association leaders to unveil a four‑color four‑cent commemorative stamp featuring a student nurse lighting a candle. The event highlighted the nursing profession as Alfred C. Blue and colleagues prepared the design for public sale this week.
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L. A. Bryant
Orlando
Sch
R. N
Florida Nurses Association
Parker
FNA
Alfred C.hlue
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Joe Creamons Chevrolet, Inc
Carol H. Flavell
Crom Corp
David D. Morris
A. B
County Board of Commissioners
Jack Simpson
Son
N.Y
Hopcraft
Symphony
Bass Tourney
New City Council
By Mack Johnson
Ers
First National
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