Consolidation urged as path to better education
Dr. William H. Shibler urged consolidation of smaller high schools into centralized centers to broaden curriculum and improve guidance. He warned of lost gifted talent and waste of up to one fifth of potential, calling for stronger focus on gifted education and youth guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shibler
America
Lake County
United States
William B. Conant
Harvard
Indianapolis
Mount Dora group weighs school guidance role
The Community Study and Discussion Group considers acting as counselors for Mount Dora high school students. Dr. E. Lewis proposes guiding curriculum, college preparation, and scholarships with Dr. William H. Shibler backing. A committee may meet school administration to shape a practical program.
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America
Mount Dora
William H. Shibler
Indianapolis
Ind
Community Church
Lake County
E. Lewis
Lewis
Ohio State University
Shibler
Mount Dora High
Wrecks Plague Alexander Block In 1958 Traffic report
The 1958 city wreck chart highlights Alexander Street block between Fourth and Fifth Avenues as the busiest, with 76 total wrecks and 5 major damage incidents. Police Chief James Orr notes high accident rates despite more cars and calls for safer driving. Fines from accidents and misdemeanors total $6,746, down from 1957. Parking meters also increased.
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Alexander St
James Orr
W. D. Patton
Orr
Firemen Save Two Homes in Weekend Fires
Two weekend fires were quickly controlled with minimal damage. A Dort Smithers Robie Jr. home settee fire believed caused by a fallen cigarette damaged furniture, chair, and rug. A Bernard Detten property at 950 Clayton Street saw a spontaneous combustion wood stack fire under a shed, stopped before reaching the house.
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Dora Smithers, Robie Jr
Bernard Detten
Clayton, St
Lake County School Board Ends Term Sets New Meeting Time
The Lake County school board’s holdovers winding up 1598 actions approved grant strings for a hoped junior college and a down payment on a Tavares school site. They delayed Groveland land purchase at 1 000 dollars per acre and set a monthly 9 am meeting on the second Tuesday, with one extra bid-opening session on January 22.
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Lake County School Board
Tavares
Groveland
Roy Christopher
Leesburg
Highway 441
Taniaw
Canada
Akron
Ohio
Christopher
Lacy Thomas
Joe Jenkins
T. G. Farmer
Sorrento
Mount Dora
Paul Bryan
M. O. “Buster
William
Ed Mattson
Roseborough Hospitalized in Jacksonville Stroke
D. D. Roseborough seventy one 61 supervising principal of Mount Dora public schools was taken to St Vincent's hospital Jacksonville Wednesday after a stroke illness began at dinner Tuesday night Aldrich assistant principal in charge of school administration for the present County Supt Joe Jenkins said Douglas Roseborough son lives nearby.
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Roseborough
Mount Dora’s
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Jacksonville
Jacksonvile
Douglas
Aldrich
Joe Jenkins
Rainfall Totals Noted for Mount Dora Records
Mount Dora records show 1958 total rainfall at 55.8 inches. Growers Cooperatives note January 1958 started with 6 inches, while January 1959 so far has 3.9 inches on the gauge.
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Mount Dora
Youth Center Plan for Donnelly Park Moves Ahead
Mount Dora Park Board debates converting a tennis court to shuffleboard and building a youth center in the northeast corner of Donnelly Park. The plan, backed by Park Board Chair Sleight and Student Council, hinges on board action and a compromise over court use.
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Donnelly Park
Park Board
Shuffleboard Club
Robert O. “Dude” Grantham
Shuffleboard
Lou L. Heaton
Emiline Goerg
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora
Gilbert Park
Mount Dora Council Closes Year With Progress Measures
The Mount Dora City Council wrapped 1953 with decisive actions including a cigarette tax push to gain a five cent per pack revenue, approval of a 660 foot private access street near Hillside for six new homes, and backing for a 13 thousand dollar water mains install for Citrus Culture Corp. It also considered parking land use by Dr. Robert Montgomery, bought a new police car at 1494 dollars with trade, and approved three generators for light department trucks. Council President Bill Prinz was honored after 14 years of service.
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Mount Dora
Fen Heaton
Citrus Culture Corp
Robert Mongomery
Sixth Av
Donnelly Park
Merchants
al Rehbaum, Jr
Council
Bill Prinz
Near Gas Tragedy Spurs Push for Home Gas Safety Law
Mrs. E. M. Greene narrowly escaped a gas heater blast at her home last week. City Superintendent Rollin Javens urged a city ordinance requiring safety valves on domestic gas heaters, citing another near miss at an elderly resident’s house. City Attorney Roy Christopher was asked to obtain a model ordinance for council study.
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E. M. Greene
Limit St
Rollin Javens
Greene
Javens
Roy Christopher
Chamber urges winter visitors to register at office
The Chamber of Commerce requests that all winter visitors register at the Chamber office to aid friends who may be seeking them.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Trio of Officials Study Gas Franchise
Mayor W. D. Patton councilwoman Margaret Lofroos and City Att. Roy Christopher study a Houston Corp of Texas and Florida request to release and reassign the Triangle Gas Co franchise expiring in 1961. The city weighs obtaining its own franchise to distribute natural gas and enter the business.
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W. D. Patton
Margaret Lofroos
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora
Houston Corp
Texas
Florida
Triangle Gas Co
Houston
Annual Visit By Assessor Scheduled
The tax assessor or a representative will visit each town in the county during March to collect homestead exemption and widow and disability applications, tangible and intangible personal property tax returns. Forms must be filed Jan 1 to Apr 1. Assessor R. G. Cassady will be in Mount Dora City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday March 20, in Lake Jem on March 9, and in Sorrento on the same day.
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R. G. Cassady
Mount Dora
City Hall
Lake Jem
Sorrento
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New England
Dorans Ponder
Indiana
Dr. Lewis
Rathbone
St. Edward’s
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Ryder
Frankel
Marjorie Lawrence
Nelson and
Neal
Janey Cere
St. E Edward's c Church
E. E. Lewis
Jessica
David
Joseph Addison
Aim Ave
Acm Lcuw
Wvons County
Ken Bliss
Robert O
Dude” Grantham
Robert Walker
Bud Sadler
Emaniel Goerg
Patsy Grantham
Louise McClure
Jax Hospital
Win C. Sleight
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