10 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
1
Merchants Association at the Side Door adopted the slogan Try Mount Dora First for a general publicity campaign. They credited a strong Christmas promotion for boosting business and endorsed beautification, decorations, lighting, and removing parking meters as key factors.
State Beverage Director Thomas E. Lee Jr ordered Top Cardon on Highway 441 near Mount Dora and Carries Place at 1313 North Grandview to show cause why their licenses should not be suspended or revoked for alleged beverage law violations Both establishments will receive hearings on the alleged violations
Cortland's quality men's store on Fifth avenue in Mount Dora is sold to Paul E. Wrenn of Winter Park, who will run it with his partner and maintain the Cortland's name for now. The shop will eventually become Wrenn's of Mount Dora, with Oberhelman exiting after seven years. The Bowmans will manage, moving from Asheboro, N C, and Mrs Bowman is Wrenn's sister. The new owners pledge continued brand lines and added ones, stocking Flor sheath shoes, Griffon suits, Manhattan, Arrow and Van Heusen shirts, McGregor wear, Cooper underwear, hats and other furnishings.
The Lake County School Board plans a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the 1963 program amid possible tax revenue cuts from the recent freeze. Paul Bryan of Umatilla was reelected chairman. M. O. Williams of Mount Dora returned to the board after the election.
The Episcopal Church in South Florida launches the Crusade of Faith a January evangelistic drive across twelve cities. Beginning January 6 and ending January 31 the campaign aims to reach over a quarter million people with five citywide nights of preaching per site led by four missioners.
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc reports a 6.19 percent sales rise for the four weeks ending Dec 13, to 64,795,464 from 61,015,671, a 3,779,793 increase. For the 52 weeks ending Dec 15, sales reach 798,285,308 up from 762,809,558, a 35,475,750 gain or 4.65 percent. Stores total 601 regionally, up from 545 a year ago.
Rainfall for the week ended January 8 was reported by Citrus Culture Corp. for this area. Specific amounts are not provided in the readable text.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club presents a 30 minute organ concert by Howard Sheets at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Building before the second color travelog Germany and Berlin. Selections include Holiday for Strings and Tea for Two. Tickets at the door are 1.25 dollars. season tickets for the five travelogs are four dollars.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Leesburg posts total assets of 23,445,706 for year end 1962, up 2,314,205 from 1961. Net savings gains reach 2,234,222 and total savings 20,838,551. Mortgage lending climbs to 3,937,836. President J. K. Mizell notes leadership growth and predicts modest rise in lending next year.
Patients admitted to Water man Memorial Hospital from Mount Dora in recent days include Janice Hawkins Betty Brelsford Sidney Johnson Nellie Hebard Florence Cazel Jacqueline Urquhart Roxanna Champ Aileen Brown Elva Frisbee William Wingler Wesley Mosley and Mary Ussrey.
The new city leadership was sworn in as Mr. Grantham won a close vote for mayor. He outlined a banner year and began forming committees with Houser and Brown on Utilities, Dake chairing Fire, Turner and Brown on Civil Defense, and Turner on Street. Bids on an $815000 sewer bond were due Wednesday. Reappointments included Roy Christopher as City Attorney and Rollen Javens as Superintendent of Streets.
The Gold en Triangle Community Chapel begins a second unit of a three unit plan. The 98 by 30 foot building will house 16 classrooms a pastor study a secretary’s office and a nursery. Estimated cost 10 000 and the debt free chapel is valued at 25 000 per Rev. C J Bellamy. Builders supervised by Stivers.
Six traffic and nine disorderly conduct cases were disposed of in Municipal Court by Mayor Jesse D. Willmott. Fines totaled 250 dollars and bonds aggregating 95 dollars were ordered for forfeited items.
Huskey Built Homes Inc announces construction of a modern coffee shop on U.S. 441 next to the Mount Dora Motor Lodge in progress. The facility features coquina rock and glass, with a south view of pool and patio, and is tied to the motel’s design. Completion is slated for February 1, 1963 with Cecil Wright and family as owners and managers. Donald L. Driggers assisted in selling the venture.
Construction on a new coffee shop at the Mount Dora Motor Lodge began this week. The $250,000 motel structure nears completion and includes a swimming pool. Huskey Built Homes, Inc. serves as the builder with visible progress in the right foreground showing the coffee shop, carport, and motel office.
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