Construction Starts On CD Control Center Here
Work began on a 6000 dollar Civil Defense Control Center fallout shelter at the Fire station. Morris Construction Co. of Leesburg won the contract after local builder A B Sharp declined amid protest over an occupational tax. The Mount Dora Civil Defense Council recessed for Christmas and named Wilmer C. Stokely to head the supply phase.
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Civil Defense Control Center
Morris Construction Co
Leesburg
A. B. Sharp
Mount Dora
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
U. S. Army Engineers
Rogers, Lovelock
Mount Dora Dedicates $100,000 Post Office Amid Rain
The Mount Dora post office dedication continued despite rain. C B Gladden delivered the principal address on mail service progress under J Edward Day. Local officials Al Rehbaum Jr and Harry Hopcraft presided with Band and Scout honors.
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Mount Dora
C. B. Gladden
Post Office Department
Atlanta
J. Edward Day
U.S
Bowen Heads 1962 Council Victory and Appointments
Bowen leads the 1962 Mount Dora Council defeating Grantham with a 4 to 3 margin and Gordon L. Dake elected Vice President. Mayor Jesse D. Willmott swore in four councilmen as Bowen retains key posts and names four post holders including John H. Cain and Roy Christopher. The veteran council, except Dake, all have at least four years on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon L. Dake
Bowen
Grantham
Jesse D. Willmott
Duke
Gordon Conboy
John H. Cain
Roy Christopher
Harold Overhiser
Rollin Javens
Wien
Princeton
Mount Dora
American Can Co
Plymouth
Willmott
Dake
Symphony Concert Evokes Praise From Local Critic
A Florida Symphony Orchestra concert under Maurice Mazer drew praise as the critic notes balance with bass viols clarified by the conductor. He lauds Mr Carlos for solo work and the new choir, and compares the mood to favorite recordings while admiring the performance of Daphnis and Chloe and Brahms Third.
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Katherine Hepburn
Robert Taylor
Mr. Mazer
Gabriel
Rossini
Brahm
Brahms
Carlos
Mount Dora
Ed Waite
Kiwanis Club
Vaughn Williams
Ephe
Daphnis
Toscanini
N. B. C. Orchestra
Pittsburgh
Chloe
New York
Maurice Ravel
Henry Mazer
Florida Symphony Orchestra
First Federal of Eustis to Call for Building Bids
At a board meeting of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis final plans and specs for its Mount Dora branch were approved. The plans will be released to bidders on January 15 at First Federal's office.
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First Federal of
Eustis
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Mount Dora
First Federal
Desire to Appear Natural Hinders True Nature
Quote reflects La Rochefoucauld on how the urge to seem natural often blocks genuine authenticity. It warns that vanity masks true character, shaping behavior to fit appearances rather than truth.
Mrs White Celebrates 106th Birthday Receives Presidential Card
Mrs. Sarah Cory White of Baker Street marked her 106th birthday with daughter Mildred and friends in Florida. Born January 6 1856 during the 14th president’s term, she received a card from President John F Kennedy. A Fall River native, she lived largely there before moving to Fern Park in 1951 and Mount Dora in 1954. Her late husband Charles M White ran a family carriage business. She attributes longevity to staying busy, crocheting sewing and knitting.
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United States
Sarah Cory White
Baker St
Mildred White
John F. Kennedy
White
Fall River
Mass
Fern Park
Fla
Mount Dora
Lincoln
Charles M. White
Union Methodist Church
C. Homer Ginns
Florida
Mount Dora Jaycees DSA Award Meeting Scheduled
The Mount Dora Junior Chamber of Commerce will host its annual D.S.A. Award meeting at the American Legion Building from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 20.
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Mount Dora
First Federal of Leesburg Reports New Asset Record
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Leesburg announced a 1961 annual record with total assets rising to 21 121 500, a 15 percent gain. President J. K. Mizell cited strong savings growth, a mortgage loan surge to 17 440 000, and nationwide savings gains as proof of the institution’s solid year amid a slow economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Federal, Savings and Loan Association
Leesburg
J. K. Mizell
First Federal
Mizell
Mount Dora Golden Hurricanes edge Lake Weir for ninth straight win
The Mount Dora Golden Hurricanes beat Lake Weir 57 to 52 in a Mid Lakes Conference basketball game. Smith scored 19 points and Mikell added 16 to lead the victors.
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Hurricanes
Mount
Dora
Golden Hurricanes
Lake Weir
Smith
Mikell
Kiwanis Begins Scout and Youth Fund Drive
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club launches its annual Boy Scout and Youth Activity drive led by scoutmaster and drive chairman M. O. Williams. Residents are asked to mail contributions or drop them at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce office. The program supports Key Club Explorer Scouts Little League baseball Boys State and other youth activities.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Key Club
Explorer: Scouts
Music Evening At IceHouse Theatre January 24
A community musical evening directed by Mrs. Maude Beiser will be held at IceHouse Theatre on Wednesday January 24 at 8 pm. Guest artist Edwin Waite bass will perform as well as Beiser’s advanced pupils from Mount Dora and Eustis. Beiser will play Chopin Nocturne in C sharp minor, Rachmaninoff Concerto-Closing Time and her Improvisation. Admission is free.
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IceHouse Theatre
Maude Beiser
Edwin Waite
Basso
Sales Tax Shortfall in Florida 1961 62 Revenue Gap
State Comptroller Ray E Green says 180 million dollars in General State Revenue is needed for 1961 1962 and that an 8.32 percent sales tax increase is required for the rest of the period. July through December 1961 sales tax up 3.35 percent from 1960, 2.65 percent below the year’s target.
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Ray FE. Green
Tallahassee
Green
Park Commission Plans New Year Actions At City Hall
Mount Dora Park Commission reorganized with Win C. Sleight reelected chairman Vernon G. Shipley sworn in to oversee Gilbert Park activities Gilbert Park funding for playgrounds by civic group approved. The commission reviews moss control aim to prevent Spanish moss reseeding on sprayed oaks. over 800 trees treated this year.
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Park Commission
Win C. Sleight
Mount Dora Park Commission
City Hall
Vernon G. Shipley
Shipley
Gilbert Park
Sleight
French
Donnelly Park
Spencer
Evans Park
Lettters
Sylvan Shores
Childs Park
O. J. Tillson
Harold Overhiser
Overlook Drive
Merchants Seek Promotion Plan for Mount Dora Growth
The Mount Dora Merchants Association opened the New Year with talks on promoting the city as a business and social hub. Al Crone promotes the All Around the Town guide now signed up by 63 businesses, with more expected. Discussions included a possible $5 member assessment for city funds, and a study group to address the new occupational tax. Co-Chair Bronson announced progress on the U S 441 bypass sign and upcoming signs for Mount Dora. Members urged greater business participation and agreed to reminder calls before the February meeting at the Garden Gate.
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Mount Dora
Merchants’ Association
al Crone
Dora
Crone
Paul Bronson
al Rehbaum II
Ed Mitchell
Col. Bronson
U. S. 441
Donnelly St
441
Samiabusiey Estates
Bronson
Garden Gate
Central Florida Kennel Club Dog Show Set in Orlando
The Central Florida Kennel Club will hold its annual dog show and obedience trials on Thursday January 18 at the National Guard Armory 2809 South Ferncreek Ave Orlando starting at 10 p.m.
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Central Florida Kennel Club
National Guard Armory
South Ferncreek Ave
Orlando
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AL Palmer, JR
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George L. Kress
Mrs. White
By Grace C. Campbell
Kiwanis
Citrus. Culture Corp
Tavares
Lake Eldorado
Sorrento
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