Lofroos Elected City Council President in Mount Dora
Mrs. Margaret Lofroos, longtime businesswoman and council veteran, won the presidency over incumbent Lake Coleman by five to two at the organization meeting. Mayor Bliss administered oaths as Lofroos retained key officials and announced forthcoming committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lofroos
Lake Coleman
Coleman
Fletcher Crane
Guy C. Bliss
R. O. “Dude” Grantham
Dave Bowen
Florida Sheriffs Convene in Mount Dora for Mid Winter Conference
High ranking officials and families from Florida gather in Mount Dora for the Florida Sheriffs Association three day Mid-Winter Conference at Lakeside Inn. Gov Farris Bryant and state leaders attend with sessions, receptions and a waterfront demonstration on Lake Dora highlighting enforcement advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida Sheriffs’ Association
Lakeside Inn
Florida
Farris Bryant
Willis V. McCall
Lake County
Jimmy Jones
First Methodist Church of
J. A
Tar) Boyd
Leesburg
Flanders G. Thompson
Lee County
McCall
Florida Sheriffs’ Bureau
Don McLeod
Association
John M. Spottswood
Monroe County
Ray Wilson
Okaloosa County
Roy Roberson
Jackson County
Chippola Junior College
Marianna
Charles Simmons
Pat Currey
Lloyd Garner
Lake Dora
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
First National Bank of
George White
College Dean To Address Mount Dora Chamber Dinner
Donald J. Hart, dean of UF College of Business Administration, will speak at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in the Community Building. Al Rehbaum Jr. will preside. tickets are $1.50, limited capacity requires early purchase at the chamber office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Hart
College of Business Administration
University of Florida
Mount Dora
Mo Ee
al Rehbaum, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Fifth Ave
Lake County GOP to Host Jan 19 Meeting on Re-register Drive
The Lake County Republican Executive Committee led by George W. Anderson will meet Thursday Jan 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tavares Community Building to plan a campaign urging Republicans who are currently registered as Democrats to re-register as Republicans. All interested Republicans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Republican Executive Committee
George W.anderson
Tavares
Republican Party
Mayor Bliss Sums Fines in 16 Municipal Court Cases
Municipal Judge Guy C. Bliss assessed a total of 250 dollars in fines across 16 cases this week, reflecting steady enforcement actions by the city’s court.
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Guy C. Bliss
Johnston Heads Telephone Co Here Steele To Winter Garden
Carlton Johnston named Mount Dora District manager of Florida Telephone Corp succeeding Lester Steele who served three years. Steele will lead Winter Garden District including Apopka and Groveland and move to Winter Garden with his family. Steele began in 1953 and has worked in Plant Engineering at Leesburg. Frank McKee arrows to Ocala to join Plant Department. Max Wettstein announced the changes in Ocala as of Tan 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Johnston
Mount Dora
Florida Telephone Corporation
Lester Steele
Max Wettstein
Ocala
Steele
Winter Garden
Apopka
Clermont
Groveland
Leesburg
Florida Telephone
Lakeview High School
Johnson
Mary Lee
Dale
Immedi
Frank McKee
Municipal Group To Observe Its 20th Anniversary
The Lake County League of Municipalities marks its 20th anniversary with a dinner at the new Civic Center in Tavares at 6 30 p m on Wednesday January 18 President Ernest Kidd announces Living past presidents will attend as guests The program features new municipal legislation and speakers Gordon Butler of the Florida League of Municipalities Senator Tar Boyd and Representatives Welborn Daniel and Bill Reedy. Robert C Alexander named Public Relations Director for Howey Academy moving from Sarasota-based firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County League of Municipalities
Tavares
Ernest Kidd
Eustis
Gordon Butler
Florida League of Municipalities
Jacksonville
J. A
Tar) Boyd
Leesburg
Welborn Daniel
Clermont
Bill Reedy
Robert C. Alexander
Howey Academy
Howey-in-the-Hills
C. A. Vaughn, Jr
Alexander
Sarasota
Area Residents To Appear On TV Orbit Show
Pat Frank and Lou Heaton will be featured guests on the WLOF Channel 9 telecast Orbit. Frank will discuss the nuclear age on January 13 and Heaton will share retirement philosophy on January 19. The program airs 10 to 11 a.m. weekdays.
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Pat Frank
Lou Heaton
Orbit
WLOF
Channel 9
Orlando
Mr. Frank
Mr. Heaton
Florida
Mount Dora
Welcome to Mount Dora Florida Sheriffs Conference
Mayor Guy C. Bliss extends a warm welcome to the Florida Sheriffs' Association and guests for their Annual Mid-Winter Conference in Mount Dora nicknamed the City of Lakes and Hills. He invites a return visit to honor the city again.
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Florida Sheriffs’ Association
Mount Dora
City of Lakes and Hills
Mazer to Direct Mount Dora Symphony Concert Saturday Night
Florida Symphony Orchestra musical director Henry Mazer will conduct a program of popular and symphonic works at the Mount Dora Community Building this Saturday at 8 p.m. The concert, sponsored by the Mount Dora Symphony Society, features Verdi, Bach, Strauss, Khachaturian, Delius, and Bernstein. Tickets are $2 and available through local civic offices and society officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mazer
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Mount Dora
Bach
Burglary Ring Crumbles After Shootout at Grove
Orlando criminals led by Jack Emanuel and Floyd Lucas were shot at by law enforcement after raiding Kwik Chek and Mount Dora stores. Emanuel faced 21 prior cases and $68 000 bond. Lucas had past burglary time and $10 000 bond. Police traced a long string of recent break ins with officers watching at the Leesburg scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Emanuel
Orlando
Floyd Lucas
Sheriff McCall
Winn- Dixie
Mount Dora
McCall
Emanuel
Leesburg
Lucas
Raiford
Kwik. Chek
New Mount Dora Presbyterian Church Dedicated January 22
The Mount Dora Presbyterian Church will be dedicated Sunday at 3 30 p m with Synod and Presbytery officers taking part Rev Charles T Martz will preach the sermon Ralph C McAfee will offer the Prayer of Dedication The builder Harry W Mielke and committee heads will present the key Congregation members and guests will attend an Open House and social hour A organ recital follows on January 23 and a congregational supper ends the week on January 25
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Presbyterian Church
Charles T. Martz
Synod of Florida
Ralph C. McAfee
Winter Park
Harry W. Mielke
A. V. Martin
Lucian W. Scott
Presbytery
North Florida
George L. Kress
C. Carrier
William John
Stanton K. Boardman
Floyd Polhamus
Carolyn Bischoff
Adult Spanish class forms contact Mrs Vernon Lee
An adult educational class in conversational Spanish is being formed. All interested in joining please contact Mrs. Vernon. Lee, 1160 Southland rd., EV 3-3321.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon. Lee
Southland Rd
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Rainfall Report
Citrus Culture Corp releases a weekly rainfall report for the week ended January 10, 1961. The document records precipitation totals and notes regional moisture levels impacting citrus cultivation decisions.
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Citrus Culture Corp
Big Bass Comeback Sparks Mount Dora Tourney Win
Walter Kindsley of Tavares hauled an 11 pound 4 ounce bass in Lake Dora to capture weekly honors in Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Bass Tournament. Ray Dooley and William Stambaugh debunk rumors that the lakes held no fish and noted they landed 36% black bass between 2 and 5 pounds across four trips.
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Walter Kindsley
Tavares
Lake Dora
Mount Dora
U S 441 Still Leads Florida Traffic In November
U S 441 remained the busiest road in Florida in November with an average daily traffic of 21 875 vehicles recorded by electric counters to the south of State Road 50 in Orlando The MacArthur Causeway on State Road A1A tied for second with 12 194 vehicles and U S 17 between Fish Street and Warren Bridge in Jacksonville logged 12 541 vehicles
Hotels Boost Mount Dora Economy Says Edgerton
Richard Edgerton, owner of Lake De and former State Hotel and Restaurant Commissioner, told Mount Dora Chamber merchants that hotels draw top visitors who spend heavily in local shops. He cited tourism spending patterns and noted Lakeside Inn reinvests in the town, urging support for the local newspaper and radio to grow business.
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Edgerton
Mount Dora
Richard Edgerton
Lake de
Orida
Merchants
Lakeside Inn
Florida
Inn
Chamber of Commerce
Report shows record growth of local bank
At the 36th stockholders meeting of First National Bank of Mount Dora, President George White announced assets grew from 568 801 in 1930 to 11 083 164 by December 31 1960. He cited loan activity of about 2 250 000 for year and noted peak assets earnings and accounts. Directors were reelected for 1961.
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
George Whiter
Mr. White
Florida
Lake County
White
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Mrs. Lofroos
Pens
By Mack Johnson
W. V. McCall
Wettstein
Johnston
State of
Mazer
New Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
Lake Eldorado
U.S. 441
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