Dake Admits Licensing Aimed To Police Private Business
Councilman Gordon L. Dake described mounting occupational licensing as a major aim of Mount Dora's new ordinance to police private business both local and outside. Mayor Willmott called the measure illegal and unconstitutional, while the council postponed action and revenue clerk Mel Wagner projected most fees would be collected. Perry Flora urged repeal and a broader sales tax base as a fairer method to share the tax burden. Fees range from ten to twenty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon L. Dake
Mount Dora
Dake
Ewrr
Iemo
Liw
Jesse D. Willmott
Mel Wagner
Council
David Bowen
Perry Flora
Roy Christopher
Mayor Frees Negro On Charge Of Assaulting Officer
In Municipal Court Judge Jesse D. Willmott freed L. A. Broadwater, East Town Negro, from charges of assaulting an officer, public drunkenness and carrying a concealed weapon after the city failed to prove the alleged assault. The decision comes on the first full session since Dec. 11, with 42 cases heard and fines totaling 692 dollars amid a holiday surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Champion
Broadwater
Thomas L. Ledford
Reynolds
Municipal Court
R. C Coleman
East Town
Willmott
Ledford
Reynolds Grocery
T. W. Carter
Champion
Carter
E. L. Lane
Mark Peters
Charles Doston
Doston
Jesse D. Willmott
J. T
Bud) Huett
Open Letter to Mount Dora City Clerk on 1962 licensing
Mack Johnson forwards a $15 check for Mount Dora Publishing Co to cover 1962 occupational license fees. He argues the local tax is an unlawful restriction on press freedom and urges council review, noting higher county and state taxes and seeking fair, legal treatment. He pledges cooperation for an equitable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Congress
White House
Mayor Cuts Own Salary By $20
Mayor Jesse D. Willmott won unanimous City Council approval to reduce his monthly pay to 145 dollars, below the former 165 dollar total remuneration. He noted his predecessor separated salary and expenses for tax purposes and proposed a straight salary matching the end of former Mayor W. Patton’s term. The move also foreshadows a separate Municipal Judge appointment, cutting the mayoral duties by about half, drawing laughter from the council and audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Willmott
Guy C. Bliss
W. Patton
Willmott
R. O
Mayor Willmott Sets Spelling Test for Reports
Mount Dora's new mayor Jesse D. Willmott issued General Order No 1 in Municipal Court. The order imposes a 29 cent fine on any officer who misspells the mayor's name in reports. The mayor reminded staff to spell his name with two Ls and two Ts. The audience approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Willmott
Mount Dora
Elect Two New Directors At First National Mount Dora
First National Bank of Mount Dora elected Allan H. Seabrook and M. H. Givens to its Board at the recent annual meeting. Seabrook is a Lions Club vice president active in Civil Defense and welfare drives since 1957. Givens owns large citrus holdings in Lake County and lives in Daytona Beach. President George J. White said 1961 was the bank’s biggest year and voiced optimism for citrus tourism and industrial growth in Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
George J. White
Allan H. Seabrook
M. H. Givens
Lake County
Seabrook
Lions Club
Mount Dora Bank
Umatilla
White
Givens
Daytona Beach
Major Bundy to Speak on Communism in Tavares
Major Edgar C. Bundy, former U S Air Force Intelligence officer and author, will address an audience at the Civic Center in Tavares on Tuesday evening January 30. His honors include the American Legion Americanism citation, China’s highest aviation decoration, and the Bronze Star Medal.
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Project Alert
Kiwanis Club
Edgar C. Bundy
Civic Center
Tavares
Major Bundy
U.S. Air Force
Leighton Baker
Lake County
American Legion
China
Chiang-Kai-Shek
Claire Chennault
Mount Dora Considers 10 Acre Site for Industry
City Council agreed to survey a 10 acre area beside the Municipal Dump on 11th Ave to appraise its value for locating light industry. The move, urged by Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce figures, aims to offer ready property and speed rezoning and utilities to attract business.
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11Th Ave
al Rehbaum, Jr
Mount Dora
Ed Waite
Rehbaum
Golden Triangle
Chamber
Inquirers
State Industrial Development Committee
Roy Christopher
Christopher
David Bowen
Lake W. Coleman
New 441
Eustis
Civil Defense Council to share shelter survey data with federal firm
At the Monday meeting the Shelter Committee urged offering local shelter survey results to Rogers Lovelock and Fritz of Winter Park, a firm contracted to run the national survey for the Army Corps of Engineers. A luncheon with Captain H G Drake is set for Wednesday at the Umatilla Hotel to discuss CD programs and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Council
Shelter Committee
Rogers, Lovelock, and
O M
Jack” Simpson
Lake County
CD Council
Dorans Award Prizes From New Golden Triangles Markets
The Golden Tri angle Shopping Center hosts openings for Food Fair and Winn-Dixie. O. J. Tillson of North McDonald Jr. wins a Rambler automobile, exchanged for a Rambler Classic station wagon. Mrs. E. Chabot of Hibiscus Trailer Park wins a mink coat.
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Golden Triangle
Food Fair
Winn-Dixie
O. J. Tillson
North McDonald Jr
Kiwanis Club
O.J
Tillson
Talmadge Horton
E. Chabot
Hibiscus Trailer Park
Rainfall Report for Citrus Culture Corp Week
Rainfall data for the week ended January 16 is reported for Eustis Mount Dora Tavares Lake El Dora Sorrento and adjacent areas. Values appear incomplete with several place names and figures garbled.
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Citrus Culture Corp. Weekly
Eustis
Pbatevereyseni
Mount Dora
Tavares
Wetaesolhd
Eldorado
Sorrento
Sasiciusy Toa
Council Fights Airport Use For Jr College Site
Mount Dora and Eustis push to halt 60 acres at Leesburg Airport for Lake Sumter Junior College. Council notes potential airport expansion impact and jet noise while urging FAA and officials to oppose the land release. Local voices differ on the issue with airport club member arguing no impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Leesburg
New Lake-Sumter
Federal Aviation Authority
Florida
Mount Dora
Gordon L. Dake
Roy Christopher
Donnelly Park
Lake Coleman
R. O. “Dude” Grantham
Lake County Commissioners
Perry Flora
Lake County Aero Club
Mount Dora Hurricanes Extend Unbeaten Streak With 55 44 Win
Bobby McCullough led Mount Dora High with 21 points as the Golden Hurricanes remained undefeated at 11 straight victories by beating Eustis 55 44 on Tuesday night on Eustis' court. Eustis won the JV game 43 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby McCullough
Mount Dora High
Eustis Panthers
Golden Hurricanes
Eustis
Must Find New Garbage Dump In Mount Dora Area
Fred Tanner of the Lake County Mosquito Control Unit told City Council that the wet garbage dump used by Mount Dora Tavares and Eustis in Mount Dora would be unusable within two months. A new site must be found. A committee of Councilwoman Margaret La froos and Councilman Fletcher Crane was appointed to locate a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tanner
Lake County
Jesse D. Willmott
Elizabeth Hamm
Police Department
John Cain
Donna
Bowen
C. O. Lott
Progressive Citizens’ Association of
East Town
Alt. Sylvan Shores
Sharp
All City
Nances
Our deeds determine us as much as we determine our deeds
A concise quotation attributed to George Eliot reflecting on personal responsibility and moral choices. The line emphasizes the reciprocity between actions shaping character and character guiding actions.
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George Elliott
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Frees Negro
Mel R. Wagner
City of
Mount Dora, Florida
Mr. Wagner
Mack Johnson
Justice
First National
Soviets
By Mack Johnson
Shawn
J.r
Fletcher Crane
Margaret Lafroos
Gordon Conboy
Wagner
Dorans
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