Floridora Inauguration Echoes Early US Presidency
A local account recalls Jimmy Rinne’s inauguration as Floridora president this Thursday and compares it to Calvin Coolidge’s 1923 Plymouth ceremony. Joe Fountain, lone newsman present, was paid 40.10 for his Coolidge report, a bargain noted amid media cost discussions.
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Mount Dora Weather Record Shows Rainfall Rise
Weather data from the Mount Dora Fire Department station lists daily lows and highs from January 12 to January 18 with a noted $50 January 17 entry. Precipitation for the period totaled 0.80 inches, boosting the year total to 3.46 inches.
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Mount Dora Council delays Sunday liquor vote amid hearings
Mount Dora City Council failed to secure a second for a proposed amendment allowing Sunday liquor sales in restaurants. The vote was killed when no other council member backed the motion, though the item was placed on the next agenda for Feb 1.
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Lamp Post
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Tom Champion
Jefferson Ray III
Jack B. Morgan
Frank Clifton
Snow Grips Mount Dora With First Snow in 19 Years
Snow flurries brief after dark melt on impact in Mount Dora as 21 F readings drop to near zero with a north wind. Citrus growers debate potential grove damage and power customers asked to curtail use during the cold snap.
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K-Mart Plans Mount Dora Opening With 60 to 70 Jobs
K-Mart announces a March 3 opening for a 40 000 square foot Mount Dora store in the Golden Triangle Center. The new shop will hire about 60 to 70 workers, offer a pharmacy and auto services, and be part of the Orlando district.
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Mount Dora Council Names Committee Appointments
Mount Dora City Council President Jeff Ray announced committee appointments for standing and ad hoc panels and liaison roles. Members listed include Howard W. Cox Gordon L. Dake C. O. Lott Jack Benton Morgan Jefferson G. Ray III Dean M. Van Landingham and Brandon Wald with ex officio John H. Cain and Frank Clifton. Mayor Champion and City Attorney Roy hold additional seats.
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