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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1959
Page
1
Councilman Grantham reported Leesburg firemen from 13 county towns oppose using the Villa Dora resort hotel for an elderly home. They argue bedrooms on the second floor and a three story height compromise safety, preferring a one story building and requesting a state fire marshal review.
Mount Dora churches join the Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies with multiple services across Sunday. Speakers include Rev. John Elder at 9 45 a m and Rev P Gordon Gould at 9 45 a m First Baptist and at 11 00 a m First Methodist with a Union Service and Youth Rally at 7 p m Rev E R Arehart discusses life in Brazil and Rev Harold Voelkel speaks on Open Door in Korea J S Jones presides Two Monday sessions feature Rev Paul E Nilson Glora M Wysner and Rev John Mangrum with topics on the Middle East Lands of St Pauls Travels and Iran and Turkey discussions culminating in a final talk by Father C Kilmer Myers and Rev G P Warfield between Berlin and Hong Kong
C Ferris Bryant former Florida governor candidate will address the Chamber of Commerce dinner at the American Legion Memorial building in Ocala on Tuesday February 3 at 6 30 p m. Bryant a former Marion County representative and Speaker in 1953 has Navy World War II service and was active in Florida politics since 1949. He is an attorney educated at Emory University University of Florida and Harvard Law School Reservations may be made at the Chamber office.
The Florida Courtesy Week, Jan 25 to Jan 31, 1959, is announced by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce. Governor Collins issues a proclamation urging nationwide courtesy for visitors and residents. Local Lake County Chamber of Commerce relays the plan with firms wearing Be Courteous badges.
A William C. Stewart Memorial Fund was started to honor the city clerk who died recently. Donations support a City Hall reminder object and were started anonymously with a $10 gift through City Attorney Roy Christopher. A council committee drafts a resolution for Mrs. Stewart. Light and Water workers contribute to the Cancer Fund in his name.
The Bahamas have lifted the plant quarantine imposed against Florida in 1956 due to the Mediterranean fruit fly presence. Notice of the action was received by the State Plant Board from O. S. Russell, director of agriculture for the Colony of Bahamas. Russell's letter to Dr. W. G. Cowperthwaite stated the repeal is now in effect.
Kiwanis clubs start the annual Boy Scout Drive to raise funds for Mount Dora and Lake County scouting. John Dibler, full time Scout field secretary from Golden Heights, directs local efforts alongside M. O. Williams and volunteers. Funds largely stay in Mount Dora to support local Scout activities and camp programs at Camp LaNoche drawing participation from Dorans and Rotary leaders.
Winners of the Chamber of Commerce Bass Tournament spanning a period ending January 15 include Edna King of Mt. Plymouth hotel E Wellmer of New York City Miss Kathleen Armstrong of Tavares B Mokley of Carrollton Ky and Mrs Anna Keathley with Donnie Dake of Mount Dora. They will choose line or play for their prizes and remain eligible for the grand prize at the tournament’s end in April.
The Mount Dora resident Mrs. Mable Norris Reese is listed as co owner of the Topic with husband Paul and mother of Patricia Jo. She earned the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism and the Sigma Delta Chi Green Eye shade Award and other honors. She was to lecture at Southern Illinois University in 1957 and has since become associate editor of the Daytona Beach News Journal based in Daytona Beach and Mount Dora.
George J. White was reelected president of the First National Bank at the stockholders meeting with all officers and directors reelected. White noted deposits at an all time high and the bank’s outlook for a banner year. Reelected officers include White Jr and Alfred Rehbaum Sr as vice presidents, Sue Bond as cashier, Lee H. Mosteller as teller, Jean Pike Hauser and Allan H. Seabrook as assistant cashiers, and Richard Edgerton Howard H. Simpson J. E. Fortner Carl S. Graves William E. Holler O. M. Simpson Rehbaum and both White brothers as directors.
Leslie R Huffstetler of Eustis was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late William C Stewart. Huffstetler, immediate past president, was chosen by Chamber of Commerce directors at the monthly meeting in Tavares. Stewart died January 10 after being elected November 11.
Five Mount Dora High School students told the Kiwanis panel led by Rev. John Mangrum that the town serves tourists and retirees with little planned activity for youth. They urged civic support for a future Youth Center, noting potential interest erosion if construction delays persist.
The Mount Dora Youth Concert committee led by Mrs. F. W. Sleight and with Miss Louise McClure as co chairwoman and Mrs. J. W. Shaw as treasurer arranges a Florida Symphony Orchestra program for Mount Dora school children on Friday February 20 at 2 p.m. in the Community building.
Citrus Culture Corp seeks an $12,000 eight inch water main to its new plant off Camp Street for a sprinkler system and lower insurance. The council tabled the request to allow Finance committee review as city finances sag and a clerk vacancy remains. Ed Mitchell urged action noting Citrus Culture is a major city employer with payroll and taxes, while some members pressed for cost discussion and alternatives.
Construction will start Monday on a new 250000 dollar Citrus Culture Corp. plant to rise 135 by 165 feet as a complete fertilizer mixing facility producing Mount Dora brand citrus grove fertilizer. J. E. Fortner, president, says operation should begin by May 1. the plant will employ 40 to 50 people and house a manager's office while main offices stay on Fifth Ave.
City council finance report shows cigarette tax gains of 1992 in November 1957 and 2429 in November 1958, a net rise of 437. Councilman Lou L. Heaton warns that the data may not reflect two Mount Dora grocery store closures last fall and urges renewed efforts to keep Dorans buying cigarettes locally.
Mount Dora ponders switching from a council system to a commission form with a city manager. Mayor W D Patton urges study while Clermont, Eustis and Leesburg already use the manager plan. State legislature must approve local bills. a 1960 change is under discussion.
A Parks Commission notice to the City Council confirms approval of a Youth Center at Donnelly Park. Student Council President Emiline Goerg reports the high school group supports conditions including Park Commission approval, an adult-led oversight, and a completion deadline of January 1, 1960.
The East Town Community Center will receive fireproof stage curtains after Council approval. Councilman Guy C. Bliss led the move to purchase the fireproof option, which bids show costs only 21 dollars more than non fireproof options. The $263 budgeted item covers the purchase.
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