Merchants discuss downtown plan and savings stamp idea
Mount Dora merchants meeting explored a downtown survey by professionals to advise on reviving empty shops and diversifying merchandise, plus a cooperative savings stamp program modeled on New Port Richey. The plan would let stamp books be redeemed at participating stores and be managed by a local chamber of commerce. A proposed local girls school was pitched as an additional revenue source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Merchants Association
Garden Gate
Spencer Beebe
al Rehbaum Jr
Association
Beebe
Rehbaum
New Port Richey
Dunedin
Chamber of Commerce
James Sharpe
WVGT
Merchants Group
Gator Band to Play in Mount Dora Concert
The University of Florida Gator Symphonic Band will perform a concert in Mount Dora on February 21 sponsored by the Mount Dora Rotary Club. Fifty men and thirty women will appear including Mount Dorans Roberta Aldrich clarinetist and Eleanor Kimball flutist. Aldrich is the daughter of Ronald Aldrich and wife, while Kimball is the daughter of Don Kimball and wife. Tickets go on sale next week from Rotarians and at the Chamber of Commerce office. pricing is 150 for adults and 75 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida Gator Symphonic
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
New City Hall
Fire destroys home under remodel on Rossiter Street
Firefighters answered a 2:39 a.m. Tuesday call to the Hix Snell residence on Rossiter Street. The house, under remodeling, was a total loss. Cause undetermined, said James Davis, fire association president, noting the crew had a good head start before the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hix Snell
Rossiter Street
James Davis
Fire Association
Suspended Mount Dora Officer Gets Probation on Two Charges
A suspended Mount Dora policeman, Doug Yates, received six months probation on each of two counts after pleading nolo contendere to assault and battery and reckless display of a deadly weapon. The judge noted Yates’s good service record and chose probation over jail, with conditions of no alcohol and good behavior. Saunders, the victim, required 10 stitches for a head wound and may pursue civil action.
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Mount Dora
Doug Yates
W. A. Milton
Milton
Yates
George Saunders
Baker St. Saunders
Saunders
Lake County
Orlando
Sale Of Tags Set Here For Feb 4
Paul H. Reed, Lake County tag agent, says representatives will be at Mount Dora City Hall basement on Tuesday Feb 4 from 9 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm to issue license tags. Bring pre made registration or 1963 registration card and title. The 1964 tags must be displayed after midnight Feb 20.
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Paul H. Reed
Lake County
Mount Dora
Annual CofC Dinner Slated For Feb 7
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner at 6 30 p.m. February 7 in the Community Building. Henry Link, C of C president, announced tickets at the office in the new City Hall cost 1.50 each.
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Mount Dora
Safe-Driving Contest Set This Sunday By Jaycees
The Golden Triangle contest invites high school students and grads from Mount Dora Eustis and Tavares to compete Sunday at 2 p.m. in IceHouse Theatre lot. Winners receive a $25 savings bond and $10 school certificates.
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Jaycees
Golden Triangle
Eustis and
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Insurance Board
Johnston
Accreditation planned for Waterman Memorial Hospital
Waterman Memorial Hospital Association discussed accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation and planned improvements totaling about 75000 dollars. The project includes new patient rooms and nursery renovation with a shift toward a disaster plan and better medical staff procedures. A plan to hire a pathologist and an Orlando specialist to serve Waterman and nearby hospitals was outlined.
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William Scott
al Rehbaum, Jr
Joint Commission On Accreditation
Orlando
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Leesburg
Clermont
Milton Named Nominee for Five Outstanding Men Award
Milton is named as a nominee by the Eustis Chamber of Commerce for the Five Outstanding Men of Florida Award. The program highlights Florida's young men for significant achievements benefiting their field, community, state, or nation. This marks Milton’s second nomination, with previous years also listing him. Five awards will be presented at the Jaycee Winter Conference in Panama City on February 15.
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W. A. Milton
Eustis
Florida
United States
Milton
Umatilla Jaycees
Panama City
Court Briefs: Traffic and Disorderly Conduct Cases
Municipal Court this week handled five traffic cases and three disorderly conduct charges. Bonds forfeited totaled 80 dollars with fines of 65 dollars.
Council President Names Committees Scout Hut Planned
Mount Dora City Council President J. P. Turner announced committee appointments at a regular meeting. Kiwanis Club representative Jack Morgan pushed for a new Boy Scout hut for Troop 19 with sites discussed in Gilbert Park or Lakeside Park.
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J. P. Turner
Mount Dora
Jack Morgan
Kiwanis Club
Turner
Thomas Houser
Ellwyn E. Brown
Oscar Schubert
Houser
Robert Vason
Thomas Champion
Vason
Warren A. Morgan
Wason
Brown
Morgan
Schubert
Heimfield
Champion
East Town
Public Works Department
Roy Christopher
John Cain
Harold Overhiser
B. C. Thompson
R. O. Grantham
Ted Lane
Thompson
Gilbert Park
Park Commission
Lakeside Park
Charles and
Tremain Streets
IceHouse
Cain
Kiwanis Scout Committee
George Johnson
Ed Pitzer
Frank Stewart
Dick Jackson
Progressive Citizens Organization
Joseph Boles
Clayton Street
Grant
Jackson Streets
Capsule C of C Drive Slated For Feb 13
A 48 hour drive to recruit new members for the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce begins with a breakfast on February 13 at Villa Dora. Al Rehbaum Jr. serves as membership chairman. Current members will receive bills next week. Membership costs 10 dollars for individuals and 25 dollars for businesses.
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Mount Dora
Elizabeth Seiss
C of C
Mount Dora High School Leader Seeks County School Superintendent Post
Mount Dora High School principal Jack Morgan announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county superintendent of public instruction in the May primary. A Lake County resident with six years in the school system, Morgan outlined a platform to provide the best schools for local students and cited extensive experience as educator and administrator.
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Jack Morgan
Mount Dora
Lake County
Morgan
Leesburg High School
Tavares
Fruitland Park School
Altoona
Stetson University
DeLand
Eustis High School
New City Map Available at Mount Dora City Hall
Mount Dora updates its map offerings with new city maps priced at 2.50 dollars each. John Cain, tax assessor and building inspector, announced the item at city hall.
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New Mount Dora City Hall
John Cain
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Uoff Gator Band
Cofc
New Mount Dora
Jesse Willmott
Tom Champion
Robert Wason
Thomas
Plaza Lincoln-Mercury
Eustis Motor Co
Keith Brace
Homer Steverson
Ron Cowen
Ocala
Washington, D.C
Waterman Memorial Hospital Association
University of Florida
Gainesville
Edwin Budge Mead
Frances Reed
Pink Ladies Auxiliary
George Church
Hattie Elliott
S. S
Mead
Tyre
Frederick Andrews
T. T. Odom
Pink Elephant Thrift Shop
Lakes and Hills
Garden Club
Mount Dora High School
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
Mount Dora High
Roy Williams
Robert Hodges
Marshall Collins
Collins
Montha Herndon
Murray
Frank Henry
Sylvan Shores
James H. Fisher
NEW
Citrus Culture
Eustis Tavares
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