Defense Key To Mount Dora's Winning Streak
Mount Dora's Golden Hurricanes rolled to a 62 23 win over Clermont Highlanders for their 13th victory, remaining undefeated in Central Florida. Coach Hansel relies on six starters with Chris Ray as spark plug, emphasizing defense to pressure opponents and sustain the streak as they head to Tavares for game 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Golden Hurricanes
Clermont Highlanders
Hurricanes
Florida
Hansel
Ronnie Mikell
Robert Smith
Paul Harvey
Jim Ackley
Bobby McCullough
Chris Ray
Chris
Mikell
Ackley
McCullough
Harvey
Ray
Smith
Tavares
Lake Weir
JayCee Annual Service Award Honors Local Leaders
Mosteller receives the JayCee Annual Service Award with Judge W A Milton as Eustis selection and Robert Larsen winning the Lees honors. Mount Dora Mayor Jesse D Willmott Karl Lehmann Lake County Chamber secretary, George Sherouse Orlando JayCee and others attend. Lehmann extols human resources as key to community growth and urges continued JayCee leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Bill” Milton
Eustis
Robert “Bob”Larsen
Golden Triangle
Lees
Mount Dora
Jesse D. Willmott
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Clermont
Willmott
Lehmann
JayCees
Mr. Lehmann
First National Bank In Mount Dora Increases Capital Stock
The First National Bank of Mount Dora gains approval to raise capital stock from 200000 to 300000 by the Comptroller of Currency in Washington. This marks the second $100,000 increase in three years, with assets totaling 12.19 million as of December 31, 1961 and capital plus reserves exceeding 765 thousand.
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First National Bank
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Comptroller of Currency
Washington, D.C
George J. White
Wie Dans Swen
Florida
Mayor Willmott Reports 15 Municipal Court Cases
Mayor Jesse D. Willmott assessed 286 in fines this week in Municipal Court for 15 cases. Eight cases involved drunk and disorderly charges and seven were traffic infractions.
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Jesse D. Willmott
Funeral Held For Newton E. Dabolt 74
Funeral services were conducted Monday at Rehbaum Funeral Home for Newton E. Dabolt 74 who died Saturday at Eustis Hospital. Dr. Robert R. Reed and Dr. Lester O. Schriver officiated. A Mount Dora resident 13 years formerly of White Plains New York he was sales manager for Atlas Powder Co Industrial Products division. He was a Kiwanis Club member and belonged to the Dora Community Church. He is survived by his wife Ethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehbaum
Newton
E. Dabolt
Eustis Hospital
Robert R. Reed
Lester O. Schriver
Dabolt
Mount Dora
White Plains
N. Y
Atlas Powder Co
Secretary of State Tom Adams to Speak at Chamber Dinner
Florida Secretary of State Tom Adams will address the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at the Community Building 6 30 p m Friday February 2. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber office open to members and interested guests. A nominating committee report and distribution of the annual report are planned. Adams succeeds R A Gray who served 31 years and was sworn in January 3 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Adams
Chamber of Commerce
al Rehbaum, Jr
Chamber
Adams
R. A. Gray
Florida
Allen Morris
Savings Bonds Hit New Peak In Fifty Nine Sixty One
Floridians set a peacetime record for Savings Bonds in 1961 as purchases hit 81 million dollars. George J. White of Mount Dora reports Lake County buyers contributed 819 thousand, up 13 percent from 1960. Florida’s 1962 quota is 85 million with Lake County expected at 870 thousand.
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George J. White
Mount Dora
Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Lake County
White
Treasury Department
Florida
Vigilant observers become unconsciously genius
Edward Bulwer-Lytton states that steady resolve and patient watching shape a person into a genius over time.
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Polio Group to Start Big Drive in Mount Dora
A week long Mount Dora fundraiser for the March of Dimes led by Harvey R Osterland and club leaders. The event includes a Mothers March Tuesday from 7 to 9 p m with outside lights on for donors and a booth at Golden Triangle Shopping Center through Wednesday. Saturday collections by Mount Dora Key Club offer a crutch insignia to donors.
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National Foundation
Harvey R Osterland
Mount Dora Junior Woman’s Club
Golden Triangle
Mount Dora
Reception Planned for New Members and Presidents
The Mount Dora Woman's Club Executive Board schedules a 3:30 p.m. Wednesday reception to honor new members and past presidents at Mrs. George Gannett's home.
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Mount Dora Woman’s Club
George Gannett
Five More Stores Open In Mount Dora Shopping Center
Western Auto Associate expands to two spaces under Leonard Phillips with 6500 items and a 23 inch TV prize. Leed's Shoes One Hour Cleaners and Drew's Coin Operated Laundry join W T Grant alongside other new stores amid a shopping center grand opening wave in Mount Dora.
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Golden Triangle
Big New Western Auto Associate
Fred Drew
Drew
W. B. Dewberry
Western Auto
Leonard Phillips
Mount Dora
Fifth Ave
Alexander’ St
Fourth Ave
Donnelly St
Leed’s Shoes
Florida
Fred C. Drew
W. T. Grant
Leesburg
McCrory’s
Winn-Dixie
Fair
Augie
Enchanted Mirror
The
Larsen’s Store For Men
Gordon’s Jewelry
New Western Auto Associate
Phillips
Gerald
Pete” Glasscock
Auburndale
Forest Edmiston
Jerry Powell
Leed’s
DeLand
Haywood Installed Lake County League of Municipalities President
W. M. Haywood, president of the Tavares City Council, was installed as President of the Lake County League of Municipalities at the 21st annual meeting in Mount Dora. Other officers named include Gordon L. Dake as vice president and Karl Lehmann as secretary-treasurer, with Ernest Kidd presiding as 1961 president. Past presidents and special guests attended, and a unanimous resolution honoring Karl Lehmann was adopted.
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W. M. Haywood
Tavares
Lake County League of Municipalities
Mount Dora
League
Robert Carr
Orlando
Gordon L. Dake
Karl Lehmann
Irving Morse
Clermont
Herb Trenham
Ernest Kidd
Eustis
Jesse D. Willmott
Emmett Hill
Umatilla
Herbert Butler
Leesburg
Irving Burleigh
J. Keener Mizell
Henry Self
L. L. Heaton
W. A. Slade
Groveland
John D. Gough
RK Evans
Harold G
Don) Drake
Usn-Rt
Howey-in-the-Hills
Lyle Fugleberg
Lloyd Brown
Winter Park
U.S. Army Engineers
Self
Realtors Install Officers For 62
William W. Boyd of Clermont was installed as president and Ed win R. Waite of Mount Dora as vice president of the Lake County Board of Realtors at the Florida Country Club in Howey-in-the-Hills. Walter S. Pharr conducted the ceremony. Elmer Jost of Clermont and Herbert Ferran of Eustis were named secretary and treasurer, with G. M. Buck Nilsson continuing as director. Eight new associates will join at the Feb 15 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Boyd
Clermont
Edwin R. Waite
Mount Dora
Lake County Board of Realtors
Howey-in the-Hills
Walter S. Pharr
Florida Association of Realtors
Elmer Jost
Herbert Ferran
Eustis
G. M. (Buck) Nilsson
No Rainfall Reported for Citrus Region Week Ended Jan 23
Citrus Culture Corp. reports no measurable rainfall in the area for the week ended January 23, indicating unusually dry conditions. The finding affects irrigation planning and crop water management for local growers.
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Citrus Culture Corp
Police Kept On Move During 61
Mount Dora Police Department reported a busy 1961 year with Chief J T Bud Huett noting the seven officers handled 574 cases and 487 calls and complaints. The force patrolled about 90000 miles to maintain law and order over the 12 months.
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Mount Dora
J. T
Bud) Huett
Arbor Day Observed at Mount Dora Elementary Schools
An Arbor Day program was held at Mount Dora elementary schools led by the Lakes and Hills Garden Club. At Roseborough Elementary School William Bebo Stewart presented the program as students helped plant a red bud tree with dignitaries including Mayor Jesse Willmott and Dr. Robert Reed. Milner Rosenwald Academy received two water oaks and a sweet gum tree as part of the observance with school officials and community leaders pictured.
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Mount Dora
Junior Garden Club of the
Lakes and Hills
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Joseph Turner
Reed
Elmore
Willmott
McCabe
C. C. Lott
P. E. William
Lake County
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Westen Auto
Mosteller
JayCee
AL Palmer, JR
Chambers of Commerce
Mr. Dabolt
Polio Group
Big Drive
By Mack Johnson
Blanton DeLanch
Winter, Haven
Mack E. Westbrook
Pickens
S. C
One Hour Cleaners
Dewberry
Alma Jean
Hibiscus Trailer Court
Peggy Ann
Dover
N. J
Marie
Freddie
Leo
Mike
Karen
Drews
McDonald Terrace
Fred
New Jersey
Rockaway, N. J. High School
Haywood and
Lake Head
League of Municipalities
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