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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
1
A wartime veteran recalls soldiers marching through frozen Russian mud and a chance encounter where a German boy and Russian civilians treat his wounded feet. The moment reveals a rising humanity that transcends hatred, foreshadowing an inevitable clash with a godlike regime.
Hundreds of grape varieties will be shown at the Florida Grape Growers Association convention in Eustis at the American Legion building starting 9:30 a.m. Speakers include Dr. Charles Demko and Willard M. Fifield. The program covers grape research, subtropical fruits, and home plantings with no admission fee.
Mount Dora's First National Bank, nicknamed the rock of Gibraltar, nears a $1,000,000 rise in resources for the close of its 25th year. As of June 30, 1950, total resources reached $4,686,864.02, up from $3,746,359.95 at mid 1949. Deposits and loans grew, with demand deposits near a million higher and loans totaling $788,788. Also, dividends rose from $3,000 to $5,000 for the year, while undivided profits stood at $117,662. The bank’s growth mirrors Mount Dora’s expansion over the decade.
The Alexander City Council discussed a Planning Commission proposal to widen Alexander Street to Seventh Avenue to relieve congestion. The plan adds the Post Office block for widening, requires sidewalk trimming, and faces constraints due to street width and west side availability in the block between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Mount Dora weather chronicle notes 2.8 inches of rain in June, far below 9.81 in 1949 and 4.85 in 1948. Sixteen days with measurable rain in June, drought warnings persist as history shows trees have died. County Agent Norris warns normal rainfall of 60 inches yearly requires heavy rain in the balance of the year.
Preliminary figures from the Florida State Racing Commission show four tracks operated by William H. Johnson with an estimated gross revenue around 2.5 million for the last racing season.
Ed Nutter of Mount Dora is stepping down from Lions Club membership as his father moves to Arizona for health reasons. Howard Nutter, associated with Minute Maid Corp, is initiated into the club by Rev. Robert Blackburn during the meeting led by new president J. G. Ray Jr. The event focuses on committee appointments.
Marl E. Pace, longtime general manager of United Growers and Shippers in Tavares, fell ill last week and was flown to Emory University Hospital. He underwent an operation this week and is reported holding his own.
Editor's Note profiles Ben Reeves, Lake county's game warden, who rejects a $100 weekly bribe to ignore illegal fishing. He has three years in the post, exposing gangs using large seines in the Apopka canal to push catches into Georgia markets. Reeves stays vigilant, valuing public service over payoff.
The narrative details Benjamin F Reeves and accomplices plotting to release a boat and net then pull toward Lake Apopka to fish at night. They plan to haul hundreds of pounds, unload at the lake shore for a truck, conceal the second boat, and submerge the craft to repeat the operation on a future night.
County Commissioners mayors and law officers planned a 4 p m meeting at the court house to discuss reviving Lake County Civilian Defense. Veterans groups and Red Cross representatives were to attend. The effort was led by Karl Lehmann, longtime civilian defense worker and Chamber of Commerce secretary.
A fashion note says Lets Laugh Red grows in popularity among men’s styles. It highlights gardeners who work shirtless as a trend influence and pokes at buyers who dismiss talk as cheap.
Florida Forest Service installs Lake county fire control unit to protect 401,120 acres and boost timber growth. District Forester E L Molpus and Lake County Ranger Gus Fisher oversee rapid setup with 15 full time positions planned. seven filled so far. 24/7 on call, unit to aid wildfire suppression and cooperate on house fires. Chamber estimates potential annual timber value gains of about 449 thousand dollars from protected acreage. Training continues through summer as equipment arrives from other counties.
County commissioners on second reading adopted the 1950 budget totaling funds for road and bridge work at about 243 thousand dollars. The plan includes 70.6 thousand for county building repairs and 36 thousand from a state gas tax. Revenue totals include 52 thousand from the racing commission and 34 thousand from fines and costs, with general and law enforcement allocations noted.
Mr L Dederer died of a stroke at his summer home on Ocean Beach Fire Island New York June 26 states friends from Mount Dora. The couple had wintered in arom Bighak living in an apartment on Eigay near Alexander street. They had 2 to Florida for Mr Dederer's health and he had become a lawn bow enthusiast.
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