East Town to Probe Flood Problem With Engineer
East Town faces persistent stagnant water in the Carroll Quarters area and around Jackson and Clayton streets. City leaders call the s tagnant water a danger and seek relief through pumping and new drainage ditches. Council will engage its part time engineer Albert O Neall to study solutions while budgeting and paving plans for the colored community face delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert O’neall
East Town
C. O. Lott
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
Mr. Lott
Lou L. Heaton
Rollin Javens
Lott
Carroll Quarters
Jackson and
Clayton Sts
Councilman Lake
Coleman
Council
Robert O. “Dude
Grantham
Former Dora Principal Injured in Auto Crash Near High Springs
Sine A. Vincent, former Mount Dora high school principal, and his wife were severely injured when their car crashed near a drive in theatre. Fire broke out after the rear impact. quick rescue by theatergoers saved them. They were treated at Gainesville and Eustis hospitals. Mrs. Vincent is sister to ex councilman Jerry Barnhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sine
A. Vincent
Mount Dora High School
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Vincent
State Board of Education
High Springs
Gainesville
Eustis Hospital
Jerry Barnhart
Mount Dora
Building Activity Surges in Mount Dora 1959
Mount Dora shows a strong 1959 rise in construction with 21 new homes started since January versus 9 last year. Councilman David Bowen reported June 1959 permits total 70 000, up from 5 000 the previous June, signaling significant growth. He cited Citrus Culture plant and new school buildings as factors while new homes lead construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
David Bowen
Tne Eac Ie
Bowen
Breezy Weather Lets Pram Sailing Resume on Lake Dora
Breezy conditions last Sunday allowed Pram sailing lessons to resume on Lake Dora. Attendance was limited after two prior cancellations due to lack of wind. Instructors David Bowen and Bob Collie led students Janelle Andruss, Linda Bowen, Jeff Bowen, Lee Andruss, Timothy Mickley, Janie Murray, and Alice Toy. A follow up lesson is set for next Sunday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
David Bowen
Bob Collie
Janelle
Lee Andrus
Linda
Jeff Bowen
Timothy Mickley
Janie Murray
Alice Toy
Drag races set for Lake Wales Sunday at airport
Triangle Timing association will sponsor drag races at Lake Wales airport on Sunday. Time trials begin at 11 a.m. followed by eliminations at 2 30 p.m. About 800 entrants are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Timing Association
Lake Wales
Tax Overhaul Aims at Public Interest Says Herlong
Rep. A S Syd Herlong Jr of Lake County backs a federal tax overhaul by the Ways and Means Committee. He notes loopholes and inequities and predicts rigorous hearings starting November 2 to broaden the tax base and lower rates while boosting venture capital and production. He warns of pressure from vested interests amid tough work and broad public support.
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Rep
A. S
Syd” Herlong
tJr
Wilbur Mills
Herlong
Mills
Park Board To Get Half Of Bombshell
The city weighs a private enterprise request to fund removal of trees and drainage for a new supermarket site at Highland and Fifthay. George J White O M Jack Simpson and George Jolly push city support while Council President Lake Coleman warns against progress and favors budget limits. The plan shifts to the Park Commission for tree removal and a cost estimate for drainage as residents along Clayton street express concern about sewer capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
Lake Coleman
Highland
Fifthay
George J. White
O. M. “Jack” Simpson
Lou L. Heaton
Clayton St
State Comptroller Opens New Leesburg Area Office
State Comptroller announces opening of a new Leesburg area office under district supervisor Harry L. Coe Jr. It will cover Lake Sumter Pasco and Hernando counties and handle sales and use tax accounts. Richard P. Brown named area supervisor. office located in Room 208 Citizens National Bank Building Leesburg.
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State Comptroller’s Department
Leesburg
Richard P. Brown
Harry L. Coe, Jr
Tampa
Lake
Sumter
Pasco
Hernando
Citizens National Bank
First Federal Lowers Deposit Rate in Leesburg
The bank corrects a previous message stating 3 percent interest on deposits for the year. The actual rate applies only to deposits upto June 30, and the new rate will be set at the end of the next six months, depending on dividends payable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Lake County Hits Quota in 1959 Crusade
Preliminary figures from the Florida division of the American Cancer Society show Lake county raising 7662 toward a 5000 quota. C. C. Holloway of Clermont is this year’s county crusade chairman.
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Lake
Florida
American Cancer Society
Lake County
C. C. Holloway
Clermont
JayCees to Open Youth Center Fund Campaign
The JayCees plan a drive to raise at least 7500 to start Donnelly Park Youth Center construction. They aim to raise another 7500 from the city via a letter campaign and personal appeals, with funds deposited at First National Bank in the Jay Youth Center Fund.
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JayCees
Donnelly Park
First National Bank
Jay’ Youth Center Fund
William Stevens
Ed Wells
Pinkney Turner
Walker Horsley
George White, Jr
Robert Silkworth
Earl Hodges
Thomas Champion
Dick Hartstein
Lester Steele
Fred Wise
Gene Romer
Warren Morgan
Robbers Hit Downtown Mount Dora Stores For $1500
Mount Dora police probe a $1500 robbery at the Best A While Gift Shop on Mount Dora's downtown. Investigations focus on two other recent business burglaries as deputies seek clues to a broader spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sheriff's
Jack Groves
George Ober
Fifth and Alexander
Millard Reid
Reid
Reynolds
East Town
Young Attorney Saves Man from Electric Chair
Mount Dora attorney Tom Champion saved Charles Hixon of Ironton Ohio from potential death by electric chair in a Leesburg murder case. Investigations showed Ohio mental incompetence and insanity, leading to a sanity hearing and order to commit to Florida State Hospital Chatthahoochee. Judge D R Smith presided in Tavares.
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Lake County
Atty
Tom Champion
Mount Dora
Champion
Ohio
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee
D. R. Smith
Tavares
T. G. Futch
Pat Frank to Fly on Air Force Literary Expedition
Author Pat Frank will depart July 15 from McGuire AFB New Jersey on a U S Air Force plane for a Europe and North Africa literacy exploratory trip. He will research three This Week articles and gather background for a new novel while living among Armenian communities and visiting various military and research bases. The planned B 52 flight over 50 000 feet was canceled, altering the original itinerary.
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Pat Frank
Babylon
U. S. Air Force
Frank
Lake Beauclaire
Air Force
California
Morocco
McGuire Afb
New Jersey
Fountainebleau
France
North Atlantic Treaty Htion
U. S
Air Force European
Wiesbaden
Germany
Italy
Turkey
Armenia
North Africa
Tripoli
Tax Millage Hiked To 10.7 In Mount Dora Budget
Mount Dora approves a 10.7 mill budget up from 10.0 to raise 62,895 for operating costs and debt service. The plan includes raises for city workers, a new police position, and potential funding for the Youth Center with JayCee support. The Chamber of Commerce requests 1,000 more, and a 450 two way radio for Work Superintendent Javens is debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JayCees
Chamber of Commerce
George J. White
Chamber
Lou L. Heaton
al Rehbaum, Jr
Mount Dora
Cofc
Rollin Javens
City Told Need for New Financing Program Soon
Council hears that the .07 millage for debt service covers 1941 bonded debt, while the total 10.7 mills for 1960 cannot fund new improvements. Councilwoman Margaret LaFroos urges financing via new indebtedness for major needs including water expansion, treatment plant, electric line to Highway 441, community building, and road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lafroos
Council
Lake County Chamber Board Meeting Set for July 16
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce holds its summer quarterly meeting in the Chamber board room at 2 30 p m Thursday July 16. President Leslie R Huffstetler urges full attendance at this important gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Leslie R. Huffstetler
Time and Call to Ministry Spares Ears of His Rock and Roll Version
Rev. William Cook a Baptist on a roadside stop listens to four teenagers blasting rock and roll. He pens a quirky verse interpreting the lyrics with odd animal and fantastical imagery, hoping to amuse peers and possibly craft a high school yearbook piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry
William Cook
Mr. Cook
Cook
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