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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
6
Lake Man Herlong Jr. alleges waste in federal spending during a weekly address. He cites 7000 chauffeurs in Washington and a $18 200 000 payroll tied to limousine use. He argues the new tax bill will raise living costs and urges cutting Washington bureaucratic demands to save taxpayers money.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County at Leesburg reports six months ended June 30 assets rose by 566 974 to 5 137 779 with savings up 618 649 to 4 347 400. Dividends declared 3 percent per year amounting to 57 411. Mortgage loans up 363 207 to 4 232 688. Members total 3 009 with 1 859 savings and 1 150 borrowing.
Mount Dora youths enjoy a school free summer with 116 registered for swimming lessons led by Coach Dan. They attend morning sessions at the pool on Lake Gertrude and a Rock Springs swimming party joined by 41 students last Friday. Some travel to Eustis for the new pool while others play tennis and softball or visit the Public Library for Summer Reading. Bojano defeats Browns 27 to 22 in last week’s softball, and Rehbaum’s beats Sorrento 31 to 14.
A mother asks if honesty can be taught to children and receives guidance. She is advised to model honest behavior, maintain a happy home, provide engaging activities, and avoid preaching. Consistent, patient example over years strengthens children’s ideals more than words.
Budget details for Lake County Florida for fiscal year 1951 52 show estimated expenditures and revenues including maintenance, insurance, legal, contingencies and emergencies. The Board of County Commissioners schedules a public meeting on August 6 1951 to consider objections and approve the fixed budget.
County Agent R E Norris urges planting new lawns during the rainy season. He recommends sprigging Saint Augustine Centipede or Bermuda grasses now, and applying proper fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
In East Town community news residents report steady church services at Bethel Mt Olive A M E and Triumph Brotherhood. Rev McNair led morning services and Rev Morton spoke that night as Mt Olive enjoyed a strong spiritual day.
No. 86 in the Soap Box Derby at Orlando on Saturday belongs to 12 year old Roland Lane of Mount Dora who built the racer himself from scrap lumber and odds and ends. He is sponsored by the Lake County Fuel Co.
Last rites were held in Winona Minnesota for Elise Gullickson 74 sister of Harold Mellum Gorham Street She died in Washington DC while visiting her son Norman Arthur another son had died three years ago She leaves Will Mellum Whitehall WI Elfred Mellum Ettrick WI sisters Ed Anderson Ettrick and Minnie Christenson Winona and four grandchildren
Willis McCall was informed this week of his appointment as district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Elks lodge in Florida. The post covers 14 lodges from Jacksonville to Cocoa and follows his return from the national convention in Chicago.
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