18 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
1
City Clerk Mel Wagner urges reducing the city millage from 10.7 to 10 mills for the 1963-64 fiscal year. The .7 mill funds a 1941 bonded debt, but sinking fund reserves now cover the bond, making the fractional mill unnecessary. Public relations benefit cited. no official action until budget review. The council authorizes tax rolls to reflect the 10 mill figure.
The Fire Department will allocate about $100 from the maintenance budget to replace and improve the fire house with modernization aims. The action suggests readiness upgrades though the phrasing raises concern about safety if building integrity is compromised.
Cecil Bowie reports his Seventh and Highland home was damaged by a tree limb during a storm. He asks the city to cover $100 not paid by his insurer and notes prior requests to remove the limb were ignored. The mayor says the insurer recommends paying the full repair cost.
Commander Bill Paul appointed chairmen for the 1963 1964 term at the American Legion Post 35 meeting. Appointments include Americanism and Public Relations to Comdr. Paul, Membership and Post Activities to W. C. Blankenbrug, House to L. Reichert, Rehabilitation to Roy Christopher, Economic to J. F. McKinna, Child Welfare to Charles Cooper, Visiting to Chaplan Senese, Security to J. T. Huett, Legislative to Eddie Barks, Athletics to Henry Link, and Roy's State to Roy Christopher. House use inquiries should go to L. Reichert at 383 2805. Membership drive starts in August. all members urged to attend meetings. Contact Comdr. Paul at Box 206 Sorrento.
The City Council favors naming the interchange near Clermont the Lake County Interchange and designating Mount Dora as an accessible city on signs. An alternate option would label the access point the Leesburg Interchange.
The Dora Marina on Lake Dora near Fisherman’s Headquarters becomes the franchised Johnson Outboard Motor Co. dealer for the Triangle area. Owned by J. K. McDuffee, the marina stocks new Johnson motors and offers full service, reconditioned motors, boats, boating hardware and accessories.
The Florida Highway Patrol identifies five major traffic violations that cause most accidents: speeding, following too closely, improper turning, failure to yield right of way, and improper passing. Col. H N Kirkman warns these offenses cause death and misery and stresses vigilance during vacation travel.
Fire Chief Ted Lane will attend the State Fire College in Jacksonville during the first week in August to study fire investigation techniques for arson detection. He will relay the information to other department members and volunteers in local classes.
A new jetty on Mount Dora's shoreline reaches from Gilbert Park toward Evans Park with ongoing extension into Lake Dora. The city pier and boat launching ramp sit just to the right of the pictured area.
The Mount Dora Jaycees stage Guys and Dolls two inning exhibition with wives in costumes before the Little League All-Star game against New Smyrna Beach on Sunday August 4 at 2 p.m. in Mount Dora. Proceeds fund local Little League programs.
Mount Dora Shufflerboard Club members earned national honors at a tournament in Pike New Hampshire. Mrs Lyle Wood and Mrs Olga Dunaway shared the National Ladies Doubles title while Lyle Wood and Aine Wood took third in National Men's Doubles. The Woods were vacationing in Pike at the event's close.
A representative from the Social Security District Office will be at the temporary City Hall on Wednesday August 7 and Wednesday August 21 from 9 am to noon. The service helps apply for old age and survivor benefits obtain social security account numbers and gather program information.
The IceHouse Theatre, historic home of amateur drama, will receive new exterior paint to present a refreshed face to audiences. Work is expected to finish in about two weeks as crews prepare for a new season.
The State Road Department denied a city request to widen Highland Street from Fifth Avenue to the south city limits. No funds are allotted in the 1963-64 budget for such an improvement. The plan would have added an undivided four lane roadway on the existing 50 foot right of way.
The council declined Attorney Tom Champion's bid to drop the zoning lawsuit over annexation and rezoning near a shopping center. Champion represents Sylvan Shores residents challenging the site, with proponents pressing for commercial zoning for a bank project despite charter denial by state and federal authorities. The council will pursue other legal action to resolve the dispute as officials cite potential charter changes.
Warren Morgan, manager of a local food market, was appointed to fill the council seat left by Dave Bowen after unanimous council approval. The meeting also saw Thomas Houser as president and Gordon Dake as vice president. Mayor Jesse Willmott and J Pinkney Turner will discuss a sewer easement with the Mount Dora Methodist Church board, while budget funds cover Youth Center improvements and a new air conditioner for police and fire offices.
Mr and Mrs Henry Stein donate a triangular park bounded by Heim Road Oakland Drive and Lake Shore Drive The deed was presented by Councilman Robert Wason at Tuesday evening's meeting The property longest dimension is 377 feet City Assessor John Cain values the parcel at 3500 dollars The council approved the acceptance and naming the park Stein Park in thanks to the former owners
Beebe's Photographic Center is closed this week for summer vacation and will reopen August 5. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Beebe plan to visit relatives in Wisconsin during their vacation.
A total solar eclipse on Saturday July 20 will be visible across North America within a 60 mile wide path from Anchorage Alaska to Bar Harbor Maine. Florida lies outside the band. observers will see a partial eclipse.
The Mount Dora Community Blood Bank invites donors to the Friday event from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Triangle Shopping Center offices. Donors must be 21 or ages 18–21 with parental approval, and should avoid solid foods for four hours before giving. A door prize of 5,000 trading stamps will be awarded to one donor.
Judge Jesse Willmott heard six traffic cases and ten disorderly conduct cases in municipal court. Bonds forfeited totaled ninety dollars with no fines assessed.
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