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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
3
At the New York meeting observers praised the rapid harmony among Lake county and Florida creditors as they agreed to refunding rather than litigation. They lauded public officials for fair dealing, noting broad support from taxing units despite one exception.
The Tampa Tribune series by Bill Mosher traces Florida’s shift from boom bust to debt relief, focusing on Roy Crummer and his $32 million suit against Du Pont interests. Crummer praised Lake County officials led by Jesse W. Hunter for cooperative debt rehabilitation and avoiding courtroom battles.
Vernon L. Conner of Lake Jem, Lacy Thomas of Groveland, and J. W. McKethan of Brooksville were reelected to the Florida Citrus Mutual board for District Two with Doran as chairman of the nominating committee. Alden Drury outlined Mutuals finances, progress, and plans including crop insurance and market contacts to stabilize prices and returns for oranges and grapefruit.
A typewriter error at Mount Dora school led to two students being omitted from last week’s honor roll. Billie Pat Harding and Freddie Roseborough were left off the list due to the machine’s slip.
Florida Industrial Commission reports Lake county work accidents increased 24.1 percent in 1949 from 1948, totaling 1 011 incidents and 1 164 weeks lost. Costs reached $108 151.68 for medical, hospitalization and compensation.
Herbert Trenham recalls car use conflicts in his Mount Dora Woman's Club essay about family life. He notes a single car in town eased trips, but country living creates scheduling battles as mom dad siblings and relatives vie for rides. He mentions considering a second car but deciding against it then resorting to a boat for transport.
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