City Council okays 600000 utility expansion issue
City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to issue 600000 in utility revenue certificates for Donnelly St sewerage work at the Shopping Center and new water facilities. A 1000000 long range issue may follow, split into two installments per finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly St
David Bowen
Kiwanis Club
A. B. Sharp
Gilbert Park
Ed Avery
Community Church
Seventh Ave
Gordon L. Dake
Dake
Rossiter
Bowen
Roy Christopher
Legion Installation in Mount Dora Tonight
Mount Dora Post 35 and the Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a joint installation of officers tonight at 7 p.m. in Mount Dora Florida.
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Legion
Mount Dora
American Legion
Municipal court fines rise on drunk driving cases
Heavy docket grows with drunk and reckless driving charges as Mayor Guy C. Bliss imposes 380 dollars in fines across 15 cases in municipal court this week.
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Guy C. Bliss
Artist Concept Of New Golden Triangle Shopping Center
The Topic shows an exclusive artist’s concept of the upcoming $2,000,000 Golden Triangle Shopping Center on U S 441 North set to open next Fall. The rendering features a lake fountain, a nearby restaurant, shops, parking areas, and signs for future tenants aided by Timothy J. Croak of West Sylvan Shores Inc as resident agent.
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Golden Triangle
U. S. 441
Lake Fountain
Timothy J. Croak
West Sylvan Shores, Inc
Mount Dora JayCees Install New Officers For 1961 62
Mount Dora JayCees installed their new officers for 1961 62 at a banquet in the Community building. Incoming President James P Turner received the gavel from outgoing president Ed Wells and new officers included Thomas Houser Warren Morgan Carl Tucker Harold Dawson and Richard Pasill. The board features Tom Champion Fred Wise Earl Hodges Ed Wells Dwight Mosteller and Walker Horsley. Don Smith national director of the U S Junior Chamber spoke on qualities of leadership. Awards at the state convention highlighted the Youth Center and Christmas activities. Guests included local officials and leaders from nearby clubs.
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Mount Dora
Wells
Jacksonville
Guy C. Bliss
Walter D. Patton
James Jones
First Methodist Church
Don ‘Driggers
The
Eustis JayCees
Zellwood students tour The Topic press room
Future editors from Zellwood School visited The Topic last week and learned how a newspaper goes to press. Mayor Guy C Bliss welcomed them as Mrs Georgia Baker and parents accompanied the third and fourth graders during the educational visit.
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Zellwood School
Georgia Baker
Mack Johnson
Guy C. Bliss
James E. Ryan
Baker
Mayor. Bliss
Michael Ondick
W. B. Shiver
Zellwood
Peppers Meet With Council on New Center
Mayor Guy C Bliss called a special City Council meeting at 8 p m Wednesday to discuss the 2 million Golden Triangle Shopping Center project with Pepper Enterprises officials Milton Pepper Leonard Pepper and their staff The gathering aims to address annexation electricity water sewerage and other mutual city Pepper relations with Councilman Lake W Coleman coordinating liaison and noting the Pepper group will attend Wednesday night only
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Guy C. Bliss
Golden Triangle
Pepper Enterprises
Milton Pepper
Leonard
Tallahassee
Centeyx
Lake W. Coleman
Pepper
Coleman
GOP Women Plan To Raise Funds
Mrs. Emily Truitt of Mount Dora Mrs. Marion Foulks of Eustis and Mrs. Morris Campbell of Tavares were named area chairmen for Pyramiding for 62 a GOP fundraising drive. The plan uses a one dollar loan from the Republican National Committee to seed investments in projects profits go back to the committee for the 1952 Congressional campaign.
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Emily Truitt
Mount Dora
Marion Foulks
Eustis
Morris Campbell
Tavares
Republican National Committee
Miss Outdoors Crown Draw At Fisherman's Den
The Eustis Aqua-Knights will crown Miss Central Florida Outdoors Saturday night at the Fisherman's Den 1312 S Bay St. A boat will be given away with the drawing. The winner earns a water ski tow outfit tow float skin diving course and a spin cast rod reel and line. Dick Smith and his Rhythm Pals perform 6 to 8 p.m.
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Eustis
Aqua-Knights
Fisherman’s den
S. Bay St
Central Florida
Dick Smith
Shopping Center to Boost Mount Dora Area Growth
Jehle Bros. Inc. builds a two million dollar Golden Triangle Shopping Center on Highway 441 North of Mount Dora. L. D. Lamphear says the center will keep 75 percent of local spending in town, provide 1100 parking spots, air conditioning, fireproof concrete blocks, and beautification with palm trees and a fountain. Leases signed reach 15 with more tentative, as officials report strong community cooperation.
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L. D. Lamphear
Jehle Bros.,Inc
Golden Triangle
Highway 441
Brownt Dane
Ula
Mount Dora
Lamphear
Sorrento Fire Auxiliary Fund Dance Planned
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sorrento Mt Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department will hold a benefit dance at the Sorrento Community Building on Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Chester Boyd's String Band will provide music and a 75 cent donation includes prizes and refreshments to raise funds for equipment for the new fire truck.
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Sorrento
Mt. Plymouth
Chester Boyd
Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
A pithy proverb attributed to Josh Billings urges guiding youth with steady example. The speaker emphasizes consistent personal conduct as a model for children to follow.
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Josh Billings
Firemen thwart major blaze at Mount Dora pottery plant
Mount Dora firemen battled a pre dawn fire at the Por-O-Por pottery plant on 11th Ave and Grandview St. from 2 30 to 6 30 am using two trucks and five hoses. The warehouse and stock suffered heavy damage while the main building was scorched. Fire Chief Ted Lane led 24 of 28 firefighters as crews cut through the roof to direct water, preventing a wider disaster despite drought and nearby hazards. The city valued fighting costs at about 500 dollars and ownership of the site was in dispute with Mabak Corp of Atlanta reportedly seeking purchase amid court action.
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Mount Dora
11Th Ave
Grandview St
Ted Lane
Roy Christopher
John S. Bird
Por-Opor
Protests Force Mount Dora Council to Water Down License Plan
Mount Dora councilmembers compromised a proposed business license scheme under strong protests from clergy merchants and neighbors. The revised measure shifts control to the city council limits revocation grounds and sets fees with outside businesses subsidizing city costs while protecting select local trades.
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Crane
Margaret Lafroos
Grantham
Gordon L. Dake
Ed Avery
Lake Coleman
David Bowen
Dake
Sara S. McCain
Wayne Moon
Perry Flora
Frank L. Treen
Eustis
Merchants Division
Mount Dora
No Rainfall Reported Across Region for Week Ended June 6
The weekly drought bulletin notes zero measurable rainfall in the area through June 6. No significant precipitation affected crops or water supplies, signaling continued dry conditions and potential soil moisture concerns for farmers.
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Winn-Dixie
Food Fair
W. T. Grant
McCrory’s
Liggett Drugs
Diana Shops
Woman’s Wear
McVicar Books and Gifts of
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Toys, Inc
Leed’s Shoes
Gordon Jewelry
Lucas Paints
Mount Dora JayCees
By Alton Palmer
Roy Asbury
Eustis Club
Roy M. Walker
State
JayCees
Peppers
Council On New Center
GOP
Lake Dora
AAA
Pottery Plant
By Erma Robinson
By Mack Johnson
McCain
Moon
Duke
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