Natural Gas Costs Debated In Texas Hearing
Lone Doran argues that natural gas costs are higher though heating value favors it while Houston says higher heating value gives buyers a better deal. Hearing in Winter Park Tampa and Miami considers Houston rates and compares bottled gas with regulated utility pricing, with citizen testimony scarce and decisions pending.
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Lone Doran
Ata
Mitchell
Houston
State Commission
Commission
Jerry Carter
Winter Park
Tampa
Miami
Bein Rged
Wits
Carter
Eustis
Umatilla
Oantony
Gordon L. Lynn
Mount Dora
Tavares
C. Louis Cee
Lynn
Apply in Advance For S. S. Pension
If you plan to retire, contact us two or three months ahead. Bring social security card, age evidence, earnings records for 1959. A Social Security representative will visit Mount Dora City Hall on July 21, August 18, and September 15 at 9 a.m. to assist with old age disability and survivors insurance under the Social Security Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mayor Announces Parking Pause and No Right Turns
Mayor Guy C. Bliss said meter maids will not tag overtime parking on Wednesday afternoons until further notice. He also banned right turns on red at Mount Dora intersections to improve traffic safety for motorists.
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Guy C. Bliss
Mount Dora
Sethinestuad
Army Enlistees Offered July Openings For Local Recruit
New July enlistment openings announced by the local Army recruiter invite volunteers to join the regular Army in clerical construction equipment operation automobile and aircraft medical corps and combat arms. Interested young men may contact Sgt Hill at the Eustis Office on Thursday from 10 am to 12 noon.
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Regular Army
Sgt. Hill
Eustis
Little League Schedule Highlights July Fixtures
Afternoon games begin at 1 30 and evening games at 5 30 with a sequence of matchups including American Legion Rotary JayCees Lions Kiwanis and Kiwanis American Legion Lions across July 1 to July 8. The slate features repeat pairings and a full week of league activity for local youth teams.
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American Legion
Rotary
JayCees
Lions
Kiwanis
Civil defense kits offered to rural families in county
Civil defense kits designed for rural families are available at the county agent's office in the Pioneer building, Tavares. The kits provide information for family members and livestock care following an atomic attack.
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Pioneer Building
Tavares
Editorial opposes Lake county election fight over Caldwell case
The editorial denounces the Lake county Board of County Commissioners for appealing Judge Fussell's ruling on the Caldwell certification in the Democratic primary. It argues the appeal wastes taxpayers money, favors Milton backers, and should be left to the Legislature, not county funds. It notes a wider split in the Democratic party between Sheriff McCall and Judge Hall, tracing the dispute to juvenile detentions reform and local power dynamics.
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Lake County
Willis McCall
Milton
Commission
Baker
Board of County Commissioners
Duncan
Democratic
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Judge Hall
Sheriff McCall
Truman G. Futch
Judge Fussell Affirms Valid Second Primary Election
Circuit Judge Fussell rules the second primary selected rightful candidates and that the election complied with the election code. He notes the legislature makes laws and did not provide for a third primary or special elections due to cost, urging less political maneuvering at taxpayer expense.
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Circuit
Fussell
Milton
Lake County
Board of County Commissioners
Edith Edeburn Keller a Mount Dora newspaper pioneer dies
Edith Edeburn Keller 83, a Mount Dora publishing force and civic leader, died after a lifetime in Florida journalism. She built and ran Mount Dora Publishing Co with her husband George C Keller, helped found the Mount Dora Woman's Club and served in local organizations. Her career began with Eustis Lake Region News and expanded to lead a five column Mount Dora paper printed in Leesburg, with nightly duties connecting copy and distribution. She is survived by her husband, a stepdaughter, a stepson, a grandson and several nieces and nephews. Interment followed at Pine.
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Keller
Edith Edeburn
Florida
Pennsylvania
State College For Women
Bay Ridge
Sorrento
Plymouth Rd
Mount Dora
McDonald St
Eustis Lake Region
Umatilla
Edeburn
Leesburg
Mr. Keller
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Community Church
the Historical Society
Louis Dolive
Orlando
J. F. Kell
Ross Mille
Don Cochran
Pittsburgh
Pels
Macaday
Ehbaumeral
James Jones
First Methodist Church
Pine
Key Clubbers Leave for Boston Parley
Mount Dora delegates head to the Key Club International convention in Boston to back Reed Ellis of Gainesville for International Trustee. Travelers include Arthur Norris Charles Lavin Don Henna Richard Griner Sam Williams and Vernon Swartsell. They plan 11 days touring Boston New York City and Washington buildings after the convention.
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Key Club
Mount Dora
Key Club International
Boston
Reed Ellis
Gainesville
International
Florida
Arthur Norris
Charles Lavin
Don Henna
Richard Griner
Sam Williams
Vernon Swartsel
New York City
Washington Buildings
Churchwomen Plan Chicken Barbeque at St Edward’s
The St Edward’s Episcopal Churchwomen host an annual chicken barbeque on parish grounds July 14 with first serving at 5 30 p m Tickets are available from Mrs John F Mangrum Mrs Le roy Spilatore Mrs George Wilson or other members of the organization.
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St. Edward’s Episcopal
John F. Mangrum
Leroy Spilatore
George Wilson
Reformer as Hero Conquering Self Before Others
The quote posits that a reformer achieves true mastery by first conquering inner faults. Only then can he guide others effectively, framing self-discipline as the prerequisite for public leadership and moral influence.
Legislature Sets Law County Told In Election Case
The Lake County fight over the Democratic nominee for county judge heads to the Florida Supreme Court after Judge Fussell ordered County Registrar Katherine Baker to certify Roy Caldwell. Caldwell argues no second primary is needed. Baker contends certification aligns with law and public wishes. The dispute centers on whether a second primary can fill a nomination vacancy and the cost to taxpayers.
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Florida Bar Assn
Carl Duncan
Carroll Fussell
Katherine Baker
Caldwell
Fussell
R. A. Gray
Lake County
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Clift Richards Elected IceHouse President for 1960 61
The IceHouse Players board of governors elected Clift Richards as president for the 1960 61 year at their annual meeting last week. Albert Crone was named first vice president in charge of business affairs. Other officers include Howard Earl second vice president Peggy Huebsch secretary Dan Abel treasurer and fund raising Billy Hawkins governor in charge of ground and building Louise Bell personnel department Paul Bropenda Sedene oo fakin gson Pp relations
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IceHouse Players Board of Governors
Clift Richards
Albert Crone
Howard Earl
Peggy Huebsch
Dan Abel
Billy Hawkins
Louise Bell
Bill Hess
Paul Bropends
Sedene Oo Fakingson
Pp Relations
Bridal Joke Scare Kathy Janet Scott Prank In Mount Dora
The Scott family of Mt. Plymouth faced a cruel prank as a caller told Mrs. Scott a daughter Janet Davidson had been in an accident after her wedding to Tommy Davidson. The St. Johns County hospital chaos led to a fruitless search across Central Florida with the prankster's ruse succeeding.
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Mount Dora
W. C. Scott
Mt. Plymouth
Scotts
Janet
Tommy Davidson
Bowling Green
Daytona Beach
Mrs. Scott
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Highway Patrol
Janeee
Robes Return Notice for Glee Club
All Glee club robes must be returned to the school for drying and preparation for the new season. A staff member will be at the school daily to receive the robes.
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Glee Club
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Pettiway
Fourway
Ed Mason
Cner
George E. Busher
Triangle Gas Co
S. S. Pension
Army
Atty
Roy Caldwell
Edith Edeburn Keller
Parley
Mary Baker Eddy
Supreme Court
J. Lewis Hall
Tallahassee
Secretary of State
National Congress
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