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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1955
Page
3
Herlong endorsed a Democratic plan to insert a tax cut into law now, arguing balanced budgets aren’t required. He warned against excessive spending and challenged critics by comparing domestic tax relief to overseas spending. Florida Senator Smathers proposed a July 1996 delay.
Oscar Dudley Kanouse former New Jersey auto dealer died at his home in Mount Dora last week at age 77. He moved to Mount Dora five years ago from Washington NJ where he operated a business for 37 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and is survived by his wife Belle and brother Moses Kanouse of New York City. Funeral services were held Monday at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev H Mauriece Felton officiating. Masonic services followed at Pine Forest Cemetery.
Florida Senator George Smathers writes constituents decrying the nation’s failure to meet school needs. He cites 3.2 million students requiring 340,000 more rooms and praises Florida’s Thomas Bailey for testimony opposing too much federal control and seeking a compromise with Democratic senators.
A 52 year old Apopka woman fined 100 dollars for driving while intoxicated and license suspended. A 67 year old Mount Dora man sentenced to four days in jail for public drunkenness. Mayor Heaton urged police to pressure the drink associates to stay away. Other traffic fines included Sarah Jackson Mount Dora Norma L Williams Tangerine each 15 dollars for speeding Kenneth Thorpe Green Bay Wisconsin 15 dollars no passing zone Earl Pyle Mount Dora no license 15 dollars W R Clark Tampa reckless driving 25 dollars Clarence Edwards Mount Dora 25 dollars disorderly conduct.
The Planning Commission backed benches for elderly town walkers after Mrs. Warren urged action. Councilman Kellogg forwarded the request to the administration and Work Superintendent Javens was instructed to place a dozen green benches at optimal locations.
Rep. J. A. Boyd of Leesburg says Route 19 will be restored to the State Road department priority list as a counter move against Lake County leaders pushing their fight to the state senate next month. He notes the delegation plans to travel to Tallahassee unless they have other business with the road board. The move follows pressure over funding for the Jacksonville to Tampa artery and questions whether district level discussion should precede state action.
Mrs Slater Cox state publicity chairman for the Federation of Garden Clubs will speak before the Oleander Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club March 11 at 1 30 at the home of Mrs F M Kemp Sylvan Shores on Horticulture.
A reader urges establishing a state university in the Eustis Mout Dora Lake County area focused on aging and lifelong education. Proposes a geriatric division with a chair in geriatrics to study mental physical and spiritual needs of retirees and promote education for adults over 50. Also credits local donors for a youth concert benefiting children.
Louis Tremain and Mrs. Tremain will headline the Mount Dora Historical Society spring meeting at the community building on Thursday March 10 at 7 30 p m. The couple will recount events from the city’s earliest days for the audience.
The Florida State Nurses Association District 14 hosts its annual dance on March 12 at the Elks Club in Eustis. The Paul Graham Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
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Pastor Rev H uriece Felton preached at the Methodist church that despite disturbing world events the gospel remains good tidings. He urged Christians to seek the Holy Book’s perspective and not be overwhelmed by news, noting early Christians did not hold their peace and calling for renewed enthusiasm.
Tax assessor John H. Cain reports completion of the 1955 assessment roll and invites public inspection. The Board of Equalization, including Cain Mayor Lou L. Heaton and Council President Wayne Moon, will meet at City Hall March 16 to consider complaints on the roll.
Council President Wayne Moon praised the city pool project east of the school grounds saying the city is getting its money's worth. He noted contractor L T Brendan voluntarily added scum gutters the city had rejected as costly, improving the pool. Construction nears finish and J G Ray Jr will move in to start the bathhouse. completion had been set for March 1.
City Council authorized the purchase of two auxiliary police uniforms for new recruits Roy Ledford and Bud Huey at Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Lou L. Heaton said the force now stands at 12 trained officers.
Tax Assessor R G Cassady announces March as the filing month for homestead widow disability and tangible and intangible property tax returns. An office representative will tour county offices starting Monday March 14 with Lake Jem, Sorrento and Mount Dora stops to assist with applications.
Quoted maxim by William Penn on frugality paired with liberality. It contrasts cutting waste with giving to those in need, framing generosity as essential to prudent living. The saying emphasizes practical thrift that benefits others.
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