Indicted County Commissioner Faces Trial in Clermont
Lake County Commissioner Jack Hooten of Clermont faces a misdemeanor indictment as the Grand Jury faulted the board’s procedures. The panel urged reforms for meeting records and financial approvals, while Hooten’s case proceeds to trial in April if he pleads innocent. The indictment cites a $10,000 land purchase with potential personal interest and clarifies the board’s failure to verify land descriptions and attorney review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Jack Hooten
Clermont
District 3
Hooten
Frank Roper
Board of County Commissioners
Kate Hall, Jr
Minneola
Lions Complete Elephant Sale and Fish Fry Planned
Lions Club members announced the White Elephant Sale and Fish Fry set for Saturday March 21 at 1 30 p m on the Third and Alexander lot. Donated items will be auctioned with fish and hush puppies for waiting bidders. Unwanted items can be picked up by calling EV 2 5050 or EV 2 4912. Ross Swartsel chairs with Jesse Willmott assisting. proceeds fund sight saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ions Club
Third
Alexander
Ross Swartsel
Jesse Willmott
Lions Club
Lions Club Fund
Merchants to Hear Of Business Plan
Members of the Merchants Association will hear a discussion on business promotion by Al Berry former razor firm executive at its luncheon meeting at the Community Building Monday. Also on the program will be a discussion of the recent Merchants Clinic provided by the General Extension Division of the University of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
al. Berry
Razor Firm
Merchants Clinic
General Extension Division
University of Florida
Competitive Buying Urged For Utilities
City Council urged competitive purchasing for hydrants and related electrical gear for the utilities department. A bid plan aims to lower unit costs for larger hydrant orders as new water lines to Citrus Culture plant expand needs, with budget oversight emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Utilities Department
Utilities Department
Harold D. Overhiser
Lake Coleman
Annexation Protest Meeting Called by Property Owners
L. B. Ritter announces a special meeting at Riley's Trailer Park assembly hall on Friday March 6 at 7 30 p m. The Sylvan Shores Property Owners association president says the gathering is for residents opposing annexation by the Mount Dora City Council and invites all interested locals to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley’s
L. B. Ritter
Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association
Ritter
Sylvan Shores Group
Livo
Mount Dora
New Boat Ramp Aids Mount Dora Regatta
A new launching ramp at Gilbert Park on Lake Dora will aid the 1959 Mount Dora Sailing Regatta set for March 14 and 15. The Lake County Board of Commissioners and the Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission completed the ramp. David Bowen chairs the event organized by the Chamber of Commerce and the Yacht Club. Committees were formed for unloading, patrol boats, registration, trophies, signs, hospitality, and contestant luncheon. Races begin 10 a.m. March 15 at the city dock with Commodores Bosworth and Wilson officiating. Thirteen boat classes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Gilbert Park
Mount Dora
Lake County Board of Commissioners
Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission
David Bowen
Chamber of Commerce
Yacht Club
Ralph Paul
Ed Elting
van Marker
John Alden Murray
al Rehbaum
Roy Christopher
James Orr
Howard Gamble
Joe Russo
Rehbaum
Richard Edgerton
Carl Graves
City Dock
Arthur Bosworth
Charles Wilson, Jr
County Towns Listed for Fair Day Features
The 38th Lake County Fair and 11th Flower Show open Monday at 10 a.m. at Eustis Fairgrounds with Mount Dora Day March 12 featuring the Mount Dora High School band and a noon floral arranging talk by Mrs. Carl Graves. Tavares and Umatilla are honored opening day with concerts by the Tavares High School band.
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Lake County
Eustis Fairgrounds
Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School
Carl Graves
Lakes and Hills
Tavares
Umatilla
Tavares High School
Oc Parks and Forestry
Carver Heights
Leesburg
Eustis Vocational School
J. R. E. Lee High School
Wildwood
Sumter County
Clermont
Eustis
Eustis High School
FFA
Circuit Judges Seek Pay Hike for Fifth Circuit
Lake county commissioners weigh a $3,000 pay raise request from Circuit Judge Truman G. Futch for the three Fifth Judicial Circuit judges. If approved, salaries would rise to $16,500 annually for these judges, with D R Smith of Ocala and Carroll Fussell of Bushnell also referenced.
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Lake
Truman G. Futch
Fifth Judicial Circuit
D. R. Smith
Ocala
Carroll Fussell
Bushnell
Futch
Daytona Beach urged to grow through westward annexation
The Daytona Beach City Commission faces pressure to expand westward as two Lake County towns, Eustis and Mount Dora, seek larger territories. Eustis proposed a charter revision to annex surrounding subdivisions, while Mount Dora advanced a broader plan crossing the county line into Orange County. Legislative hearings will test support amid opposition. The essay argues leadership quality, not city stagnation, drives growth.
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Eustis
Lake County
East Town Flood Threatens City Pool and Creek Drainage
City officials inspect flood conditions around a recently built pool in East Town. The soggy ground stems from poor drainage in a northern creek that may need a bulldozer line. Easements delay the project as School Principal Lott has yet to secure them. City Superintendent Javens notes the creek’s condition has persisted for decades.
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East Town
Board of County Commissioners
W. D. Patton
C. O. Lott
Rollin Javens
Gesst
Javens
Lake County Local Bills To Be Heard In March Hearings
C Welborn Daniel chairman of the Lake County Legislative Delegation announces additional local bills to be discussed at public hearings in Tavares March 9 10 and 11 at 7 30 p m in the county courthouse. Includes a Mount Dora charter extension. Juvenile Detention Home bill set for March 10 and Eustis Annexation bill for March 11. Citizens urged to attend and speak.
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C. Welborn Daniel
Clermont
Lake County
Tavares
Circuit
Mount Dora
Daniel
Eustis
Mount Dora Pushes Annexation Plan To Extend City Limits
Mount Dora advances a no referendum annexation to take in Sylvan Shores and parts of Lake Shore, Lake Gertrude, and Franklin Park. City Attorney Roy Christopher says the plan aims to expand service and improve finances while facing opposition from outlying areas and Eustis supporters. A Monday meeting with the Lake County delegation at 7 30 p m at the county courthouse invites public input ahead of related hearings.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Lake Shore Sr
Lake Gertrude
Franklin Park
Roy Christopher
Golden Heights
Christopher
Robert O. “Dude” Grantham
Ene
Triangle Acres
City to Probe Further into Natural Gas
Mount Dora not yet ready to sell gas. council votes to seek feasibility report on city buyout of Houston Corp pipe holdings and run a municipal gas system. Estimated cost up to 2500 dollars. other firms to bid. concern raised about city selling gas to residents. Utilities Supt. Overhiser notes Midwest gas heritage may drive demand. explore joint survey with Eustis and Umatilla to cut costs.
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Houston Corp
Lou L. Heaton
Houston
Irwin Silverman
Harold D Overhiser
Mount Dora
Midwest
Mr. Heaton
Pipe and Beach Drainage Dispute After Rain
City officials refuse to fund about 500 for extending a drainage pipe near Lake Franklin. Ernest Hobdy, a new homeowner, built a beach over the line, and rain raised the lake 14 inches, causing wash to come onto the beach. The city argues the beach predated the pipe and corrective work is not its duty.
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Lake Franklin
Fifth Av
Ernest Hobdy
Lake Frankli
Florida Leads In Salt Water Product Output
Florida produces a greater variety of salt water products than any other state and these industries employ about 17 000 people across the sector.
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Florida
Council OKs Regular Audit
City Council approves ongoing spot checks of city books to improve financial oversight. The $1,400 1958 audit remains the highest on record, with Counci lwoman Margaret Lofroos arranging a follow up meeting March 13 to discuss the new auditing system. Mel Wagner, the new city clerk, is authorized to attend the Municipal Finance Officers clinic in Gainesville March 15–17.
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Margaret Lofroos
Assessor Announces Annual Visit For Exemptions
Tax Assessor R G Cassady says a representative will call at each county town to collect homestead widow and disability exemption applications and to handle tangible and intangible personal property tax. Schedule includes Mount Dora City Hall 9 to 4 on Friday March 20 and Lake Jem post office Monday March 9 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 10 to noon at Sorrento post office. The full itinerary is published in the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cassady
Cassady
Mount Dora
City Hall
Lake Jem
Sorrento
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