Mount Dora Council weighs gas system move and bond issue
The Mount Dora council discussed studying its own gas system and notifying Houston Corporation about possible franchise changes. A $300,000 bond issue looms large as city leaders debate timing and impact while a delegation from Eustis joins to talk regional fire coverage. The meeting also approved paving five parking spots by city hall and considered Second Avenue paving requests pending owner support.
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Triangle
Houston Corporation
Roy Christopher
David Bowen
Houston
Mounty Dora
Lake Coleman
Eustis
Bliss
Lafroos
City Hall
Second Avenue
Rossiter
Rhodes Sts
Council
Pascal Prayer on Present Moment Ends at Eternity
A meditation on time and existence cites Blaise Pascal asserting that only the present moment serves as the handle to eternity. The quote emphasizes living now as the only gateway to meaning.
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Blaise Pascal
Coach Hansel Named Coach of the Year After Strong Tourney
In a grateful note, the writer praises Cletus Stutzman and Mount Dora Bible School for their rivalry, congratulates Buck Collins and Strawbridge, and salutes Captain Bee Lavin and Bobby Gore. The letter commends officials Jim McWhirter Tex Ritter and Jerry Wosenske and lauds Hansel for molding nine inexperienced players into a unified team.
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Wendy Husebo
WLBE
Golden Hurricanes
Strawbridge
Groveland
Buck Collins
Mount Dora
Cletus Stutzman
Bee Lavin
Bobby Gore
Hansel
State
Ana
Jackie McRee
Robert Smith
Paul Harvey
Larry Schieber
Bobby McCullough
Jim McWhirter
Tex Ritter
Jerry Wosenske
Florida's path to prosperity in the 1960s hinges on high wage manufacturing tourism and retirees
University of Florida economist Dr. George B. Hurff argues Florida must pursue high wage manufacturing, the vacation industry, and attracting affluent retirees to raise state income. He notes Florida's per capita income lags the nation and urges communities to specialize in one growth driver while improving amenities to attract visitors and retirees.
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Economist
Gainesville
Florida
University of Florida
South
George B. Hurff
Univer
Sity
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Dr. Hurff
Bureau of Economic and Business Research
United States
California
North Carolina
Delaware
Ohio
Hurff
Minimum Of 20 Acres For Citrus Growing Advises Norris
Norris says households asking about small citrus acreage require about 20 acres of bearing grove for profit. Extension citriculturist Fred Lawrence estimates income of 1200 to 2400 dollars yearly, with higher years near five thousand and occasional droughts. Honey bees are crucial for fruit set in watermelons and other vine crops. mis-timed insecticides can kill bees. For ant control in homes, seal food and nest sites. di atomaceous or dieldrin dust can help. In home gardens, apply bands of fertilizer before planting. use 6-8-6 fertilizer on sandy soils and include minor elements where possible.
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Fred Lawrence
Extension Service Citriculturist
Florida Extension Service
University of Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Florida Citrus Exchange ships first direct grapefruit to Finland
The Florida Citrus Exchange will export what is believed to be Florida's first direct shipment of fresh grapefruit to Finland. Departures will be from New York. Mount Dora Growers Cooperative is affiliated. John T. Lesley, the Exchange's general manager, said the move follows Finland's liberalization of import trade and marks Florida's initial effort to do business with Finnish importers.
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Tampa
Florida Citrus Exchange
Florida
Finland
New York
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative
Exchange
John T. Lesley
Lesley
Speaker Offers Aid On Problem Plants
Henry Fogg horticulturalist will lead an on site question and answer session for the Ixora circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mobile Estates Community House. Members should bring samples of troublesome shrubs trees or plants.
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Henry Fogg
Ixora Circle
Motorists face warning as fires threaten Florida land
A garbled report notes high speed driving on Florida highways risks serious crashes. It mentions forest fire protection funding for 17 acres and 25 percent burned in 1959, while unprotected land suffered greater destruction.
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Florida
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