Dora Regatta to Showcase Sailors From Across State
Mount Dora hosts the annual regatta with competitors from Jacksonville to Miami. Commodore Joe Russo chairs the dinner at the Yacht Club, while Councilman David Bowen and Pram Fleet youngsters train for heats including Personal Crisis Reports, Flying Dutchman, Thistle, Moth Sail, and more. A new Gilbert Park cove ramp aids boating access as spectators watch from the Yacht Club grounds.
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Mount Dora
Yacht Club
Joe Russo
David Bowen
Arthur H. Bosworth
Charles S. Wilson, Jr
Miami
Jacksonville
Pram
Bowen
Florida
Carl Graves
Richard Folgerton
Dora Merchants Hear Berry Sales Plan
Mount Dora merchants at their monthly luncheon heard a plan by retired executive Al Berry to raise local retail sales. Berry proposes weekly newspaper ads featuring a single reduced item, dressed storefronts, carded sales tracking, and a large sales badge. Henry Finlayson and Henry Links head recruitment to reach 25 stores for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
al Berry
Gillette Safety Razor Co
United Cigar Stores
Whelan Drugs
Henry Finlayson
Henry Links
Berry
Roseborough Reappointed Amid Uncertain Return to Duty
D. D. Roseborough, Mount Dora Fifth Ave School supervising principal, was reappointed by the Lake County School Board. His leave due to January illness extends to April, with renewal automatic on continuing contract. Physician’s decision on returning to post is not yet made, and no board action will occur before leave ends. All other principals in the district were also reappointed.
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D. D. Roseborough
Mount Dora
Lake County School Board
Roseborough
Jh Ty
Khie
School Board Advances Bond Issue for Lake County
The Lake County School Board moved toward a 5.579 million bond to fund a major building program. A mid May special election will be set with a property holder registration, requiring 30 day published notice. Mount Dora projects include a gymnatorium and new science and arts facilities. Milner Rosenwald Academy in East Town to gain 100 thousand dollars for classrooms and library expansions.
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Lake County
State Department of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Mount Dora
M. O. “Buster” Williams
Mount Dora High School
Christian Home and Bible School
Williams
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
East Town
County Receives 200-Bed Civil Defense Hospital Unit
The National Civil Defense Administration ships a 200 bed emergency hospital to Lake county. Stored in Uma tilla county warehouse, it will remain crated until needed and set up at the Harry Anna Home for Crippled Children operated by the Florida State Elks Association, Inc.
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National Civil Defense Administration
Lake County
Umatilla
Harry-Anna Home
School Board Weighs Reassessment Request and Millage Cut
The board debates a reevaluation and possible millage reduction as county officials warn it could jeopardize funding. Members clash over bonds and homestead exemption changes while noting schools remain underfunded.
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Board of County Commissioners
Gregg
Governor Collins suspends Lake County official and names replacement
Governor LeRoy Collins suspended Lake County Commissioner Jack Hooten for indictment on selling land in which he had a financial interest and appointed R G Jake Bishop of Minneola, a retired citrus grower, to replace him. The case proceeds in County Judge W Troy Hall Jr in April.
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LeRoy Collins
Lake County
Jack Hooten
R. G. “Jake
Minneola
Collins
Hooten
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Downtown Excavations Light the City With Fluorescent Lamps
The city digs in downtown to install the new white way lights. Bases are ready, light standards soon to be erected. Completion will illuminate Tremain street to Alexander on Fifth avenue and from Fourth to Sixth on Donnelly with modern fluorescent lamps.
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Tremain St
Alexander
Fifth Av
Donnelly
Annexation Bill Sparks Reprisals and Debate in Lake County
Mount Dora seeks westward annexation of fringe areas drawing threats of political reprisal from Sylvan Shores and Riley’s Park. Opponents, led by Harry Gaylord, warn of forming another municipality if annexations proceed. The two hour hearing featured Sen. J A Tar Boyd and Reps. Welborn Daniel and W H Reedy weighing Mount Dora’s finances and service outside districts.
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Lake County
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Riley’s Park
Harry Gaylord
Eustis
Tallahassee
J. A
Tar” Boyd
Welborn Daniel
W. H Reedy
Lake Gertrude Manor
John Bethel
Lake Shore Dr
Roy Christopher
Franklin Park
George Siess
Lions Yet Need White Elephants
Lions and Tigers ticket groups report nearly 500 in sales for a March 21 fish fry and auction at Third and Alexander starting 1 30 p m A TV set and prizes including a porse a pony horse hybrid on display in Gilbert Park Residents of Mount Dora urged to call EV 2 5050 or EV 2 4912 to arrange pickup of white elephants Donors receive free tickets for items sold
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Third
Alexander
Money Raised To Fight Mount Dora Annexation Plan
Dissenters gathered last Friday to oppose Mount Dora’s annexation proposal. Attorney Harry Gaylord outlined a $2000 fighting fund and strategy for Monday’s court-house session. Petition signers argued annexation would raise taxes without benefiting property owners and noted dissatisfaction with fire and police services. L. B. Ritter was elected chair, and Gaylord was hired as counsel as the group prepares for a possible June vote.
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Mount Dora
Atty
Harry Gaylord
Eustis
Lake County
Florida
L. B. Ritter
Morningside
Pne
Tragic Finale Ends Mount Dora Cagers’ Record Season
Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School’s basketball team lost 51 36 to Mary Help of Christian in Tampa as three first string players were injured in a car crash on the outskirts of the city. Despite the defeat the Dorans set a Class C record with 22 wins and 6 losses.
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Mount Dora
Christian
Bible School
Tampa
Dora
Mary Help of Christian School
Sam Ayers
Claude Padgett
Paul Haskins
James Pickten
Ayres
Mary Help Gym
J. M
Jack McDonald
Jack
Dorans
J. M. Pickren
Tampans
The
Gainesville
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Clermont
Paul Bryan
Bryan
Adkinson
Gov
Mark Parley
Christopher
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