Larry Smith Fights to Hold Male Pride at MDHS Student Vote
Mount Dora High School polls open today as Larry Smith contests against Josephine Brown and Mary Pengo and Mary Kay Reh. Analysts predict a close race with gender dynamics at stake as voters weigh male pride against appeal of the two women.
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Mount Dora High School
Jo Brown
Kay Rehbaum
Larry Smith
Mary Lou Davidson
Larry
MDHS
Eee Trewes Poweesese
Student Council
Josephine) Brown
Mary Pengo
Mary Kay Reh
Mount Dora
Ivy
White House
Mary Kay
Groves Could Be Valued As Building Lots in Tax Talk
Mount Dora officials and merchants debated how orange groves should be taxed. City Attorney Roy C explained the DeLand style method that values groves as building lots to raise city revenue, while Mayor Patton warned it could triple income if adopted. Merchants urged equity and backed a state bill to abolish the inventory tax.
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DeLand
Grove
Merchants Association
W. D. Patton
Mount Dora
Christopher
Roy C
Gat Ce
Patton
Henry Finlayson
Floridian on Gary Moore show claims electric blanket inventor
William Kearsley of Mount Dora appeared on the Gary Moore show to reveal he co invented the electric blanket at General Electric. He described other imagined secrets and inventions including flying electrically heated suits and frost free goggles. He and his wife live on Grandview Street, retired in 1948 after a long GE career with 46 years in Schnectedy Lab.
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Gary Moore
William Kearsley
Mount Dora
Kearsley
New York
General Electric
Schnectedy
N. Y
Mr. Kearsley
Hollywood
Mrs. Kearsley
Grandview St
Misunderstanding Delays West Sylvan Shores Development
City Council sends extension request for West Sylvan Shores to committee for study. Bardwell claims city should pay for materials and labor, conflicting with policy that developer pays for materials while the city provides labor. Fire protection concerns arise over 190 feet of two inch water lines and reach of service toward Palmetto Street.
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West Sylvan Shores Corp
R. C. Bardwell
Sylvan Shores
Bardwell
W. D. Patton
Patton
Robert Walker
Magnolia
History meeting slated at Gilbert Park for Mount Dora group
The Mount Dora Historical Society will meet in Gilbert Park on Thursday May 16 at 5 30 p m for a covered dish supper and to hear about the Gilbert Family told by Prof Rupe r t aan street and Mrs Margaret Urquhart descendants of area pioneers.
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Mount Dora
Freshman Daniel Rapped Over Memorials To Congress
Lake county's Welborn Daniel of Clermont was scolded by Rep. Sam Gibbons for wasting House time with several memorials to Congress. Gibbons urged action or letters, noting a 23 page calendar and the need for late sessions to speed Florida business. Daniel co-sponsored the memorials in his first term.
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Lake County
Welborn Daniel
Clermont
Sam Gibbons
Hillsborough County
Congress
U. S
House
Florida
Gibbons
Daniel
Open or close Third street in Gardner subdivision debate escalates
City council again considers closing Third street a right of way used by locals for fast access to downtown Lake Dora area. Residents fear loss of lake view if street is deeded to owners and a new highway north of the city may shift traffic, with mayor urging permanent closing until traffic is moved. The state bird of Florida is the Mockingbird.
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Third St
Gardner Subdivision
Highway 441
Lake Dora
W. D. Patton
Council
City Debates Nighttime Dog Curfew Ordinance
City Council advances a curfew requiring all dogs off streets from sunset to sunrise with penalties up to 100 dollars and 30 days in jail. Police are authorized to shoot in enforcing the measure, though officials say discretion will be used. Second reading set for May 21 as three readings are required.
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Seeieine Ab Ces Ag
Lou L. Heaton
Robert Walker
Howard Simpson
Council Hopes To Absorb New Fuel Oil Rise
City Council will seek to absorb a 2 percent fuel oil price rise from Florida Power Corp. without passing it to consumers. Mayor Patton asks Finance Committee to study the effect as the city plans its budget. Fuel oil now about 17 percent of Florida Power bills, at $2.77 per barrel. The oil is used in making electric current.
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Florida Power Corp
W. D. Patton
Florida Power
William C. Stewart
Romer’s Bakery Set for Grand Opening in Mount Dora
Romer’s Bakery plans a grand opening Saturday at 130 E Fifth Ave opposite Donnelly Park. Eugene and Mrs. Romer, longtime Cincinnati bakers, moved to Central Florida for better climate and health. The shop follows a delayed startup due to refrigeration equipment issues.
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Mount Dora
Romer
E. Fifth Av
Donnelly Park
Eugene Romer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Florida
Mr. Romer
Topic Classified Ads Bring Quick Returns and Fun
Readers share how the Topic classified ads drew swift replies. Roland Morse advertised for a nurse and got many responses, even from Orlando subscribers. Mrs. George Ober sold a bicycle. Mrs. G E Ripple bought a store then sold one she didn’t need.
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Roland Morse
Topic
Orlando
George Ober
G. E. Ripple
Dora Adds Weight to League Opposing Utilities Legislation
Mount Dora seeks to block bills threatening city revenue from water and electric services. A new utilities league backs local opposition while concerns grow about state tax power over municipal lines and rate control.
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Dora
Handicap to Conscience in Legislature by Rep John Orr Jr
Florida state representative John Orr Jr spoke at Daytona Beach about conscience in voting. He warned against form letter pressures and urged valuing individual, well thought out constituent views over mass lobbying. Orr cited his anti segregation vote and cautioned on bills to abolish the NAACP and on improving local tax funding for teachers.
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John Orr, Jr
Orr
Florida House of Representatives
Unitarian Fellowship
Daytona Beach
Ford Foundation
Tallahassee
Miamian
Edmund Burke
NAACP
New York
Henry W. Land
Orange County
Florida
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Leesburg
Utilities League
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Tar” Boyd
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