Bond Issue Fate Awaits Voter Decision at Tuesday's Election
Lake County voters face a school bond referendum amid disputes over state aid cuts and possible reevaluation of property values. County official Joe Jenkins argues the amortization plan plus a 4.5 mill average could lower future taxes and preserve classroom needs, while opposition frames reevaluation as essential if bonds fail. Mount Dora hosts Mother of the Year pageant with Mary Ann Tanner among highlighted contestants.
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Donnelly St
Lake County
Joe Jenkins
Jenkins
City to Seek Firm Okay on Citrus Culture Pipe Project
Utilities Chair Robert Walker will seek a written commitment from Citrus Culture Corp to pay half the cost of an eight inch pipe for its new factory before city orders. The project totals 12 108 dollars, with 10 000 dollars for materials and remaining for labor. Council authorized negotiating with J E Fortner to obtain the promise and will confirm the order with Citrus Culture beforehand.
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Citrus Culture Corp
Utilities
Robert Walker
Margaret Lafroos
Council
Highland St
Walker
Citrus Culture
Mount Dora Council Debates Gas Venture Financing
Mount Dora Council weighs entering natural gas service as a feasibility study cost of 2000 looms. Some members push upfront financing details while others want the report to cover financing plans. The city aims to join a Houston Corp gas franchise and awaits Eustis’ input on a shared feasibility study.
FTC Home Faces Parking Dilemma At New Florida Telefone Site
Councilman Lou L Heaton will decide how Florida Telefon Corp will handle its lack of parking at the new emporium. At Tuesday's meeting it was revealed the building lacks space for customers to pay bills. Council President Lake Coleman said paving the front lawn is desired but would extend across Tremain St sidewalk, drawing embarrassment over the missing nose before the building is banned on Tremain and Fifth Ave.
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Mount Dora
Guy Bliss
Eustis
Lou L. Heaton
Heaton
Council
Lake Coleman
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Florida
Texas
Lake County
Florida Telephone Corp
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Tremain
Fifth Av
Three Primary Projects for Lake County Approved
County Commission Chairman O M Simpson announced that two Lake county highways, Highway 46 linking Mount Dora to Sanford and Highway 44 between Eustis and DeLand, were named primary road projects in the State Road Dept. budget starting July. The plan includes resurfacing and a new northeasterly extension to Cassia, with support from W H Bill Reedy and road officials in Tallahassee. Confirmation is pending in writing to the Lake County Board of Commissioners.
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County Commission
O. M
Jack” Simpson
Lake County
State Road Dept
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Sanford
Wekina
Daytona Beach
Tampa
Eustis
DeLand
Cassia
Colored Scout Troop Forms in Mount Dora
A new Boy Scout Troop with 24 members is formed in Mount Dora as the first in East Town's colored community. Sponsored by Bethel Free Methodist Church, organizer C. O. Lott aims to recruit about 100 more boys. A fundraising boxing event with four main bouts and music by Charlie and His Rhythm is planned at the Community Center next Tuesday at 8 p.m. The event is open to all races.
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Mount Dora
East Town
Bethel Free Methodist Church
C. O. Lott
Oe Charlie
Ryth
City Council Rejects Free Utilities for IceHouse Players
City Council Tuesday night denied a request from the IceHouse Players for free utilities on light and water for their theater on city donated land near Mount Dora. Opponents argued city services must be paid by all users, while one councilman urged waiving charges to support local clubs.
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Anserst
Mount Dora
Robert O. “Dude
Grantham
IceHouse
al Crone
Lake Coleman
Summer Program Plans Being Reached
Norma Jean Wise is appointed tennis instructor for part of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce summer recreation program announced by recreation chairman Henry Link. Evening classes run 7 to 9 at Donnelly Park on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Bible School Arts and Crafts taught by Mrs. Helen Kurras. Six week course spans 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. A Red Cross Home Nursing course may be added for all age groups.
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Norma Jean Wise
Mount Dora
Theatre’s membership largely outside Mount Dora cited
In a report on the Mount Dora theatre, a board member notes two thirds of the organization’s members reside outside the town, highlighting regional reach and potential membership dynamics.
Florida lawmakers set daily allowance for personal secretary
Florida's Senators and House members may employ a personal secretary at a rate of 12 dollars per day. The provision details the daily allowance and eligibility within the legislative pay framework.
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City Pools Open and in Use After Delays
Councilman Guy Bliss praised Lions Club work at the Fifth Ave school pool and shelter. The Fast Town pool is now in use though its grounds remain soggy after heavy rains raised the water table delaying opening.
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Guy Bliss
Lions Club
Council moves to rezone Fifth Avenue for business
City Council approves first reading to rezone Fifth Avenue from Tremain Street to Highland Street from residential to business use. The measure centers on Lloyd Atkins lot at Fifth and Clayton eyed by Dairy Queen, amid older protests and opposition to spot zoning. Collected votes favored the plan with Council President urging action despite concerns over potential nuisances such as a juke box.
Who Will Beat Lake Franklin Battle in City Fight
City Supt. Rollin Javens to continue hauling sand to raise the road against Lake Franklin. Through Tuesday night he had moved 62 truckloads equaling about 310 yards and raised the road around 18 inches, but the lake keeps rising and spilling over. Council fears closing the road could cost the right of way and hurt Lake Franklin Park.
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Rollin Javens
Lake Frankin
Lake Franklin Vd
Lake Franklin
Lake Coleman
Lake Franklin Park
Javens
Community Mourns Prof Roseborough Absence at 1959 Graduation
Mount Dora community honors longtime educator D D Roseborough who will miss the 1959 graduation after 35 years of service. A tribute fund will present a gift at his Clayton Street home and plans hinge on next Tuesday bond issue for school expansion and a renamed elementary site.
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Mount Dora High School
D. D. Roseborough
Roseborough
Clayton St
Mount Dora
Fifth Av
D. D. Roseborough Elementary School
City Sees Electric Sales Fall Short of 1959 Budget
City six month report shows electric sales at 140 251 versus 312 000 budgeted for 1959. Department operations run about 4 000 under expectation while water sales are near budget though expenditures exceed it. General fund expenditures run about 1 000 under six month plan as City Clerk seeks permission to invest 47 000 in short term bonds. The clerk believes the general fund can cover next payrolls without transfers from utilities.
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Mel Wagner
Leesburg Hosts Weekend Watermelon Festival
Leesburg holds its annual Watermelon Festival Friday and Saturday with a parade beauty contest aerial demonstrations and Navy and Air Force displays. The event concludes Saturday night with theQueen's Ball.
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Leesburg
Dora Students Win Half of Lake County Scholarships
Mount Dora High School earned three of six Lake County state teacher scholarships this year, with Hazel Anne Avery Carol Schey and Pat Reese each winning $400 yearly grants. They rank one through three in class averages and all plan to attend Florida State University. Phyllis Pringle received a Lake County nursing scholarship proposal among the county’s three nursing awards.
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Lake County
Hazel Anne Avery
Carol Schey
Pat Reese
Florida State University
Phyllis Pringle
Mount Dora High
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