Destiny at the Crossroads Florida Vote Preview
A Florida voters reminder ahead of a clutch national election between Nixon and Kennedy. The piece notes registration figures, a tight Florida race, and urges qualified voters to cast ballots next Tuesday. It highlights religious issue neutrality, party dynamics, and the potential impact on the state’s 10 electoral votes and national fate.
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Dorans
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Sen
Kennedy
Nixon
Eisenhower
Florida
Adlai Stevenson
Farris Bryant
Atlanta
Mount Dora
Tueday
Payoff scandal tests ethics of state road inspectors
The Tampa Tribune notes shock at revelations eight state road inspectors took $25 weekly payments from Cone Brothers Contracting Co. The board fired the workers, voided Cone’s bids, reviewed four years of projects, and calls for a clear rules on gifts and adequate pay to prevent corruption. It argues public officials at all levels need strict conduct rules and fair compensation to guard against bribery.
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U.S
Cone Brothers Contracting Co
State Road Board
Cone
Road Board
Road Department
Legislative Committee
Tampa Tribune
Florida Urban Land Development Expected To Double In 15 Years
University of Florida economist William K McPherson forecasts Florida urban land area will double by 1975 if population grows as projected. He cites the need for zoning and planning to manage shifts in land use across North Central and South Florida, with policy changes to handle expanded suburbs and public services.
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Florida
Gainesville
University of Florida Economics
William K. McPherson
Ture
McPherson
Bureau of Economics and Business Research
Central
South
Bureau of Economic and Business Research
College of Business Adrenegeeen University of Florida
Prize Winners For Hallowe'en At Mount Dora Event
The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club held a Halloween carnival with over 200 young Dorans competing for prizes. First grade winners included Wanda Lou Strickland, Kenny Turner, and Pamela Gail Campbell in various categories. Second and third graders earned top honors, with Judith Croxton and Marilyn Cook among winners. Four through six grade entries were judged as a group, with Phillip Andrews and Maureen Stewart taking top honors. Civic groups and clubs provided judges, including Mrs. Charles Funk and John D. Sheehy.
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Mount Dora
Thomas McCabe
Malcolm Clark
Bobby Colley
Terry Wingler
Wanda Lou Strickland
Kenny Turner
Elephant
Pamela Gail Campbell
Sammy Swiger
Terry Scott
Juanita Croxton
Marilyn Cook
Guy Wells
Kathleen McConnell
Phillip Andrews
Maureen Stewart
Lois Land
Cindy Partridge
Woman's Clubs
Charles. Funk
Wade, Anderson
Pop” Wright
Argel Rittenhouse
John D. Sheehy
Fernald Hutchins
Betty Webb
Hattie Elliott
Bridge Winners at Lake County Duplicate Club
Winners in the Lake County Duplicate Bridge club Monday in a Mitchell movement were: N-S first Mrs. Wesley Elsten and J. D. Hufford. second Mrs. R. B. Cooper and Mrs. William Clifton. third S. W. Johnson and Memory Martin. fourth Mrs. Ann Johnson and Mrs. J. B. Murphy. E-W tied for first between Mrs. Paul Johnson and Mrs. C. E. Busch and Mrs. S. C. Colley with Ed Firing. third Tish Droskin and Mrs. H. D. Hufford. fourth Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Reeve.
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Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club
Mitchell Movement
N-S
Wesley Elsten
J. D. Hufford
R. B. Cooper
William Clifton
S. W. Johnson
Memory Martin
Ann Johnson
J. B. Murphy
E-W
Paul Johnson
C. E. Busch
S. C. Colley
Ed Firing
Tish Droskin
H. D. Hufford
Merritt Reeve
Courage and Means to Defend Laws, Macaulay Quote
A historical quotation by T. B. Macaulay emphasizes that laws are impotent without courage and the means to uphold them. The saying links legal authority to national resolve and resources.
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T. B. Macaulay
Almost $2 Million in Fire Losses Averted
Florida Forest Service firefighters saved nearly $1.944 million in private property from miscellaneous fires during 1959 60. They answered hundreds of calls outside town limits to suppress blazes in barns houses trailers cars restaurants hotels service stations and even an airplane.
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Allahassee
Florida Forest Service
FFS
Florida
Woods
Forest Service
Beekeepers Meet in Tavares for November Dinner
Members of the Central Florida Beekeepers Association will hold their regular monthly covered dish supper at the Home Demonstration Building in Tavares at 7 p.m. Monday November 7. Raymond Bailey, president, announced the event.
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Central Florida Beekeepers Association
Tavares
Raymond Bailey
Cocacoochee Society to Meet Sunday at Land Home
The Cocacoochee society in CAR will gather Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Henry W. Land’s home. Douglas Clark of Eustis will present the program titled Be on Plymouth Where Pilgrim fathers landed.
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Cocacoochee Society
CAR
Henry W. Land
Douglas Clark
Eustis
Plymouth
Church Schedules Shared for Local Faith Community
A consolidated church listing outlines weekly services at multiple congregations in Mount Dora and surrounding areas. Denominations include Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, Episcopal, Disciples of Christ, and Community Church with service times ranging from early morning to evening and midweek Bible studies.
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Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester C. Doerr
Eustis Church Announces Sunday Service Schedule
The Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist located at Lemon and Grove lists Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School also at 11:00 a.m. and a Wednesday evening service at 8:00 p.m.
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Church OF Christ
Fifth Ave
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
Lake Ola Baptist Chapel Service Times
H. Jack Ponce serves as pastor at Lake Ola Baptist Chapel with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Worship at 8 p m and mid week prayer service at 7 30 p m.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Lake Ola
H. Jack Ponce
Training Union
Sorrento Presbyterian Church Sunday Services
Sorrento Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 A M and Worship Service at 11 00 A M led by Minister Dr G J Schillerstrom.
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Sorrento Presbyterian Church
G. J. Schillerstrom
Tangerine Community Church Sunday Service Notice
Rev. Louis Soicanon leads a Sunday worship at 11:00 A M with hymns and sermon at Tangerine Community Church. All parishioners and visitors invited to attend.
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Tangerine Community Church
Louis Soicanon
Florida September jobs show slow growth despite seasonal gains
Florida’s September employment rose on a seasonal basis but growth slowed overall. The state industrial commission noted the recession did not worsen or improve, with rehiring of non teaching school staff driving much of the rise. Hillsborough Tampa led area gains with 3400 above last year, while construction lagged due to weather. manufacturing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, instruments and canning saw gains.
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Florida
James T. Veocelle
State Industrial Commission
Hillsborough County
Tampa
Forest Fire Rate At Lowest In Four Yrs
Florida forest fires dropped to 42 in September the lowest monthly total in four years. About 184 acres burned out of 17.2 million protected acres, representing 0.001 percent of land. Yearly losses remain high with 100,000 acres burning in nine months, double that of all 1939.
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Tallahassee
Florida
Florida Forest Service
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Parker’s Food Market
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