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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1962
Page
4
A local plea urges residents to vote in the December 11 municipal election to curb rising debt and perceived council missteps. The piece cites hidden meetings, a controversial 815000 sewer bond, and slow progress, urging registration before December 3 and active citizen turnout.
Mount Dora Civil Defense lists key officials with office and home numbers covering directorate operations and shelter alongside ward boundaries. The contact sheet names R. O. Grantham and Mark Peters atop the CD, with ward supervisors from Sam Shaw in Ward 1 to Ray Odom in Ward 10, detailing geographic areas from Grandview to Lake Dora.
A cautionary note asserts that those who drink lightly and drive pose greater risk than overtly intoxicated drivers. It emphasizes impaired judgment, slower reactions, and increased chance of accident.
A Mount Dora reader writes about moving from Washington D C to Florida praising Senator Smathers and Rep Herlong. The letter touches on golf course etiquette, electric carts, safety at the Mount Dora Golf Club, and a tame white heron named Duke that visits the home. The writer recalls lessons and a proster’s guidance, noting a shift toward motorized play and urging better cart controls.
Mrs. Marian Valentine Lake County Home Demonstration Agent compiled a two weeks supply list for a family of four including food items water first aid items and household supplies. Copies are available from the County Agent office and Lake County Civil Defense in the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Building Tavares.
A compilation of crossword like clues including expert jargon edge near nautical terms and references to historical figures and astronomy. The set includes entries for Sherlock Holmes creator Conan Doyle and various nautical and astronomical terms with several garbled or partial hints.
The Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club held Monday night at the Garden Gate. In an eight table Mitchell movement the North and South winners were Mrs. William Clifton of Mount Plymouth and Mrs. Margo Marrus. second were Mrs. Madge Gardner of Eustis and Mrs. Ernest Butler of Mount Dora. third were Mr. John Fahs and Mr. Robert Carle of Leesburg. In East West, first were Mrs. John Allen of Umatilla and Mrs. Edward Busch of Eustis. second were Mr. and Mrs. H D. Hufford of Leesburg. third were Mrs. John Fahs and Mr. Wesley Elston of Leesburg. October monthly series crowned first Mrs. Bernard McCabe of Mount Dora, second Mrs. William Clifton of Mount Plymouth, third Mrs. J D Giltner of Mount Dora, fourth Mrs. E A Nimnicht, fifth Mrs. Madge Gardner of Eustis, sixth Mr. Ernest Butler of Mount Dora, and seventh Mrs. Paul Johnson of Mount Dora.
Prepare for reduced daylight with safe habits. Practice night driving, use headlights early, and plan routes to avoid hazards. Maintain visibility with clean glass, clear windshields, and proper tire tread for colder, slicker roads.
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. posts a 7.52 percent rise in sales for the 4-week period ended Oct 20 to 62.31 million from 57.95 million, and a 6.84 percent gain for 16 weeks to 243.74 million from 228.14 million. For the 52-week period ending Oct 20 sales reach 777.62 million up from 758.24 million.
Dr William E Black director of Economic and Marketing Research will speak at 8 p m tonight at the Lake County Agricultural Center Tavares The talk is the third in the Lake County Citrus Marketing Seminar series sponsored by the Florida Agricultural Extension Service and the Lake County Agricultural Agent's office The topic is The Florida Citrus Commission Program Present and Future.
Center reports 593 retail locations now in the South up from 539 last year. The piece pairs business growth with a cheeky aside about fashion, noting how money and skirts provoke strong reactions.
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