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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1961
Page
1
Mount Dora officials presented the proposed 1.5 million dollar sewage system costs to residents. Frontage charges would start at 300 dollars per lot with 140 feet maximum, plus 4 dollars per extra foot. Monthly usage charges begin at 3 dollars for homes, plus 50 cents per added bath.
The Lake County School Board refused to designate May 30 Memorial Day as a school holiday. Superintendent L. Joe Jenkins said changing the 1961-62 calendar at this late date would be inconvenient. The American Legion commissioners urged nationwide action to honor Memorial Day with devotional services for students.
Three members of the Lake County School Trustees were re-elected Tuesday without opposition by the Freeholders. A new special district tax of one tenth mill was approved to cover election costs and commissions, estimated to raise about 26 000 dollars. Re-elected were E. D. Nicol of Eustis, Effie Burton Treadway of Tavares, and Brown of Leesburg.
Western Auto Store operated by Leonard and Georgia Phillips will relocate to the $2.5 million Golden Triangle Shopping Center on Alt U S 441 North in Mount Dora, with a Jan 15 opening. The lease covers two stores and a rear parking area for future service shops. New fixtures from Kansas City and initial orders will be handled by staff from Jacksonville.
The Mount Dora Lions Club will host a Turkey Shoot at the Gray and Hill clay pit on Sanford Road this Sunday starting at 1 p.m. Guns provided or participants may bring their own. Proceeds to the Lions welfare fund and the blind. Tickets available at the site with drawings for prizes including a $100 merchandise prize, $30 second, and $20 third plus a concession stand.
Mount Dora voters face a crowded field for the December 12 municipal election as mayoral, council, and park commission seats attract filing candidates. Clarence Owen and Jesse Willmott enter the mayoral race opposing Mayor Bliss while incumbents Ed Avery Gordon Dake and R. O. Grantham seek reelection. Bowen withdraws but may be drafted back. Shipley files for the park commission. Voter registration runs weekdays at City Hall with a Saturday close, and a residency rule enforcement plan is approved. Willmott urges voters to demand good governance and progress. Owen stresses a businesslike administration and Mount Dora as a "million dollar corporation" needing a businessman at the helm.
Golden Triangle Shopping Center parking lot draws youth crowds for nightly hot rodding. Police say several summons issued but drivers vanish before officers arrive. No fines or accidents reported as watchful patrols continue.
The Golden Triangle Mutual Concerts may be canceled this season due to weak member sales. The Board plans to refund collected dues and withdraw programs if sales do not improve. Three booked attractions include the Don Cossack Chorus and Windsor Singers with a Sanford bonus on Nov 15.
Mount Dora High School announces Homecoming events starting tonight with a snake dance and pep rally. A Friday parade along Fifth Ave features floats judged by Henry Link Sr. cash prizes and the crowning of 1961 Queen Martha Lynch after the New Smyrna game.
IceHouse stage debuts Tuesday at 8 15 pm with King of Hearts a fast paced comedy opening the season. New faces include Char ley the Tipperton terrier and fifth graders David Abel and Fred Cross. Cast features Paul Bronson Bonnie Swanson Dan Abel Arthur Burdene Henry Link Jr Jemella the maid and Ho bart the magazine writer with Riley Brice in a noted prior role. Performances run through Saturday with memberships available via Mrs Evelyn Peters.
Mount Dora joins the nation in observing Veterans Day with a mayoral proclamation. American Legion Post No. 35 urges citizens to display flags honoring veterans and will place flags at subscribing business frontages. New 50 star flags available through the post at Link Stationery priced 4 to 12 dollars. No community wide ceremonies planned.
For week ended November 7 the Citrus Culture Corp records rainfall totals and distribution across orchards. Data highlights rainfall by region, noting variations and potential impacts on citrus growth and yield planning.
Betty Bardwell unveils Side Door And Garden Gate at Third Ave and Alexander St with an Open House yesterday from 2 to 6 pm. Jane Bigsby played organ as guests toured teakwood furnishings, turquoise and white decor, and pastel mum arrangements by Mrs. Millard Reid. The center offers informal coffee chats, chess, bridge, art and dancing lessons, plus social event spaces.
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