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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1961
Page
10
Mayor Guy Hotel and Restaurant Commissioner Robert Riedel reports 12 fines in court this week and 138 new licenses plus 105 restaurant licenses issued in Florida during September.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners ordered redistricting to align with the 1960 census. They tasked county attorney Carl Duncan with coordinating with the supervisor of registration, planning commission, and local agencies to redraw districts by population and to redesignate county road numbers accordingly. The board also named the Golden Triangle Interchange on U S 441 bypass for dedication November 15 by Gov. Bryant and discussed establishing a psychiatric ward at Waterman Memorial Hospital, with legal review on funding and jail housing concerns.
A petition from seven of ten affected property owners asking for immediate payment on Simpson Street from 8th to 11th Avenues was placed before City Council Tuesday night by Gordon Conboy and referred to the Streets Committee for prompt attention.
The Mount Dora Civil Defense Shelter Committee begins evaluating buildings for public shelters. The Community Building basement could hold about 120 people after minor changes. Volunteers, especially retired engineers, are needed to develop shelter formulas and training.
Services for Estella Lena Creighton 71 of Mount Dora were conducted Monday at First Methodist Church by Rev James Jones. Born in Cleveland, she taught in Ohio schools, belonged to multiple clubs and organizations, and is survived by daughter Jane Faith Creighton and three brothers. Interment at Pine Forest Cemetery. Zeller Kennedy Hamlin Funeral Home Eustis oversaw arrangements.
A motivational exhortation urges individuals to act first for kindness rather than waiting for others. It emphasizes personal responsibility and proactive generosity as a civic habit.
The note explains common vehicle tag initials such as SDR for State Road Department FPS for Florida Park Service FFS for Florida Forest Service and FSTA for Florida State Turnpike Authority identifying agency affiliations on license plates.
Governor’s Tourism Steering Committee lauds a friendly courteous visitor experience as the state’s top salesman. Eddy reflects on drawing spiritual harvest from material losses.
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