Clean Up The Post Office Exterior At Mount Dora
Letter urges outside cleaning of the Mount Dora Post Office to improve tourist impressions. A second section promotes the Children’s Home Society of Florida, noting 1,006 children aided in the first nine months of 1956 and soliciting donations and clothing through the Jacksonville headquarters.
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Mount Dora
Charles Glidden
America
Florida
Children’s Home Society of Florida
San Diego Rd
Jacksonville
Walter R. Sherman
Children’s Home Society
Warning to Kremlin Red Boss Rages
A terse political item notes the Kremlin leader grows furious as the warning circulates. The phrase about gods and madness appears linked to mounting tensions and public commentary on authority. Don Dora is referenced as a signifier within the text.
PTA Thanks Citizens for Halloween Carnival Support
The Mount Dora PTA expresses gratitude for community efforts that made the Halloween Carnival a success. Virginia C. Schey, Corresponding Secretary, signs the note of appreciation in a formal thanks to residents and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Parent-Teacher Association
Virginia C. Schey
City Accepts Bid For Gardner Paving
The council reduced the Gardner paving bid to 16 743 dollars and awarded it to M J Carroll Construction Co of Leesburg. Acting City Engineer Albert O Neill proposed cutting drainage pipe from 24 to 18 inches to save about 1 560 dollars, saying the size would suffice for the project in the Gardner subdivision overlooking Lake Dora off 11th avenue. The panel rejected a proposal to pave Hilltop Drive at the same time.
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M. J. Carroll Construction Co
Leesburg
Crestview Jr
Albert O’neill
Gardner
Lake Dora
11Th Av
Hilltop Dr
Sylvan Shores Seeks Pro Inspection and Sewer Ties
A council discussion covers strict wiring and plumbing codes, on job inspections by J Hodges, and the need for septic tank installation checks. Officials note future Sylvan Shores sewer integration via lift stations, with safety and equipment upgrades as priorities.
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Sylvan Shores
Lake Shore
J. J. Hodges
Bennett
Cain
Annexation Limits Considered For Lake Gertrude Area
At a Monday meeting residents asked how far annexation would extend into Lake Gertrude. City Attorney Roy Christopher explained the plan follows section lines across the lake midpoint, with future growth eyed to the north while current focus remains on the Sylvan Shores and Lake Shore Drive area. Mayor W D Patton said westward expansion is preferred now and that north side annexation may come later when feasible.
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Lake Gertrude
Robert Travers
Roy Christopher
W. D. Patton
Sylvan Shores
Lake Shore Dr
Road routing may come before vote on annexation
Mayor W D Patton told an annexation meeting that officials expect word on the rerouting of Highway 441 before the December 11 referendum. He cited a November 13 letter from Road Board member William Dial noting two weeks to complete surveys and space for a joint review.
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W. D. Patton
William Dial
Patton
Pinecrest
Sylvan Shores
Tax Collector Pearl Cullen Hospitalized in New Orleans
Tax Collector Pearl Cullen lies in Ochsner hospital New Orleans this week and may undergo an operation.
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New Orleans
Pearl Cullen
Oeschner
Five Men File For Council On Dec 11 Ballot
Five men filed for three City Council seats on the December 11 municipal ballot. Among those verified were Lake Coleman Arthur Jewell Oliver J Tillson and Thomas Spencer. The ballot also includes a proposal to abolish the Park Commission and to annex Sylvan Shores and Lake Shore drive.
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J. Barnhart
Light and Water
Lake Coleman
Arthur Jewell
Oliver J. Tillson
Thomas Spencer
Park Commission
Sylvan Shores
Lake Shore Dr
Council Hears Two Pride Moments At Meeting
City Council session Tuesday highlighted Fire Chief Harold Larsen receiving a commendation from State Treasurer Ed Larsen for his fire prevention leadership at a West Palm Beach conference. Also praised was City Light Department worker James Davis for proposing staggered meter readings to avoid extra clerical hires.
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Harold Larsen
West Palm Beach
Ed Larsen
Firemen’s Association
City Light Department
James Davis
Elvis Love Me Tender preview at Princes theatre
Auto graphed pictures of Elvis Presley torso offered to first 50 patrons at the late 10:45 show celebrating the southern preview of Love Me Tender.
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Princes Theatre
Youth Center Opens for Public Inspection at Methodist Church
The Meth odist church youth center was opened last week with adults touring facilities that support recreation for young people. Joe Seitters, a former YMCA executive, and Mrs. Seitters receive refreshments from Linda Headley while three youths display billiards, with Larry Schieber Reid Headley and Bill Baker named left to right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Joe Seitters
YMCA
Industry Group Seeks Executive Secretary for Four-City Survey
A regional industrial group aims to hire a permanent executive secretary to lead a four city survey in the Golden Triangle area. Roy Christopher hopes to secure backing from Chambers of Commerce to push the state legislature for enabling legislation allowing counties in Umatilla to be represented.
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Chamber
Roy Christopher
Golden Triangle
Chambers of Commerce
Umatilla
Mount Dora Leaders Lead Regional Industrial Survey
A committee led by J. G. Ray Jr. of Mount Dora directs each community to complete its own survey of industrial potentials. The results will be compiled into a district survey to assess regional prospects.
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Florida State University
FSU
Bud Bagnall
Arnold Peoples
Tony Testano
Frank Merlin
Ladies of the Lions Club
Miami University
Tomas Barberich
Theron Mitchell
Bob Carnes
Patricia Malloy
C. A. Malloy, Jr
Lou Wallis
Paul Odom
Mount Dore
Jesse Willmott
Wayne Moon
Lions
Clean Post Office
Kremlin
Don Dora
Wise Boat Works
J. G. Ray, JR
Sunset Valley
T. G. Lee
Mount Dora EY
Grocer’s
PTA
Gardner Paving
William C. Stewart
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Council
Presley
Industry Group
L & P Tile CO
S. Highland EV
Bidwell Feed & Fuel Oil
Baker
Southland Road
Poinsettia Drive
Freds. Foust
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