Chief Ober Resigns Over Council Refusal of Raise
Police Chief George M. Ober resigns effective December 10 after the City Council denied his request for a raise. Ober, longtime law enforcement figure, will join Willis McCall’s staff as deputy sheriff in Lake County and will handle sheriff activities in Mount Dora area. The move follows disputes over budget priorities and salary scales in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Ober
Ober
Lake Coleman
Dude” Grantham
Robert Walker
Willis McCall
Lake County
Guy C. Bliss
James Co. Orr
Sheriff McCall
Mount Dora
State Highway Patrol
Bliss
Council
Grantham
Dr. Walker
Mount Dora Topic Available Regularly at Palm Pharmacy
Eustis readers are informed that The Mount Dora Topic can now be purchased regularly at Palm Pharmacy located at 100 Magnolia Avenue in Eustis. This expansion brings the newspaper to a broader local audience and supports convenient access for residents.
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Mount Dora
Palm Pharmacy
Magnolia Ave
Eustis
Citrus Culture Executives to Attend Industry Clinic in Winter Park
Three top Citrus Culture Corporation executives Edward C. Mitchell J A Sleigh and Richard D. Conkling will join a two day fertilizer industry seminar November 28 29 at the Langford Hotel in Winter Park. The International Minerals and Chemical Corporation Skokie Ill sponsors the clinic which will cover fertilizer shrinkage scrubbing dust control sizing of raw materials quality control plant maintenance and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Culture Corporation
Mount Dora
Langford Hotel
Winter Park
Edward C. Mitchell
J. A. Sleigh
Richard D. Conkling
International Minerals and Chemical Corporation
Skokie, Ill
Florida Tax Receipts Top One Billion In September
Comptroller Ray E. Green announced Florida sales tax receipts surpassed one billion dollars for September. He seeks a cash balance on hand at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1961.
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Ray E. Green
Florida
Green
Mount Dora Kiwanis marks 35th anniversary year
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club celebrates its 35th anniversary with Frederick Sleight presenting Legion of Honor certificates to Ed Fortner 25 years W M Kennedy 35 years Al Rehbaum Sr 35 years Carl Graves 35 years and Jack Simpson 30 years all past presidents. Mack Johnson editor publisher of The Topic is pictured beside the event notes.
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Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Frederick Sleight
Legion of Honor
Ed Fortner
W. M. Kennedy
al Rehbaum
Carl’ Graves
Jack” Simpson
Mack Johnson
Ssiutat Cartatgteh
Florida
Pilot Club Hearts Drive Set For February
The local Pilot Club will sponsor the Golden Triangle Heart Drive in February. President Mrs Margaret Doss and officers attended a North Lake Heart association meeting where Dr Milton C Foard spoke on heart disease research. A film Secrets of the Heart was shown and groups may arrange to show it by contacting local association leaders.
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Margaret Doss
Florence Robertson
Selma Pearce
North Lake Heart Association
Milton C. Foard
Joe Prevedel
Leesburg
The
Tavares
County Chamber Begins Economic Survey for 1960
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is gathering data on growth and development in 1960. Report forms were mailed to at least one person in every community and should be returned promptly. Realtors and public officials are urged to assist, with early submissions preferred at the Chamber office in Tavares.
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Lake County
Pair Of Aces At Mount Dora Golf Club Stag Event
Howard Simpson won low gross with 71 at the Mount Dora Golf Club stag party. Bill Stephens took low net 67 and scored a hole in one on the 150 yard first hole. He played with Jerry Stirlings Harold Overhiser and Cotton Bradley. Another hole in one was made by Howard Simpson on the 13th hole using his number 8 iron with Ernie McRee Bill Stephens and club pro Mel Ashton in attendance.
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Howard Simpson
Mount Dora Golf Club
Bill Stephens
Jerry Stirlings
Harold Overhiser
Cotton Bradley
W. W. Mockett
A. C. Johnson
Fred Vincenti
Walter Gray
Sam Sorrensen
C. C. Tremain
George Brown
Paul
Only Vice President Elected Without Death-Handled Term
The passage notes that Martin Van Buren remains the sole vice president elected to the presidency without completing a term begun by a president who died in office. This claim appears in World Book Encyclopedia material cited in the source.
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Martin van Buren
Dorans Give Thanks But Pray For Better Future
Dorans prepare for Thanksgiving with gratitude and prayers for security. The Union Thanksgiving Service at First Methodist Church features Rev. John F. Mangrum. Visitors travel by plane, auto, and bus. traders stock up for holiday demand as state patrol warns of potential accidents.
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Dorans
Mount Dora
First Methodist Church
John F. Mangrum
St. Edward's Episcopal Church
Charac
Bass Angler Nets Notable Coot Bite In Lake Gertrude
Local angler Forest G. Doc Bowman reports a surprising hook up at Lake Gertrude near Mount Dora. While fishing with a shiner bait he lost a large bass and accidentally hooked a coot, which later was freed with no harm. The event drew neighbor attention and amused residents.
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Izaak Walton
Mount Dora
Bowman
Mount Dora Chamber Ads Spur Wide Inquiries
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports inquiries from 23 states the District of Columbia and Canada after ads in the Wall Street Journal Eastern and Midwestern editions. Another ad is planned for December and January to reach Northern readers. The Wilmington News-Journal will run Mount Dora ads in early December and in January.
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Mount Dora
History of Mount Dora to be published soon
The Mount Dora Historical Society prepares a History of Mount Dora detailing early settlement residents with addresses, original homes, streets and public buildings. Priced at $7.50, it will be available through society members or from Mrs. Walter D. Patton, Mrs. Roland Javens, or Mrs. Daniel Bishop.
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Mount Dora
Physician Honored by International Society of Surgery
Gainesville report notes Dr. Edward R. Woodward chosen for membership in the International Society of Surgery. The group includes outstanding surgeons from across the world. Dr. Lester Dragstedt of the University Teaching Hospital serves as treasurer of the U S Section.
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Gainesville
Edward R. Woodward
International Society of Surgery
Lester Dragstedt
U. S
Lofty example as richest bequest a man can leave
A saying underscores that living by high example is the lasting bequest one leaves. It emphasizes moral conduct over material inheritance and honors the enduring value of personal legacy.
Six Seek Council Posts As Entrance Time Passes
A last minute filing rush in Mount Dora adds Col. Ozni Cornwell and Paul M. Snowberger to the six candidates vying for three City Council seats. G O French enters the Park Commission race as others including Lake Coleman and Margaret Lafroos seek reelection. Filing closed at 5 p.m. Tuesday with about 1450 voters registered.
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Park Commission
Col
Ozni Cornwell
Paul M. Snowberger
G. O. French
Stcident Lake Coleman
Margaret Lafroos
G. Robert Walker
W. D. Patton
Fletcher Crane
Arthur R. Jewell
Overlook Drive
Lester R. van Woert
French
East 7Th Ave
Mel R. Wagner
Wagner
Snowberger
Mount Dora
Col. Cornwell
Council
Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Fatalities Warned by Patrol
Florida Highway Patrol warns 22 people will die on the highways during the four day Thanksgiving weekend. Troopers will patrol from Thursday evening to Sunday night, urging drivers to take care as fatalities run about 100 higher than last year.
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State Highway Patrol
Florida
Highway Patrol
Tallahassee
Florida Highway Patrol
H. N. Kirkman
Town Officials To Select Their Officers In Mount Dora
Lake County League of Municipalities will elect officers for 1961 at 6 30 p m November 30 in the Mount Dora Community Building. President R K Evans of Leesburg notes the annual election marks the 20th year of the league. Pat Frank will speak at the dinner meeting. officers assume duties January 1 1961.
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Lake County League of Municipalities
Mount Dora
R. K. Evans
Leesburg
Pat Frank
League
Lake County
Lakes And Hills Garden Club Luncheon Plans
Hibiscus circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club will hold a Christmas luncheon at the Mount Dora Community building Friday December 2. Hostesses include Mrs A M Garrison Mrs Van N Mark er Mrs Roy Williams and Mrs Leslie Jackson. Reservations by Tuesday with Mrs A M Garrison EV 3 3146. Slater Cox to present a membership participation workshop Seals and Bows with gift package decorating instructions. Guests not admitted.
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Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Mount Dora
A. M. Garrison
van N. Marker
Roy Williams
Leslie Jackson
Slater Cox
The
Eustis Garden Club
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Two Win Honors At FHA Contest
Maureen Stewart and Lois Land won first prize for their milk products demonstration with eggnog at the Future Homemakers meeting. They were picked to present at the Lake County Council. Other participants included Penny Rector and Sandra Gerhardt with cottage cheese sandwiches and Alice Toy and Anne Wilson with spiced orange milk.
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Maureen Stewart
Lois Land
Future Housewive
Lake County
Penny Rector
Sandra Gerhardt
Alice Toy
Anne Wilson
Four Lake 4-H Winners Headed to Chicago
Four Lake county 4 H members win state honors and travel with 22 Florida visitors to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago. Beverly Phillips redecorated 17 rooms spending 160 hours. Vernon Swartsel identified and removed over 60 hazards. Virginia Ferguson has built 69 garments and mended 74. John Smith wired a house and built lamps radios and test equipment. The Florida delegation will be honored at a Jacksonville banquet before departure.
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Lake County
Jacksonville
Florida
Chicago
Beverly Phillips
Vernon Swartsel
Virginia Ferguson
Leesburg
John Smith
Umatilla
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Heart Drive
County Chamber
Bass
Chamber
Harrison Chesley
Ninth Ave
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Columbus
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Civil Service
Lakes
Hills
Four Lake
Citrus Culture Corp
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