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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
1
Mount Dora business leaders heard calls for a face lifting and a cooperative spirit to boost commerce. They urged a broader Chamber of Commerce budget, landlord cooperation, and an aggressive push to attract shoppers and new residents, while noting upcoming highway changes and parking concerns.
A long haired youth, Bryan Lowery 22 of Winter Garden, is serving 20 days in the city jail for drunken and disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed dangerous weapon. He was arrested at the Legion dance Friday night after a fight. officers recovered a long blade from him. Other arrests at the dance included Burl Caulette 44 and Richard Miller 22, who forfeited bonds.
Mrs. George Ober a safety and civil defense chairperson for the PTA and American Legion auxiliary urges filling the blood type space on driver licenses. She cites a fire victim case where lack of blood type delayed care and says precautions can save lives.
City Council approved a special act to seek a referendum on extending the city limits east north and west. The plan would add about 1 percent square miles, roughly doubling current size, with a Jan 1 1960 deadline for the vote. Members of the Sylvan Shores Property Owners association voiced concerns over representation and precinct setup.
Grace Whitcomb, 43, dies in a utility room fire caused by a boxer's jump as a gasoline jug falls and locks the door. Patrolman Leslie Whitcomb, her husband, battles flames. Grace dies at Durham Young Hospital. Duke, eight months old, is taken in by neighbors.
A Crestview Drive homeowner grieving last week received an anonymous monetary contribution from a man and wife. They gave to help with hospital bills and an out of state funeral, recognizing the heavy expenses after investing savings in a home. The act showcased a quick, warm-hearted community response.
Duke the boxer puppy of the Leslie Whitcombs prompts Capt. Herman Cox to inspect the utility room where Mrs. Whitcomb was trapped. A jug of gasoline knocked from her hand by Duke’s jump was dragged as the door shut and the resulting explosion from a gas heater ignited fumes, knocking Mrs. Whitcomb down.
The council discusses aiding East Town’s colored community with better streets and housing while deciding on street width. Councilman Coleman questions progress and supports plans from the Progressive Citizenship club to improve sidewalks and housing. Prinz seeks a 30-foot right of way. Simpson argues for 40 feet, with a plan to clay 30 feet and possibly widen 10 feet for development.
City leaders push for turnoffs on the proposed four lane Highway 441. City Attorney Roy Christopher reports resolutions from the Chamber of Commerce to gain access at the current road south of town Sanford road and Donnelly street. Councilman Bill Prinz urges a safe northbound exit to Mount Dora at Sanford road.
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