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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
1
City Council approves a plan to run its own service station and garage to supply and maintain city cars and trucks. A new garage at Tremain Street with grease rack lift and a mechanic is planned, costing about 4000 dollars total. Officials expect yearly savings around 1500 dollars despite skeptical garage and service station operators.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce adds Selma Pearce as assistant secretary to Karl Lehmann. Pearce, former Eustis chamber secretary, will manage routine details and office duties, relieving Lehmann. Donations include First National Bank Leesburg 100 dollars and Florida Power Corp 75 dollars.
Rev. Fr. Frederick A. Pope Jr. told Mount Dora Woman's Club members to accept themselves to foster creative good will and better relations. He framed partnership as key to human relations and urged women to use opportunities for present happiness and shaping the future.
City Council approved a plan to gift Mount Dora’s old 1925 LaFrance fire truck to Sorrento Civic Association for use in emergencies. The transfer hinges on the city receiving its new fire engine and requires the Sorrento group to repair and equip the truck within 90 days or return it. Councilwoman Esther Wyatt Bishop abstained from the vote.
The city will buy a lot adjoining Highland Street extension after a committee recommendation. The purchase carries no strings on future use. The county school board had eyed the site for expansion and sees potential for a youth recreation center.
Mount Dora Hurricanes suffer first defeat in three years as injuries hit hard. Key players Sills Day and Dawson sidelined with leg injuries, knee and ligament issues raise doubt on lineup while coach Spear laments overemphasis on winning and defends youths' training.
Police chief James Orr urged departing residents to register for patrol duty on their property and 65 residents complied. City records show no break-ins within Mount Dora city limits during that period, a Lake County record.
The third annual Family Life Institute in Florida closed with a youth adult panel led by Dr. Ira Holland. Students Barbara Siess Mike TeStrake Joyce Moon and Charles Reid joined adults to discuss dating chaperones limits and religion. The event emphasized youth seeking freedom within parental guidance and the community promoting democracy in family life.
The Gar land Wrights at 320 Ninthav in Mount Dora feature a self crafted grandfather clock. Mr Wright built the clock as a career capstone and now runs the Ideal Fix It Shop in their garage offering appliance and motor repairs. The couple moved from Virginia to Florida two years ago, seeking a new home and retirement plans.
G. R. Wright, assistant superintendent of the Norfolk branch for Eastern Gas & Fuel Co., announced retirement after selling the house. The company opposed the move, delaying his plans for independence in Florida, forcing two years of renting in Norfolk while he continued work.
The Merchants Division pushes for relief from city electric costs claiming 50 percent of the burden. The Utility Chairman offers two options: raise operating millage by 5 or 6 mills to cover a $25 000 loss or raise residential rates. Council cites potential hotel tax increases and external merchants benefiting from any shift.
George Lamoreaux aged 83, once an Orange New Jersey insurance executive who moved to Florida for health, died Monday at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eus tis following a long illness. Funeral held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev. H Mauriece Felton officiating. Burial at Pine Forest Cemetery. Retired 33 years ago, he turned to amateur photography and built a calendar business featuring Mount Dora scenic views including a Dora Canal image used in Central Florida advertising.
City officials report 14 of 15 corrective tickets issued for faulty car defects have been returned to show repairs completed. Mayor Heaton announced the program’s strong response as City Clerk Stewart awkwardly acknowledged one ticket remains outstanding from a city car, with potential license action in Tallahassee.
The city adopted a revised health code tightening rules on outdoor toilets labeled nuisances. The council approved the ordinance unanimously after final readings, part of Mayor Lou L. Heaton’s drive to improve sanitary conditions by forcing property owners to install flush toilets.
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