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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1959
Page
1
A Tavares resident challenged plans for a lakefront political palace and a courthouse center. The Board of County Commissioners said only 1 250 000 dollars is planned for a new jail and courthouse additions. They defended millage limits and assured no future board will overspend.
The Lake County board of commissioners approves a plan to build a new county jail, repair the courthouse, and possibly buy land at an estimated 1 250 000. Architects will be hired. lakefront property near Route 19 is considered but local officials oppose placing the jail on Irma street. A public hearing on a maximum 5 mill levy for courthouse purposes draws little public comment.
Buzz the town dog loved by the Reed family and their winter guests in Mount Dora died last Saturday before the Reeds could return to Donnelly Street near the Community Church. Shufflers note he was a beloved companion and even had a special bank account set up for his care.
Teenage racing on the newly repaved Old Eustis road led to a wreck with no injuries and prompted calls for enforcement. Herbert Flavell and Owen McAllister, Mount Dora high school students, were charged with reckless driving as residents urged patrols and a 35 mph limit to prevent a tragedy.
City officials, led by School Supt Rollin Javens, warn against multiple riders on motor scooters. He cites dangers of two or three on one scooter and urges police vigilance. No scooter ordinance exists yet, but authorities may charge reckless driving when overloads occur.
The city saved about 10 million gallons of water in September compared with the prior year as rain reduced lawn sprinkling. Pumpage fell from 29,045,000 to 12,539,000 gallons. August 1959 saw 17,654,000 gallons. Electricity use also declined with 753,000 KWH versus 770,000 KWH in September 1958.
County officials anticipate a two in one election with a reapportionment referendum open to all voters while school trustees and the 10 mill levy require freeholders. Katherine Baker notes 50 voting machines plus five more, with cross county and school board cost sharing. The reapportionment bill would expand Legislature seats, sparking debate between small counties and larger ones.
Mayor W D Patton proposed a city takeover to clear half burned houses in East Town, possibly with a bulldozer. Councilman David Bowen urged action on long delayed removals and condemned buildings still standing. City Atty Roy Christopher said action requires clear health or fire hazard grounds.
Building Chairman David Bowen told the Council that home building permits totaled 37 000 for September 1959, down from 90 000 the prior September. The higher figure included 60 000 for the new Episcopal Church.
The Oct 20 meeting will seek another election on Sylvan Shores annexation and extend the vote to Riley's Park and areas west of the city. If approved, the election will be held Dec 8 with existing enabling act details noted by City Atty. Roy Christopher. Local officials cited fire and police protection and trash pickup as benefits to the new territory.
The mayor's court was a busy place Monday morning with 12 cases before his honor. For traffic violations all were fined $15. Rays Flath Tavares speeding on 11th av. Queen Bowles Mc Nair also speeding on the same street. James Wingo Orlando and James Hewitt Orlando stopped for passing in a no passing zone on 441. Leon Pierce Haines City and Joseph Holland Eustis speeding victims and John McDuffie Jr. Brooksville had a bad muffler. Dabney Wright Dade City charged with truck over 244 tons on llthav. Tilman Smith Mount Dora fined $15 for disorderly conduct.
Mount Dora students Shirley Couch Jessie Pike Dettra Eleanor Kimball and Roberta Aldrich enter the Eustis Music Festival auditions in January for a $300 local scholarship with eight cities involved and $3 000 total funds. Rollins College and Orlando firms sponsor grand prizes. Local Mount Dora sponsors listed. Scholarships may also cover college tuition. The awards are presented at the January 22 symphony concert in Eustis.
The City Council heard three major opposing views on lakefront use as it advances a rezoning step toward a promised $100,000 boatel. Six voted for continuing the ordinance, one against. Lawyer William McCown urged caution, arguing commercialization would erode lakefront values and deters home building near Mount Dora.
Robert Elbridge Lee known as Doc Lee aged 61 and owner of Mount Dora Pharmacy died Sunday after a long cancer battle. He trained at Southern College of Pharmacy and worked in TyTy Atlanta Mount Dora and North Carolina before buying Rexall store and renaming Mount Dora Pharmacy. Funeral held at Methodist Church with multiple pallbearers and community leaders in attendance.
Athollah Temple No 114 Daughters of the Nile will honor Mrs Harry E Fuller as honorary queen at the Masonic Temple in Orlando. The Oct 15 meeting at 1 p m will also pay tribute to the founders of the organization.
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