There Are 150 Joes to Remember The Work of St Peter's Rector
A Detroit church reformer, Rev. John F. Mangrum, transforms St. Peter's Church and its boys home. He saves troubled youths like Joe and Doug, fights to preserve Corktown against redevelopment, and crafts a lasting social effort blending church and community outreach across years.
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Navy
John F. Mangrum
Mount Dora
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Grandview St
Detroit
St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s Church
UUCM
Gaivmitl
Joe
Joes
Doug
Father Mangrum
Sheriff Not Pressing Charge Against Mrs Minns in Crossed-Wire Row
Sheriff Willis McCall did not pursue a warrant against Mrs Ledla Minns a Mount Dora Worthy Matron and state officer after an alleged telephone incident in which she was accused of cussing him. An affidavit from a white attorney for former mayor Irving Burleigh described a harsh arrest and injuries. Minns denied the charge, alleging McCall struck her and threatened further harm. the case led to her brief jail stay and later medical evaluation.
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Willis McCall
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Bar of Justice
Ledla Minns
Tavares
Irving Burleigh
Worthy Matton
Mount Dora Negro Eastern Star
Atty
Roy P. Hamlin
Burleigh
Mount Dora
McCall
Sheriff McCall
Pottorney
Hamlin
Minns
The
Burleighs
State Road Board
C. B. Treadway
Tallahassee
Mount Dora Sees Adequate Police Force For Now
Mayor W D Patton told the City Council Mount Dora has an adequate five man police force for its population. He spoke during discussion of annexing Sylvan Shores, noting one officer would be needed immediately if annexation occurs and two later. The mayor backed the annexation to gain area and progress.
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Mount Dora
W. D. Patton
City Council
Sylvan Shores
Chamber
Roy Christopher
Christopher
Patton
Florida Highway Patrol
Gestape
Esa
Mr. Heaton
Heaton
Rainfall totals vary in Mount Dora this week
Rain data from Mount Dora shows Monday and Tuesday totals ranging from 8.2 to 11 inches by different observers. Adds 3 inches on Sunday and 1 inch at week’s end. October to date reaches 11.7 inches, but year-to-date rainfall is 0.5 inch below last year’s 51.4 inches.
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Mount Dora
Bill Prinz
J. H. Barnhart
Mount Dora real estate agent improves after operation
A. C. Quixley an insurance man and Mount Dora real estate figure is somewhat improved after a recent operation and may receive visitors at Orange Memorial Hospital.
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A. C. Quixley
Mount Dora
Mount Dora okays Chamber grant to fund industrial survey
Howard Simpson questions the grant as council reviews a Florida Power Corp led five page survey to attract industry. The project aims to become part of state listings while officials debate who should press Mount Dora’s case. The measure passes with Simpson voting no.
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Howard
Christopher
Florida Power Corp
Florida Industrial Commission
Florida
Simpson
Mount Dora
Chamber
United States
Lou L. Heaton
Eustis and Tavares
FPC
City Faces Higher Insurance Afterstead Wear?
City is penalized for accident history as North American Insurance Co demands 2664 dollars annually for renewal on Nov 9, up from the prior 2400 for three years. The increase stems from bad city experiences including a tree collision injuring Paul H. Johnson. the finance committee led by Lou L. Heaton will seek better terms from another insurer.
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William C. Stewart
North American Insurance Co
Stewart
Paul H. Johnson
Roy Christopher
Johnson
Lou L. Heaton
East Town Puts Up Pool Sign Promotes Civic Project
A new sign in East Town urges progress toward building a swimming pool with a thermometer graphic tracking a $30,000 goal. The City Council will match funds raised by both white and colored groups as a public rally at East Town Community Hall on Thursday, November 1 kicks off the drive.
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East Town
Takom
Chamber pushes City Council to annex Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce demanded progress and urged the City Council to sell annexation to Sylvan Shores. The debate highlighted financial hurdles with an estimated initial cost of 17000 and annual 21000, with projected tax revenue of 12500, amid divided local sentiment.
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Mount Dora
Chiskaepher
Christopher
Eustis
Leesburg
Tavares
Clermont
Lou L. Heaton
Heaton
Lake Shore Dr
Florida Power Corp
Sylvan Shores
Industry-A Divorce Mill Debate Eases at Mount Dora Council
A tense Mount Dora City Council meeting loosened when City Attorney Roy Christopher joked he would donate time to attract industry, noting it would eventually benefit him with potential business. A gadfly quipped about a “divorce mill” suggesting sharp local industry ties.
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Roy Christopher
Mount Dora
Travel at Own Risk Hilltop Dr Sign Highlights Street Peril
After heavy rains a Hilltop Drive area sign marks the troubled road condition revealed last week in Topic. The pockmarked pavement from last Saturday remains visible while a wooded lot nearby hints at future homebuilding. Resident Robert Seefeld pushes for a joint property owner city street improvement plan.
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Robert Seefeld
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St. Edward’s
Albion
Mich
Church of the Elite
Brigg’s Stadium
Trimble Avenue
Austin Decker
Corktown
Mangrum
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board of Directors
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