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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
1
About 200 attendees witnessed the dedication of Mount Dora’s $15 000 Youth Center on Sunday afternoon. Emmy Geerg and Vernon Swartsel headed the event with Vernon receiving the key from Jaycee president Dwight Moseller. Mayor Bliss and Rev Jimmy Jones spoke on student effort and future use.
Crowds of about 200 witnessed the Sunday dedication of a $15,000 youth center. Dwight V. Mosteller spoke on early efforts, Vernon Swartsel thanked city officials for the building, and Miss Emmy Goerg cut the ribbon. Edward M. Wells and JayCee president looked on as Mayor Guy C. Bliss and Rev. Jimmy Jones attended open house.
Mount Dora battles back to a 13 13 tie with Lake Weir on a cool fall night. Dalton Gregg juggles a fake fumble for a 25 yard TD and Bobby Gore connects with Captain Joe Fisher for the score. The Golden Hurricanes display heart and grit, with standout defense from Fisher McCullough and Don Durden, as Mount Dora remains unbeaten in spirit.
The Mount Dora Band Boosters announce a week of fundraising to buy new instruments for the Mount Dora School band. Mayor Guy C. Bliss proclaims October 24 to 29 as Band Boosters Week, with private home solicitations and in-store donation plates. A bake sale at the Princess Theatre on October 29 at 9 AM and public tag sales will raise additional funds.
The Mount Dora Lions Club schedules a blood donor day on Tuesday November 1 from 3 to 7 pm at the Mount Dora Community building. Senior High students assist in recruiting donors and a Ladies Night featuring Henry Balch of the Orlando Sentinel is planned. The Board of Directors meets Thursday October 27 at Jack Norris home on Lake Jem.
Mayor Bliss proclaims Safety Week focusing on traffic and all safety forms. Orlando Chief Johnstone heads the Teenager Safety Council presenting two student speakers Roger Dixon and Rivers Wrench at 2 p.m. in Mount Dora Community Building. Kiwanis members hear Mike Ellis of Florida Fire College praise local fire department and view a fire safety film.
The Mount Dora Senior 4-H Club elected Skip Vogeler president Dvan Fudson vice president Bobby Snowberger secretary Fee Selmon sergeant at arms Whittington reporter and Butch Towsen delegate. The Junior club chose Bruce Tyre president Jimmy Hall vice president David Brown secretary Charles Alderman sergeant at arms Buddy Atkins reporter Roger Cain delegate and Ken Atkins game leader.
Mayor Guy Bliss proclaims November as Bicycle Safety Month under the Florida Safety Council and PTA Safety chairman. The aim is to reduce rider hazards and train youth in riding skills and traffic rule observance with parental support urged.
Waterman Memorial Hospital Association reports one third of the $600,000 campaign goal has been pledged. President Edwin Budge Mead cited optimism amid concerns about un solicited potential donors. The drive, luncheon at Mount Dora Community Center, honors long time volunteers and praises medical staff contributions.
Mount Dora moves to remodel the Community Auditorium with bids due November 1 at 8 p.m. City Council will select a contractor for an acoustics and lighting upgrade aimed at finishing by December 1. Auditorum seats 753. expansion plans envision a West side two story addition costing about $60,000 pending fund availability.
Gordon L. Dake a local builder for 14 years was named Tuesday night to the City Council to succeed Harrison Chesley who resigned because of private affairs. Mayor Guy C Bliss said the appointment would become effective Nov 1.
Heavy rainfall across Florida peninsula through September and October 1960 caused lakes to rise to flood stages. Clermont recorded rainfall through Oct 10 exceeding the 1959 annual total, with October expected to add five to six inches. The article also notes resignations and local government changes in Mount Dora, including the appointment of Mr. Dake to fill an unexpired council term, and provides recent discharge figures for Apopka, Cherry Lake, Burrell, and Moss Bluff.
The City weighs annexing the Castle area shopping center to boost revenue from cigarette taxes. Frederick Nelson proposes a show place restaurant with a gift shop and motel later, but opponents call the plan vague. Council explores deed transfer along State Road 441 to annex the site, while addressing noise complaints and other local issues.
Mount Dora junior varsity edged Groveland JV 1 to 0 Tuesday night in a tight football contest. Mount Dora dominated possession and converted a decisive early chance, securing a narrow win for the hosts.
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