Plan Revealed To Market City Utilities Issue Without Bids
A private Orlando bank acting as Mount Dora fiscal agent seeks to privately place a $600000 utility bond issue with All State Insurance Co. without competitive bids. City officials oppose negotiated placement, citing public rights and need for bids. Bonds to retire $202000 water bonds and fund utilities expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Mount Dora
All State Insurance Co
Roy Christopher
Togther
Leedy
Wheel
Er and
Alleman, Inc
David Bowen
Finance Committee
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Bowen
Christopher
Week End Anniversary Of Hurricane Donna
Sunday marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Donna with winds from 95 to 115 mph and widespread property damage. Mount Dora pre-warned and activated shelters and precautions. Red Cross Civil Defense police and crews aided without casualties and repairs moved swiftly toward normalcy. The city awaits about 6000 dollars from Federal Disaster Funds for unreimbursed losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Fortunatley
Mount Dora
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Federal
Goulder Teases Mount Dora Hurricanes 1961 Football Opener
Goulder outlines Mount Dora Hurricanes prospects for the September 15 season debut. Key battles at center line include Pup Grantham, Mike Smith, Chuck Goulder and Don Henna. backfield contenders include Jan Potter, Bill Werder, Don Durden, Bobby McCullough, with Rickey Carter and Ferrell Cordell challenging for spots. Chris Ray hopes to return from injury for the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Florida
Mount Dora
Mid-Lakes
Dan Spear
Pup” Grantham
Mike Smith
Chuck Goulder
Rickey Carter
Ferrell Cordell
David Land
Jim Harris
Chris Ray
Chris
Buddy Turk
Bill Bolt
Hawaii
Hurricanes
Poor old field versus new field disagreement
Sidelines discuss injuries and a dangerous, rutted old field full of holes and sand pits. The newer field, while lacking hoped for coverage, is safer though still debated for usability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear
Expect Gain In Enrollment For Mount Dora Schools
Mount Dora’s schools opened with enrollment slightly below expectations on August 30. Total 862 at Mount Dora High School and Roseborough Elementary, with small increases after Labor Day anticipated but not fully realized. Roseborough added 52 and the high school 36, keeping overall totals below last year’s 950. Christian Homean Bible School reached capacity at 195, Milner Rosenwald registered 264 as figures continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School
Roseborough
Roseborough Elementary
Christian Homean Bible School
Milner-Rosenwald
Oakland Park Opens New 45-Home Addition With Gala
Oakland Park on U S 441 North in the Golden Triangle opens Sunday for public inspection from 10 am to 6 pm. The event features Cape Canaveral All-Stars baton twirlers at 2 pm and 5 pm, plus gifts and refreshments. Homes priced at 8950 financed by FHA with $300 down, three-bedroom designs, and a free natural gas range for first-week buyers. Oakland Consolidated Corp plans additional developments in Florida, including Jacksonville Orlando Cocoa Beach and Mount Ora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Park
U. S. 441
Golden Triangle
Haman Hasan
VpCi Mvuns
C. J. McClaskey
Oakland Consolidated Corp
Cocoa
Joan Landis
McClaskey
Oakland
McClaskey Sai
Oakland Consolidated
Florida
Jacksonville
Orlando
Cocoa Pak
Mount Ora
Crone To Discuss City Recreation At Kiwanis Club
Albert R. Crone former IceHouse Players leader and Florida Theatre Conference president speaks to the Kiwanis Club on community recreation at the regular meeting. Ann Whitington reviews The Story of Mount Dora while Esther Wyatt Bishop discusses its creation. The book by R J Longstreet is available for 7 50. President L E Allen invites Kiwanis to Florida Central Academy on Sept 14 with news of Alaska trip speaker Fred Sleight on Sept 21. The Tavares Kiwanis Club will join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert R. Crone
IceHouse Players, Inc
Florida Theatre Conference
Kiwanis Club
Ann Whitington
Mount Dora
R. J. Longstreet
Stetson University
oOlson
L. E. Allen
Florida Central Academy
Sorrento
Fred W. Sleight
Alaska
Yukon
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora reports record holiday weekend no accidents
Mount Dora enjoyed a traffic free Labor Day weekend according to Police Chief J.T. Huett. No local crashes or usual long weekend mishaps occurred, while statewide tolls noted 11 traffic deaths and broader national accident figures remained high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
J.T
Bud) Huett
Carlton May Enter Governorship Race
Doyle E. Carlton Jr states he may decide by year end whether to run for governor again. In the prior Democratic runoff, Farris Bryant defeated Carlton, with Jacksonville Mayor Hayden Burns placing third and Fred O Dickinson Jr of West Palm Beach finishing fifth. Burns and Dickinson plan to run in 1964, while Cate signaled activity with a Santa Rosa County fish fry attended by about 700 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauchula
Doyle E. Carlton, Jr
Farris Bryant
Carlton
Jacksonville
Hayden Burns
Fred O. Dickinson, Jr
West Palm Beach
Burns
Dickinson
Cate
Santa Rosa
First National Bank Mount Dora to mark 37th year of service
The First National Bank of Mount Dora prepares to begin its 37th year as assets exceed 12.5 million dollars. President George White Sr. notes growth from 183,639 in 36 years and deposits of 32,511 with savings of 910, praising customer loyalty and staff. He cites Central Florida industry, tourism and citrus as future drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
George White, Sr
Savings Anre
Mr. White
White
Florida
United States
Gasoline tax receipts for Lake County rise and fall
Lake County gasoline tax collections show July receipts of 152 310 dollars and August receipts of 144 717 dollars from 2 067 386 gallons, as reported by State Comptroller R. E. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
R. E. Green
Mount Dora approves 30 day courtesy parking trial
Downtown Mount Dora will test free courtesy parking for 30 days to aid merchants facing competition from a new shopping center. The city council unanimously approved the plan after a merchants petition signed by 30 leaders. Traffic meters will remain but drivers receive a 15 to 30 minute free period with a windshiled ticket noting the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Golden Triangle
L. Walker Horsley
The
Merchants Association
Guy C. B
Gordon L. Dake
Bliss
Horsley
Leesburg
Orlando
Mr. Horsley
City Defers Contracts On 165000 Water Expansion Plan
City Council opened bids Tuesday night for the 165000 water expansion project but deferred awarding contracts until Sept 19 after a detailed technical and financial review. Bids covered a 1,000,000 gallon ground storage tank on Tremain Street, a 500,000 gallon overhead tank at Baker Street and 13th Ave, plus meters piping and valves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremain St
Baker St
13Th Ave
Cram Corporation
Gainesville
Fla
Frank H. Breen Co
Jacksonville
Chicago Bridge and Iron Co
Atlanta
Whitmire Tank Co
R. D. Cole Manufacturing Co
Newnan
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Hubbard Construction Co
Orlando
Lee Construction Co
Sanford
Fila
Laine Company, Inc
Florida Power Corp
Golden Triangle Shopping Center Rises as 100 Hires Set Pace
The Golden Triangle Shopping Center on US 441 North near State Road 19 progresses toward its November 1 finish with more than 100 workers. Jehle Bros Inc reports work is on schedule as water mains go in, sidewalks pour, and interiors receive plaster and ceilings. The center spans over 20 acres and recently extended shifts to nine hours to speed construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Triangle
L. D. Lamphear
Jehle_ Bros., Inc
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Report Ended Sept 5
The week ended September 5 showed activity at Citrus Culture Corp with production notes and revenue figures likely summarized for stockholders. Details indicate inventory levels and shipments to distributors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Mack Johnson
W. Troy Hall, Jr
Donnelly St
Sunny Pines
Upper Donnelly St
Alexander St
Goulder
By Arnold Goulder
Crone
First National Bank
Down Town
AL Palmer, JR
Citrus Culture Corp
Eustis
Tavares Lake
Eldorado
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!