Mount Dora Council Approves 681 848 Budget With No Tax Hike
The Mount Dora City Council on Tuesday night adopted a balanced 1960-61 budget of 681 848 and left the current tax rate unchanged. After protests by the Chamber of Commerce, 1 000 was restored to advertising and promotional funds and 700 added to the Recreational Fund, funded from contingency despite warnings. The utilities are expected to yield a net profit of 128 638, with major increases in street work, labor, and a new ditch-digging machine.
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City Council
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber
al Rehbaum
Henry Link
Lewis Shipley
Roy Christopher
Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Lake Coleman
Christopher
Ed Avery
Althhough
Coleman
Extra Police Planed for East Town Patrol Work
A East Town delegation led by Cau ley Lott asks Mayor Guy C. Bliss for more police presence or a curfew after teens were described as getting out of hand. They seek better lighting at Milner Rosenwald Academy site and park near the Masonic building to improve youth recreation. The mayor and Councilman Walker will review the issues with East Town officials.
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Guy C. Bliss
East Town
Cauley Lott
Milner- Rosenwald Academy
City Council Night Brings Budget Action and Park Talks
City Council approved a large budget and addressed East Town concerns. It asked the Mount Dora Park Commission to fully explain plans to remove an old caretaker house in Gilbert Park for a new comfort station. The council rejected a meter test fee increase from $1 to $2, prioritizing goodwill. It accepted 48 feet of additional parking space from First Presbyterian Church and agreed bids will be sought for construction. Officials will study water service to outlying areas before deciding policy changes.
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East Town
Pas
Mount Dora Park
First Presbyterian Church
Congratulatory Messages Missed by Mount Dora Firms
Mount Dora Merchants Assn members sent special congratulatory messages to Mr. and Mrs. Mack Johnson in The Mount Dora Topic but several firms were inadvertently left out due to time pressure. Names mentioned include Charlie Bradford Clark's Restaurant William P Wingler & Sons Realty Arnold Haynes Haynes Builders Supply Frank Stewart's Radio and TV. The editor notes appreciation for all well wishes from friends whose names appeared.
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Mount Dora
First National Bank of Mount Dora Celebrates 35th Anniversary
The First National Bank of Mount Dora marks 35 years of service since its 1927 charter as the National Bank of Mount Dora. President George J. White notes assets exceeding 10 million, 6 300 accounts, and a policy of community involvement and stable operation since 1933. His son George Buddy White Jr. grows into executive leadership.
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George White
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Florida
George J. White
First National Bank
White
Kiwanis
Red Cross
Community Chest
Hospital
Church
Chamber of Commerce
George
Buddy” White
Jacksonville
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
James Simpson
Board Acquires School Land in Lake County
Board member M O Williams announces Fletcher Crane agreement transferring about 3 percent acres of grove and land valued at 13000. A 50 foot right of way from Simpson Street to connect with a parallel street to the school swimming pool will be privately run under school control. Attorney Roy Christopher pursues condemnation actions for two additional properties required in the area.
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Lake County Board of Public Instruction
M. O. “Buster” Williams
Fletcher Crane
Simpson
Williams
Roy Christopher
Mount Dora Merchants Anticipate Banner Winter Trade
Mount Dora gears up for a strong winter season as renovated storefronts and new businesses brighten the tourism and shopping district. The Merchants Association plans monthly meetings and speaker programs to boost commerce through the season.
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Mount Dora
Merance
Donnelly
Bronsons’ Bookhouse
Photographic Center
Spencer, Beebe
Fifth
R. O. Grantham
Merchants Assn
Chamber of Commerce
Meroe Assn
Mecca
Hurricanes Coach Spear Previews 1960 Football Season
Scribe offers a two week preview of the Hurri canes 1960 season listing returning lettermen and newcomers. The article outlines expected starting line and bench depth, notes shifts in positions, and predicts overall strength with two weeks to go before scrimmage continues.
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Hurricanes
Spear
Asd
John Snowberger
Bobby McCullough
Dalton Gregg
Art Norris
Joe Fisher
Bobby Gore
Jan Potter
Jim Carlton
Lynn Rector
Henry Land
Jerry Odum
Chuck Goulder
Chris Ray
Jackie McCree
Mike Fenby
Don McHaffie
Don Durden
Buddy Turk
Paul Harvey
Bobby Simpson
Don Henna
Lawrence Uhl
Bill Werder
Rector
Gregg
Carlton
Snowberger
Norris
Odum
McCree
McCullough
Gore
Fisher
Potter
Ifere
Pas
Sadler
Kinsey
Harvey
Dake
Hansel
State Road 19 Opening Set for September 15
State Road 19 near Salt Springs will have a ribbon cutting on Thursday September 15 at 11 a.m. at the Oklawaha river bridge, followed by a motorcade to Salt Springs and a barbecue dinner. Gov. nominee Farris Bryant and Rep. D. R. Matthews will attend with State Road Dept. officials. Tickets $1 for 500 dinners, $1.50 for others. advance sales at Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares.
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Oklawaha River
Salt Springs
Salt
Lake County
Groveland
Mascotte
Clermont
Tavares
Butis
Umatilla
Altoona
Iff
Run Off Set For Lake County Judge Nominee
Lake County voters head to the polls next Tuesday for a special run off to decide the Democratic nominee for County Judge after the Florida State Supreme Court refused to intervene in the dispute. Caldwell and Milton, both campaigning in a heated statewide case, contend the May 24 primary should have produced a winner. Caldwell, 33, long active in Tavares politics, argues past precedent supports his win. Milton, 26, of Grand Island, challenges the process and emphasizes the right of voters to choose by ballot.
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Lake County
State Supreme Court
Tallahassee
High
Florida
Roy Caldwell
Tavares
Bill Milton, Jr
Grand Island
Fred Reedy
Eustis
Lake Circuit
Truman Futch
Troy Hall
Hall
State Bar Association
Katherine Baker
Caldwell
Lakeland District Court
Supreme Court
Milton
Waterman Memorial Hospital Plan Outlined For Growth
Merchants Hear Waterman Memorial Hospital Assn outlines a three year program to raise 600000 for modernization. Plans include waterproofing, central air, new kitchen and elevator, X ray upgrades and operating room, nursery, lab, and psychiatric facilities. Local chair George J White leads efforts.
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Waterman Memorial Hospital Assn., Inc
George J. White
J. Toms Dover
Sylvan Shores
al Rehbaum, Jr
the Merchants Assn
Forecasts Another Good Citrus Year
G B Crip Hurlburt of Mount Dora Growers Cooperative and Chamber of Commerce says indicators point to an excellent year for citrus growers with increased free fruit distribution and a record high in frozen concentrate sales despite a larger crop. The item notes community concern with women and parking mirrors in a humorous aside.
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G. B. “Crip” Hurlburt
Mount Dora
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