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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1960
Page
4
The Mount Dora Topic expresses gratitude for welcoming messages from officials merchants civic groups and others. The new management thanks the community for support and pledges to uphold fellowship and cooperation in the years ahead.
On the banks 35th anniversary the community salutes George White and staff for progress tied to prudent policy. The editorial urges realism in spending taxes and credit to curb inflation and asks voters to elect capable leaders who will sustain prosperity and shared responsibility.
The United States urges debate on the RB-47 incident and the U-2 flight of Francis Gary Powers at the United Nations General Assembly. The Soviet delegation blocks submitting evidence for impartial judgment while two RB-47 crewmen remain imprisoned in the USSR. The U.S. argues the plane was in international waters. the Soviets claim airspace violation.
A public spirited citizen argues voters should understand the County Judge of Lake County duties. The writer lists roles including criminal and juvenile judge, warrants, sanity commissions, search warrants, coroner duties, probate, licenses, and broader authority, stressing the office's impact on rights and governance. He notes neighboring counties separate Juvenile and Criminal judges and urges Sept 13 voting for the best qualified candidate.
The August 11 1959 Mount Dora issue weighs tax policy and homeownership burden. It notes homeowners carry a large tax load as tangible assets are assessed, praises Florida Homestead exemptions, and argues for analogous relief for owners with intangible assets. The piece frames a call for broader tax concessions.
Combined enrollment at MDHS and Roseborough Elementary shows a drop of over 40 students yet the city prepares for the largest Senior class in history. The first week yields 57 seniors as Student Council hosts a Welcoming Assembly and introduces ten new students across grades.
A reader proposes a financial exemption to intangible tax for retired residents who hold bank accounts or securities. He likens it to a homestead exemption, suggesting limits such as 5000 dollars in bank accounts or 25000 dollars in securities, to protect retirement income and encourage permanent Florida residency. The suggestion aims to avoid taxing what funds retirees rely on for living expenses.
A letter argues for selecting the Lake County Judge candidate by qualifications. It compares Bill Milton’s agriculture background with Roy W. Caldwell’s legal training and court experience, concluding Caldwell is better suited for a judge’s duties and urging support.
Lake County reports August building permits totaling 578200 with 7 projects in progress and a year to date total of 636 permits valued at 9.4 million. Residential activity accounts for most value. applicants must obtain permits under the Standard Building Code of Florida and Fire Safety and Electrical Codes.
The Mount Dora Topic will sponsor a seminar and workshop for publicity chairmen of local organizations. Mack Johnson, editor, said the event aims to teach technical and practical points for gaining attention, featuring talks by Topic staff and discussions on best publicity practices. Eligible leaders include church garden educational sports veterans civic and welfare groups.
Waterman Memorial Hospital trustees from Mount Dora and Sylvan Shores meet September 12 to map the membership drive for the hospital association. Chairmen urged full trustee attendance as the drive opens Thursday and listed board members including Col. John M. Bethel John Bird Col. Paul Bronson Mrs. Glenn Brown and many others.
A joint service by the Your Doctor of Medicine group, four local medical societies, and the Florida Medical Association marked a regional observance. The event highlighted medical ethics, professional standards, and community health outreach.
A hospital survey shows surgeons widely endorse getting patients on their feet soon after operations. Immediate ambulation from anesthesia is rare, but many patients walk the day of or the day after surgery to boost lung ventilation and reduce complications.
Mr and Mrs Ira I McLimans, former Mount Dora residents who owned the former Inez Thomas Hat Shop building, are visiting local friends this week from Covelo California. Mr McLimans retires after 45 years in banking and recently led Frontier Bank in Covelo after executive roles in New York and Miami. They stay in a cottage at Lake Woodward.
The Lake County Board of Realtors will meet at the Community building for a 7 p.m. dinner on Thursday September 15.
Local churches list weekly services across Mount Dora and nearby areas. Includes Mount Dora Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, St. Edwards Episcopal, and Central Christian with service times and ministers.
Mac Johnson of 400 Circle Orlando greets readers and introduces Val and Johnson as the new publishers. The note hints at a casual town welcome and social chatter about the week ahead.
Eustis church announces Sunday worship at a.m. and Sunday School at 11 00 with a Wednesday evening service at 2 o clock.
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