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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1959
Page
1
City engineers propose underground ducts and larger pipes to handle extra water from a new supermarket and parking area off Highland street. Officials fear an 18 inch main may not cope with heavy downpours, risking manhole blasts and street flooding.
Florida State University and the University of Florida join more than 250 colleges in a Continental Classroom Modern Chemistry course broadcast on NBC for 1959 60. Stations in Florida include WJCT WESH WPTV WCKT WEDU and WUFT. The 160 lesson program runs Sept 28 to May 27 with 3 credit hours per term and a $27 fee plus $4 for text materials.
Merchants Association cautions local traders about accepting checks from strangers. Retiring chairman Al Rehbaum Jr. reads a letter from Police Chief James Orr urging vigilance after reports of unusual incidents.
City Hall adopts a 40 hour work week with alternating staff to keep offices open on Saturdays. Mayor W D Patton announced plans to extend time off while maintaining taxpayer services. A summer staggered schedule gives Wednesday afternoons off for outside staff.
City Council approves City Clerk Mel Wagner to purchase $20,000 in four percent government notes from the 1941 sinking fund. The funds will be used only to pay off the 1941 indebtedness or to invest in building up the debt fund. Wagner notes scheduled payments will retire $10,000 with interest, leaving $60,000 principal plus interest.
City council approved the first reading to rezone John Cope’s lakefront lot east of the Lake Dora underpass from residential to A-1 to allow a $100,000 boatel project by Cope and his brothers. Opponents warned property values could fall. supporters described plans for three four‑unit buildings with docks and landscaping, no restaurant or repair services.
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will meet Friday to review a re v al on zoning near the proposed Highway 441 route north and west of Mount Dora. Attorney General Richard Ervin reversed a prior stance, saying zoning abutting the highway is proper now that surveys and deeds are in place. The session also addresses the near finished temporary juvenile home with the Citizens Advisory committee.
Mount Dora's police department increases to six officers and two women. Elizabeth Ham and Edith Sage join patrols at D. D. Rose borough school crossings while Anthony Tiefenback becomes a full-time patrolman. New shifts 3 to 11 p.m. and duties cover day and night.
Robert O. Grantham, Highland avenue garage owner and city councilman, becomes chairman succeeding Al Rehbaum Jr. at the Merchants Association luncheon. Rehbaum reviews progress on Christmas lights, street lighting, scenic route signs, and business area improvements. Mrs. Kendall Jones to lead welcoming program. Robert Silkworth and Mrs. Betty Siess elected/reelected to key posts.
Rep. A S Syd Herlong Jr says the labor reform bill was the standout achievement of the 86th Congress first session. He argues it grew from grass roots demand and denies charges it targeted unions or came from manufacturers. He cites fiscal reforms and a balanced budget as next priorities and begins a district tour starting in Winter Park Apopka and Winter Garden.
Lake county shows steady growth reaching 52,200 residents in 1959, up 43 percent from the 1950 federal census.
Mount Dora sees only Ozai H. Cornwell file for council as mayoral race and four council seats await contenders. Incumbents and possible challengers include W. D. Patton Margaret Lafroos David Bowen Robert Grantham Lou Heaton and others with petitions due 30 days before the December first Tuesday election.
The Mount Dora Growers Cooperative gauge reports 79.4 inches of rain for the year to Wednesday morning, well above last year’s 48.4 inches. This month shows 12 inches versus 2.2 inches last year, two weeks ending Wednesday: 88 inches this year against 2.2 last year, and the first three days of the week added 4.3 inches.
Teens from the Golden Triangle area plan an 8 p.m. Saturday dance at the American Legion home to raise funds for Mount Dora Youth Center Building Fund. JayCees sponsor hope the event offsets unpledged local support as donors have not yet met the $15,000 building goal for the Donnelly Park site.
City Atty Roy Christopher told the City Council Tuesday that the plan to rezone a Donnelly Street home for an antique shop has been dropped. The proposed purchase by an Atlanta woman fell through, ending the deal.
Lake Lands to the reappraised Lake county property to undergo a reevaluation for tax purposes a proposal by citizen groups. The Board of County Commissioners hired Hunnicutt appraisal firm of St. Petersburg for 157000 with Mount Dora Leesburg Clermont and Tavares to provide tax books. Work to start within 30 days and take about a year and a half.
Lions club organizes Blood Donor Day on October 6 with a mobile unit at the Community building from 3 to 7 p.m. Donors should register at the Chamber of Commerce in advance. The event aims to bolster Lake County Blood Bank supplies for emergencies and surgeries, with Sam Swiger in charge.
City Council reports that cigarette tax revenue rose by 2205 dollars year to date, countering expectations of a drop due to fewer food markets selling cigarettes. Councilman Lou L Heaton credited local ads urging city residents to buy cigarettes locally for boosting the tax intake. Cigarette taxes fund municipal improvements.
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