Constitution Week Observance Noted Across Local Cities
The article describes Constitution Week's origin with Miss Gertrude Carraway and the NSCAR, the Senate actions led by Senator Knowland, and the ongoing DAR led observance. Local chapters including Ocklawaha DAR in Eustis and mayors in Mount Dora Eustis Tavares and Umatilla issued proclamations supporting the event.
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United States of America
Gertrude Carraway
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
NSCAR
United States Congress
Knowland
California
Senate
United States
DAR
Ocklawaha
DAR of
Eustis
Tom Champion
Mount Dora
Pinkney
Glenn
Tavares
Conant
Umatilla
City Council Debates Police Pension Fund Contributions
Councilman Gordon Dake and Houser oppose the ordinance raising the Municipal Police Officers Retirement Fund contribution to 5.2 percent while 3.8 percent goes to other city funds. Dake notes lay planning zoning meets 4 p.m. Tuesday September 30, as a special session on the 23rd disrupts the usual meeting. President Pearson announces a preparedness meeting Friday at 2 p.m. in Winter Park Federals Mount Dora office with Don Quagliotti and others attending.
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Gordon Dake
Dake
Houser
Pearson
Winter Park Federal
Mount Dora
Lake County Civil Defense
Don Quagliotti
Lake County public hearing on 55 percent ad valorem tax increase and protest
At a September 9 hearing, the Lake County Commissioners discussed a proposed 55 percent ad valorem tax rise, trimmed to about 1 mill after removing $200,000 for road work. The Sylvan Shores Association with about 200 owners urged no tax hike, urging a balanced budget and reduced services.
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Board of Lake County Commissioners
Sylvan Shores Association Inc
Sylvan Shores
J. M. Hoskinson
Sylvan Shores Association
Lake County
Commission
Sylvan Shores Association Opposes 55 Percent Tax Hike
The Sylvan Shores Association Inc voices anger over a proposed 55 percent tax increase, stating it would harm residents. The group argues officials voting for higher taxes act personally and not for the people, urging representatives to oppose the measure. E R Jelsma, president, signs the letter.
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Sylvan Shores
Sylvan Shores Association Inc
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Tavares, Florida
Thomas J.windram
Mr. Hoskinson
Crone
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Latacenas
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Cecransee
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Jelsma
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