Council Urged to Start Long-Range Planning Now
City Council urged immediate adoption of a two year municipal planning program at an estimated cost of 10000 with costs shared by the city and federal government. Experts from the State Planning and Development Commission McGee Associates and others urged realistic, science based planning for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gainer
State Planning and Development Commission
Dewitt McGee
McGee Associates
Daytona Beach
Harry Hadley
Weight Troop Weighs 178000 Trucks in Six Months
Florida Highway Patrol units in Orlando weighed 178,026 trucks in the first half of 1960. Officials found 2,982 overweight under state law and assessed owners a total of 224,683 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Highway Patrol
Orlando
Florida
Bryant Pushes Open State Road 19 Link at Salt Springs
Formal opening marked the Salt Springs to Rodman State Road 19 link with over 500 residents in attendance including Dorans from Lake Marion and Putnam counties. Governor-elect Bryant pledged to extend the Sunshine State Parkway to Orlando while officials and speakers highlighted the new north south connection and its role linking Ocala National Forest citrus areas and Northern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Springs
Rodman
Dorans
Lake, Marion
Putnam Counties
Oklawaha River
Ocala National Forest
Chambers of Commerce
Farris Bryant
Orlando
A. S
Syd) Herlong
Leesburg
D. R
Billy) Mathews
Gainesville
Earl P. Powers
State Road Board
Gaineville
Col. H. N. Kirkman
Florida Highway Patrol
Mount Dora Chamber Board Considers Promotional Projects
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce board discussed funding to boost Christmas lights by 425 dollars matching city and merchants division. They plan to raise advertising to 700 dollars this season and review road signs and promotional ads in major outlets. March 18 and 19 1961 were set for the Ninth Annual Sailing Regatta on Lake Dora. Members proposed an official breakfast to welcome new businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
The
Chamber of Commerce
City and Merchants’ Division
Wall Street Journal
Lake Dora
Expert to Discuss Downtown Planning in Mount Dora
Philip W. Pitts a Jacksonville consultant will speak on Monday Oct 10 to the Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce about the value of advance planning for downtown retail establishments The talk ties to Mount Dora long range development and Route 441 openings affecting downtown commerce The meeting is in the Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Philip W. Pitts
Jacksonville
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Pitts
County Storm Damage Estimated at 250000
Lake County Engineer Charles Goodson after a survey says Hurricane Donna cost the county over 250000, excluding private damage. Structural damage from trees and limbs is 132700, flood damage 93000, and county road damage 56000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Charles Goodson
Gloria Swanson to Open Oakland Park Weekend Event
Gloria Swanson marks the weekend opening of Oakland Park near Mount Dora, a 115 home community by Oakland Consolidated. She arrives Saturday and appears on Central Florida Showcae channels, with Carl Rosen and officials in tow. activities include pony rides, carousel, free drinks, prizes, and door registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Swanson
Oakland Park
America
Mount Dora
Miles Cmvil
Oakland Consolidated Corporation
Swanson
Central Florida
Miss Swanson
Sherif Jim
Florida
Carl Rosen
Oakland Consolidated
Sumner Kramer
Orlando
Vis
Oakland
Bernard Tarrow
Hugh Blair
Citrus Culture Corp Leads Florida Grove Care
Citrus Culture Corp provides complete care for Florida groves and is the largest private organization of its kind in the state. It stands as Mount Dora's biggest year round employer with President J. E. Fortner and VP W. Don Conkling reviewing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Culture Corp
Florida
Mount Dora
J. E. Fortner
W. Don Conkling
Citrus Culture Corp Rebuilds To Lead Florida Citrus
After a September 13 1958 pre dawn fire caused a 300000 loss Citrus Culture Corp rebuilt on Camp Street near Highland Avenue and by 1960 operates Florida s top private citrus center. The Mount Dora firm employs about 50 people and accounts for a quarter of a million dollars in local payroll and taxes. Under Ed Fortner the company expanded its plant facilities and capacity with modern equipment, a 22000 gallon liquid nitrogen tank, six bulk spreaders and a 30 ton per hour production line. It serves 4000 to 5000 acres of groves and continues to ship mostly within a 50 mile radius of Mount Dora. The new plant is managed by J A Sleigh with strong growth projections for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Culture Corporation
J.E. Fortner
Camp St
Highland Av
Citrus Culture Corp
Florida
Mount Dora
Ed” Fortner
W. Fifth Av
Edward C. Mitchell
W. Don Conkling
E. Gordon Conboy
George White, Sr
Mr. Fortner
Citrus Culture Axsn
Europe
J. A. Sleigh
Atlantic Coast Line
Swanson Warns of 60s Demands for Citrus Industry
Orange County agricultural agent Henry Swanson told Mount Dora Kiwanis the 1960s will bring a big squeeze on citrus as urbanization grows Florida toward three million residents in ten years. He warned of land use zoning needs, more government services, higher taxes, labor issues and stricter water rules. Also, Leighon Baker of Peterson’s Gun Club will discuss South American hunting experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Swanson
Orange County
Mount Dora
Leigh
Baker
Peterson’s Gun
South America
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Living benefits in Florida policies rise in 1959
Insurance groups report Florida policyholders received 107.6 million dollars in living benefits for 1959, up more than four million from 1958. The total includes matured endowments and cash surrender values plus dividends, added to 84.7 million dollars in death benefits paid to families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Intitute of
Huge New Science School May Be Built At Mount Plymouth
Reports in Mount Dora claim a Lutheran Church plan to erect a $20 million science and electronics university at Mount Plymouth. The project, in cooperation with MIT, would offer doctorates and master degrees and be the largest of its kind, with a 500 acre site discussed and state involvement sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Plymouth
Mount Dora
Lutheran Church
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
LeRoy Collins
Mount Dora Adopts Overtime Policy for City Workers
City Council approves a retroactive overtime rule paying time and a half for hours over 44 per week. The policy, set by the Wages and Personnel Committee, covers 50 hourly employees responding to Hurricane Donna relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Harrison Chesley
Chesley
Harold Overhiser
Guy C. Bliss
Bliss
Bil Ss
Lake Coleman
Area Methodist Men to Hold Mount Dora Dinner Meeting
About 250 men from sixty plus churches in the Orlando District will attend a dinner meeting at the American Legion Home in Mount Dora on Thursday at 6 30 p m. Rev A Gene Parks will speak on Cuba current conditions. District officers and the Mt Dora club welcome all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men’s Club
Orlando
Mount Dora
Gene Parks
Lockhart Methodist Church
University Methodist Church
Havana
Cuba
Robert M. Reid
Apopka
Allan Amason
John Rapaljo, Jr
Tavares
Bruce F. Gannaway
Arnold Howell
Guy Bliss
Edwin Waite
First Methodist Church
Sylvia Cook
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Jimmy S. Jones
Legion Home
U.S. 441
Russell M. Grumman
Good Christian Fellowship
East Town Sees Quiet After Teen Situation Tightened
Mayor Guy C. Bliss told the City Council that East Town’s teenage situation has quieted due to Roosevelt Ash, the newly appointed special policeman. Bliss called Ash’s appointment a great success and noted his 30 hours weekly effort will continue until the job is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy C. Bliss
City Council
East Town
Roosevelt Ash
Ash
Florida Highway Patrol recovers 262 stolen vehicles in six months
Florida Highway Patrol reports 262 stolen vehicles recovered in the first half of the year with an approximate value of 276,005 dollars. Officers arrested 140 drivers connected to the recoveries and also recovered other stolen property valued in excess of substantial amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Highway Patrol
Waterman Memorial Drive Shows Encouraging Gains
Substantial contributions from Mount Dora Sylvan Shores and 16 other communities served by Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis were reported for the first week of a drive to raise 600000 for hospital expansion and improvement. Edwin Budge Mead said volunteers, slowed by Hurricane Donna, have renewed vigor and indicate enthusiastic community support. Co chairmen George White Sr and J Toms Dover report all workers are contacting residents and receiving active support. Al Rehbaum Jr called the campaign an important civic undertaking deserving local backing. Mead described Hurricane Donna as a reminder of the need for modern hospital facilities and readiness for emergencies. The drive has seen officers and employees join the 100 Per Centers Club and display its insignia. A power outage delayed a planning meeting in Tangerine Lake Jem. meetings resume at Lake Jem home of Mrs Owen Conner. Solicitation in Tangerine Lake Jem starts tomorrow as workers aim to catch up with other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora-Sylvan Shores
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Edwin Budge Mead
Waterman Memorial Hospital Association, Inc
George White, Sr
J. Toms Dover
March of Progress
Rehbaum
Association
Mead
Mr. Mead
Ees
Waterman Memorial
Tangerine and
Lake Jem
Owen Conner
S. S. Sadler, Sr
Tangerine
North Carolina
W. R. Skinner
Slater Cox
Tangerine- Lake Jem
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Gainer
Ahone
JayCees
Superior Asphalt Co
First Presbyterian Church
Mount Dora Growers’ Cooperative
Clayton
Highland
Margaret Lafroos
Dave Bowen
Pinecrest
Overlook Drive
Bryant
Conkling
Tommy Hinson
Ee Hills
By Mack Johnson
Methodist
Waterman Memorial Drive
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