Sidewalk Cafe to Open Here With Continental Gaiety
Sidewalk Cafe opens Sunday on Alexander Street in Mount Dora run by Vince and Jerry Gimondo. The decor features muted French colors, a mural by Louise Rivers, and antique furnishings. The menu promises French Italian and American dishes with cafeteria service at lunch and buffet at night. reservations urged for opening day.
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Mount Dora
Vince
Jerry Gimondo
Alexander St
Gimondo
Florida
Louise Rivers
Man Dies After Heart Attack Causes Car Crash
Funeral services were held Saturday for Albert T. Stovall 65 who suffered a heart attack while driving on Fifth Ave near a school zone. His car struck a tree and he died at the hospital in Eustis. He had lived in Mount Dora over 35 years and was a World War I veteran. Survived by two sons and three daughters, plus a brother and sister and a niece. Burial in Pine Forest Cemetery.
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Albert T. Stovall
Fifth Ave
Kenneth Cox
Mr. Stovall
Eustis
Stovall
Mount Dora
Elberton
Limit It
Albert T., Jr
Cocoa
Dunn R. Stovall
Atlanta
Rex Jones
Orlando
David Farnham
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Patricia Ann Stovall
Mount Dove
James Owen Stovall
Mont Wood
Piedmont
S.C
Nettie Craft
Rehbaum
Lake Forest Unit Report Shows Strong 1959 Forestry Work
The Florida Board of Forestry unit in Lake County reports 60 wildfires suppressed last calendar year burning 488 acres. In 1959 the unit saved non forest property, logged 198,600 seedlings planted, and used service equipment hours while landowners paid nominal costs. Lake County contributed $12,033 and the board $40,998.72, total $53,032.
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Florida Board of Forestry
Lake County
Cleo Grubbs
J. E. Smith
Attempt to Fix UF Florida State Game Foiled
Gainesville report says first string fullback Jon Macbeth of Pensacola resisted a gambling plot to shave points in the Florida State game. He informed coach Ray Graves, who alerted President J Wayne Reitz. MacBeth then aided an undercover trap. authorities arrested a student on campus and a New York resident at Imeson airport in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
University of Florida- Florida State University
Jon MacBeth
Penacola
MacBeth
Ray Graves
J. Wayne Reitz
New York City
Imeson
Jacksonville
Hard Work For Peace Will Win Lions Club Talk
Dr James W Parrish executive vice president of Stetson University addressed the Lions Club and their wives in the Community building urging bold thinking for peace over war. He warned against propaganda from Krushchev Castro and media influence and urged faith in God and global cooperative effort to spread those values to the underserved. He was introduced by Dick Stewart.
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James W. Parrish
Stetson University
The
Lions’ Club
Parrish
Dr. Parrish
Krushchev
Castro
God
Dick Stewart
Opening Draws 10000 To Oakland Park Fest
Thousands visited the Oakland Park grand opening despite clouds and showers. Bernard Tarlow of Oakland Consolidated reported 10 000 attendance, 23 homes sold by Monday afternoon, and total weekly sales around 50. Gloria Swanson appeared and praised mass production of homes and fashion.
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Oakland Park
Bernard Tarlow
Oakland Consolidated
Trafic
Tarlow
Mount Dora Names Margaret Lofroos Business Woman of the Year
Mount Dora selects Margaret Lofroos as Business Woman of the Year. a Mount Dora City Council member and realtor with deep civic ties, she has long supported PTA Youth Center Girl Scouts 4-H and local clubs while chairing council committees and aiding regional projects. Married with two sons, she recalls early ties to Mount Dora and service as a community leader.
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William
Margaret) Lofroos
Mount Dora
Danbury
Conn
California
Texas
Mount Dora High School
Rollins
Pi Beta Phi
William Lafroos
Warren
Ohio
Robert
County Exceeds Cancer Fund Goal in Lake County
Lake County residents raised 10 837 dollars surpassing a 7 500 goal in the annual Crusade for Cancer for 1960. Dr Thomas E Langley of Eustis announced the achievement, with C C Hollowey of Clermont coordinating the drive for three years.
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Lake County
Thomas E. Langley
Eustis
Florida
American Cancer Society
C. C. Hollowey
Clermont
Milton Jr Wins County Judge Campaign With $3245 Expenditure
Milton J Milton Jr of Grand Island defeated attorney Roy W Caldwell of Clermont in the third county judge race. Final accounting shows expenditures of 3245.04 for Milton and 967.69 for Caldwell with contributions totaling 4425 for Milton and 150 for Caldwell.
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W. A
Bill) Milton Jr
Grand Island
Roy W. Caldwell
Clermont
Caldwell
Milton
Social Security Rep Will Be Here Oct 20 Mount Dora
Dorans planning to retire should contact the Social Security board months in advance. A representative will be at Mount Dora City Hall on October 20 and again on November 17 and December 15 to provide information and assistance. Retirees should bring Social Security card proof of age and earnings record.
Quality Of Labor Needed For Florida Industry
Gainesville Florida. University of Florida economist Dr Roy Lassiter Jr says Florida's labor quality lags behind industry demands hindering industrialization. He argues industrial education is essential to attract future industry and help lower income groups share in rising state income.
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Gainesville
Florida
University of Florida
Roy Lassiter, Jr
Lassiter
South American Hunting Stories Told To Kiwanis
Leighton Baker of Florida told Mount Dora Kiwanis members about hunting in Colombia describing varied climates from jungles to high peaks and a stable government. He noted aerial access to jungle rivers, large wildlife like 600 pound tapirs and 400 pound catfish, and rare snakes while hinting at gold and emeralds and a lost city in the mountains.
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Leighton Baker
Florida
Leighton
Peterson Gun Shop
Mount Dora
Mr. Baker
Africa
Baker
South America
Tavares Ends Hurricane String With 21 7 Victory
Tavares, previously dominant in the Mid Lakes Conference, toppled Mount Dora 21 to 7 last Friday. Purcell and Ehlers led the winners as the Hurricanes faded after halftime while Tavares wore down Mount Dora with power running and sharper blocking.
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Tavares
Dorans
Clermont
Golden Hurricanes
Mount Dora
Hurricanes
Car Rolls Into Lake Dora During Boat Load
A 1960 Oldsmobile with boat trailer owned by Henry W. Meineke of 1945 Overlook Drive rolled into Lake Dora at Gilbert Park Boat Basin while loading a boat. Meineke escaped unharmed, freed the boat, and was rescued from the water by Dude Grantham’s Garage chains. Car and trailer sustained extensive water damage.
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Henry W. Meineke
Overlook Drive
Lake Dora
Gilbert Park
Meineke
Woman's Club Opens 1960 61 Season in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Woman's Club holds its first meeting of the 1960 1961 season on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Community building. Martha Lynch and Marcie Codding report on Girls State experiences. Vernon Swartsell will discuss duties as a page in Washington D C.
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Mount Dora Woman’s Club
Martha Lynch
Marcie Codding
Girls State
Vernon Swartsell
Washington, D.C
Two Party System Urged At Lake County GOP Meeting
At the Lake County Republican Executive Committee session held last week at the Community club, leaders urged establishing a two party system in Florida. Republicans registered as Democrats were urged to re-register as Republicans after the November elections. Registration books open Monday November 14. Absentee ballot requests for those absent on November 8 may be made through Katherine L. Baker, Supervisor of Registration, in Tavares.
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Lake County
Republican Executive Committee
Community Club
Florida
Katherine L. Baker
Ta~vares
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Invites Prospective Members
Prospective members are invited to attend the next American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Thursday October 6 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Transportation will be provided Contact Mrs W J Bud Wingler for details
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Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
W. J
Bud” Wingler
Heaven Never Helps the Man Who Will Not Act
A concise Sophocles quotation noting that success comes from personal effort. The line emphasizes action over passive waiting and serves as a moral urging to take initiative and responsibility in one's pursuits.
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Heaven
City Council Faces Quiet Gas Deal Hearing
The Mount Dora City Council held a four and a half hour private session with out of town experts on a proposed municipal natural gas project. Loomis Leedy offered to fund a buy from Houston Gas Corp. if revenues from light and water can back bonds, while Allen and Hoshall defended the project’s feasibility and urged further study to avoid legal entanglements. Officials warned against pledging city revenues from electric and water operations, noted the franchise may not be sold, and considered options to renew, refuse, or take over the franchise, all while fearing loss of gas tax income and cash flow of about six thousand four hundred forty dollars.
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Lake Coleman
Houston Gas Corp
Loomis Leedy
Leedy, Wheeler and Alderman
Orlando
Allen & Hoshall
Memphis
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Houston
Florida Power Corp
Houston Direct
Mount Dora Police Benefit Ball Scheduled for Oct 22
Mount Dora police and auxiliaries plan to sell 1000 tickets at 1.50 each for a First Annual Ball at the American Legion Home on Saturday night October 22 from 10 p m to 1 a m Proceeds fund welfare benefits for officers Rodd Woodcock Orchestra of Orlando will provide music Door prizes will be awarded to buyers even if absent Grand prize rumored as a free parking meter
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Rodd Woodcock
Orchestra
Orlando
Program Readied For Bass Tourney
The 1960 61 Bass Tournament program goes to press soon with ad spots via Walker Horsley Cham ber of Commerce Bass Tournament Committee. Distributed through fishing camps hotels motels and restaurants. Grand prize is a 14 foot Orlando Clipper with weekly prizes for heaviest bass. Registration points to be announced. The contest runs December 1 through March.
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Walker Horsley
Chamber of Commerce
Bas
Orlando
BPW Club Opens National Week with Honor for Mrs Lofroos
Mount Dora Business and Professional Women celebrate National Business Women's Week with a Sunday service at Grandview hotel and a luncheon honoring Margaret Lofroos. Past presidents receive recognition at Turner's. week closes with a fun night at Grace Shipley's home. Teachers from Mount Dora schools attend the September dinner meeting at the Community building. Representatives to Girls State and Boys State speak.
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Mount Dora
Grandview
Margaret Lofroos
de Veas
Turner’s
Grace Shipley
LP Gas Sales In Florida Show Stable Volume
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports Florida LP gas use last year held around 200 million gallons, similar to 1958. Home and commercial demand rose about 19 percent, offsetting losses at LP gas manufacturing plants that shifted to alternative fuels.
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Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora Declares Business Women's Week
Mayor Guy Bliss signed a proclamation establishing Business Women's Week in Mount Dora from October 2 to 8. Pictured are Mrs. Margaret Lafroos named Mount Dora Business Woman of the Year and Mrs. Florence Hawkins, president of the Mount Dora Business Club, with the mayor.
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Guy Bliss
Mount Dora
Margaret Lafroos
Florence Hawkins
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Lake Forest
Lions Club
Gloria Swanson
Rea
Johia Swanson
Iblic
Oakland Rk
Or- Conk
Oakland, Park
Oakland
Swanson
Rosen
Puritan Dress Co
Paris
America
Oakland Hills
Fred Belton
Lake Orange Baseball League
Florida Amateur Baseball Congress
Neil Stocthoff
Neil
Mount Dora Club
JayCees
Jim Crabtree
E. H. Shoemaker
Mrs
Social Security
By Arnold Goulder
Purcell
Ehlers
Andy Caldwell
Dan Spear
Spear
Gop
Sophocles
By Mack Johnson
BPW Club
Mrs. Lofroos
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