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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1959
Page
3
Dora Scouts join the Lake District Camp-o-ree at Camp La-No'-Cha in Mount Dora on April 18 and 19. The event features pioneer camping judged on five standards with 100-point scoring, plus scouting activities at stations toward Tenderfoot to First Class prep, a Saturday Scout trail, and a campfire program with unit skits.
Jesse Jackson aged 71 died in Manchester Tennessee while a winter guest at the Mount Dora hotel. Former mayor of Manchester he was remembered for fishing and his good nature. Survived by wife Fannie two daughters Jessie Ruth Myers and Mary Sue Stroud and son Buford all of Manchester.
As it results show Floridians favor curbing union activities and lowering farm price supports while opinions split on federal aid to education and the Mutual Security program. Rep A S Syd Herlong Jr announced about 10 000 replies to his question answer survey with detailed tabulations.
About 750 to 790 people were served fish and hush puppies at the annual Lions Club fish fry. Para Swartsel led the porse away from the event amid family embarrassment, while a previously auctioned pony shown last year was sold. Proceeds support the Lions club eyesight conservation fund.
Florida State University Science Camp, a pioneer program for high school science students, received an 8600 grant from the National Science Foundation. The funds cut fees to 50 for regular attendees and enable 20 or more students to attend free, with the two week program to run June 14 to 27 and involve faculty across multiple sciences.
Florida Senator George Smathers announces a bill to raise the Social Security earnings limit to $2,400 a year. He notes that inflation has eroded checks and says previous increases from $900 to $1,200 in 1954 left many recipients unable to supplement income without extra work.
The Mount Dora Community Church Woman's Association will meet Friday at 2 30 p m in the church parlors. Win Sleight will present and show colored slides of his trip to Guatemala.
In a letter to the editor DR and MRS ROMY R LAUGHLIN urge residents to preserve Lake Franklin from lowering, citing past fluctuations and the value of springs and high ground. They warn a drained lake could resemble swamp land and advocate thoughtful, funded restoration rather than destruction.
The Esther circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist church will meet at 1525 Crestview St Thursday April 9 at 2 30 p m Mrs Barbara Fuller serves as assisting hostess A program will be given by Mrs Arthur Cook Members are asked to bring World Banks.
The 14th annual Lectureship of the Christian Home and Bible School begins Monday with the theme Love a Way of Life. The first talk at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium is The Greatest Commandment. Lectures run daily at 10 11 1 30 2 19 and 7 30 with speakers including Leo Patten H M Phillips Chester A Hunnicut Lonnie Polk Garvin Thoms W O Norton and others.
In rehearsal for the last IceHouse play of the season, See How They Run, a rollicking farce opening April 14 to 18. Members are urged to renew at 7.50 dollars with seat options for six productions next season while funds for air conditioning and Don Juan in Hell readings in June seek public and member support.
Paul W. Brown serves aboard the heavy cruiser Newport News anchored in Norfolk Virginia after a two week Caribbean cruise as part of the fleet winter training exercise. The operation included a three day visit to San Juan Puerto Rico bringing the crew to the region.
Pram sailors, disappointed by rain last Sunday, are urged to meet this Sunday at 2 p.m. As soon as the Lightning races finish, their instruction will resume.
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