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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1966
Page
6
Easter services across First Presbyterian Mount Dora First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis St Edwards Episcopal First Methodist and Central Christian feature sermons titled Hearts Burning to Tell Moving Toward the Dawn and The Dawn of Human Destiny. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances accompany Bible lessons liturgies and choir performances.
Edgar B. Davis 69 a Tangerine resident died at home Wednesday March 30. Born in Chicago he lived in Miami before moving to Tangerine 18 years ago. A retired real estate broker and World War I veteran he is survived by wife Margaret E. Davis. Entombed at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Orlando. Zeller Kennedy Hamlin Funeral Home of Eustis handled arrangements.
Members of Wesley Fellowship of First Methodist Church are asked to note a time change for the evening potluck supper. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. sharp so members may attend church services.
Local churches in Mount Dora and surroundings list service times and pastors for six houses of worship including Mount Dora Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, St Edward's Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Central Christian, and Community Congregation Al Church. Morning worship times range from 8:30 to 11:00 with Bible school and midweek services noted.
First Church of Christ Scientist offers Sunday services and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. and a Wednesday evening service at 8:00 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church on Highway 441 near Eustis lists Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:15 a.m. Hans F. Wiedenmann is the pastor.
Tavares St Philip Lutheran Church at the Civic Center announces Church School at 9 15 a m and Worship Service at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Klaus Koch with O R Koch.
Sorrento Presbyterian Church sets Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Worship Service at 11:00 A M. The notice lists services and times for parishioners and guests.
Tangerine Community Church holds Sunday worship at 11:00 led by Rev. N Dan Braby, pastor. The service details are announced as part of the church’s weekly schedule.
A Greater St. Mary M. B. Church report urges support for Martin Luther King and equal justice. The letter notes the state convention in Jacksonville and calls Governor Burns to back fair treatment for white and colored people, praying for the delegation’s safe trip home.
The world again watches Old Jerusalem as about 200 million North American Christians seek Easter visits. Pilgrims witness Maundy Thursday feet washing, Via Dolorosa processions, Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Abyssinian Church rites on St Helena roof, and a Protestant sunrise service. A new 21 day round trip rate of $535 from New York boosts pilgrimages this year.
Three delegates were elected to represent FEA members at Lake Sumter Junior College for the annual convention in Miami April 21-23. Named are Bill Brown, Lester Ruth, and Mrs. Mary Ruth Taylor. Dr. Dixie Jean Allen was named an alternate.
St Philip Lutheran Church announces Holy Week schedule with Maundy Thursday service at 7 30 p m Good Friday Tenebrae at 7 30 p m Easter Day festival service at 10 30 a m with church school at 9 15 a m All services and classes held in the Tavares Civic Center Mount Dora Community Church features Dr Lester O Schriver sermon Four Thousand Years of Easter Special music by the Rollins Trio Golden Triangle Community Chapel offers 9 45 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m morning worship Pastor Clyde E Hunter speaks Jesus Christ Is Alive Easter Cantata Hallelujah What a Savior Woman's Missionary Society meeting and Mid Weekly prayer meeting and Bible study to follow Wednesday
Earl W. Dodd 81 died Saturday. Services were held Wednesday at Rehbaum Chapel with Dr. Lester O. Schriver officiating and Masonic rites. Born in Waterville Ohio he lived in Mount Dora 27 years. He was a Mason 60 years and member of the Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club. Survived by wife Jennie two daughters Mrs Kenneth Markey Waterville and Mrs Dorothy Smith Cincinnati and three grandchildren.
The Circles of Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church schedule meetings on Tuesday evenings and afternoons. Elizabeth, Esther, Hope, Lydia, Martha, Naomi, Rebecca, Ruth and Sarah Circles host co hosts, devotions, programs, and guest speakers at various homes and church rooms across addresses on Route 19A Martin Street Highland Street Sheridan Road Crestview Drive and Eastland Road. Visitors welcome for Acts the Early Church and You program and other topics.
Services for Mrs. Hazel W. Wilmot 72 died Friday were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Rehbaum Chapel with Dr. Lester O. Schriver officiating. Born in Easton Pennsylvania she had lived in Mount Dora over 30 years and was active in local clubs and church. She is survived by a brother Claude Wagner a sister Mrs. William S. Kecher and several nieces and nephews. Rehbaum Funeral Home handled arrangements and forwarding the remains to East Orange New Jersey for services and interment.
The three day school week hosts a busy Student Council election with candidates for President Buddies Atkins and Karla Wicker. Veep nominees include David Blunt Marty Cox and Ginny Pease. Secre tary hopefuls are Debbie Dodson and Jeanie Knorr. Treasurers run Janet Miller Candy Montgomery and Nancy Wells. Historian Reporter contenders Georgia Ann Greenwell and Karen Wise. Posters were posted Monday speeches Tuesday results Wednesday. next issue will print results. Also well wishes go to Anne Potsko recovering from a Daytona hospital accident. Charles Alderman named Student of the Month by National Honor Society after Sportsman of the Month award. Juniors finish a successful play. next is Prom.
Devotions and programs are planned at Gilbert Park and Sorrento venues. On April 14 at 8 p.m. Corcus Circle meets with Mrs. Newton Strite. co-hostess Mrs. R. G. Pohlman. A Dutch Auction is planned. April 18 at 8 p.m. Mary Circle visits Mrs. James Brandt with devotions and a program. April 19 at 2 p.m. Priscilla Circle meets with Mrs. Wirt K. Newman. program led by Mrs. Harold Faus.
The Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church will hold a General Meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to sew for world service. Mrs. E. R. Phillips will lead devotions. Members should bring a sandwich lunch. Mary Circle will host and provide dessert.
The Rev N Dan Brady at Tangerine Community spoke on Palm Sunday describing Jesus planned entry and the crowd mix in Jerusalem for Passover. He said the event foreshadowed the Messiah’s path, yet foretold the cross and noted gateways to kindness are often closed across races and classes.
St Edward’s Churchwomen announce a Saturday sale at the shopping center old Bank Building near the dry cleaners from 9 a.m. until sold out. Items include homemade breads jellies jams casseroles baked beans pies soups and cakes with proceeds benefiting Episcopal Churchwomen projects.
Mrs Bartley head of Diocese Women will speak Tuesday at 1 30 p m during the St Martha s Guild meeting to be held at the Parish House of St Edward s Episcopal Church Mrs G L Fenn Deanery director of Episcopal Church women will attend as guest Hostesses Mrs Jack Norris and Mrs Wallace Ericson will host tea after the meeting All women of the parish are invited to attend and hear Mrs Bartley
The minister urged opening the doors of international relations and the minds and hearts of people. He proclaimed that blessed are those who open both intellect and emotion to Christ, enabling the King of Glory to come into their lives with reigns of gladness and deep joy.
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