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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists prices for subscriptions and ad rates: Publisher Editor Plant Supt. at $2.00, $1.25, and 2 cents a word with a 25 cent minimum. It also notes second class matter status entered April 7, 1916, at Mount Dora Post Office under the 1879 act.
The narrator watches a bird struggle against a strong wind over East Crooked Lake and fears a young class president will face a similar ruthless force. They hope to calm the wind and prevent another war that would devastate a generation.
A reflective column chronicles a week of spring weather around Lake Dora and the Lakes and Hills region. It notes winds, warmth, heat lightning, rain, sun, and calm days, plus a visit from Leon and Edey Walter of Akron who dream of living in Central Florida.
Harry P. Johnson enters the circuit judge race with Atty. W. M. Kennedy backing in Central Florida. He faces Truman G. Futch of Leesburg, who vows to restore prestige to courts. W. A. Bill Shands campaigned in Ft. Pierce promising bold summer tourism and mosquito control measures to boost Florida’s tourist economy.
The Service of Morning Worship Sunday at 11 features Rev. George Gibson preaching on Recapture Your Radiance. Organist Mr. Fred Mauk leads the music with Vesper and Chancel choirs. acolyte James E. Vincent and crucifer William N. Lofroos assist, along with flag-bearer Peter Trenham. Official Board to meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the Parish House to install new stewards beginning June 1.
The profile sketches Roy as a Mount Dora veteran service officer, March of Dimes fundraiser, and Red Cross worker. A former Hawaii plainclothesman, he later returned to Mount Dora after World War II, pursuing law, baseball, and political circles, while guiding vets through rehab and legal steps.
Secretary of the county announces plans with Eastern Air Lines to inaugurate a Flying Fisherman's Club in Lake County. Plan would allow business travelers to fly in Friday, fish two days on 1,400 lakes, and return by Monday. Mount Dora Fishing Club grows under Margo Hosford with organizer Alvord Bishop seeking local fly fishermen to join through the Chamber of Commerce.
A clipped line notes a man maintaining composure and neat attire as a light remark to awaken others. The brief image suggests discipline and attention to appearance without further context or action.
The Monday Social Club held a covered dish luncheon for 32 members. Winners were Mrs Ray Blanchard in bridge and Mrs Sheldon in 500. Hostesses for next week are Mrs G Ruddock and Mrs J Lockwood.
A compact political notice urging voters to support a candidate described as a doer, emphasizing action and leadership in the state. The message underscores practical results over rhetoric and calls for ballots in upcoming elections.
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