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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
4
A fragment notes the proverbs praising upright conduct and condemning a froward heart as abominable to the Lord. It contrasts a righteous path with a wayward disposition, underscoring moral alignment over deceitful behavior.
A Florida editorial laments Richard M. Ervin’s shift from calm, judicious advocate of the 1954 desegregation ruling to backing an interposition resolution with Sumter L. Lowry. It argues this move harms Florida’s standing and wastes funds on confrontation instead of cooperation. It contrasts his 1955 Washington appearance with his later stance, urging Governor Collins to pull him from the limelight.
Rep Thomas D Beasley of Walton County and speaker designate challenges Gov Collins by urging suspension of local assessors for not valuing property at full value The piece argues only courts or a legislative board can permanently equalize assessments and warns Collins risks political ruin if he acts without broader legislative or judicial support The stance reflects Florida Republican calls from Pinellas County.
Spring activities crowd the last weeks of the school year. Our swimming team faced Glen Ridge in Orlando with mixed results as scoring across boys and girls events favored the visitors. Individual standouts included Robert Sadler Chris Ray Merrill Schulster Barry Graves and David Jackson for boys and Pat Flavell Sharon Reich Barbara Brown Gayle Snowberger Roberta Aldrich for girls. The month also saw polio Salk vaccines given at school and a new pool pass system. The senior class prepares caps and gowns and the play is set for May 3 while Boys and Girls State delegates are named.
Mount Dora adds a dedicated truck for park department tasks. a 1952 Chevrolet was bought for Arthur Womble at a cost of $600 and will be overhauled and lettered Mount Dora Park Department. Council approves the purchase and the moss control program, sparking debate over tree moss versus native air plant.
City Clerk William C. Stewart reported the city is in good budget health through March with expenditures over the budget by more than four thousand dollars after excluding forthcoming liability insurance contracts. Insurance bids were opened Tuesday and sent to a committee led by Councilwoman Margaret Lafroos for study. The panel also weighs timing all premiums to renew simultaneously, a plan Councilman Lou L. Heaton questions unless proven to save money.
Scholars from France the United States Poland and Germany study the Dead Sea Scrolls in Jerusalem and Qumran to uncover fragments of a community that sought truth and righteousness. They argue the scrolls reinforce Christian teachings rather than eclipse them and emphasize brotherhood and humility as central New Testament values.
A column lists multiple churches with locations and weekly schedules. Baptist at Sixth and Tremain led by Rev. Coffield, Community Church at Seventh Ave and Donnelly with Rev. Reed, Methodist on Fifth Ave led by Rev. Jones, Church of Christ on Fifth Ave with George Darling, Presbyterian on Sixth Ave led by Rev. Carrier, Latter Day Saints at 1117 Fifth Ave with Elder Kelley, and St. Edwards Episcopal on Grandview Street with Rev. Mangrum. Services include morning worship, Sunday School, and midweek meetings.
The notice lists services for Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove and Faith Lutheran Church Mo Synod Library Basement. Eustis services include 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship and Sunday School, with Wednesday prayer at 8. The Lutheran church offers 8:30 a.m. service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Rev. Phillip Schlessmann.
The author laments rulers craving more laws to curb darkness and urges a return to the timeless command to treat others as one wishes to be treated. He emphasizes the enduring truth that echoes the golden rule in daily conduct.
The Tangerine community church holds Sunday service at 11 00 a.m led by Rev Louis Johnston.
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