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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
4
A tongue in cheek opinion weighs Florida's state tree, favoring the slash pine for its prevalence and beauty when not burned by fires, while noting the palmetto or cabbage palm as pleasant alternatives. The piece argues the slash pine best typifies the state for travelers.
Mount Dora's Methodist church overflows as Rev. Robert Blackburn begins his ministry. Easter attendance fills chairs and aisles. visitors from winter homes join the regular congregation. Blackburn’s sincere sermon and heart warming baptismal service win praise as the church grows.
A writer chronicles a spring week in Mount Dora Florida describing lazy mornings, a zoo excursion with Punky and Mary Ellen Skeen, sunburn from bright sun and mild 64 degree afternoons. The entry covers Friday zoo trip, Easter Eve downtown, Lake Dora views, and a Sunday clear blue sky with pleasant 72 degree high.
The readable lines depict a student prank scene with Gina and Joe involved. A balloon is placed in Caesar's mouth to appear as if blowing bubble gum while Sue’s sash is tied to a seat and a sack of ants is set on Joe’s neck. The tone is chaotic and playful.
A Moose Band parade ends in flames and chaos on State Street as two torch bearers, Briggs Ford and Tim, ignite a flaming cross. The incident disrupts the march near the Odd Fellows Hall, leaving the town's fraternity rivalries alive and the crowd debating costs and laughter.
A Dorans family theatre supporters group urges renaming the Ice House theatre to Celia Claflin Theatre. They praise her businesslike generous leadership and acknowledge credit to her colleagues William Jay Barker Walter Patton and Gayla Bissell for cooperation.
Catharine C. Tremain endorses Gladys Crane in the school issue. She notes at the Tavares meeting state officials show concern for education, praises local teachers, and urges modernization of facilities, asking whether Mount Dora will proceed without state aid.
A letter from TIM M. SELLAR expresses support for the citrus legislation and urges publication to answer voters' questions. He pledges to vote for the bill and assist its passage, acknowledging the task of addressing widespread inquiries during the legislative session.
The Mount Dora Base Ball association thanks the city council for funds and materials given to field and fence improvements. William Prinz and Maurice Turner lead the park effort with local citizens and players expressing appreciation for council generosity.
Corporal Joseph E. Carter has returned to Fort Bragg North Carolina this week after a short leave. He visited his wife Evelyn and her family Mr and Mrs R C Durdin.
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