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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
6
A Mount Dora Publishing Company editor is highlighted in a weekly feature detailing community newspaper leadership and local publishing efforts in Florida.
The narrator reluctantly agrees to travel with Archimedes McNulty as winter ends and spring nears. He expects tension with Archy’s blunt diplomacy and guile, fearing trouble with officials and possible military dismissal. Still, he anticipates a capital visit and lighter moments on the road.
The newspaper endorses President Eisenhower for urging disarmament and redirecting spending from weapons to peace. It highlights the “plain and cruel truths” that war costs devastate hunger, poverty, and progress, arguing a shift to schools, hospitals, power, roads, and homes. It praises the vision of paying for knowledge and construction over bombs.
An analysis contrasts strategic goals with daily tactics in global power. It argues the Kremlin seeks world domination, while a strengthened United Nations and world law could yield enforceable peace. The piece urges Western leadership under Eisenhower to adopt a positive strategic program.
A Jacksonville gathering of the Florida Women's Press club reveals how editors view city and country editions and the humor and stress of newsroom life. The author recalls working on the city side of the Akron Beacon Journal and gains renewed respect for frontline reporters and editors.
A White House note discusses a proposed warfare concept for faster impact than a sabre jet. The writer expresses belief the idea would be more effective, addressing President Eisenhower directly as Ike.
A community church page lists worship times for Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Christ, Latter Day Saints, Scientis t and Episcopal congregations. It includes service hours Bible schools and choir rehearsals with weekly prayer meetings and youth programs.
The Lake County Health committee tied to the Lake County Tuberculosis and Health association will hold its annual mass meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. in Mount Dora at the new Negro Community Center. Speakers include Mayor Lou L. Heaton and Lacy Thomas with Rev. Oswald P. Bronson and Mrs. Slater Cox. Music by St Marys Baptist church choir and the Melodaires. Public invited.
Flight Engineer Gilbert V. Cilley visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Cilley at 1225 Ninth Ave. last weekend before departing for duty as a flight instructor in West Palm Beach.
The Baptist and Methodist congregations host weekend services led by visiting speakers and local students. Miss Dodie Costine and Stetson peers plan chalk talks during youth and revival sessions Friday through Sunday. Rev. Robert M. Blackburn preaches at the Methodist church Sunday and prepares for a May 3 evangelistic series with Rev. A. Ray Adams leading May 3 through 8 nightly services. Acolyte guild officers at St Thomas Episcopal will be installed during Youth Sunday with Rev. F A Pope Jr delivering the morning sermon.
A Parent-Teacher association study group has been formed by Mrs. Myron Taylor, first grade teacher, and PTA president Mrs. Glendy Sadler for room mothers in the primary grades. Mrs. Robert Bumgardner will host the meeting on May 5.
The IceHouse board of directors voted this week to have Ice Players contribute to charity, supporting Mercy Cancer Society and related causes, marking a new level of community involvement and financial support.
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