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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
4
The editorial endorses Troy Hall for Lake County Judge in the race to fill Syd Herlong’s seat. Hall is praised for sincerity, military service, tempering justice with mercy, and strong personal qualities.
The piece highlights Good Ol' Summertime Hall campaigning for county judge with no financial backing, praising his independence. It notes light speculation about opponent Osborne of Umatilla and hints at voter sentiment during a tour across East Crooked and Lake County with reflections on weather and scenery.
Grace Cahours a 23 year old Mount Dora yacht club member and bridesmaid was killed when an airplane owned by Edward McEnnan nose dived over her Michigan home town of Ypsilanti. Her parents Capt Edward H Cahours and Mrs Cahours winter in Minneola. The death drew mourning from Mount Dora’s social circle including Mrs Richard Shipes Jr and Frances Turner who married last fall.
A sharp missive to publisher Paul H. Reese criticizes an editorial in The Topic as over the line. the writer remarks even Charlie Osborne would not complain about the piece.
Commodore Ed Nimnicht will begin his second year as head man of the Yacht Club after a reelection last week with Jack Simpson as vice commodore and F. P. Albery as rear commodore. Framed by social gatherings, the club hosted dinners for Frances Berteau and a Sunday group including the Edgertons Tanner White Colley and others. A bridge luncheon for Umatilla ladies honored by Mrs. Paul Gerding drew dozens of accompanying guests. The closing note quotes J F Clarke on faith and goodness.
The May meeting of the Ocklawaha chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was moved from May 6 to May 7. Officers will be elected at 10 am at the American Legion hall Umatilla. A covered dish luncheon follows at 12 30.
A reflection on early American woodwork noting ancient artifacts found in mound sites and cliff dwellings. The piece cites Charles M. Schwab on work motivation and the value of love of work over mere profit.
A vacation can be more pleasant when you insure personal belongings. The policy promises coverage for all risks and applies wherever you travel.
Mrs Corinna Parker aged 90 died after a fall at her Mount Dora home last week. She broke her hip, was hospitalized at Florida Sanitarium, and did not recover. A winter resident for 28 years she belonged to the Community church and was cared for by niece Miss Corinna King of Cleveland. Burial is planned in Norwalk Ohio. Dr. Robert R. Reed officiated at Rehbaum Funeral chapel services.
President Ladd N Spivey of Southern Florida College Lakeland will give the 11 am sermon at the First Methodist Church. Lectors Robert Turner and Ross Dutton will lead the service with the Chancel Choir and Fred Mark at the organ. Sunday school begins at 9 45 am and youth activities at 7 pm.
The schedule lists Bible school nine forty five morning worship eleven, Training Union seven, evening service eight, and deacons meeting Tuesday eight. Singspiration Wednesday six forty five, prayer and Bible study eight Wednesday, choir rehearsal Thursday. Pastor Sutley topics include Making Friends with Life and Dangerous Curves. Special music by the chorus choir directed by Mrs. Florence G Hanscom.
Dr. Robert R. Reed will speak on the subject On Keeping the Feast at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Community Church. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed.
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