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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
3
At the local Kiwanis club luncheon today G Lawnson Newton Dabolt and Maynard Church will report on the Atlantic City convention they attended. The speakers will summarize sessions and decisions from the gathering for members.
Scientists have developed chemical reagents to help physicians identify a disease by ruling out impossible causes. Multiple visits may be needed, and patients should allow doctors time to diagnose so they can treat effectively.
Rotary members heard Florida Telephone Corp plan to switch to automation in Lake County in October enabling direct dialing between towns like Eustis and Sylvan Shores. The system will use operators only for difficult calls and add a ticker tape billable record. Officials cited franchise history and operator shortages as factors behind tolls. Mount Dora and Eustis show strong growth in line expansions.
Lake County School Board reported defects in the new Mount Dora school on Highland Street. Maintenance Supervisor Walter Hawthorne said the sidewalks were built to allow water to run into classrooms. The board will seek corrections from the architect and contractor.
A concise reflection from Plutarch on worship, noting that the most acceptable service to God flows from gratitude and joy. The quote emphasizes inner disposition over external ritual.
Howard Ingles of Mount Dora, the lone male registrant, wins a girdle among 11 prizes during the three day celebration of Smart Shop's space expansion. Other winners include Mrs. Carl Fuller, Mrs. R. S. Fuller, Orlando. Miss Donna Simpson, Mount Dora. Mrs. R. L. Jones, Orlando. Mrs. Katherine Bell, Mount Dora. and several area residents in nearby towns.
Come September 4, A. G. Moss of Hackett and others will reach 87 years. He is the oldest living charter member of the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling club per club records kept by Dan Bishop. Moss remains active and last year played on a trophy winning team.
Philip Schriftgiesser of 650 E Fifth Ave was announced as the third prize winner in the Clermont Citrus Tower photography contest. His winning image captured the tower against a cloud lit sky. LeRoy Collins, who served as Florida State Senator from 1950 to 1954, later became governor.
Mount Dora participants Mrs. Ed Nimnicht Mrs. Roland Cooper and Ernest Bittler topped the weekly Lake County Duplicate Bridge club scores with strong finishing rounds.
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