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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
3
Mount Dora tree doctor Bill Ward urges proper care of parkway and private trees to prevent ailing dangerous growth. He advises pruning in three steps, painting wounds, avoiding wires and spikes to protect the cambium and prevent bark damage.
An army recruit recalls a drill instructor asking if any brother wanted to stay together in service. The rookie raises his hand and asks where his brother is, prompting a light moment during a tough lecture.
In New York City a physician who initially set a 5000 dollar fee operated for free on seven year old Patty Honeycutt of Mount Dora. The surgery, aimed at throat and chest scars from a three year old fire injury, yielded remarkable early results as Patty prepared to return to school. Patty’s mother Virginia Honeycutt reported the free operation was done by Dr Conway and promised further care for the disfigurements.
City Council Tuesday night rejected a traffic light request for the Liberty and Highland corner. State Road department letter said traffic did not warrant a light. A petition cited danger to school children near the highway entrance to the city.
Residents of Sylvan Shores and Jem join in forming Faith Lutheran Church led by Rev. Phillip Schlessmann. Services are held in the Eustis Public Library basement at 7 30 Sunday evening for the Golden Triangle area including Mount Dora Eustis Tavares and Umatilla.
Mrs. Mc Murray, who once ran a beauty shop, now devotes summers to a deaf-mute children's school in St. Augustine and Mount Dora. She cherishes reuniting with former pupils and eagerly meets new ones, finding reward in helping humanity. (Continued next week)
The quote notes that success depends on a person being prepared for the opportunity that arrives. It attributes the idea to Disraeli and frames readiness as the key to seizing chances when they appear.
Councilwoman Esther Wyatt Bishop reports progress in Pine Forest cemetery beautification. The city will handle monument foundations to ensure permanence and uniformity, included in the perpetual care fee, with fixed charges for the service. She noted prior installations by monument firms were sometimes inadequate.
An Orlando insurer and an adjuster told the council that delays in Reynolds property damage payout may be tied to possible personal injury claims. The claimant Reynolds says he owes $190 for repairs and has not had the body fixed, while the insurer cites a sub-$300 estimate vs a $700 claimed loss and notes settlement hinges on a release from Helen Kurras.
Listed on hospital records this week are Annie Birkbeck E Voorhis in Waterman Memorial Eustis and Henry McMillin in Durham Young Leesburg.
Dan Sullivan, after months of illness, has returned to Orange Memorial hospital in Orlando. He was released a few weeks earlier from another hospital stay.
An additional $50,000 in damages was added to the Earl E. Stary lawsuit against Leesburg Hospital and physicians, with the total now $185,000. The suit alleges negligence caused injury to Cynthia Ann born August 26, 1952, resulting in permanent disability and loss of parts of her left hand due to steaming towels applied in the hospital. Defendants include Leesburg Hospital and doctors H Durham Young Arthur P Buchanan George E Engelhard, Robert H Montgomery.
New arrivals include Rose Ann to Mr and Mrs Lewis C Durden on August 14 in Mount Dora. Philip Horace to Mr and Mrs Elmer E Haskins on August 10 in Mount Dora. Mark Edwin to Mr and Mrs Allen H Keller in Tangerine on August 7.
A simple blood test to show poliomyelitis immunity could reduce gamma globulin demand. With 40 million under age 30 and an expected 40 000 cases this year, testing would calm fears and spare critical supplies. Researchers emphasize relentless effort until immunity protection is widespread.
Mr and Mrs Wilson L Shankle announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Gail on August 16 Mrs A P Haman of Zellwood reports a son born on August 15 in a brief community birth notice highlighting local families and new arrivals.
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