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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
3
In Sept, Peter, once with Lake County Citizen and Leesburg Ledger, and partner Jack Grant of Leesburg, sold their papers to the John H. Perry chain. He then sued the chain accusing anti trust violations for blocking newsprint and forcing their exit from business.
The Lydia Circle of the women’s society will meet Thursday September 2 at 9 a.m. in Gilbert Park for a breakfast. Members are asked to bring their own table service with Mrs H G Finlayson and Mrs John Johnson hosting.
Mrs. Vernon L. Conner of the Florida Federation of Garden clubs labels a litterbug as a motorist or traveler who tosses wrappers and other refuse from a car. She notes a state law against littering and urges carrying bags for trash to protect rural beauty and reduce cleanup costs.
Lake County retail sales reached a record 33 519 000 in 1953, up 3 385 000 from 1952, with food leading at 9 348 000, automotive at 5 861 000, general merchandise at 2 241 000, and furniture and appliances up 125 000, per the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
A Lake County census focusing on citrus acreage is underway under Ken Sears of Tavares. The survey lists grove owners and tabulates production as part of the federal farm census, conducted every five years since 1890. Farmers are urged to provide complete, confidential information for accurate county and state production data.
All Master Masons are invited to a meeting of the 17th Masonic District association at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 in the Leesburg Masonic Temple. After the business meeting a Masonic play Rose On the Altar will be presented and refreshments will follow.
The Zellwood family mourns two year old Sondra Ruth Vincent who died at Waterman Memorial hospital after doctors said she had no bowel duct and could not be saved by surgery. Survived by parents Lester Bill and wife, brother Lester Bill Jr., grandparents Mr and Mrs Lester Ban Zellwood and J D Piring. Services were at the Methodist church in Zellwood with burial at Zellwood Tangerine cemetery.
A GI author contrasts life in Japan with the United States in a light essay. He notes custom of removing shoes, floor seating, polite language, and abundant service in eateries. He praises Japanese hospitality and the good will across cultures.
A compact moral exhortation urges doing the immediate task first with clarity about the next duty. It echoes Carlyle's call to prioritize one's present obligations and let ahead become clearer through action.
A Lake County Chamber report cites the State Road Department showing U S 441 between Leesburg and Ocala as Florida’s second most traveled road with 7,974 vehicles daily in July. Southbound 3,727 per day, up 13.2 percent, and northbound 4,247, up 98 percent. Florida 50 west from Orlando to Brooksville via Clermont and Groveland logged 3,729 daily, up 346 percent, the largest increase in the state.
Mrs W D Key of 416 Highland Street won a 21 inch television set at the Economy Super Market drawing held Saturday evening. No purchase was required to enter.
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