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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
4
Published at Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Entered second class matter April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Post Office under Act of March 3 1879. National.
The Lake County editorial urges Mount Dora and leaders to embrace the Cape Canaveral NOVA lunar program. It highlights George White Sr, C G Ware, and E Everette Huskey as catalysts, urges cooperation, and envisions cross state canal growth, new industry, and housing demand boosting regional prosperity.
Critics question the planned public tour of the new $1,000,000 jail in Lake County. They warn that once in operation the facility will be a stern public institution, not a tourist site, and doubt open access will continue.
Mr. and Mrs. Van N. Marker of Versailles Ohio won two national titles at Vandalia Ohio’s 62nd Grand American Tournament. Mrs Marker captured the Ladies champion with 198 24 shootoff while Van Marker won the Class C title with 197. The event marked a milestone day for Versailles residents and noted a high women’s score in the history of the meet.
Florida moves toward a state wide turnpike from Miami to Georgia as officials seek bond validation for 160 million to extend the Sunshine State Parkway. The move marks a milestone in a two decade effort supported by multiple governors and agencies.
Michael L. Duncan a recently discharged U S Air Force veteran from Mount Dora suffered a broken jaw and multiple head and chest injuries after his car collided head on with a Chattahoochee family vehicle on U S 441 near Robie Street. Police cited him for failure to keep his car under control.
Circuit Judge W. Troy Hall Jr addressed a Rotary luncheon in the Community Building. Hall, president of the Lake Sumter Bar Association and former Lake County judge, urged a thinking electorate and informed public opinion, stressing the value of reading papers for a broad outlook and better accountability by officials.
The 1961 Lake County Grand Jury recalls a special session to investigate Mount Dora concerns. It finds most complaints were hearsay or rumor, cites no proven misconduct, and urges continued public welfare efforts under State Attorney Gordon G Oldham Jr. The panel notes no probable cause for robbery claims and calls for press release of the report.
E A Benson of Brecksville Ohio commends the Topic editorial Time for Action and urges Mount Dora to raise taxes to fund clean industry and growth. He argues complacency leads to stagnation and challenges city leaders to pursue full fruition rather than wither on the vine.
Grand jurors report to the court in Tavares reviewing alleged violations of Florida initiation fee statutes. Sheriff Willis V. McCall and Chief Deputy James Yates attended the investigation into the Mount Dora matter along with court clerk Frank E. Owens.
Medical professionals from five states told a St. Petersburg seminar that mothers can be subject to homicidal tendencies and that children need firm but fair discipline. Dr. Richard T. Smith urged strong parental guidance while Dr. F Bayard Carter called for identifying dangerous tendencies and referring affected mothers to psychiatrists.
Rabies cases are rare but feared. Vaccination after exposure can save lives, and monitoring the biting animal for ten days helps determine if treatment is needed. Area-wide dog vaccination can eliminate canine rabies, yet wild animals remain a source in several states including Florida.
A compiled list of church names across Mount Dora and nearby areas with contact details and service schedules. Entries include Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, Central Christian, and Community Chapel including Bible School times and weekly services.
The Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove hosts Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School also at 11:00 a.m. and a Wednesday evening service at 8:00 p.m.
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