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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
4
The Mount Dora publication lists Ashton as publisher editor and notes subscription rates and a post office entry on April 7 1916. It records a December 8 1949 date with a price of 2.50 and references the act of March 3 1879.
Citizens of Mount Dora face a yes vote to authorize use of tax money for a pension plan for city workers. The act allows 3 to 7 percent of wages into a fund with city matching, enabling future actuarial work and a council approved system. The measure simply authorizes consideration of a pension path and establishes a cost gauge.
A Northern Wisconsin resident writes to advocate Angus McDonald for mayor in Mount Dora Florida. The letter lauds his civic leadership roles with the Izaak Walton League Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce and various Wisconsin hotels and resorts, noting his drive, ideas, and commitment to regional development.
Many people misunderstand liability coverage. You do not have to own a car to have insurance. You can buy liability protection and be protected while driving any car.
Fragmentary report notes Merton L Core y of Citrus Mutual in Winter Haven mentions a sale of 100 000 boxes of fruit for one dollar on the tree this week. Reference to Pasco Virginia Griffin Lake county and a quieting effect on a 100 day meeting appears in the garbled text.
Joyce M Larkin editor of Vilas Court News in Earle River Wisconsin praises a local community figure for his numerous projects and extensive qualifications. The tribute highlights service to the community and positive impact.
British-born artist H Bernard Robinson will demonstrate etching techniques to the Mount Dora Art League. The illustrated lecture will be at the community building, showcasing pieces in royal collection and other prominent rooms.
A Christmas party organized by the auxiliary and hosted at Mrs Edger Bates home in Lake Dalhousie is planned for Tuesday at 3 pm. Mrs Dorie Arin Hostettler will head the entertainment assisted by Mrs William H Hirst as co host.
A Friday through Tuesday diary describes Central Merida’s view of Zellwood Drainage District fields in muck lands near Lake and Orange counties. The narrator notes warm sun on December 1 amid celery and lettuce growth, family scenes, lake views, and shifting temperatures from 43 to 73 degrees as winter nears in Florida.
Ed Burkart of Mount Dora is named among the 85 members chosen for the University of Texas A Cappella choir for the 1949-50 school year. The announcement appears in this week’s university report.
The story notes that Dr. Hugo Curry did not participate in last week’s state tennis tournament in Orlando. Curry, a professional, should not have been listed as competing in Mount Dora’s entry.
Ayonapedatety DY Robert Ro Reed selects a sermon titled A Workman That Needeth Not to Be Ashamed for memorial services honoring Dr. David Brainerd Syween a 96th birthday tribute. Musician Moe Becher Weaty Bishoy leads with The Lord Is My Shepherd as weekly classes resume at 4 p.m. Rev. Robert Mc Wackburn and Rev. Mr. Winckburn present sermons at Methodist church while youth fellowship hosts guest speaker Donald Aldrich. Baptist pastor James H. Sutley preaches The Way of the Backslider with a evening theme When Faith Makes a Choice followed by Singspiration for youths. The piece also notes long feature material about Col B Rethel’s Lake Shore Drive home construction and Lake Mount Dora golf interest at Hill Top course.
The King's Daughters will host a Christmas party and gift exchange next Monday at their regular meeting at the Community Building. The event starts at p.m. with members invited to participate in the holiday exchange.
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