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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
3
Mrs Joseph Etchells thanks editors and readers, praising journalists as democratic, devoted to education, and unselfish. She commends the press for clear, accessible writing and notes the growing list of subscribers as a real boost to the newspaper community.
Increasing interest in a major Central Florida cultural project is shown by new memberships and subscriptions. The committee thanks current subscribers and says tickets will be mailed when available. IceHouse Players convert an ice house into a theatre and continue active efforts for the program going to print.
A Jacksonville reader praises Mount Dora's charm and growth while criticizing local tax hikes on light bills. He urges open reporting of town issues, notes absence of coverage on alleged arrests, and calls for public access to news. The editor refrains from pretrial commentary.
Mount Dora's Reading Circle enjoyed a gala buffet supper hosted by Mrs. Melvin White with co hosts Mrs. Blanch Briggs and Miss Elmira Loder. Twenty three members attended as Ray Moody librarian presented notes on the book Forty Ninth State Hawaii. The circle marks 37 years since its start and has met weekly for most seasons.
Guide from George Weinstein of Newark cites Hygeia on walking for adults 35 plus. It strengthens stomach muscles, trims waist, tones upper body, improves posture, and may aid sleep with a steady four mile per hour hour-long pace. Start with a mile daily, double if possible, then increase gradually.
The Zellwood Youth Center announces a bazaar to raise funds for the building floor. The event Tuesday evening opens at 6 30 featuring a supper bingo games and an auction to support building needs.
Mount Dora Golf Club marks its second anniversary with a community day on Wednesday December 15 inviting members guests and visitors to enjoy golf practice putting and the course. Contests featured Long Driving with Roy Christopher 279 yards and John R Skinner 269 yards in second place.
The Sedano dining room will reopen this week under the direction of Mr and Mrs Hugh R Wrasse of Washington Island Wisconsin and formerly of Boca Raton Florida. The Wrasses own Wrasse s Washington hotel in Wisconsin and previously ran a Boca Raton hotel that was destroyed by a hurricane. The Sedano house was started by the late Mr and Mrs Manuel J Sedano, and Mrs Sedano died last spring.
Local ad notes electrical fixtures on display at 1230 FE Fifth Avenue. The brief item highlights showroom availability and location for shoppers seeking lighting and related fittings.
Once deemed inferior, pecky cypress rises to among the highest priced timbers. Buyers seek its distinct grain and durability, driving demand in specialty construction and luxury interiors.
Personalities notes describe a lifelong birthday tradition for a Mount Dora resident. He visits with N. W. Morley family at their McDonald street home, receives cake and neighbor visits yearly for 15 years, and continues to get Readers Digest via donations from about 50 people.
Military recruitment notice promoting U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force careers offering free retirement plan, job training with cash value, educational benefits, and encourage meeting a recruiter opposite the Post Office in Eustis Florida.
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