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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
6
A reflective note compares childlike habits to adult responsibilities as a warning about looming global tensions. The writer urges immediate cleansing of careless living and spiritual renewal, arguing there is no return to the status quo and that society must change now.
A mother writes a memorandum urging readers to write cheerful letters to the boys in service who have left their peaceful pursuits to serve, hoping to lift their spirits and maintain morale during duty.
Community item highlights Mrs. H E Swank urging baking soda for grease fires and letters for servicemen like Jay L Swank at Port Chicago Cal. Feature on Virginia refugees James M Hughes settling in Mount Dora, praising Florida Highlands. Includes remarks from J Harden Peterson at Lake County Chamber meeting and local industry notes on tourism souvenirs and Lakeland fishing tackle growth.
William F. Spilliard, 73, former Metter resident who lived in Mount Dora 19 years, died Friday at Eustis Waterman Memorial Hospital. Last rites held at Forest Cemetery last Sunday. Survived by widow, five daughters Carrie Hendrix Lottie Lynn Ivey Lanier Rosie Cowart all of Mount Dora and Mary Oliver of Jacksonville. three sons William V and David of Mount Dora and Clarence of Savannah. numerous grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Legion and auxiliary members are urged to reserve for the annual children’s Christmas party at the Community building next Monday evening. Ruth Lee, auxiliary president, says reservations are from Mrs. O D Stephens. The 7 p m event is for children of Legionnaires or auxiliary members only and will be held before the town Christmas tree donated by the Azalea Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club, chaired by Mrs Lee.
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