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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
4
An editorial briefing from the national desk discusses political currents and policy debates of mid December 1960. It analyzes congressional stances and public sentiment, reflecting the era’s concerns and tensions.
A public letter to Mayor Guy C. Bliss calls for joint actions to ease annexation tensions between Mount Dora and Sylvan Shores. It proposes a small, joint Economic Development Committee of civic leaders to study fair methods, inform the public, and guide growth for a hopeful new year.
The piece weighs possible directions for John F Kennedy after his win. It contrasts 1932 Roosevelt urgency with a narrower Kennedy margin and suggests Kennedy will govern with moderation, respecting opposing views and avoiding extremism, per columnist William White.
The article cites Department of Commerce figures on U S business ties with Cuba. It notes 1997 spending on materials, Cuban wages, taxes, and 160000 Cuban workers while return on investment stayed under five percent. It portrays U S capitalists as targeted by Castro and laments Cuba becoming a police state with foreign tourism shifting to Russians and others.
The Florida Citrus Exposition portion titled Round the World will reveal the seed’s long history from Babylonian times to today’s multi million dollar citrus industry. The 37th annual show runs in Winter Haven from March 11 to March 18 with emphasis on citrus and global connections.
Mount Dora Masons meet at the Temple tonight at 5 30 p m. Master Mason degree work with Past Masters leading. Dinner served by the Rainbow girls at 6 p m. All Master Masons invited to attend.
The Billy Graham Crusade film Africa on the Bridge will be shown in color at the First Baptist church on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Florida forests and forest industries provide employment for 40 000 persons.
Local church notices list Mount Dora area houses of worship with pastors and service times. Churches named include Mount Dora Baptist Church Rev. David Coffield Bible School 9:49 a.m. morning worship 8:30 and 11 a.m. Training Union 6:45 p.m. Evening Service 8 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 8:45 p.m. plus Mid Week Service 8 p.m. Also Methodist Fifth Ave Rev. James Jones morning worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. MYF 6 p.m. Church of Christ Fifth Ave with Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman Bible School 9:45 a.m. General Assembly 10:45 a.m. Evening 6 p.m. Mid Week Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church Sixth Ave at Alexander Rev. George L. Kress Morning worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1117 Fifth Ave W pastor W A Jennings Church School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Mid-Week Prayer 7:30 p.m. St Edward's Episcopal Grandview St Fifth Ave Sunday services 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9 a.m. Family Service 11 a.m. Rev John F Mangrum Vicar Central Christian Church Mount Dora-Eustis Road Rev Lester C Doerr Bible 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Community Church Seventh and Donnelly Rev Robert R Reed 9:45 a.m. Forum 11 a.m. Morning Worship.
A service event organized by Your Doctor of Medicine along with four Local Medical Society chapters and the Florida Medical Association marks a collaborative effort to promote physician standards and community health across the state.
The article outlines leukemia as a blood disease with excessive white blood cell production. It notes no specific cure yet but mentions treatments that extend life and improve comfort, including radioactive phosphorus, X rays, blood transfusions, and hormonal or new chemical approaches, with emphasis on diagnosis and age patterns.
The Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist lists 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. Located at the corner of Lemon and Grove.
H. Jack Ponce serves as pastor at Lake Ola Baptist Chapel with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m. The Training Union meets at 7 p m and Evening Worship at 8 p m with a Mid Week Prayer Service at 7 30 p m.
Sorrento Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Worship Service at 11:00 AM led by Minister Dr. G. J. Schillerstrom.
Rev. Louis Johnston leads the Tangerine Community Church Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. Worshippers are invited to attend.
Public notices announce Osie L Moss sues Norman P Moss for divorce in Lake County Florida. Defendants must answer by January 10, 1961, or a default decree may be entered. Notices also warn creditors to present claims against the estate of Emma Davis within eight months to avoid legal barring.
The Creative Writers Group meets Wednesday at 10 am in the Mount Dora Library. Members choose their own subject and anyone interested in creative writing is invited to attend.
Professor Alphonse Carlo of the Florida Symphony Orchestra will perform two violin selections at the Mount Dora Community Church service. The pieces are The Virgin Slumber Song by Reger and the Andante from Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Katherine Carlo. The public is invited.
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