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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
4
Rev. Robert M. Blackburn urged his Methodist congregation to view the Revised Standard Version as clearer and more authentic than the King James Bible. He urged translating scripture into life through principles over rigid rules and condemned burnings of the new version.
The IceHouse Players stage Noel Coward comedy Blythe Spirit from January 7 to 10 at the Charles Street Theatre. Directed by Walter Patton, the cast includes Susan Odom Mae Buckman Merle Cleary Frank Stebbins Margo Hosford Lila Mabry and newcomer Lovina Parmenter. A novelist hosts a seance that summons back his first wife and the spirit of his second wife follows in riotous comedy.
The passage argues that Gods word aims to awaken action not comfort. It stresses that biblical figures conquered kingdoms enforced justice and endured suffering, proving faith through lived experience rather than detached belief. Religion and life are inseparable, the text asserts.
A compact verse-inspired note blends holiday reflections with enduring warmth. Quoted lines evoke timeless care, resilience, and cheer as winter winds bite, yet Christmas spirit remains bright.
Florida's native plants offer festive greenery for the season. Holly provides red and green color while protected by law. magnolia leaves resist curling and last long but require owner permission. Other options include wild olive, red bay, privet foliage, and various pines for large spaces.
Lake county business circles greet Frank L. Cogburn as secretary and manager of First Federal Savings and Loan association of Eustis, succeeding the late George A. Pierce. Cogburn, a Roanoke native, will reside in Eustis with his wife and three children. He has served in Roanoke’s First National Exchange Bank Trust department and as assistant secretary of Roanoke’s First Federal Savings and Loan. He is a graduate of Presbyterian College and the American Savings and Loan Institute Graduate School at Indiana University.
An open meeting for parents with retarded children will be held at Howard Junior High School on E Robinson in Orlando on December 29 at 8 p.m. Mrs. George Hanson 2391 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, makes the announcement.
The article recalls the holly tree as a symbol of winter beauty with red berries and evergreen leaves. It notes holly’s range from east Texas to New Jersey, its stature in Louisiana, and its use in hedges and crafts. It warns against illegal branch harvests and stresses lawful, careful pruning.
War veterans elected Tom W. Davis of Tavares as commander and Colonel Forrest C. Braden of Mount Dora as senior vice commander for the Albert W. Gilchrist Camp No 21 of the United Spanish American War Veterans. Mount Dora officers include Jay J. Robinson junior vice commander Joseph Ayen officer of the guard Ernest Zepplin officer of the day and Alvard Bishop and W. H. Putnam as trustees past commanders.
The club announces new roster additions including Teris Sornberger Springfield MA J W Taynton and Fred Seiger Elgin IL Rebecca Y artist Nashville NC and M I Diddy Beaver Dam WI. Uncle Ed Pecker turns 86 on the 23rd. Henry Barnhart explains his absence due to a car accident. Mount Dora entries in Kissimmee doubles tournament feature several players. A big Christmas tournament is set for Monday with play starting at 9 am and prizes for all participants.
Readable fragments reference Christmas songs and names including Frances Holmes Armstro with unclear surrounding context. The item resembles a damaged listing or note from a newspaper page containing assorted names and phrases.
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