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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
4
A compact timeless exhortation urges restraint against harming the righteous. It notes the steadfastness of the just who endure multiple trials, while warning that the wicked ultimately reap mischief or downfall.
The piece reflects on Governor LeRoy Collins commuting Walter Lee Irvin’s death sentence to life imprisonment after a drawn out case in Groveland. It argues Collins faced political backlash yet acted on duty fairness. It critiques trial uncertainties and calls for further scrutiny of the prosecution and guard provisions.
A Scotsman named H. G. Finlayson displayed a lone flag in Mount Dora's business section on December 16. Locals puzzled over the unknown flag's meaning until learning it marked Bill of Rights Day, a date celebrating the U S Constitution's landmark rights document.
Dr. E. Lewis recounted his World War II experience in Japan where initial hostility gave way to admiration. As a university educator he aided rebuilding education under democracy, noting Japanese students in bare rooms shivering as coal stoves burned and uniting people who live beautiful family lives under duress.
A Christmas pageant will be presented at the Presbyterian church at 7 30 this evening with a candle lighting ceremony and gifts for a sick family. There will be carol singing on the west lawn led by Duane. Dr C A Carriel selects a Sunday sermon about Gods Miclete and Clift ta Mon. Special music includes solos by Miss Asin Palmer and Christmas hymns. A special offering funds pensions for retired Congregational ministers and widows. Two Methodist services Sunday at 8 30 and 11 with Rev H Maurice Felton preaching The morning service will be broadcast. An informal Communion service is planned between 5 and 6 30 with invitation to partake in the Lord Supper.
A Tampa area family, whose breadwinner Allen Platt lost his job after his employer feared mob action, receives Christmas aid. Donations totaling 156 dollars from United Churches of St. Petersburg, a Tampa resident, and a California benefactor cover tuition at Christian Home and Bible School. A Florida court victory resolves the children's education issue, with Mr. Platt finding carpentry work in Apopka.
The federation will hold a Christmas day service at St John P B church. The reporter invites everyone to attend, noting it’s better to celebrate at church than in jail or cemetery.
A reflective essay links Mount Dora's modern homes with Nazareth’s hillside setting to illustrate spiritual growth. It cites Kahlil Gibran and David Sarnoff on inner light guiding progress, arguing that knowledge and love empower humanity beyond material age.
An elderly driver faced traffic court after claiming vision was impaired by flame vine on a fence near Tremain Street. Damage to Mr Hale's car was $200, and another vehicle incurred greater damage. Mayor Heaton urged newcomers to exercise extra caution while learning city traffic rules.
Tangerine notes list residents and guests visiting Ola Beach during the holidays. A. J. Page and family plan a four month Duluth visit. Maynard Church and family host relatives from Wellsville New York. Miss Helen Dowhan from New York visits. E N Stevens recalls World War I era in the Philippines. multiple local residents host or welcome guests at Ola Beach and Tangerine during Christmas week.
BAPTIST CHURCH AT Sixth and Tremain lists Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Training Union 7 p m Evening Service 8 p m Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 7 p m Mid-Week Service Wednesday 8 p m REV B I ool 9008 a tees Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m MYF 6 20 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m at church Mid Week Service Wednesday 7 30 p m COMMUNITY CHURCH Seventh Ave and r St Rev Robert R Reed D D Minister Morning Worship 108 a m CHURCH OF CHRIST Fifth ay Bible School 10 00 am General Assembly 11 00 a m Service 7 00 pm Mid Week Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 pm PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth av Rev Charles A Carr iel D D Sunday Service 11 am Church School 9 45 am REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 1117 Fifth av Elder H P Kelly pastor Sunday School 10 am Worship Service 11 am Mid Week Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 45 pm
Corner of Lemon and Grove hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. with Sunday School also at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service scheduled for 8 p.m. for parishioners and visitors. Local notices invite attendance and participation.
Rev Louis Johnston leads a Sunday service at 11 00 am at the Community Church. All parishioners and guests are welcome to attend.
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