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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1959
Page
4
The piece contrasts President Eisenhower’s sincere peace ideals with domestic corruption and greed. It cites drug prices, payola, advertising graft, steel labor disputes, and a Citizens Council list attacking equal opportunity groups. The author urges the president to model simple virtues at home to match his world mission.
A stolen truck driven through Mount Dora crashed into a retaining wall on Highway 441 near Lake Dora, damaging a garden club buffer of hibiscus and trees. The vehicle was recovered by police and returned to the Orlando owner. The incident leaves a scar on the wall and prompts calls to remove the evidence.
Mount Dora High School seniors finished a successful run of The Wizard of Oz and travel to DeLand for a benefit show sponsored by the Children's Museum of DeLand this Saturday. Director Van E Marker credits the students, with praise for George Moore the band director and Joyce Cofield who controlled the orchestra. The production featured striking makeup on the Tin Woodsman and the Witch of the West, with unique backstage moments noted as significant contributors to the excellence.
The Tangerine Improvement Society gathering featured poinsettias and greens, with the Golden Triangle Moonbeamers performing led by director Mr. Kidd. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tippet, while hostesses were several local couples. additional notes cover travels, church services, and holiday plans of residents including Rudolph Sittinger and families in Brooksville and Clermont.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has issued two pamphlets as guides to income tax payers. They are on sale at the Topic Office for the convenience of individuals and small businesses at the low price of 40 cents each. The publication for business men discusses in non technical language many of the federal tax problems incident to conducting a business. The booklet is an aid to preparing tax returns for 1959 and fiscal years ending in 1960. The second booklet deals in detail with income tax laws relating to individual taxpayers. It contains many examples to illustrate application of tax laws to practical situations. The Internal Revenue Service is this year making the booklets available through sources other than the Government Printing Office in Washington or the area internal revenue office. The Topic office has a small supply of these publications on sale for the convenience of its readers.
Joseph Seitters, newly elected park commissioner, sworn in by Mayor Patton at the 1960 organizational meeting. He will oversee Donnelly park, with Tom Spencer, Elizabeth Evans, Oliver Tilson, Gilbert, Lester Van Woert, Library, Child's and Sylvan parks also assigned. Tillson assists with trees and parkways. Van Woert is chairman and financial secretary. Spencer is vice chairman. Tillson is secretary.
A Mount Dora reader praises Mrs Kress protest letter and objects to IceHouse Theatre productions. She recalls joining 1956 57 season for Astasia then quits membership by 1958 citing content they deem immoral with stage intimacy and language. She questions community prestige of local performers and suggests forming an independent group.
A George Eliot quote about ignoring gossip and critics. It likens idle words to rocks cawing at a church steeple, suggesting resilience against public chatter and judgment.
Local church notices list service times and leaders for Mount Dora congregations. Rev. Coffield at Mount Dora Baptist with Bible School 9:45 a.m. and multiple services. Community Church led by Robert Reed offers Forum and worship. Methodist Church on Fifth Ave with Morning Worship and MYF. Church of Christ on Fifth Ave with Bible School 9:45 and evening service. Presbyterian on Sixth Ave with Sunday School 9:45 and worship 11. Latter Day Saints church at 1117 Fifth Ave with school and worship. St. Edwards Episcopal Sundays with Holy Communion and family service. Central Christian Church on Mount Dora Eustis Road with Bible School 10 and worship 11.
Eusitis First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 00 am and Sunday School at 11 00 am box Wednesday evening service at not shown location Lemon and Grove corner in Eustis Florida.
Rev Louis Johnston leads Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine Community Church. The notice lists the time and the ordained leader for the weekly worship event.
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