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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
4
As 1963 begins the speaker urges optimism over pessimism noting abundance and a faith in the future. Despite threats of conflict and domestic differences, unity and resolve are seen as keys to prosperity and peace for the nation.
Atlanta Constitution columnist Ralph McGill discusses a southern Ohio town funding a high school band for a Miami parade while neglecting library standards and teacher qualifications. He contrasts public appetite for noise with the need for unbought books and questions if college football is a financial drain, urging better educational priorities.
Lake County's agribusiness for 1961 62 totaled 97 million dollars, within six percent of the prior year record. The county produced about 21 9 million boxes of oranges and 3 9 million of grapefruit while diversifying with peaches grapes and lychees. The citrus industry dominates the economy paying 75 percent of real estate taxes and employing about 60 percent of workers.
The Ocklawaha Chapter DAR will host an illustrated lecture Ameri can Indian Colleges at St. Thomas Parish House Eus tis on Thursday January 3 at 2 30 p.m. Mrs M D Church chairs the event aided by several members. Visiting daughters are invited. Jewelry drive supports Native Americans. It notes new members and local chorus entertainment, plus regional agricultural data and county agribusiness figures for 1961 62.
The writer shares a Christmas note from friends TM nan and John describing John’s heart attack after a busy year, medical and livelihood adjustments, canceled travels to Mexico, and future plans including books on public utilities and economic planning. Florence’s impaired sight, their Yale trip memory, and meeting Prof. Ernest R. Bartley are noted as well as hopes for peace in the coming year.
East Town church services on Christmas Day featured Rev. T. D. Williams and Rev. S. B. Cutler. The Federation Council met with most officers present. A cornerstone ceremony is planned January 1963 at Greater Mt. Carmel M. B. Church with Master T. D. Williams in attendance. The page notes community sobriety and lists sick residents Nanie Ownes, Kattie Hardy, and Dora Fletcher.
To keep Christmas gift plants at their best provide greenhouse like conditions. Water when soil is moderately wet and avoid overwatering. Check moisture every morning and allow soil to dry before watering again.
A golf group heads to the Carolinas for Christmas with grandchildren. Winners at the Thursday event include Irene Peters and Shot Roberts for low gross, and Ruwaldt and Lou French for low net. Nearby Florida reports note severe cold with minimal fires and some tropical tree damage but no nursery losses.
The State Forester C H Coulter warns that cold weather raises fire risk as forests and underbrush are stressed by frost. Household plant care tips advise moving plants to a bright area with day temperatures 65 75 F and 50 55 F at night. Lower night temps, avoid drafts near radiators, and skip fertilizing gift plants.
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