Take the Cup of Kindness for a New Year in Mount Dora
A guest editorial by Rev. John Mangrum urges Mount Dora residents to curb gossip and petty criticism in 1961. He appeals for charity, cooperation, and personal responsibility to foster a kinder community and restore compassion amid world troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mangrum
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Auld Lang Syne
E County
Jane
Mount Dora
Bobby Burns
Sylvan
Chamber of Commerce
IceHouse
Marcus Aurelius
Cinderella Ballet Opens Florida Engagement in Mount Dora
The Cinderella ballet opened in Florida at the Mount Dora Community Building. Linda Yourth and Paul Nickel from New York danced the lead roles with Carolyn Bourland as the Fairy Godmother. The performance featured Henry Mazer and the World Symphony Orchestra, with Edith Royal directing the ballet and designing the sets and costumes by Bill Royal and Phyllis.
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Dorans
Florida
Mount Dora
Henry Mazer
Wiorids
Linda Yourth
Paul Nickel
New York City
Carolyn Bourland
Russ Brumpaugh
Walton Wing
Bill Roy
Bn Dotars
Ballet
Central Florida
Edith Royal
The
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Bill Royal
Phyllis
Auto accident comparatives reflect on marriage and loss
A columnist muses that a May incident mirrors marriage in its consequences, noting that sometimes one collision suffices while at others a second strikes too late. The piece uses metaphor to comment on risk and redundancy in misfortune.
Man Fined 150 For Carrying A Gun In East Town
Reminiscences of a 1959 East Town fatal shooting echo this week as Mayor Bliss fines Sammy Stokes from Zellwood $150 for carrying a concealed revolver. Officers Tiefenbach Cox and Ash arrested him Sunday. The session totaled 510 in fines across 15 cases including a $150 driving-license revocation for reckless driving and a $50 fine for careless use of firearms within city limits.
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East Town
Guy C. Bliss
Zellwood
Sammy Stokes
Tieffenbach, Cox
Ash
Bliss
Hospital Patients at Waterman Memorial This Week
Mount Dora patients at Waterman Memorial Hospital include Mrs. Rose Vyrotek Mrs. Edith Boffis Mrs. Barbara Brown Mr. Burton Eiler Mr. Dwight Cook Mrs. Georgia Dover Dr wer Hyde Mrs. Frances Bland Mrs. Annie Davis Mrs. Jacqueline Sheppard Mr. Arthur Rutledge Mrs. Roxanne Champ and infant Joyce Miller.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Rose Vyrotek
Edith Boffis
Barbara Brown
Burton Eiler
Dwight Cook
Georgia Dover
Wer Hyde
Frances Bland
Annie Davis
Jacqueline Sheppard
Arthur Rutledge
Roxanne Champ
Joyce Miller
Florida Sweet Corn Exports Reach Large Milestone
Four thousand refrigerated car loads, totaling about a quarter of a billion pounds, of Florida sweet corn were shipped from the state in a recent year reflecting strong agricultural export activity and demand.
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Florida
Topic Closed Next Monday
Notice that the topic will be closed next Monday in observance of the New Year Holiday. Advertising and news material should be in by Friday to ensure publication. exceptions are emergencies. The paper will publish next Thursday as usual and extends a Happy New Year greeting.
New 1961 Florida Auto Tags Go On Sale In Lake County
Lake County tax collector Paul H. Reed announced the 1961 automobile, truck, and trailer license tags will go on sale January 3. Registrations for about 38,000 vehicles will be mailed. replacements require last year’s registration or title. Sub-agencies at Leesburg, Tavares, and Clermont will sell tags for 25 cents above the regular price.
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Lake County
Florida
Paul H. Reed
Reed
Addi
Tavares
Barbara Johnson
South Fourth St
Leesburg
Paul V. Hudson
Hoskinson Bros
Clermont
Florida economy near 1959 level for 1960 says Chamber
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports that 1960 may approximate 1959 in overall activity with some gains in areas like gas sales and non farm employment, though monthly gains lag national trends. Bank debits up 3 percent through October, sales tax up 7 percent, and new businesses near 1,000 monthly.
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Florida
Saad
Chamber
Dun and Bradstreet
Present Council Holds Final Meeting Next Tuesday Night
The City Council will hold its last regular meeting next Tuesday to address unsolved municipal issues. On January 10 Mayor Guy C. Bliss will administer the oath to new councilors from the Dec 13 elections.
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Guy C. Bliss
Margaret Tafrane
Fiuwa Waar Wataran
Tavares Leads Lake County 1960 Development Report
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce report shows Tavares as the first large municipality to file 1960 statistics, with new buildings repairs remodeling and decorating totaling 1 564 500 the highest in years. Eight smaller communities Groveland Montverde Ferndale Howey in the Hills Sorrento Mt Plymouth Paisley Mascotte filed earlier.
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Tavares
Lake County
Florida's soil analysis grows with 100000 samples yearly
Gainesville report shows nearly 98 000 samples are analyzed annually in Florida by 34 laboratories, mostly free. Researchers Breland and NeSmith note seven public or county labs offer free service, others charge based on determinations and membership. They say proper interpretation improves crop outcomes.
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida
University of Florida
Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida
Herman L. Breland
James NeSmith
Agricultural Extension Service
Siix
Eee
Lake County Adult Education to Start New Semester
Mount Dora High School hosts the second term for adult education with typing and shorthand courses starting Tuesday. Sewing classes begin Monday January 9 with a $2 registration fee. All sessions run 7 to 10 p.m.
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Lake County
Mount Dora High School
Citrus Culture Corp Weekly Rainfall Report
Citrus Culture Corp releases the week ended December 27 1960 rainfall data with figures for citrus-growing regions. The report details totals by area and compares to prior periods, indicating trends in precipitation affecting harvest planning.
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Citrus Culture Corp
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