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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
4
A reflective piece on the 1950s criticizing materialism and elder neglect, urging a shift toward disarmament, humanitarian aid, and world unity. It envisions the 1960s as a chance to apply lessons learned, reduce hunger, and empower the powerless through law and cooperation.
The narrative tracks Mount Dora and Eustis annexation moves postponed to 1960, rising Lake Dora waters flooding Earnest Hobdy’s Lake Franklin home, and council deliberations on tax rates to fund a coming budget. It notes April through July actions: zoning debates, subdivision plans, a jet crash at Lake Joanna, and plans for a joint sewer study with Tavares, amid civic protests and relief efforts.
Tangerine notes recounts Mrs. Betty Bardwell hosting her daughter Mardi’s guests from three countries over Christmas. A University of North Carolina student, Mardi invited foreign students to share a Florida holiday, highlighting a spirit of cross cultural friendship during the season.
The column recaps church services in Plymouth Florida with Rev. W. D. Arnett delivering a Christmas sermon at a federation gathering. It lists local events through October and November including zoning talks, school concerns, council actions, anniversaries, and civic announcements across Mount Dora and surrounding areas.
A compact listing of weekly church services across multiple denominations. Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, Episcopal, and Disciples of Christ churches cover Bible school times, morning worship, evening services, and midweek gatherings with specific pastors and service times. Includes Rev. Coffield, Dr. Reed, Rev. James Jones, Sam Ayers, Cletus Stutzman, Rev. George L. Kress, W. A. Jennings, Rev. John F. Mangrum, and Rev. Lester C. Doerr.
Corner of Lemon and Grove announces Sunday services at 11 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m with a Wednesday evening service at 8.
Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Louis Johnston at Tangerine Community Church. Local worshipers invited to attend.
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