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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
4
An editorial praises Virginia for quietly absorbing a major race ruling and embracing limited school integration. It credits Gov. Lindsey Almond for urging calm, accepts the decision as a step toward healing, and argues children must learn to navigate a world of differences with dignity.
St. Petersburg Times reporter Frank Trippett exposes how Rose Printing Co dominates state bids for Florida Development Commission printing and shows inflated costs across agencies. Governor LeRoy Collins orders a thorough investigation amid talks of legislative reforms while education funding faces cuts.
The Florida State Budget Commission proposes a $2.5 million cut to school textbook funding for the next two years, trimming Bailey's $8.5 million request as total education aid faces a $6 million reduction. Proponents argue tax revenue from alcoholic beverages supports schooling, while critics warn cuts threaten student learning amid rising consumption and tourism.
Industrial News Review argues that small cuts won’t fix the budget and calls for selling off entire government agencies and operations. It suggests auctioning government plants and electric power facilities to reduce debt, lower taxes, and shift to private enterprise while preserving regulated public oversight.
A Mount Dora editorial urges City Council to form an industrial committee and craft a master plan to attract industry that can absorb graduates. The piece argues most locals must leave for work, risking loss of youth, civic vitality, and future growth without targeted incentives and a dedicated fund.
The Sylvan Shores community reflects on old friendships formed through music in New England and Florida. Rae Kilmer and Ruth Stickney reappear as memories link past violin and harp stages. Mr and Mrs Henry Moeller recount moving from Fallmouth to Florida after hearing Sylvan Notes. Dr Harry Livingston, a Cleveland Clinic specialist, is mentioned as a member of the Livingston family now settled in Sylvan Shores.
The Tangerine Notes Arch Society notes growth and a redecorated church sanctuary with new paint. Local social items include visits from Mr. and Mrs. H E Davis to Miami and Key West and guests from Ohio and Indiana. A Valentine dessert bridge fundraiser is planned February 12 at the Tangerine Community hall with hostesses named.
Mrs Pauline McCormick of Knoxville Tennessee and M E Graham of Ninth Avenue Mount Dora were married in a Sunday ceremony at the home of her son Don Kent. Rev Paul Floyd Jones read the vows and will be at home in Mount Dora about February 5.
Mrs. C. Linn Seiler of the Lake County Juvenile Court staff will discuss the function of the Clinical Psychologist in juvenile court at the Women of St. Thomas Episcopal church meeting in Eustis. She has background as a child care worker in New York before moving to Florida.
The Lakes and Hills Garden Club Oleander circle meets Wednesday at home of Mrs. Charles Brock Lakeshore Drive Tavares. Mrs Daniel H Bishop will speak on Doing Better Things with Flowers Assistant hostess Mrs Kenneth Brice.
Commodore Joe Russo announces the Mount Dora Yacht Club pram sailing spring session resumes Sunday at 2 p.m. Lee Elmore, Dave Bowen and Bob Collie will direct instruction.
Mrs. Pete Fetherlin of South land road described a Hawaiian trip to Oahu visiting Pearl Harbor. She recalled the sunrise over the Pacific and saw pineapple canning and flower perfume production on the island, and noted the Arizona lying at the harbor bottom still flying its flag as a commissioned ship.
Landscape architect M. W. Barnard told the Lakes and Hills Garden club that Jacksonville homeowners should plant low maintenance shrubs proven to grow well in their area. He urged planning street parking areas in small home developments to reduce traffic hazards for children between cars. Slides showed before and after pictures of Jacksonville and Miami areas. Hostess Mrs. W. T. Bland was assisted by Mrs. S. S. Sadler Mrs. Henry W. Land and Mrs. E. F. Waite.
The Ocklawaha chapter of the D.A.R. will meet Friday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal church parish house in Eustis. Mrs. Lawrence Hughes will review Masters of Deceit by J. Edgar Hover due to Hon. C. Farris Bryant’s call to Virginia. Visiting daughters and residents are invited.
Mount Dora results from the Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club show N S winners led by Mrs A F Schrup with first place and Mrs William Clifton paired with Ernest Butler second. E W winners were Mr and Mrs Merritt Reeve securing third. The January monthly series was won by Mr Reeve.
A list of area churches with times for Bible School Worship Services and evening programs. Saint Edwards Episcopal Church offers 8 am Holy Communion and 11 am Family service while Central Christian Church holds Bible study at 10 and worship at 11. Other congregations include Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian and Latter Day Saints with varied service times.
The notice lists Sunday services at 11 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m and a Wednesday evening service at an unspecified time at the Lemon Grove corner location.
Sorrento Presbyterian Church holds worship service at 11 00 A M led by Minister Dr G J Schillerstrom.
Rev. Louis Johnston leads Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine Community Church. The service invites parishioners and newcomers to join in prayer, hymns, and a sermon.
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