Native mission and anti communism in America discussed
A two day Assemblies program in Florida featured speakers on world crises, race, and Christianity. Miss Perkins described captivity by communists and urged Christian restraint while noting racial injustices in America harming prestige abroad. Bishops Voegels and Voogell warned of a white world view and urged leaders to counter fears with Christian action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Mangrum
Mao Tse-tung
China
Christian Churches of America
Miss Perkins
Florida
Amer
America
Qaeer
Erkins
Voegels
Haiti
Hiciti
William Rule
Congo
Ment
Berckman
Malaya
Asia
Methodist Church
City to Enforce Old Dog Control Law to End Packs
City Council hears plea for leash or muzzle rule to curb dog packs that terrorize residents and attack animals. Mayor Patton to seek county dog warden aid. 1934 ordinance may be used to apprehend dogs with vicious propensities and grant enforcement power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Patton
Mildred Marsh
E. C. Devorsak
Dr. Marsh
Bill Prinz
Lake Coleman
Patton
Roy Christopher
Chamber Launches 1957 Campaign for 7000 Dollar Goal
The Chamber of Commerce began its 1957 membership drive with a 22 member team meeting at Fralick's for a kickoff breakfast. They aim to raise 7000 dollars to support Chamber activities and will canvass the city. The board plans to elect new vice presidents, replacing two longtime members resigning after 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Christopher
Fralick’s
O. M
Jack” Simpson
Robert Quixley
D. F. Crane
Bill Prinz
William C. Stewart
Robert Caudel
Kendall Jones
Richard Edgerton
R. C. Bardwell
Maurice Turner
Carl Graves
George J. White
J. White, Jr
G. B. Hurlburt
William P. Wingler
J. E. Fortner
Ed Mitchell
J. G. Ray, Jr
Harry Mielke
W. M. Kennedy
al Rehbaum
Chamber
Mr. Rehbaum, Sr
Graves
M. O
Buster” Williams
Arnold Haynes
New Testament's Owner Sought After Found Bible
Fernald Hutchins found a well used New Testament bearing the name Lewis Edward Oliver on ith av. He seeks the owner claiming the Bible is a cherished possession and notes the volume's numerous inscriptions and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Edward Oliver
Itth
Fernald Hutchins
Hutchins
Episcopal Bishop Visits Here Sunday
Rt. Rev. Henry I. Louttit D D Bishop of South Florida will visit St Edward's Episcopal church Sunday morning during a membership campaign to administer the confirmation rites to nine candidates. He travels through the diocese to bolster churches as hosts for next year's general convention in Miami Beach the first in 50 years in the South. Confirmands include Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson Edward Thompson and nine others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I. Louttit
D.D
South Florida
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Whole Episcopal Church
Miami Beach
South
Louttit
Robert Wilson
Edward Thompson
Mary Bleecker
Leroy Spilatore
W. C. Daniels
Judy Sadler
Gale Sadler
Harriette Lauben
Bond Home Named February Yard of the Month
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bond at 909 11th Ave is selected as February Yard of the Month. Judges praised lawn beautification efforts tied to the Lakes and Hills project and the associated summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bond
Bond
Lakes and Hills
Eeo Club
Sumberg Lawn
City Tax Rollup Nears Two Million Increase
Tax Assessor John Cain projected a nearly 2 million rise in city assessments after a January edict to raise the assessment base by 20 percent. The increase now stands at about 1.777 million with ~30 thousand more from new construction. Homeowners will get letters. a March 20 board of equalization will hear complaints. groves and other inequalities remain under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cain
Council
Cain
CVI AC Veu
Board of Equalization
Evening of Music by Florida Symphony at Mount Dora
Community building hosts Florida Symphony Orchestra for an Evening of Music on February 22. Tickets available from Kiwanis members or the Chamber of Commerce. School holiday effects children’s concert plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Seeey
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Pinerata
Building Permits Soar in January in Mount Dora
Mount Dora saw a strong January for building with total permits at 102,700, the highest since 1953. Key project includes a 22,000 home by F P Alberys on 10th Ave, while real estate sales reached 40,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lou J. Heaton
F. P. Alberys
C T Alvord Dies at Immokalee Store Owner and Squab Farmer
C T Alvord, operator of a variety store in Immokalee and owner of a squab farm, died recently there. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Alvord. The report notes his local business roles and farm ownership.
Ice House Players plan new theatre with community room
The Ice House Players aim to raise 200 life memberships to fund a $31,000 theatre on Westland Road in Sylvan Shores. The compact 300-seat venue will feature a community room, kitchen, lounges, parking, and air conditioning, supporting forums and public events. Next week’s play is Mr. Roberts starring Atty. Neal Huebsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westland Rd
Sylvan Shores
H. Vernon Lee
Players Board of Governors
Council approves limited utilities inspection in Sylvan Shores
The Sylvan Shores inspection covers only electrical and water connections installed by the city's departments. The council acknowledged no enforcement power in the suburb and debated jurisdiction, noting possible dangerous wiring and faulty plumbing but agreeing the city cannot inspect interior home workmanship or enforce full safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Roy Christopher
John Cain
Florida
Mount Dora
J. J. Hodges
Harold D. Overhiser
Christopher
City Rebuffs Shores Complaint on Garbage Rates
The Sylvan Shores Property Owners Association asked the city to reconsider its higher garbage collection rates. City Council, by motion of Howard Simpson, ruled that rates rose proportionally higher in Mount Dora than in the Shores. The group argued the $1.75 rate isn't justified since trash goes toward Mount Dora Eustis trenches and trucks now return to Mount Dora for garaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora-Eustis
Mount Dora
Budget in Good Shape to Date
City Clerk William C. Stewart reports the city’s fiscal year is on track with $51,449 spent of $54,412 through Jan 31. Police department shows the largest over-expenditure with salaries and reserve police higher than budgeted, plus small overages in radio maintenance and mayoral costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Stewart
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J. H. H. Berckman
Christian Church
Voogell
Voegeli
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Winton-Lasater ‘Magic
Lasater
Wintons
Fred
Frank
Lyona
Bill Lasater
Tennessee
Lake County
Bill
Frank Winton
Jesse Jackson
Stan Wareing
St. John’s River
New Testament
C. T. Alvord
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