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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
4
Mount Dora Florida announces subscription prices in advance under the 1870 act. One year costs 3.00, six months 1.15, single copies 10 cents. Thursday February 7 1957. Local publisher details remembered under the March act.
In Mount Dora the IceHouse Players receive high regard for their backstage effort and community impact. The writer urges support for a new theatre building, noting life memberships for $100 and praising the troupe's dedication beyond profit.
The saying advises avoiding a fool when his words reveal no knowledge. It warns that foolish speech hides lacking insight and urges discernment in judging character and wisdom.
A century ago a protest against land clearance would be mocked while today warnings about radiation from hydrogen bomb tests and medical sources intensify. Experts say strontium 90 in the stratosphere threatens future generations with mutations, infertility, and cancer, urging preventative action to curb nuclear testing and ensure safer international relations.
The government increases the price of printed envelopes by 18 percent as procurement and distribution costs rise. Officials compare the move to private industry facing inflation, noting government production competes with private business while lacking public subsidies.
A gathering of church leaders and missionaries condemns urban slums in American cities as economic ghettos. They urge churches to confront root causes of poverty, support storefront ministries, and extend aid abroad through development and compassionate share.
Alfred E. Davis 82 died at his Cullman Alabama home on Tuesday after long illness. A Mount Dora area resident for many years he moved from Canada with S S Sadler Sr to manage the Sadler estates. He leaves two sons Percy Pensacola and Robert Chicago and eight grandchildren along with his wife a nurse for the Sadler children. The couple resided at 1219 Schneider Road Apt 2 Cullman.
In hospital this week Dorans include Arthur Dufour Mrs Ella Rodriguez Miss Lela A Killian Miss Carolyn Bomke S E Neise Edwin Lillig L B Crane Charles Killian Mrs Lillie Jenkins Mrs Janie Bennett Mrs Kathleen Sanders Waterman Memorial Eus tis and Mrs Mary Duffy Durham Young Leesburg.
The letters describe a garden improvement plan using existing plants with donations to add a new look at low cost. Work, led by W. F. E. Bomke, repositions shrubs and maintains caretaking, with Skoglund urging continued support and potential donations to finish touches.
A City Council report shows drought and a warm January boosting water consumption. Merona used 17,726,000 gallons in January 1957 versus 14,910,000 gallons in January 1956, aided by 12 new homes added to the service rolls.
The State Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Assistant State Atty. John W. McCormick of Mount Dora may retain his post in this county until his term expires in 1959, despite regulations that prohibit residence in the same county as the state attorney. Gordon Oldham of Leesburg will succeed Sam Bouie of Ocala, who resigned in December.
An appliance demonstration will be given all day Saturday at Rehbaum's Hardware. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.
The library adds fiction including William Saroyan's Whole Woyard and titles by Leslie Scott Bragg and Rex Stout among others. Non fiction features Bears In My Kitchen by Merrill and Best Plays of 1955 56, with a range spanning history and arts collections.
Local church directory lists denominations and schedules: Mount Dora Baptist Church Rev. David Coffield with Bible School 9:49 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening services and midweek events. Community Church Rev. Robert R. Reed Forum 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m.. Methodist Church Rev. James Jones services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. with MYF and evening worship 7:30 p.m.. Church of Christ Rev. George E. Darling Bible School 9:45 a.m. Assembly 10:45 a.m. Evening 7:00 p.m.. Presbyterian Church Rev. Charles A. Carrrier Sunday 11:00 a.m.. Reorganized LDS 1117 Fifth Ave Elder P. Kelly 10:00 a.m. School 11:00 a.m.. St. Edwards Episcopal Church Grandview St Fifth Ave Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Church School 9:30 a.m. Rev. John F. Mangrum contact EV 2-8453.
Eustis Christian Church meets at the Eustis Seventh Day Adventist Church corner of Doane and Eustis Streets with 11 am Sunday worship led by Lester C. Doerr and a phone contact EV 2-4115 Mount Dora. First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday services at Lemon and Grove with 11 am worship and 11 am Sunday School. Faith Lutheran Church Synod library basement in Eustis hosts 8:30 am Sunday service and 9:45 am Sunday School under Rev. Phillip Schlessmann. all welcome.
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