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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
6
Mount Dora Publishing Co of Mount Dora Florida issues a public notice under an act dated February 3 1878. The item lists monetary figures 300 and 175 likely related to fees or costs. The date 1957 appears, indicating a later reference or edition.
A reader notes a proverb advising to leave the company of fools when no wisdom speaks, urging discernment and self restraint. The saying emphasizes practical judgment and the value of wise discourse over empty chatter.
A century ago critics warned against land clearing and wasteful trends. today concerns focus on hydrogen bomb tests and radiation with strontium 90 risking future generations. Experts say even minimal exposure affects genes, risking mutation, sterility, deformity, cancer, and intergenerational harm.
Government procurement and distribution costs rise as Uncle Sam increases envelope prices by 18 percent. The piece compares public production to private business, noting lack of taxpayer subsidies for undercutting rivals in price.
In Mount Dora a lifelong observer applauds the IceHouse Players for eight years of productions at the Ice House. The piece lauds backstage crews, vivid detail, and the long effort behind shows like The Fourposter. It urges community support and a new theatre building to honor the troupe’s contributions.
A clergy gathering confronts inner city decay describing New York Chicago and Cleveland as vast economic ghettos where housing abuse and poverty persist. Speakers urge churches to act with food aid loans development education and respectful partnership with overseas missions to foster global brotherhood.
Alfred E. Davis 82 died at his Cullman Alabama home on Tuesday after years in the Mount Dora area He came from Canada with S S Sadler Sr and served as property manager of the Sadler estates His widow nurse for the Sadler children leaves two sons Percy Pensacola and Robert Chicago and eight grandchildren The couple resided at 1219 Schneider Rd 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, Bus.
The piece describes efforts to plant and landscape a project with shrubs and existing plants, seeking further donations to complete finishing touches at minimum cost. It credits Mr. W. F. E. Bomke for directing the work, and CO. SKOGLUND, president, thanks contributors and notes plans to identify donors.
A City Council report shows higher water consumption due to a warm January and 12 new homes on the service rolls. Homeowners used 17,726,000 gallons in January, up from 14,910,000 gallons a year earlier.
The State Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Assistant State Atty. John W. McCormick may keep his post in Mount Dora until his term expires in 1959. The ruling notes state regulations bar residence in the same county as the state attorney. Gordon Oldham of Leesburg to succeed Sam Bouie of Ocala who resigned in December.
An appliance demonstration will be held all day Saturday at Rehbaum's Hardware. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.
Mount Dora Public Library unveils The FBI Story by Don Whitehead as a key nonfiction pick describing half a century of the FBI and its methods. The month’s new fiction includes The Trail Builders and titles by Saroyan, Keyes, Street, Stout, and others, with a non fiction slate featuring Bears In My Kitchen and Men Who Made The Nation.
An unusual note discusses King Saud and American views on wealth, labor, and freedom. The text contrasts paid work with slavery and reflects on lessons from the South in the past century.
Local faith listings show multiple denominations in Mount Dora with service times. Churches include Mount Dora Baptist on Sixth and Tremain with morning worship at 11, and Sunday Bible School at 9:45. Community Church at 7th Ave and Donnelly St. Methodist Church on Fifth Ave. Church of Christ on Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church on Sixth Ave. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1117 Fifth Ave. St Edwards Episcopal at Grandview St and Fifth Ave with morning prayer at 9:30 and Holy Communion weekly.
The notice lists worship times for several churches in Eustis and Mount Dora. Eustis Christain Church Disciples of Christ holds Sunday 11 am services with minister Lester C. Doerr. First Church of Christ Scientist meets at Lemon and Grove with 11 am Sunday service and 11 am Sunday School. Faith Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod holds services in a library basement with 8:30 am service and 9:45 am Sunday School. All are welcome.
The Tangerine community church schedules a Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Louis Johnston. Worshippers are invited to attend and join in prayer and fellowship.
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