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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1977
Page
4
Fifty years ago readers considered local events and notable figures, reflecting on societal shifts and memorable occurrences captured in concise notices. The page recounts civic happenings, cultural milestones, and brief society items common to era newspapers.
February 10 1927 Mount Dora scene includes Zetlius arriving with wife and Mullens at Lakeside Inn and plans for a Mount Dora landing field with Orlando Airlines. Traffic shifts to Sylvan Shores due to North Donnelly Street work. Also notes 1937 marriage, film event at Princess Theatre, Brentwood Studios opening, Boy Scout activities, Mount Dora Kiwanis leadership, senior high honor roll, and March of Dimes coffee events.
The Mount Bora TOPIC edited by A M Liveright is a weekly newspaper published at 132 West Fifth Avenue Mount Dora Florida with P O Box 197 mailing address The paper offers subscription rates of 5.00 yearly 9.00 for two years in Lake County and 6.00 yearly 11.00 for two years outside Lake County Postage paid at Florida location.
Dr Luke analyzes how affluent retirees finance and enjoy leisure living. He contrasts North and South homes, notes growing warm-weather developments in California Florida and Texas, and discusses renting versus owning. He warns about Caribbean and Portuguese political risk and favors Hawaii for US stability. The piece cites a $20000 annual minimum and previews next week on mental health in later life.
A historical reflection argues boredom in modern youth stems from too little constructive activity. It contrasts past farm and home chores with today’s leisure, noting earlier duties built character, eased social acceptance, and kept youths engaged. The piece cautions against overindulgence of free time for children.
A letter commends the Mount Dora Art Festival Committee for a higher quality street show with better art balance and less noise. It notes compact space layout and suggests vehicles be parked away from the perimeter next year. Mount Dora Police are praised for traffic planning and control.
A local laments Mount Dora motorists behavior urging drivers to improve. He targets blinkers misuse brakes and erratic turns at intersections near 7 11 and post office arguing careless driving endangers others. The note asks readers to reflect and change before accidents occur.
Acting Director Al Blackburn urges Lake County donors to mail remaining pledges before the March 1 annual meeting at Mission I. More than 800 contributors who gave $25 or more last year have not yet sent in their checks, risking funds for agencies and the needy. Pledge now equals a check. about 2,500 have given $92,000 this year, 65 percent of the goal.
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