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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1953
Page
3
Gladys and Kenneth Custance of Boston presented a Welsh Irish and Brahms program at the Community building, using replicas of medieval harps. The couple explained harp history between pieces and demonstrated tonal effects, ending with an Irish jig encore.
A fragmented notice discusses selling Freeman shoes at a sizable savings and mentions National Boy Scout Week from February 7 to 13. The text blends miscellaneous questions about fashion and wrestling with a call to shop and dress shirts and slacks.
The Mount Dora Woman's Club plans a February luncheon at the Community building featuring a threefold program on past presidents education and citrus. Dr Ray V Sowers of Stetson University will speak with Mrs A T MacKay as a guest of honor and club president Mrs Frederick Sleight will introduce honored members. A citrus theme decorates tables with gifts of Florida Citrus Fare recipe books and luncheon supplies provided by local donors.
Mount Dora's Tiny Larsen, a standout 4-H member, finished second in the public speaker contest in Orlando. The finals prize is a trip to Chicago, which Larsen has already earned as a 4-H representative.
Ellis Winton won the first week in February in the Chamber of Commerce Bass tournament with a 10 pound 4 ounce bass from Lake Beauclaire. Ed Gandy, a Lakeside Inn guest, also caught a 10 pound 4 ounce bass but was not registered in the event.
The quotation attributes success to persistent effort and continuous improvement of small moments rather than a single factor. It reflects Eddy’s emphasis on daily discipline guiding personal achievement and growth.
Hibiscus Circle member County Agent R E Norris advised after a frost to water plants well and avoid rushing to prune. He urged continued feeding to support new growth and mentioned a plant conditioner to fix iron deficiency, useful for azaleas.
Final tabulations show Lake county March of Dimes efforts up 25 percent while Mount Dora contributions rose 50 percent. Through the Business and Professional Women's club and volunteers Mount Dora raised $1,025.71 aided by an evening home tour collection. County total nears $7,250 with over $100 from Lake Jen via Jack Heist.
Tangerine notes that Mr and Mrs Robert Moynihan of Arlington Massachusetts wintering in Eversons apartment as usual. Jacksonville visitors Mr and Mrs C Southworth and three children hosted by Rev and Mrs George Southworth. Tangerine Improvement Society elected officers at monthly meeting Jack Keller president Walter Sayrs vice president Mrs John Hronek secretary Mrs Curtis Poling treasurer. Mrs James Moody with Mrs M B Horton Mrs Helen Given of Mount Dora and Mrs Nana Taylor of Howey attended the Wellesley Tea at Winter Park Country Club Saturday.
Lake County’s U S Representative Syd Herlong Jr voices approval of President Eisenhower’s inaugural policy and calls for a balanced budget before tax reductions. He notes unspent appropriations totaling 102.3 billion and discusses potential large-scale reductions and continued deficits. He also commends Eisenhower’s consecration service and urges divine guidance for the nation.
Mount Dora Public Library lists February additions led by James Street The Velvet Doublet Frank G Slaughter The Scourner and Desir ee by Annemarie Selinko Also featured are Matador Death by Association The Clock Strikes Thirteen Wooden Shoe Hollow A Boy in the House Coins in the Fountain Apache Thunder Saddle on a Cloud How To Write for Pleasure and Profit A Primer for Star Gazers Adventures of a White Collar Man The Letters of Alexander Woollcott The Shape of Sunday The Fawn and His Hundred Wives Korean Tales Bullfighter from Brooklyn and more by various authors.
A concise attribution to Shakespeare notes the paradox of virtue and greatness in his line about goodness. The phrase reflects a critical view of moral excellence and personal merit in classical literature.
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