Letter calls for race unity over segregation in Florida
A mother protests a school teacher's remark about a crime involving a Black man and argues for brotherhood and scientific race equality. Dr. E. E. Lewis at a Community Forum refutes segregationist theory, tracing humanity to a common origin and urging patriotism over race politics. The piece cites legal progress and contrasts Adlai Stevenson’s views with those of LeRoy Collins and Sumter Lowry, urging Florida to reject segregation politics.
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Tampa
The
Tribune
Community Forum
E. E. Lewis
Asia
Sumter Lowry
Florida
Senate money in gas bill sparks self investigation call
An Illinois senator faces questions over a $2,500 payment tied to a gas bill. The critic urges Congress to probe campaign contributions and oil money, arguing only a full Senate inquiry can restore public trust and curb influence.
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Washington
Sen
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Senate
Mr. Douglas
Eisenhower
Howard B. Keck
Superior Oil Co
Senator Case
Case
Keck
House of Representatives
House
Douglas
Congress
Busy weekend planned at local churches
A lively weekend at First Methodist features 8:30 a.m. service and Rev Tahovel presenting The Shepherd Psalm. Evening travels and a public showing of Martin Luther film with free will offering follow, plus Lent sermons and church programs across Presbyterian and Baptist venues with guest speakers and special music.
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First Methodist Church
Ee Sahil
Senchen
Tahovel
Gelinas
Mr. Haboush
Holy Land
Martin Luther
Mrs. Cox Leaves D C Position After Resignation
Grace Cox, longtime assistant and deputy of courts for Lake County, resigned last week ending her run in county legal notices. Courthouse staff honored her with a party in the courtroom as two resolutions were presented by the association citing her service.
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Grace Cox
D.C
Lake County Board of Countyers
R. W. Newman Dies at Age 80 in Florida
Richard W. Newman age 80 died Wednesday at Durham Young hospital in Leesburg. He lived in Mount Dora for eight years, formerly of Chestnut. Survivors include his wife Betty, three daughters Q F Hale Eustis M W Duncan Zellwood C L Harper Apopka. two sons B W Newman Zellwood T H Newman Apopka. sister Lizzie Baker Newville Ala, 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. at Rehbaum Funeral Home. Rev. Horace E. Taylor officiating. Interment Pine Forest Cemetery.
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Richard W. Newman
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Chestnut
Betty Newman
Q. F. Hale
Eustis
M.W. Duncan
Zellwood
C. L. Harper
Apopka
B.W. Newman
T. H. Newman
Lizzie Baker
Newville
Ala
Rehbaum
Horace E. Taylor
Pine Forest Cemetery
Notable Service Record of Lake County Clerk’s Office
The tribute highlights Mrs. Cox as a diligent public servant, daughter of early Lake county pioneer Nathaniel W. Hawthorne. She served under four circuit court clerks T. C. Smythe M. W. Simpson George W. Dykes and the present clerk Frank E. Owens. Her work earned deep appreciation from the groups she aided.
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Lake County
Nathaniel W. Hawthorne
Cox
T. C. Smythe
M. W. Simpson
George W. Dykes
Frank E. Owens
Government as a Continuing Concern Quote
Brief quotation from Calvin Coolidge on governments continuing their work in good times and bad, emphasizing resilience and persistence.
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Calvin
Coolidge
I Love Florida and the Nation
Editor outlines deep affection for Florida and the United States while warning that desegregation debates threaten the nation. He argues global scrutiny on racial equality grows as whites in power resist change, citing India China and Alabama cases. The talk urges upholding equal precepts to avoid war and moral decline.
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West
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Atlantic
Pacific
Toronto
Key West
Earth
America
Settish
Escott Reid
Canada
India
Poland
Russia
Tibet
China
Community apathy limits youth concert funding in Mount Dora
In Mount Dora a letter to the editor laments the town’s insufficient support for a Youth Concert by the Florida Symphony Orchestra. Despite about 800 students in the Mount Dora School, only seven families contributed toward the 500 needed. a local father offered to cover the shortfall, promising no more community reliance on small donations for cultural events.
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Mount Dora
Frederick Sleight
Florida Symphony Orchestra
John A
Sylvan Shores Social Notes Show Busy Winter Season
Luncheons and bridge games planned by Mrs. M. and Mrs. S. M. Waldenburg at Villa Doral with sixty invited. Mrs. T. H. Schaffer visiting Mrs. Kenneally. Jan-Feb gatherings feature Sylvan Point and Palmetto residents. Sanibel Island trip loses shell bounty but yields fond memories. Local families host guests from Atlanta, Michigan, Mass. and New York as winter in Sylvan continues.
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Washington Rd
S. M. Waldenburg
Villa Doral
T. H. Schaffer
Park
Kenneally
Schaffer
Frank J. Druar
Palmetto Sr
Villa Dora
Marion F. Brinker
Southland Rd
J. Toms Dover
Mount Dora
Sanibel Island
Ft. Myers
Brinkers
Dovers
Fred Vincenti
Sylvan Point
Einar Strom
Atlanta
Lakeside Inn
Joe
Arnold C. Haynes
Lake Gertrude
Jimmie Swift
Lake Ola
Linda
Betty Walrod
West Coast
New York
Adah Bowman
Bay City
Mich
M. E. Saunier
Florence Rd
Duggan
Morningside Dr
Sheridan Rd
B. C. Hastings
M. A. Scott
Pittsfield
Mass
California
Joyce Duggan
R. Petruschell
Santa Monica
Petruschells
Stetson University
Dale B. Brown
Morningside Jr
Dale Jr
Bunnell, Fla
H. H. Paulling
Leesburg
Browns
Harold Davis
Palmetto Jd
Alfred A. Mummert
Gregory
Arlene
Clifton Heights
Clewiston
Tangerine Notes and Community Updates
Tangerine Community church members were seen outside after long services on Sunday to enjoy fresh cement steps, part of ongoing church improvements. The Book club met at a local home with Miss Medary authoring Orange Winter based on family memories. Mrs. Mary Gay and others return from a Central Florida trip. Ronnie Cormie finishes military service and plans to study medicine after college in Rtonoration.
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Tangerine Community Church
Book Club
Miss Medary
Tangerine
Dudley Adams
Mary Gay
Harold Tarbell
Cornelia Tarbell
Florence Leach
Springfield
Mass
Florida
Ronnie Cormie
Acquilla Cormie
Mount Dora Youth Concert Funds Proposal by Shaw
Celia Claflin Shaw, longtime Mount Dora organizer, urges the PTA to assume the Youth Concert project for next year. She proposes each child contribute 10 cents monthly to build an advance fund, noting other cities use this method and asking Mount Dora to follow suit.
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Mount Dora
P.T.A
Celia Claflin Shaw
Mount Dora Seeks Regular Slot in Assembly Tour
Mount Dora plans to petition the Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies to join its 26 year state tour. A Feb 5-6 meeting led by Mrs. A A Stanley reviewed nine Ambassadors’ visit, noting $436 Treasury receipts and a $222 balance for next year. The event included nine speakers delivering 17 talks across churches, a Community Forum, and an Assemblies luncheon, stressing Christianity as guidance amid world troubles.
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Mount Dora
Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies
A. A. Stanley
Methodist
Baptist
Community
Presbyterian
Democracy’s Core Amid Diverse Individual Differences
A concise aphorism from Dr. James Conant defines democracy as a small hard core of common agreement, surrounded by a rich variety of individual differences, emphasizing shared civic grounding within a plural society.
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James Conant
Local Church Services Listed for Mount Dora Area
Church chimes announce schedules for Mount Dora area houses of worship. detallied times include morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 9 45, and midweek services. multiple denominations listed with pastors and venues.
Religious services listed for Eustis area churches
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove offers Sunday services and Sunday School at 11 a.m and a Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod meets in the Library Basement with 8:30 a.m. service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Rev. Phillip Schlessmann.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Methodist Church
H. Mauriece Felton
Church OF Christ
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Carrier
D.D
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
H. P. Kelly
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Faith Lutheran Church
Synod — Library
Eustis
Phillip Schlessmann
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