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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices in advance for the Mount Dora publication. It includes a rate of two dollars for the Publisher Plant Superintendent and notes the entry as second class matter dated April 7, 1916.
A Mount Dora letter argues the wet dry election hinges on education and regulation, not prohibition. The writer urges practical choice, supporting the current controlled system to avoid bootleggers, and notes a dry vote is likely as residents prepare to vote.
Mrs. Crane describes a noisy but fun activity for Mount Dora youngsters as part of a wholesome entertainment series. The note promises another recreation event for young people next week.
The group started with about 45 members paying 50 cents to join. Charlies Javens was elected first president with Ruth Shipes as vice president, and nine committee chairmen for publicity, refreshments, membership, finance, decor, house and rules, entertainment, music, and cleanup. An adult advisory group also formed. Noise from Friday and Saturday nights caused complaints from neighbors, nearly leading to eviction, as organizers adapted with a gong and announcements to quiet the gatherings.
The article recalls early challenges at the Mount Dora Youth Center during wartime and postwar years. Hostesses grew older as activities crowded a small space, with conflicts between music and ping pong noise. Community members fought to staff events, secure food, and manage rationed supplies, while youth offered help but lacked time during school hours. The piece ends by inviting readers to attend a Saturday event at Lake County Country Club.
Advertisements claim annuities provide the safest and most definite return with no risk, appealing to cautious investors amid fluctuating market results. The pitch emphasizes guaranteed principal and steady income over time.
Letters from the Principal Faculty and Students express appreciation to all who helped make the Annual Anniversary successful. The page includes Whately and Cecil quotations underscoring truth and virtue in society.
The 30 voice Stetson College glee club will be hosted by the Community club next Tuesday evening at the Community building as the final in February entertainment. The program includes ensemble and solo numbers and features guest acts from Mount Dora. The club recently performed with Harriet Hoppe harpist and musicians A B Cintura banjoist Margaret Williams pianist Joe Lear trombonist under director Dr H V Shortly.
RevGeorge Gibson preaches at First Methodist Sunday 11 am on If Anywhere Then Everywhere as part of World Service Sunday. Lectors Turner and Dutton lead worship with Vesper and Chancel choirs. Acolyte Vincent, crucifer Lafroos, flagbearer Trenham. Second Twilight Vespers at 7 pm titled The Crucible of Calvary features Peter the Vacillating. Sunday school 9:45 am. Fred Barnett of United Days of Florida addresses youth and adult classes.
A children's operetta titled A Little Bit of Holland will be staged in Mount Dora at 8 15 p m on Friday February 27 in the Community building. Pupils from the elementary department of the local school perform under Mrs Dorothy Land with Karin Sandel of Asbrand as author and proceeds funding musical supplies records and chairs for the new elementary library. Cast includes Freddie Roseborough Charles Rollins Walter TeStrake June Kenyon Barbara Liess Ann Travers Sarah Jo Land Patty Johnson Robert Karick Glenn Woodworth and Gerald Drake.
The church invites all interested singers to join rehearsals for Stainer's oratorio The Crucifixion held Wednesday evenings at 7 30. The Twilight Vespers service is Sunday evening and the Pastor's Bible class gathers Thursday at 7 30.
Golf club announces greens fee of 1 50 dollars for season from December first to April first. Public welcome to play at Mount Dora course with seasonal pricing and dates.
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