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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
4
The proverb notes fools mock sin while the righteous enjoy favor. It contrasts folly with virtue and suggests moral conduct attracts divine approval. A short reflection on how ethics influence outcomes.
A Mount Dora editorial demands Atlantic Coast Line enforce speed limits and install safety signals at crossings after a winter fatality. The piece condemns trains racing through town at 50 to 60 mph, urges city action, and warns of law defiance if no measures are taken.
Mount Dora leaders push back on State Road Department plans to use city land for highways. Mayor A Sterling Hall cites 80 percent of gas taxes returning to counties and burdens of right of way costs and utility relocations. He criticizes secrecy and urges city input plus a new gasoline tax share for street and road improvements.
The 86 year old Rev George Stowe urged more spirituality in life at a Lake County Scottish Rite meeting saying trends cited by Roger Babson and shifts in banking General Motors and U S Steel show the idea spreading. He noted oil industry omissions and possible antitrust lift charges tied to Suez era price rises and warned of higher taxes and electricity costs in Florida.
The Tampa Tribune weighs the Civil Rights bill debate with concern over the economic pressure clause. It warns against vague language that could probe fair employment and cites alleged cases of prejudice against Negroes, urging sane South reaction to forthcoming changes.
The piece weighs whether the United States should pursue a national education program or keep schooling a home-front matter for states. It cites Dr. Wayne Reitz warning that the Soviet Union outpaces the U S in science education and argues for balanced emphasis on science with broader educational aims and local investment.
Lt. j.g. and Mrs. Bob Bogenshe of Langley Point P I announce the birth of their daughter Sara Lynn on February 11. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Swort and a Mount Dora High School graduate.
Traffic cases lead to suspensions and driver reexamination for a Newark man after a collision on Lith Ave. A $25 fine for sanitation ordinance noncompliance is suspended. Legions fines total $40 for three residents. Mayor Patton demands indoor toilets in a Brown Builders driver’s home, warning of a $200 fine if not completed in 30 days.
City hears resident Hughie Hooks complaint about a WPA era road cutting diagonally through his purchased lots. Engineer Bob Sadler and late developer George Malone were called to review a survey showing clay road from Fifth Avenue to 2nd Drive crossing parcels. If closed, Frayk Lin Park residents must use Sanford Road. Councilman Jij Prinz notes paving Rossiter Street could ease access if property owners share cost.
Stevenson links three global forces: Asia and Africa's awakening from poverty, the power of atomic energy, and American action shaping freedom or communism. The remarks stress education as a family-changing force and warn of possibilities for peace or destruction.
Local churches in Mount Dora share weekly service times and programs. Mt Dora Baptist, Community Church, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, and St Edward Episcopal publish morning worships, Sunday schools, fellowships, and midweek meetings with listed pastors and contact details.
Eustis Christian Church Disciples of Christ worships at Eustis Seventh Day Adventist Church corner Eustis and Doane Streets Sunday 11 00 am. Lester C Doerr r phone EV 2 4115. Mount Dora First Church of Christ Scientist corner Lemon and Grove Sunday 11 00 am. Sunday School 11 00 am. FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH MO Synod Library basement Eustis Sunday 8 30 am Sunday School 9 45 am Rev Phillip Schlessman welcome.
A community day service led by Rev. Louis Johnston is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine and CH Sun venues, inviting local residents to join in a peaceful gathering.
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