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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic is published every Thursday in Mount Dora Florida by the Mount Dora Publishing Company It is entered as second class matter at the Mount Dora Post Office under the 1879 act.
The passage recalls Washington taking the 1789 oath with So help me God and highlights his public links between religion and morality. It cites his 1796 Farewell Address urging reverence for religious truth as vital to national security and governance, noting religion as a foundation of American freedom.
Distinguished guests from the governor to state universities will dedicate the new 4-H building at the Lake County Fair in Eustis. The ceremony begins 10:30 a.m. on opening day, Monday March 11, with county officials and the Fair Association president L. L. Polk leading a Home Demonstration program with 4-H Boys and Girls.
Twenty years ago Dr. Benjamin Lust's Health Resort at Tangerine burned. Two people died and several were injured as the three story frame structure, built in 1890 as a hotel, had been purchased in 1902 for a sanitarium and health retreat run by Lust six months yearly. Loss was about 50,000 dollars. The report also notes Glenn Chapman being inducted into the Army at Camp Blanding and Roy Beasley stationed on service.
Funeral services were held for George Clifford Hooker 69 who died Saturday in Orlando Hospital. Formerly of Caines Illinois where he worked 40 years at Thomas Publishing Co he lived in Mount Dora the last three years. Survived by wife Marian nephew Charles K Price Jr Dowagiac Michigan niece Mrs James Duck Oak Park Illinois. Memorial services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at MecLauchlin Funeral Home Dowagiac with interment there.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports winter months outpaced by 7.7 percent over summer activity last year, with five years ago showing 88 percent variation. A stronger year round economy is linked to rising summer tourism aided by manufacturing payrolls, with Daytona Beach Jackson ville and a 4 percent winter advantage, Orlando 6 percent, Lakeland 8 percent and St. Petersburg 10 percent.
Ten years ago the Mount Dora Lions Club mounted a two night benefit show the Days of 49 with beard adverts for fund-raising. Henry Link becomes Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce president as the membership drive nears four thousand three hundred thirty.
The final session in a consumer information series will be held February 27 at the Lake County Agriculture Center in Tavares from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m. The event features a fabric themed fashion show with Lake County stores and Home Demonstration club models followed by a merchant symposium on fiber and fashion and the complexities of modern fabrics.
Sealed bids for the demolition of City Hall will be opened at the City Council meeting Tuesday March 5 1963 at 5 p.m. Detailed particulars may be obtained at Mount Dora City Hall City Clerk W. MRK.
Extension Service announces Guthion has federal approval for citrus spraying. Entomologist Bob Brooks notes Guthion’s effectiveness against black scale mealy bugs and several other scales, with rate guidelines and harvest restrictions. No days between Ethion and harvest when used alone or with oil. 30 days with oil.
Joseph L. Brechner president and general manager of WFTV Orlando was initiated into Alpha Delta Sigma the national professional advertising fraternity He spoke at Advertising Day at Florida State University warning students about superficial views of advertising and urged them to understand politics law and free enterprise to defend the right to advertise He was cited for distinguished contributions to advertising locally regionally or nationally.
A compact aphorism asserts that creative action reflects the creator. It emphasizes responsibility in shaping ideas into tangible forms.
By VAL JOHNSON the author praises the Kennedy administration restoring walking as a valued activity. recalling childhood strolls to school with friends in cities and suburbs, winter skating after classes, and autumn hikes. notes Florida landscaping shifts away from palms to hardy trees as gardening optimism rises with new plantings.
Parents model safe behavior to teach children road rules. Example actions include using seat belts, obeying signals, yielding to pedestrians, and avoiding phone use while driving. Consistent guidance reinforces responsible habits as kids observe and imitate.
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