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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
4
Publication data appears as a historical classified notice referring to second class mail, dates in 1916 and 1952, and postal acts. The fragmentary text mentions Dora Florida and postal service terms without coherent event or action details.
Mount Dora pivots from foe to friend of tourists with its parking meters and five cent courtesy envelopes. Visitors praise the approach and a suggested souvenir card would carry the city name for future Florida travelers.
Editor notes this state prize winning essay by a Mount Dora high school senior arguing handicapped people are capable workers. It cites veterans and other disabled individuals, noting efficiency, safety, and reliability, and urges employers to hire for ability.
A satirical lampoon from 1952 critiques American complacency amid Cold War tensions. It mocks reliance on butter and guns, TV and radio excess, while urging vigilance against Soviet propaganda and potential invasion, ending with a call to question national arrogance.
Major Johnston, a chaplain, reflects on Korea duty and Western policy as he plans a Florida family visit. He warns of famine risk in China, stresses humanitarian aid plus local teaching by missionaries, and notes politics including MacArthur’s dismissal. He will head to Lockbourne Air Field after leave.
The Class B Group 4 basketball tournament began at Earl B. Ferson gymnasium with finals scheduled for Saturday at 7 30 p m. Opening games include Uma tilla vs Eustis girls at 2 45 p m and Pierson vs Clermont Crystal River boys at 4 p m.
Mount Dora school musical director James Handlen gains national notice for his compositions. An English publisher renamed his march for the University of Florida to Stepping High, while University of Florida on Parade remains his original title. A Niagara University reader praised Handlen’s Drum Major and Charlotte Harbor Stomp, noting their adoption by bands. Dr J Maynard Wettlaurer, Freeport HS, Long Island, recommended Handlen’s music to his own band.
In Mount Dora churches on Come to Church Sunday, despite bad weather, large congregations gathered across Baptist, Community, and Methodist venues. Pastors urged world peace through Christlike living, Sermon on the Mount principles, and missionary effort to heal global tensions.
Last rites were held for Mrs Mary Alice Elmore at Graceville Methodist church in Springhill Florida Burial followed in Spring Hill cemetery Reverends Paul Schumacher of the Church of God Tallahassee and Jack Stabler of the Springhill church conducted the services Mrs Elmore was the mother in law to the Mount Dora Church of God pastor
The writer notes Chaplain Johnston outlines a concrete plan to give teeth to the idea of a date with destiny in today’s Korea story, and sees a good fit with World Prayer Day themes.
Jim Stout president of the Lakeside Tennis club of Mount Dora says the postponed matches will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Donnelly park if rain holds off.
The District 4 annual dance of the Florida State Nurses Association will be at the Legion building in Eustis on March 15 with music by Quix' Quintet.
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