Proverbial Wisdom on Secrecy and Faithful Spirit
A proverb notes that a talebearer reveals secrets while a faithful person hides the matter, emphasizing caution in sharing and the value of discretion and trustworthiness.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
4
A proverb notes that a talebearer reveals secrets while a faithful person hides the matter, emphasizing caution in sharing and the value of discretion and trustworthiness.
A 1957 Evening of Music audience urged Mount Dora to host two Florida Symphony Orchestra performances next season. The article urges cultural expansion, notes the Community building needs upgrades, and calls for a larger social room, improved stage, foyer facilities, restrooms, and better wings. It cites Councilwoman Margaret Lofroos and budget constraints.
A Mizner era district paper prints Congressman A S Herlong Jr questionary asking constituents for guidance on major issues. The survey covers school aid, statehood for Hawaii and Alaska, budget allocations, Taft Hartley law, VA FHA mortgage rates, immigration, Hungarian permanent status, postal rates, and Eisenhower wage proposal.
The piece argues George Washington warned against entangling alliances yet supported a strong public opinion and national power. It reflects on Washington’s era, the Monroe Doctrine, sea power, and U.S. rise to global leadership by World War II, suggesting he’d oppose today’s entanglements.
A reflective column argues for swift dog governance in Mount Dora to curb canine misbehavior. The author, a dog lover, recalls a fearful dawn encounter with a large gray dog, notes owners’ roaming pets beyond city limits, and suggests an ordinance requiring owners to walk their dogs to improve public health and behavior.
A capacity crowd attended a Presbyterian Church covered dish supper and slide show by Robert Book on life in Korea focusing on orphans. His parents Dr. and Mrs. Book attended, with Dr. Book teaching at Florida Southern College.
The piece covers Tangerine schoolwork and community history with plans for a March 20 talk by Mrs. C. H. Estey on Tangerine improvement society. It notes visitors including Miss Edith Jordan of Gorham and Mrs. Bernard Cremin hosting a book club meeting. Also mentions travels of Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. Van Stone to Atlanta and Tampa.
Two Lake county sessions on the state TB program will be part of an in service training in Orlando this weekend. Mrs Tuer Cox will head one session in the Changing Patterns program and A D Marshall of Mount Dora, a TB survivor who spoke to the Lions club in December, will join the Pattern Pieces presentation.
Walt Hackett of Los Angeles son of Mount Dora residents writes Waggin Tongues now featured in Songs of the Rangeland for Eddie Dean. Published by M. M. Cole Publishing Co of Chicago. The tune portrays a country romance troubled by gossiping women. Hackett also has a second tune titled Doin the Calypso Polka. Drive safely alert today alive tomorrow.
In Tampa last weekend two Methodist churches faced a test of faith amid racial tensions. Rev James L Knox urged action against segregation while Hyde Park Methodists voted 150 to 32 to maintain racial separation in worship.
A whistleblower accuses Mayor Patton and city officials of holding secret meetings without informing the public. The note asserts no formal action was intended at any such meeting, challenging governance transparency.
T. F. McCleary age 65, a retired electrician, died Sunday in a Leesburg hospital. He served in the Army in Texas. He is survived by his brother James of Versailles Pa and 10 grandchildren. Interment will be in Turtle Creek Pa with Rehbaum Funeral home handling local arrangements.
Lois Sessions leads the Sorrento B Flats, a Mount Dora Sorrento branch of Sweet Adelines. The group of about ten songsters invites area residents who enjoy four part harmony to join, with no age limit and a special need for tenors. Interested individuals may write Box 214 Sorrento or call Doris Geddes.
Local churches list weekly services across Mount Dora area. Includes Mount Dora Baptist, Community Church, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Latter Day Saints, and St. Edwards Episcopal with service times and contact details.
Community notices list church services across Eustis and Mount Dora. First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday worship at 11 00 with Sunday School, while Faith Lutheran and other nearby churches post service times and contact details for parishioners. Reverend Phillip Schlessmann presides at Faith Lutheran with morning service at 8 30 and Sunday School at 9 45.
Sunday service at 11 00 am led by Rev Louis Johnston at Tangerine Community Church. Members and visitors welcome for worship and fellowship.
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