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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
3
Feral Lions members shaved their beards for six weeks then readied red wool vests to wear through February 28. The annual Days of 49ers carnival will be held February 27 and 28. Club began its kickoff Tuesday, as members let beards grow to promote the event.
A collage of eccentric remarks and local tidbits includes fashion and gifts at the Floridian Country Club reception, a Florida shopkeeper's potential sale, job ad for store help, a New Year greeting, and a miscellaneous survey snippet on tobacco spending.
Remley Heights in Mount Dora prepares to show its first two homes built by Modern Construction Co. Developer E. M. Remley hosts open houses Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5. The project plans 10 more homes in 1953, with a $7,450 furnished model featuring two bedrooms, living room, kitchen dinette, bath, Florida porch and carport. Remley, moving from Granger Indiana, promotes his venture in Indiana papers and quotes General Eisenhower on national issues.
Joseph Kircher, retired U.S. forester, spoke to Lakes and Hills Garden club on forests in the United States Germany and Japan. He cited sustained yield programs restoring depleted woods and warned fires as the major current threat. Refreshments were served by club members.
Ellis Winton out fished Bill Lasater to win the Mount Dora Bass tournament prize. Winton weighed a 10 pound bass from Lake Dexter on December 30, surpassing Lasater’s three weekly prizes and earning the Chamber of Commerce trophy.
City Council faced a renewed push over Councilman William Prinz plans for a lakeside fisherman's lodge near Gilbert park. Prinz did not raise the proposal at Tuesday's meeting, though petitions and letters from the Lakes and Hills Garden club Park Commission and developers were cited. Simp son and others urged observers to be informed if the issue returns.
Clarence W. Newman, Mount Dora election board assistant clerk and former Anderson railroad worker, died of pneumonia last Sunday at 61. He moved from Anderson eight years ago, was a Mount Moriah Lodge member, and is survived by his wife Emma, a brother Elmer of Anderson, and sisters Cora Patterson of Indianapolis and Ethel McCorkhill of Anderson. Services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev. Robert M. Blackburn officiating. Burial planned in Anderson.
George H. Cross, 87, uncle to local residents Edward H. Cross and others, died Tuesday. Services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home in Weaxtay, then his body was sent to Pike, New York, for last rites. He had lived at Lake Shore Sr. since July and previously wintered with his sister-in-law Mrs Cordelia.
Prior to his retirement, Cross of St. Petersburg had spent a career as a farmer in New York state, building a local reputation and family ties before leaving active work.
The quote suggests neglecting future concerns leads to immediate regret and unhappiness. It emphasizes foresight and prudent planning to avoid present distress.
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