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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
4
The saying notes that folly expresses pride while wisdom protects and preserves those who speak wisely. It contrasts foolish speech with prudent restraint, suggesting speech can reveal character and safeguard virtue.
Excerpts from Gov. LeRoy Collins inaugural remarks address race, law, and public order. He urges democratic principles, nonviolence, and civic leadership while acknowledging court orders on school integration and Florida’s local policies. He calls for peaceful progress and responsibility from both whites and Negroes to move toward equal opportunity.
Statesman like John B Orr Jr of Miami wins re election amid desegregation clash. His 89 1 vote in last summer extraordinary session against bills delaying compliance signals moral courage. Orr contrasts with Bill Fisher of Leesburg and casts light on justice over prejudice.
The Leesburg congressman backs raising the dependent exemption from 600 to 1200 for parents with a son or daughter in college. The editorial argues this targeted tax relief aids families bearing the high cost of college while avoiding broad tax cuts.
A Mount Dora editor urges statewide discussion of the proposed public school program teaching moral and spiritual values. He argues for careful study, noting potential benefits for youth while cautioning against sectarian indoctrination and teacher bias. The piece cites family perspectives and contrasts secular film portrayals with spiritual thirst.
Undelivered mail to Governor notes Mount Dora residents may send a representative group to address a highway problem. The letter urges a clear, decisive response to improve Florida city life and foster a happy city outlook.
R T Rodemacher of Orlando will present a talk on antiques before the Woman's club at the Community building on Wednesday January 16 Members may bring small antiques for background remarks Mrs Frank J Druar serves as hostesses chairwoman The meeting also featured musical performances by Gwyn Godtel member of the Melodears and by Melomen and Melomen male singers from the high school The club honored new members who joined in 1956
Mrs. Mary Louise Conklin, 77, longtime Winters resident for four years, died last Saturday at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis. She is survived by her stepfather Wilse Sn.
Dr. B. E. Lewis called Libya a strategic Middle East country though a “box of sand” nation. He noted Turkey and Israel feed Libya toward a Baghdad pact while Egypt and the Arab League oppose it, citing oil potential and Egypt’s bid for influence. Libya had 17 native university graduates at UN admission and lacks public education, mission schools exist, women are barred from schooling, and a university is sought with U.S. Point Four aid.
Adult residents of Mount Dora may enroll in Orlando for a University of Melbourne extension aiming for PhD degrees. Classes in philosophy begin Monday at 3 pm and 8 pm at St. Luke's Cathedral. The 16 week seminar program is led by Dr. Willis Nutting with international panelists. a bachelor’s degree is not required.
Bill Lasater the longtime winner did not win under the new drawing plan. December’s heaviest bass weighed 13 pounds but was not a prize fish. Winners named include Norris, Mrs. Wendell Perry, L. G. Bartlett, and James Geddes. Over 100 fish registered. bass over three pounds earn a Chamber certificate. Three grand prizes to be awarded March 31. Forty eight bass weighed in were three pounds or more.
Stanley Products Co southern division fixes Mount Dora as the semi annual convention hub with about 60 sales representatives gathered at Sylvan Shores hotel led by C. L. Lanier of Lake.
Readers learn how a three by five foot patch can hold about 50 cactus species with proper drainage and protected shelter. Advice covers soil layering with sand and gravel, light feeding with lime or bone meal, and starting with hardy plants to build experience.
Rev. E J Pendergras pastor of the First Methodist church in Orlando will address the Kiwanis club luncheon today.
Jem acted as host while Mr. Lanier, general sales manager for the southern states region, represented the firm.
On New Year's Day a staged rattlesnake hunt near Lake Jem at the Keen ranch drew a California visitor to Florida. W. A. Keen organized the hunt with his son C. L. Keen and Roy E. Lay of Woodland, California aiding as huntsmen. The event aimed to display frontier lore of the Sunshine State.
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