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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
6
Local school life centers on exams and upcoming events. The report covers basketball results with Lake Weir, student departures to Howey Academy, and a March of Dimes drive. Activities include Episcopal youth service, seniors' supper and graduation invitations, a John Dean film trip, and teen support for Hungarian refugees. Concert tickets fund Youth Center improvements.
Dr. Robert R. Reed told Community church that Jesus Christ remains unchanged in meeting human needs and urged believers to add the phrase for me to their faith. He said forgiveness covers yesterdays and today’s temptations, helping futures despite unknowns, as a Creative Writers group plans biblical verses for a January 16 meeting.
Public notice in Lake County Florida announces Clyde T. Bolton's suit for divorce against Ruth L. Bolton with response due by February 4, 1957. Also documents corporate dissolution for The Dibble Air Charger Products Co. filed in Florida.
On the first Sunday in January the service ran all day with Bible school at 9 45 led by Sister M L Gilbert and Deacon Joseph Bowls. Rev Russell preached to a large congregation as the Progressive Citizenship club drive for the pool extended 90 days. $1,100 was raised so far and volunteers are urged to report. Mrs Beatrice Russell has recovered from illness.
The Major Francis L. Dade chapter of the Florida Daughters of 1812 meets January 17 at St. Thomas Episcopal church parish house in Eustis. Mrs. Henry P. Boggs will present a program on Schools of 1812, followed by a 12:30 covered dish luncheon presided by Miss Sally Abernethy. Members are urged to bring main dishes or salads and good used clothing for Mountain schools, with evening dresses and slippers in demand for distant districts.
Funeral services for Dr. Stanley A. Horning 81 were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Dr. Robert R. Reed officiating. A Mount Dora resident for 10 years he died at his home. Formerly of Portland Michigan he practiced dentistry 50 years and served as postmaster the prior decade. He leaves no survivors and was a charter Portland Masonic lodge member and Shriner.
Rev. John Mangrum at St Edward's Epis copal church urged quiet worship as a lesson from Quakers. He compared incense to prayer and noted Christ as the light guiding the faithful. He praised gifts to the church and admitted some may give only small coins.
The Junior Woman's Club joins the 1957 March of Dimes campaign with slogan Lets finish the job. Mrs James B Jackson chairs the effort urging households to contribute to complement the Salk vaccine. Residents without mailers can send gifts to March of Dimes Box 532. At schools, Miss Rhoda Horton leads a student fundraiser to earn the dimes.
Re elected Mrs John McCormick presided as president of the Woman's auxiliary at St Edward's Episcopal church on Monday. Mrs Ralph Harrington was named vice president and Mrs Helen Newman treasurer. New officers include Mrs Leroy Spilatore second vice president and Mrs William Moore-
Dr. E. E. Lewis spoke at the Daughters of American Colonists state gathering at Lake side Inn on honoring ancestors as a tradition rooted in oriental culture. Thirty five members from Central Florida counties attended, including Mrs. Blanche J. Markett of Mount Dora Mrs. Hazel Cowart of Sorrento and Mrs. Lottie Taylor of Eustis.
New adult education courses open at Mount Dora's art school led by Lou Bethea. Classes progress with a 7:30 to 9:30 schedule on Wednesdays for art, 7 to 10 on Thursdays for woodworking, and 7 to 10 on Mondays for home sewing.
The U.S. Water Survey Authority reports Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest now yields 11 million gallons more daily than a year ago, signaling improved flow despite drought.
Classified ad notes available services to rent apartment units and sell unwanted articles through The Topic listings. Includes brief guidance for advertisers seeking rental or sale postings.
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