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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text describes a gathering or conference with names such as Wilke T McCall of Lake County and Tas canocines. It mentions efforts by the Assucace and references dates, sectors, and a discussion of carpet totals and performance. The prose is garbled but centers on event organization and speakers.
Fragmented OCR appears to discuss Cuba and references to United States evasion, international protection, and policy notes. The readable portions mention a river, exiles, and various named terms, but no coherent event or quotation emerges from the garbled text.
The piece discusses emergency taxes framed as wartime measures to raise revenue and deter fear of voter backlash. It notes legislators push a general levy affecting several industries and a burden of around ten percent on costs, framed as temporary and tied to national crisis.
A brief reader note thanks the community for parade help and wishes a happy new year. The writer urges continued support next year and signs with best wishes.
Lydia Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at 1 pm on Thursday January 19 at the home of Mrs A Smith 1109 Southland Rd.
Nationwide Insurance seeks suggestions from its policyholders through the Policyholder Advisory Committee. The district session last night included Gilbert W. Jeffrey, Mayor Guy C. Bliss, and Sage D. Cleverly as selected participants. Noblitt of Mount Dora could not attend due to illness.
H W Flagg died Monday night. A Mount Dora resident for two years he previously lived in Weston Massachusetts. He was a member of the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club. Survived by wife Mildred F and two daughters Mrs Russell Hillman Wayland Mass and Mrs Ashton Little Jr of Acton Mass and three grandchildren. Rehbeum Funeral Home is forwarding remains to Acton for services and interment.
Officials warn against mixing ethanol based fuels with alcohol as a safety risk this holiday season. They urge proper storage away from ignition sources and to follow labeling instructions to prevent accidents during Christmas celebrations.
The article details Pat Frank outlining Mercury project plans and future space rescue efforts. It notes astronaut training, emergency procedures, and rescue capsule technology, with anticipated Mars and Indian Ocean landings as possible contingencies.
Florida governor Farris Bryant leads a hopeful 1961 outlook as tourism rebounds after holidays. Attendance at attractions like Weeki Wachee and Cypress Gardens rises while airlines and rail lines report strong bookings. Sugar industry expansion and new plants signal industrial growth. missile programs promise steady state progress though some real estate activity has slackened.
Gustaf N Normann 62 died, a Sweden born Mount Dore resident for 18 years. Veteran of World War I and member of the American Legion, survived by his wife and several children and siblings in Sweden. Services today at Faith Lutheran Church Dr Schlessman will officiate, interment Greenfield Cemetery Westdale, Renbeam Funeral Home in charge.
The Tangerine Garden Club will hold a meeting Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the homes of Mrs Gerald Shadinger Lake Jem. Mrs Sister Cox president of the Eustis Garden Club and past resident of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club will discuss how to build club leadership. Co hosts are Mesdemes Edward C Horne William Lane and Carl Brealey.
Icicle advice from Jack T. McCown of the Agricultural Extension Service Gainesville urges homeowners with dooryard citrus to apply a proper dormant spray now to prevent damage from purple mites scales and other citrus pests. If trees are clean a combination pesticide and nutritive spray may be used with neutral copper zinc and manganese. details on mixing are available from county agricultural agents.
The Hurricanes recovered from a slow start last Friday night to defeat the Tavares Bulldogs 83 to 70. Team leaders propelled a second half surge, sealing the win at home.
The text urges more homes, retail outlets, and service agencies as Florida looks to a bright future. It notes a bleaker international picture but a favorable position nationally, hoping the new administration aids the situation. It ends with gratitude and faith that 1961 will be a good year.
The Florida Development Commission is a body charged with guiding stimulating promoting and coordinating efficient and beneficial development of the state in accordance with present and future needs.
The piece discusses hazards in the chemical world and the need for safety across society. It highlights roles for safety officials doctors teachers and publishers to ensure progress is made safely. It notes longer life spans and the challenge of overcoming dangers from gases and combustion.
In the Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club yearly event held Monday at 2 Howell movement John Fahs and Wesley Eist took first place. Steve Johnson and Mrs. David Walker were runners up in second, Mr. and Mrs. M. £. Reeve placed third, followed by Mrs. CG Caldwell and Mrs. Betty Bol in fourth.
A compact church notices page lists services across several denominations. Baptist under Rev. David Coffield posts Bible School at 9:45 am and multiple services through the day. Methodist under Rev. James Jones notes Sunday School and evening activities. Church of Christ with Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzmen covers Bible School and services. Presbyterian led by Rev. George L. Kress shows Sunday School and morning worship. St. Edward's Episcopal with Rev. John F. Mangrum lists Holy Communion and family service. Central Christian with Rev. Lester C. Doerr prints Bible lesson and worship. Community Church led by Rev. Robert R. Reed shares forums and morning worship.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis lists Sunday services and Sunday School at 11 00 a m and a Wednesday Evening Service at 5 00 p m with location at Lemon and Grove corner.
H. Jack Ponce, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10 30 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. Evening Worship at 8 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service at 7 30 p.m.
Sorrento Presbyterian Church invites worship at 11:00 A.M. with Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Dr. G. J. Schillerstrom serves as minister.
Rev uis leads the Tangerin Community Church in a Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. Parish events and hymns accompany the gathering.
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