Mount Dora seeks central Cultural Development plan
A Mount Dora observer laments limited arts turnout after a Florida Symphony Orchestra concert led by Henry Mazer. He argues for a coordinated Winter Entertainment schedule and a Cultural Development Commission to attract top talent and prevent conflicting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorans
Community Building
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Henry Mazer
Mount Dora
Mazer
Farck
David Gibson
Sousig
Iden
Triangle Mutual Concert Association
Florida
Central Cultural Development Commission
Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Enduring respect for Eisenhower Nixon as transition nears
A Miami Herald summary notes the last days of Eisenhower and Nixon show widespread goodwill toward the departing leaders. Kennedy’s talks with the pair reassure a divided world that unity can endure the presidential transition.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Kennedy
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Comforting News On Hypertension Treatments From Boston Study
A Boston team led by Dr. Dera Kinney analyzed 2599 hypertensive patients at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital over five years. They compared mortality before drug therapy and after, finding similar pre drug and post drug mortaility among medically and surgically treated patients, suggesting drugs reduced deaths in many cases but surgical patients rose due to selection of the most severe cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Heart Association
Boston
Allgerther
Massachusetts ‘Memorial
Hoover praise of fishing at Lake Okeechobee column
The Tampa Tribune notes unfocused remarks praising Floridian fishing linked to former President Hoover. It mentions the Lake Okeechobee site dedication and a joke about the fountain of youth, phrased as a light local commentary on presidential ego and fishing culture.
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Herbert “G. Madi
Okeechobee
Hoover Ree
Lake
Hoover
United States
Florida
Tampa
Tribune
Working Parents Can Get Benefits Under Social Security
Reported by Byron R. Patton the district manager says working parents in family businesses may qualify for Social Security benefits under 1960 amendments. The note clarifies that a parent must be a son or daughter and not others. For details contact the Social Security Office at 26 East Central Ave Orlando.
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Byron. R. Patton
Social Security Office
East Central Ave
Orlando
Tax forms available at county chamber of commerce
The county chamber of commerce announces a limited supply of income tax forms for public distribution. Available items include 1040 1040W and 1040A with instruction booklets 1040ES schedule C schedule Farm Income and Expenses US Corporation Income Tax Return and 1065 U S Partnership Return of Income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leke ‘County
Republican Women's Club Calls Democrats to Re Register
The Republican Women's Club urges voters registered as Democrats to re register as Republicans to show party strength for strong candidates. The Office of the Superintendent of Registration in the County Court House, Tavares, is open Monday through Friday for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women’s Club
County Court House
Tavares
Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind
A Shakespearean adage noting that generosity loses value when its source is unkind or selfish. The line underscores moral reciprocity and social expectations tied to gifts and behavior.
Gasparilla to Invade Tampa for 1961 Fair and Carnival
Rumors of an invasion cast a shadow over Tampa as Gasparilla preparations run through February 18. The Florida State Fair and Gasparilla Carnival, opened February 7, feature Shrine Parade Future Farmers Day Gasparilla invasion and parade and a televised Truth or Consequences show.
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Gasparilla
Tampa
Ybor City
Florida
Farris Bryant
Bob Barker
Hubert Castle
Ann Marston
Teddy Phillips
Colleen Levett
Phillip-Aires
Reader asks Mount Dora to probe cigarette ad loop
Bill Wingler complains that pink tipped and pink filter cigarette butts appear on sidewalks and alleges undisclosed radio and TV advertising. He asks the city to contact agencies, investigate origins, and pursue royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. Radio
T.V
Bill Wingler
Mount Dora Chamber Thanks Sheriff Association Help
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce extends thanks for welcoming the Sheriffs Association to Mount Dora. Cooperation benefited the city and the association enjoyed the gift of newspapers from the members, signed by Elizabeth Siess, Secretary.
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Mount Dora
Streamlining 4-H Clubs in Lake County Progress
Lake County plans to streamline Boys 4-H Clubs with Altoona Paisley and Golden Triangle as active communities. Leaders Amit Hennings and Tom Kilker guide fairs vegetable judging tractor maintenance and boy scout programs. A Parents Advisory Committee backs the effort and Montverde area shows rising club activity.
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Lake County
Altoona-Paisley
Amit Hennings
Tom Kilker
Golden Triangle Club
comoFegies
Montverde
Saalt Sonars
Prinite School
Cooper
Services Held For Mrs. Annie L. Davis
Mrs. Annie L. Davis age 84 a Mount Dora resident for a year died Sunday morning She was a member of County Line Baptist Church Colquitt Ga Survived by four sons Bryan Sylvester Ga E A Orlando S A Sr Dunedin A J Albany Ga two daughters Mrs Clifford Morris Bainbridge Ga Mrs Sylvia Cook Mount Dora one brother Hardy Raines Warwick Ga one sister Mrs Eva Dominey Ashburn Ga 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren The remains will be taken to Colquitt Ga where services will be held at County Line Baptist Church Interment at County Line Cemetery Zeller Kennedy and Funeral Home of Eustis in charge of arrangements
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Annie L. Davis
Mount Dora
County Line Baptist Church
Colquitt
Bryan
Sylvester
E. A
Orlando
S. A. Sr
Dunedin
A. J
Albany
Clifford Morris
Bainbridge
Sylvia Cook
Hardy Raines
Warwick
Eva Dominey
Ashburn
County Line
Zeller, Kennedy and Funeral Home
Eustis
Meat Judging Contest Set for Ocala by 4-H and FFA
The fifth annual meat judging contest for 4-H and FFA youths will be held at the Swift and Company packinghouse in Ocala on Saturday February 4. Dr. R L Reddish of the Florida Agricultural Extension Service says the event begins at 1 p.m. Medals for top three individuals and banners for top teams will be awarded by Southeastern Fat Stock Show Inc with $250 in cash prizes. Meat supplies are provided by H S Camp & Son Swift and Company and Benbo Packing Company of Ocala.
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Ocala
Farmers of America
Swift and Company
R. L. Reddish
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Show, Inc
H. F. McCormick
Gainesville
H. S. Camp: & Son, Swift and Company
Benbo’ Packing Company of
Lake County 4-H Club Leaders Seek Advisory Panel
Lake County 4-H organizers propose forming an Advisory Committee to guide volunteers parents and extension agents in strengthening Boys 4-H Clubs. They emphasize expanding community clubs and increasing parental involvement by hosting home meetings to gain support and showcase progress in head heart health and hands.
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Lake County
Present Pleasure for Children Cited by La Bruyere
Quoted aphorism notes that children live only in the moment and find joy in present pleasures rather than past or future concerns. The sentiment echoes Habits of mind that favor immediacy and spontaneity in youth.
Wart treatments in medical practice curbs superstition
The piece explains warts are virus driven lesions varying in size and location. It notes incubation from one to eight months and differential susceptibility, with many cases in children and young adults. Treatments include X rays, cautery, injections, oral meds, and local applications chosen by wart type.
Major pumping stations move vast water totals in Florida flood control
During the fiscal years from July 1, 1953, to June 30, 1960, the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District reported pumping 472,261 120,152 gallons of water. This activity occurred before Hurricane Donna and Tropical Storm Florence.
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Central and Southern Florida
Local Churches Schedule for Sunday Services and Activities
A church directory lists service times and leaders for multiple congregations. Chimes Baptist Church, Sixth and Tremain, Rev. David Coffield, with Bible School 9:45, morning worship 8:30 and 11, evening service 8, and midweek activities. Other churches shown include Methodist on Fifth Ave, Church of Christ on Fifth Ave with Bible School 9:45 and evening 6, Presbyterian on Sixth Ave, St Edward’s Episcopal at Grandview and Fifth, Central Christian Mount Dora Eustis Road, Community Church at 7th and Donnelly with 9:45 forum and 11:00 worship.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Training Union
Methodist
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
U. S.A
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L. Kress
ST. Edward's Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John F. Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis ‘Road
Lester C. Doerr
Bible Pe
7Th and Donnelly
Robert R. Reed
Eustis Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday services at 11 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m A Wednesday evening service is at 8 p m with the location at Lemon and Tove corners.
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Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Tove
Lake Ola Baptist Chapel Service Times
H. Jack Ponce is pastor at Lake Ola Baptist Chapel. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Training Union at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service follows at 7:30 p.m.
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Lake Ola
Sorrento Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
Sorrento Presbyterian Church invites attendance at Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and worship service at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G Schillerstrom serves as minister.
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Sorrento Presbyterian Church
G. 4. Schillerstrom
Tangerine Community Church Service Announced
Rev. Louis Johnston will lead the Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine Community Church. The public is invited to attend the worship and sermon, with anticipated fellowship after the service.
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Tangerine Community Church
Louis Johnston
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Dera ‘Kinney
Mr. Hoover
Mekawdee
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Mr. Cestro
Mever Lane
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Navy
Air Force
Marines
Jose Gaspar
William M. Nixon
la Bruyere
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
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