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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
Paul H. Reese Mabel Norris Reese Eugene L. Downs listed as publishers editors and plant superintendent. Classified ad rate 2 cents a word with minimum 25 cents and second class matter filing date April 7 1916 in Mount Dora Florida.
The City Council plans a Friday night meeting to decide how to handle a potential 20 percent electricity price surge tied to nine years of oil price inflation. Officials warn residents and urge citizens to take concerns to federal representatives in Washington.
Community leader Lacy Thomas warns Lake county faces no funds for hospitalization or therapy if a child contracts polio. The piece stresses polio can strike anywhere and calls for broad support of the March of Dimes to build an insurance fund for future care and prevention.
A local sports schedule lists games across Oviedo Winter Garden Eustis Tavares and Ocoee from January to March. Separate data notes Florida veterans received unemployment compensation totaling 988179 dollars in November 1947, down 33 percent.
A note to William Stewart City Clerk at City Hall notes he was absent during the signing of a 1940 power core. It humorously hints that when new electric bills arrive Doc Lee will provide cotton to plug ears.
A series of lectures will be held at the Christian Home and Bible School located at 13th and McDonald Street starting Monday. Lectures run daily through January 30 with sessions at 9 30 am at the schoolhouse and 7 pm at the Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue featuring 19 different speakers.
An administrative assistant was designated by English to begin duties on Feb 1 as part of Florida's education department. Governor Caldwell was informed to remove him from the payroll including travel expenses while the person is campaigning.
W. W. Smith of Eustis and Chicago scored the club’s inaugural ace at Mount Dora. Smith used a No. 4 iron on the 138 yard No. 2 hole, the ball stopping 12 feet from the cup, in a round that also included a birdie two. He finished 39 41 80, amid a field of club members with beards preparing for Lions club event The Days of the 49ers on February 7.
Lake County Veterans Service Office notes a deadline extension to July 31 1948 for reinstating National Service Life Insurance on a comparative health basis. Veterans may reinstate by a health statement and paying two monthly premiums equal to the amount to reinstate, covering until the next due date. Also, Mount Dora Golf Club charges greens fees of 1.50 dollars from December 1 to April 1.
A cautious note compares insurance to a doctor's prescription, stressing proper policy selection and regular agent consultations for real protection and value. It urges frequent discussions with an agent to ensure the plan meets definite protection needs.
State officers and district leaders were honored by Dora 0.E.S. in Mount Dora with pink camellia corsages. A banquet followed by a ten Akeee at the Masonic hall featured introductions, verses, and a gift of two long-stemmed pink roses for Mrs. Bartow. Initiatory degrees were conferred on Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Bowers. The worthy grand matron spoke on Solomon's Temple and building a spiritual home. About 90 attended the social hour with brick ice cream and cake.
The Yacht club plans a square and round dance for members and guests with old fashioned dances featuring George Lewis and Louise’s mother at Sylvan Shores. Mrs W M Johnson of Rockford and lil Armer’s mother join the Johnson table as Mrs Johnson visits. dessert bridge by the ladies drew 20 tables. another party slated for Feb 11.
The First Church of Christ Scientist will read a Lesson Sermon on Truth drawn from II Timothy and related passages. The service includes the Bible text and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, noting God as Life Truth and Love and the healing power of divine Truth.
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