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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1959
Page
4
A Mount Dora venue scene centers on city pubs in Florida as locals explore nightlife offerings, bars, and social spots. The piece highlights Mount Dora establishments and community appeal amid seasonal visitors.
Lyndon Johnson’s duel with the filibuster reshapes prospects for 1960. The piece argues his restraint on Rule 22 hampered liberal hopes, delaying civil rights progress, while urging a leadership that confronts America’s race issue squarely to fulfill destiny. It questions Ike’s highway tax plan and its impact on ordinary taxpayers.
A Mount Dora editorial urges rapid action to create a Youth Center near the town center at Donnelly Park. It argues existing spaces fail youth recreation and that shared enthusiasm from both generations should drive timely funding and construction.
Florida Senator George Smathers argues for a president to pick Supreme Court justices only from lower courts or state supreme courts with at least five years experience. He says this would prevent scholars and sociologists from dominating the court, while supporters of the Warren Court defend judicial independence and law as a changing human enterprise.
A lively youth scene includes a Friday post game dance and a $40 fund raise for a new Youth Center. The Class of 1959 chose graduation invitations, while teen groups from Mount Dora and Orlando held meetings, panels on temperance, and joint activities at churches and schools. The Golden Hurricanes face Groveland Greenbacks, with Umatilla next on the home court.
Farmer Brown and his wife worried about their Uncle Luke whose city home near stockyards gas works and a chemical plant puzzled him during a week visit to the country He cut the stay to two days saying the country air may be right but there is no body to enjoy it
On Don't Be a Litterbug day January 15 Mayor W D Patton announced poster prizes designed by school children placed in all public buildings. Winners by grade include Chris Stoothoff John Wason Debbie Jo Bernhehr Robert E Priest Martha Benwell Linda King Mary Ann Tanner Sandra McKendreBecky Ray Mike Croak Mike Stewart Hank Dufour Wendla Lappin Beckie Ray will be considered for garden club awards and garden projects with guidance on plant choices and care.
Chimes Baptist Church at Sixth and Tremain led by Rev. David Coffield offers Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Service at 8 p m Choir practice Wednesday 7 p m Mid Week Service 8 p m Community Church at Seventh and Donnelly with Rev. Robert R Reed holds Forum and worship at 11 a m Methodist Church on Fifth Ave under Rev. James Jones morning service 11 a m MYF at 6 30 p m Evening Worship 7 p m Church of Christ on Fifth Ave with Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman Bible School 9 45 a m General Assembly 10 49 a m Evening 7 p m Mid Week Bible study 7 30 p m Presbyterian Church on Sixth Ave Rev. George L Kress Adult Bible Study 10 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints 1117 Fifth Ave Elder H P Kelley pastor Sunday School 10 a m Worship Service 11 a m Mid Week Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 45 p m St Edwards Episcopal Church Grandview St and Fifth Ave Sunday 8 a m Holy Communion 9 a m Family service 11 a m Holy Communion first Sunday Prayer other Sundays Rev John F Mangrum Vicar Central Christian Church Mount Dora Eustis Road Rev Lester C Doerr Bible School 10 a m Worship 11 a m.
The article traces day lilies or Hemerocallis from ancient mentions to Linnaeus naming the genus. It notes varieties like H. asphodelus flava and fulva, explains plant traits, soil needs, and care. Day lilies tolerate drought with steady moisture and fire a strong ornamental use in borders, entrances, steps, and banks.
Eusitis First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 00 a.m and Sunday School at 11 00 a.m with Wednesday evening service at 8:00. Corner of Lemon Grove hosts worship and study sessions.
Worship service to be held at 11 00 A M led by Dr G J Schillerstrom minister at Sorrento Presbyterian Church with parishioners invited to attend.
Rev. Louis Johnston leads the Tangerine Community Church worship gathering at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Congregants are invited to attend the service and participate in the church activities for the week.
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