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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1961
Page
2
A Florida newspaper note mocks reckless spring driving and cites state ranks on cattle. Florida ranks 25th nationally in cattle including dairy and 18th in beef animals.
A humorous note reflects on retirees filling time with small tasks like washing a car. It then shifts to Mount Dora board updates from June 27 detailing club emblems, rink maintenance, new equipment, and finances. It reports on the Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club's room request, deferred to fall, and notes the death of Charlie Hewitt in Toronto on June 6.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County Leesburg has declared a semi annual dividend at 4 percent for January 1 to June 30 1961 totaling 330000 to be paid or credited on June 30. It marks the largest dividend period in the history of the savings institution which now has assets over 19.8 million.
Florida sheriffs largely oppose abolishing capital punishment according to a Florida Trend article by Hamp ton Dunn. Only one sheriff favors abolition, two are doubtful changes would help law enforcement, while the rest say no change is desired. The piece cites former Governor Collins's 1959 abolition proposal and notes legislative interest.
An old house can be effectively insulated by blowing loose mineral wool into walls attics and floors using air pressure. A compressor forces wool through a hose to fill cracks around pipes and wires, sealed with siding replaced to restore appearance. The result is reduced heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, lowering fuel costs. Vacation planning tips interrupt the flow.
Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club planned Lake County Round Robin on Monday but rain forced cancellation. Wednesday saw Red and Black tournament with 12 courts, results for top Red and Black pairs, close playoffs, and volunteers sought for future events. Weather drove 48 players indoors despite hope of play.
Mary Baker Eddy advocates usefulness by yourself and others as spring awakens nature and character, urging practical kindness and constructive deeds. The message emphasizes personal effort aligned with moral action during the season of renewal.
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