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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
8
A father and son shop at a Florida service station grocery post office. The son receives a red toy truck. the father reveals a box of high heeled red dress shoes later, gifts that spark a tender moment about giving.
A fragmented Florida travel vignette contrasts a father son moment with a harsh dockside accident. The piece describes a family buying red shoes and empty mail orders, then shifts to a Bradenton fishing dock scene where a man is injured and a fish head splashes the water as workers cope with the incident.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a plan to beat low mood as impracticable within a perilous industry context. Names, dates, and concrete details are missing, leaving a vague reference to a problematic strategy and unspecified risks.
Funeral services were held in Schenerous New York for Everett J. Best 77 who died June 29 in Waterman Memorial hospital. A former New England teacher who lived in Mount Dora since 1937 he leaves a widow Mrs Bessie Best a daughter Mrs Farquhar Smith of Richmond Virginia a son Perry M Best of East Long Meadow Massachusetts and two grandchildren.
The Ice House Players wrapped up The Saturday Evening Ghost last Thursday with a quiet finale that missed connecting with the audience. Mel Wagner delivered Lord Archibald in a scene featuring plum pudding topped with whipped cream.
Mount Dora and Tavares Legion teams headline a double header this week in city recreation play. The Mount Dora youths, after a 53 43 win over Groveland last week, face a tougher foe at 3 p m on the city field. Rehbaum's softball squad remains undefeated in both city and county leagues, winning 33 3 over Mount Dora and 9 5 over Lions. Dan Spears notes 409 children participated in activities during the regular play period.
Nightly pranksters Ryman Igon and Chester Peters smeared cottage cheese on pudding while Lord Archie’s back was turned, forcing him to eat it on stage as fellow actors giggled behind the wings. Marie Flint receives a bouquet of flowers in a lighthearted note.
Mount Dora's Piggly Wiggly announces the Tenderay beef in its meat department. The beef is tenderized by a government patented process developed by Westinghouse Electric Co Mellon Institute of Industrial Research and the Kroger Food Foundation. The firm says the beef is speed aged and tenderized in about 48 hours, 14 times faster than older ageing methods.
A performer at Monday night's opening of The Ghost received an unexpected curtain call gift card not from her husband, J. E., but from an anonymous admirer claiming to be among her many friends. The note asks her to enjoy the moment. A separate line mentions Attis rites using bulls' blood as baptism.
A letter urged lighting Mount Dora’s field at a cost around $350 for materials and labor. Attorney Christopher warned the town may leave the Lake Orange league without night play and cited benefits of a lit field for civic events and higher gate receipts. Council President Crane formed a committee to raise more than $6,000 with members Jones Stephens Bardwell and Prinz.
Lloyd Atkins was elected vice president of the Mount Dora Baseball Club after a Tuesday meeting of the group.
Zellwood defeated Mount Dora 11 to 7 in an exhibition, with Surrancy and McHaffie winning 100 yard dash and plate throwing honors. Sunday, the Dorans edged Orlando Air Force Base 3 to 2 at Helmfield as Tom Kelly scored the deciding run in the seventh.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Robert Rehm announce they have moved into a residence at 302 South Clayton Street in the community.
An old local ad claims TE-OL antiseptic kills athlete's foot by penetrating deeply. It markets 90 percent alcohol content and states quick germ reach in one hour with a 35 cent druggist refund.
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