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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
1
Congressman Herlong reports northern and eastern lawmakers backing Senator Russell with names held back until suitable. He foresees Southern unity at the Democratic convention in Chicago and warns against supporting left wing candidates or platforms.
Community leaders in several Florida cities clash over adding inorganic fluoride to municipal water. Proponents cite cavity prevention while critics warn of long term health risks and urge caution until long range studies clarify safety.
Claude and Maxine Fralick close the Mount Dora Hotel Coffee shop to open Fralick's a new restaurant on Highland Street south of Fifth Avenue. The 75 seat eatery will feature a snack bar curb service and a ceremonial setting with windows and pillars. It aims to debut on the Mount Dora anniversary with casual dining in a pleasant atmosphere.
Ballots are being mailed today to registered voters in Mount Dora and nearby areas to decide if the city should continue fluoridation of its drinking water. About 80 requests were received. ballots must be returned by August 1. Voting at City Hall on August 4. Strong opposition campaigns issue literature opposing fluoridation citing scientific and religious objections.
The Topic's want ad section renews its challenge policy from July 17 through August. If an item doesn't sell in one insertion, the ad will be rerun in the next issue at no cost and up to three more times. Partial sales trigger a 110 cent per line change, and vehicle ads are included while real estate ads are excluded.
The piece asks whether fewer cavities among Newburgh's small children result from fluoride in the water or from improved dental care and diet. It notes that statistics cannot fully answer how much each factor contributes as the city is placed in the national spotlight.
Mrs. Lucile Tally of Tavares, a Lake County political figure and former Florida delegate, is portrayed as a steadfast Democrat who resisted Dixiecrat pressure during the 1948 convention. The profile recalls her loyalty to national unity, past service as vice chairman of the state party, and her stance amid party tensions and regional loyalty.
Lucile C. Tally wife of agriculture secretary Brannan and Emily Taft Douglas, former congresswoman, recall Tally’s 1948 convention stance and her Florida flag moment. The piece notes Tally’s start in politics sparked by watching her husband’s cam paign and recounts her late husband Judge Emmett Murchison Tally’s career from North Carolina to Seminole County judge, ending in 1937.
Councilman Gordon Conboy plans a trip with Mount Dora volunteer firefighters to Leesburg to view a new fire engine and study the feasibility of purchasing a replacement for the 1925 American LaFrance. Fire officials warn the old truck’s braking is unreliable and unsafe for continued use.
Mount Dora’s Little League beat Tavares 8 to 5 on the school grounds. Pitchers Billy Van Zant and Billy Moon performed well with Sam York coaching the team led by catcher Jimmy Fisher. The lads host Umatilla next.
Mount Dora reports a 7,342,430 dollar tax roll up from 1951 as reevaluation drives a 1.5 million boost while new construction adds about 0.5 million. Millage likely falls from 11.5 to ease burden on homeowners near exemption limits. Council weighs waterworks improvements funded by revenue notes, with a $165,000 plan to upgrade mains and pumping, and cigaret tax revenues expected this year.
Lieut John C Burkart son of Frank Burkart of Mount Dora has been promoted to lieutenant. He serves as engineering officer aboard the submarine USS Carbonero after graduating from the Naval Academy class of 1947 and earning his dolphins in July last year following duty on the destroyer USS Hank. His wife is Marilyn Johnson daughter of Armer Johnson of Sylvan Shores.
Mount Dora native Morris D Pollard a 3C, now stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas enrolls in the aircraft mechanics school. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R D Pollard of 1117 Fifth Avenue.
Ranger W H Croke of the United States Forest Service announces the completion last week of a new road linking the new portion of Highway 19 to Highway 445 south of Alexander Springs.
Friday afternoon notes indicate a return game scheduled at Umatilla on Wednesday, July 16, setting up a midweek clash between the teams.
Don E. Allen of Leesburg, longtime Lake County secondary education supervisor, will start duties in August as Volusia County ae in a same period. Defeated narrowly by Charles Vaughn in May for county superintendent, he came to Lake in 1942 and led a nationally recognized program since 1947. His headquarters will be DeLand. He will continue living in Leesburg.
Mrs. Ruth Smith of Eustis, a Mount Dora figure, has a booking for the liner's second voyage. The trip leaves New York on July 23 for France and England. She sails with her son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Mackey of Salisbury, Md, the pastor to speak and vacation abroad.
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