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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
3
Rev James Jones told the Methodist congregation that pleasing crowds is not the answer. He cited Lord Shaftesbury and Wendell Phillips as examples who chose God over popularity and urged exposing oneself to differing opinions to avoid going astray.
The Lake Scottish Rite club and Ladies of the Lake plan a joint dinner at the Community building Friday July 20 at 7 30 p.m. Reservations should be made with J C DeGarmo Heimrd.
The speaker criticizes federal aid to school construction arguing it would attach federal controls and force integration, noting the Powell amendment’s defeat and a coalition that blocked Eisenhower’s plan. He cautions that federal funds come with conditions and urges state responsibility free of federal strings.
Warren's Music Shop on Highland Street in Mount Dora features compact organs with quick learning claims. Owner Robert V. Warren, a Northwestern and Loyola alum and former CBS trumpeter, toured with Ringling Bros and worked with Merle Evans before settling in Central Florida with family ties to the area.
First Federal of Lake County Leesburg reports a 3 percent per annum semi annual dividend payable June 30 to all accounts of record. The six month period dividend totals 135306.35 with cash and government bonds at 1 39780156 or 1438 percent of total savings. Directors add 121647.07 to reserves bringing total to 716359.42 a 20 45 percent gain. Mortgage loans rose 626285.26 and savings 836637.03 while total assets reach 11054998.26 Briles notes a conservative lending program for the second half of the year amid a tight money market.
Mr and Mrs Ed Zagar of Sylvan Shores announce the birth of a daughter Tina Marie weighing 4 pounds 7 ounces born July 7 at Waterman Memorial hospital in Eustis.
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative reports 22 inches of rainfall this week despite brief heavy showers. Year to date rainfall reaches 29.5 inches, up from 26 inches at the same point last year.
The quote presents Henri Bergson asserting laughter acts to prevent people from becoming cranks. It frames humor as a social mechanism that disciplines rigidity and promotes social conformity, reflecting Bergson’s philosophical stance on laughter and human behavior.
Biologist Ed Zagar of the Florida Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission explains water lakes issues. Zagar, a Mount Dora resident, provided remarks on local freshwater management and conservation efforts.
Mount Dora Kiwanis members welcomed Lou L. Heaton and Dwight Whitehall who attended the Kiwanis International convention in San Francisco. Delegates from 4,200 clubs heard plans for a nearly million dollar Chicago general office and reviewed community service achievements including support for churches and youth programs. Kiwanis reported 1955 totals across hospitals, scholarships, dental clinics, delinquent aid, clothing drives, safety patrols, recreation facilities, and vocational guidance aiding hundreds of thousands of youths and veterans.
In Waterman Memorial hospital Eustis this week are Frances Craft, Mrs. Jean Wright, Mrs. Tressie Edenfield, John Norris and from Sorrento Mrs. Maud Emerson and Mrs. Pearl Boyd. H A Ewing to Durham Young hospital Lees urg.
Edward Petersen, husband of Mount Dora Woman’s Club president Mrs. Martha Hays Petersen, died after a long illness last Saturday in Eustis. A retired Bearing Co. employee from 1945, he came from Western Springs Illinois. He leaves a wife, two daughters Mrs Alfred T Johnston and Mrs Roy A Clausen Jr, a son Joseph, two sisters Mrs Roy McClory and Mrs Bodo Stacker, and six grandchildren. funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev James Jones officiating. Masonic services followed and interment was at Pine Forest Cemetery.
Friends in Mount Dora learned of the death of Mrs. Emma Sapp a longtime resident. She died at a niece’s home in Plant City where funeral services were held last Friday.
Lake County prepares for the Citrus Tower unveiling with a ceremony on Highway 27. Gov. LeRoy Collins is expected to attend along with other state visitors. The tower features a restaurant and gift shop and will showcase views of citrus groves and numerous lakes. Advertising spans 70 Florida papers plus Holiday magazine and various tourist magazines.
Eva Almeda Flavell aged 53 died at her brother's home. Last rites were held Tuesday at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Rev. James Jones officiating. She is survived by sister Carol M. Flavell, another brother Dwight of Groton Massachusetts, and three nieces and three nephews.
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