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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
4
Jack Groves reports Kiwanis International convention in Chicago noting many governors and little attention to a Mount Dora president. Guest Joe Swift discusses hydroplane racing progress from 17 mph to nearly 70 mph with a racing hull display and engineering advances.
Town spills regrets over shutting the Lakeside pool after health concerns surfaced. Jimmy Wetz, the longtime instructor, defended the program while authorities consider chlorination upgrades and safer operation to protect children who hoped to swim this summer.
The Topic notes a mystery writer known as P. O. Crankem praised 16 visiting boatmen forced to launch on private property due to hyacinth clogged docks. He recalls fears of moving to Lake Eustis and hopes visitors will return for more “day of good, clean fun” amid community hyacinth woes.
The piece cites Consumer's Report on a 1947 FTC action against a leading flour maker for false advertising as a factory tainted with insect fragments beetles and rodent hairs. It argues enrichment flour restricted whole wheat gains and warns that children lose health by reliance on enriched white bread.
Harold Roberts of Holmes County Ohio proposes a Sunday community action to corral Lake County hyacinths using rakes ropes and boats to tow them to the lake center for aerial spraying. He argues the plan would cost under 500 dollars and benefit Mount Dora while inviting the county to share the savings.
A reader in New England and northern states notes the impact of early mailing, contrasting Saturday morning delivery with Monday arrival and urging continued prompt service. The letter also comments on the "Politics" and "Week's Weather" sections.
Capt Robert J. Schwind, a Mt. Plymouth resident, tied for first among recent graduates at the U.S. Constabulary School in Sonthofen Germany. He earned a 97.1 grade the second highest ever in the basic course.
A fragmentary diary notes rainy days and warm sun across Florida days from Thursday to Wednesday. The writer visits orange groves and Mount Wentworth, describes damp bowls, Doc Lees cakes, and nightly rain plans.
The City Softball League lists July 24 and July 29 games at 7 30 p m with matchups Lions Kiwanis American Legion High School and July 31 August 5 derbies. All postponed games will be rescheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays after August 5 in order of postponement.
A 1947 report notes one million automobiles built in the first 16 weeks with about 85 percent sold for cash and the remainder on installments. It advises buyers using installment plans to borrow from their bank and purchase insurance through their own agent for lower costs and better local service.
Undelivered mail note addressed to Kenneth A Depew from Concrete Materials Co expresses welcome to Mount Dora as his mailing address and refers to him as Ken in a friendly letter from Lady Dora.
A mother and daughter unhappy with local fare purchased Dude's Cafe on Highland Ave and plan to serve the food they wanted. Agnes Turpin and Joy Canine of Indiana are new owners, while former owner Robert O. Grantham plans a future mechanical shop. Golf at Open Dora offers 9 holes for 1.00 and daily rate 1.59.
The Lions and Lionesses meet for their monthly gathering at the Community Building and discuss support for the Little House project. A truck laden with sand and rock broke an axle after Lions and cub Lions rode on it, delaying work but all arrived back safely. Lions urge contributions to the fund for the Girl Scouts hut near Fifth Ave and Park.
Mount Dora’s team will host four games at home in 1947 under new coach Floyd Jaeggers. Home dates include Webster on Sept 26, Ocoee on Oct 3, Apopka on Oct 17, and Titusville on Nov 21. Away games open with St James on Sept 19 and continue at Tavares Oct 10, Eustis Oct 24, Groveland Nov 7, and Clermont Nov 14.
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