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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
4
A local column urges opposition to a proposed ordinance seen as curtailing free speech worship and assembly. It accuses council leaders of ramrodding a discriminatory measure and warns it could harm the city’s economy and reputation amid fears of a communist influence.
The Chamber of Commerce defends federal intervention in public schools arguing that the U S system has expanded with more classrooms teachers and pupils while salaries and per pupil spending rise significantly. It notes a 10 year rise of 48 percent in pupils 60 percent in classrooms and 51 percent in teachers and that bonds issued in 1960 reached record levels.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warns of a rising crime wave and urges citizen involvement to back law enforcement. He cites a 12 percent crime rise from 1959 and about 90 000 fingerprint cards with red tabs indicating fugitives at large.
The piece contrasts American and Kremlin claims on catching up with the Soviet economy. It notes Americans would need drastic sacrifices to match Soviet living standards, and cites the American Petroleum Institute to illustrate the gap, while insisting the American system has helped more people than any other.
The piece recalls a cross state Gulf to Atlantic canal and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway's impact. It notes early 1930s work, later abandonment, and renewed interest possibly under a Kennedy administration. Ira Wolfert’s Reader's Digest article highlights connections from Brownsville to Carrabelle and Jacksonville, with major ports expanding like Mobile, Corpus Christi, Lake Charles, and Houston.
The Mount Dora Library summer schedule mirrors winter hours with one change closing on Mondays. Story telling hour led by Miss Leslie Sanders begins Wednesday June 14 at 10 30 am in the Children's Room with Miss Susanne Ward serving as Children's librarian.
Florida Highway Patrol leader Kirkman urged community support to boost respect for traffic laws. He cited that over 80 percent of fatal accidents involve violations and stressed driver and pedestrian responsibility and knowledge of common safety rules ahead of summer travel.
The First Federal Study Club of Leesburg held its annual graduation at the Squire Restaurant with 36 attendees. Forty two certificates and six achievement awards were issued along with one standard diploma, marking the best year yet with a 20 percent rise in participation.
Question prompts identifying a wiser driver to emulate. It encourages self-reflection on personal habits and stresses learning from someone with proven safe driving practices. It also invites choosing a real example or guideline to improve daily behavior behind the wheel.
F D Colegrove of Clermont was elected Chairman of the Lake County Chapter of the American Red Cross for 1961 62 at the organization's annual meeting in the Community Building George J White Jr of Mount Dora was named Vice Chairman Other officers include Mrs F H McCrae of Eustis secretary and William J Rogers of Tavares treasurer The executive committee will include these officers plus Max E Wettstein of Leesburg The session was presided over by Maj Gen John K Rice of Clermont and Rev Jimmy Jones gave the invocation The chapter reported a healthy financial condition with strong service during Hurricane Donna and the 1960 tornado and flood periods}
Nurserymen and growers travel to Gainesville for the Seventh Annual Nurserymen and Growers Short Course at the University of Florida June 15-16. The program, conducted by extension service experiment stations and the College of Agriculture, centers on sales merchandising and credit with the theme increase learning to increase earning. Sessions begin 11 a.m. Thursday in McCarty Hall with facility tours progress reports and a research panel. Friday moves to the Student Service Center for morning garden center promotions trade organizations and marketing information and afternoon credit and marketing discussions alongside displays and exhibits.
This article reviews autopsy role in uncovering hidden injuries and poison in sudden deaths. It notes blunt force, penetrating wounds, and concealed bullet entry can cause undetected fatalities. It argues more autopsies reveal injury, ensuring proper insurance, prosecution, and accurate vital statistics.
The Florida Forest Service reports firefighters saved almost 2 million dollars in non forest land property last year. This underscores the agency effort to protect homes businesses and critical infrastructure alongside forests.
Directory of Mount Dora churches with service times and ministers including First Baptist at Sixth and Tremain Rev David Coffield Morning worship 8:30 and 11 am Bible School 9:45 am Evening 8 pm, Choir 8:45 pm Wednesday MidWeek 8 pm. Also Methodist Fifth Ave Rev James Jones Morning worship 11 am Sunday School 9:45 am. Church of Christ Fifth Ave Ayers and Stutzman Bible School 9:45 am General Assembly 10:45 am Evening 6 pm, Mid Week 7:30 pm. Presbyterian Sixth Ave at Alexander Rev George L Kress 9:45 am Sunday School 11 am Worship. Latter Day Saints 1117 Fifth Ave Pastor D B Rippberger Worship 11 am, Church School 9:45 am Prayer meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:45 pm. St. Edward’s Episcopal Grandview St and Fifth Ave once a summer schedule 9:30 am service. Central Christian Mount Dora-Eustis Rd Bible School 10 am Worship 11 am. Community Chapel First Church of God South Highland St Rt 441 Pastor Joe Bellamy Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening 7:30 pm Mid-Week 7:30 pm.
The Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 11 00 a m with Sunday School at the same time and a Wednesday evening service at 8.
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and Worship Service at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G. J. Schillerstrom serves as minister.
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