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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
8
The narrator urges a younger reader to avoid the rush of modern life and to seek calm in Mount Dora. He favors study of law and philosophy, arguing law books help civilize society and restrain heedless speed. He imagines a modest practice in a small town and stresses honor over spectacle.
Helen Wages, a Mount Dora resident, received a unique scholarship funded by local citizens after not securing college passage through exams. She writes from Cragsmoor Inn in New York state where she works as a salad girl for Grand View hotel owner C. E. Hames, praising mountain scenery and thanking her hometown.
Officer James Orr, in uniform, borrowed his neighbor Jack Keller’s step ladder to climb into his own home after locking himself out. Mrs Orr was away. The incident may cause Orr to blush whenever they meet.
Authorities chase a tangled diamonds case linked to a Lake County buyer who vanished after a purported sale. A stop delivery on the box followed by a Jacksonville bank reveal shows four diamonds valued at 750 dollars, not matching claimed 6100 and 6000 dollar stones. Further clues include a West hotel trunk and a returned registered package. The hospitalizing absence leaves more questions as agents seek truth in a layered theft plot.
Bible school commencement set for Friday at the Sean church 8 p.m. with display of student work and department exhibits. Enrollment lists 161 pupils making it the largest Bible school yet in Mount Dora as parents and friends attend to view the program and enjoy refreshments.
Lions and Rehbaums top the league as the softball schedule continues with a Lions versus Browns game Friday at the school athletic field. Next week lists Rehbaums vs Lions Tuesday Browns versus Sorrento Wednesday and Miles against Browns Friday.
Lake County, led by six public health nurses, now has the most nurses in the state for home care to protect residents. Dr. J Rit county health director told the Lake County Chamber of Commerce board last week.
Stout of Parkersburg West Virginia reports strong sales of T-4 L with one customer claiming relief within an hour. The ad notes availability at Mount Dora Pharmacy and promises return to store if not fully satisfied.
A terse verse notes the sign Stop Look and Listen and questions whether cautious driving continues after. It contrasts prudent behavior with driving a Buick, implying risk if not careful as speed resumes, delivering a wry automotive observation.
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