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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
4
A 1961 call urges Mount Dora to emulate Eustis in a sustained civic campaign. Merchants and officials push for a year round effort to counter shopping-center impacts and mobilize public support. Emphasis on unified leadership and long term planning over gimmicks.
The Chamber of Commerce warns inflation arises from rising federal outlays. The deficit may exceed six billion dollars over the next two fiscal years, with over ten billion in new non defense proposals. Communists would welcome inflation. supporters urge economy and balanced budgets to keep America strong.
Historical account describes Bell Aerosystems test of a rocket belt worn like a space suit. Harold Graham reportedly reaches 20 mph with a 360 foot horizontal flight, lifting over hills and obstacles using hydrogen peroxide propellant and twin nozzles. The piece compares the effort to Buck Rogers and notes potential civilian and military uses with growing propulsion, safety gear, and control systems.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sorrento Mount Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a Saturday night dance at the Sorrento Community Building to raise funds for equipping the department’s new fire engine. Similar dances will be held on Saturdays throughout the summer.
The Polk County Centennial organization discusses staging an outdoor musical extravaganza with an estimated cost of $20,000. It weighs funding options and community support for the event.
This article explains the human sense of smell as microsmatic compared to animals, listing seven odor classes and noting about 60,000 distinguishable odors. It describes how odors are detected, the role of nasal receptors, impact of mucus from colds, and practical notes on health and appetite. It concludes with a health tip to consult a physician if smell loss persists.
The Central Florida Museum will close for July and August for construction funded by additions to its Building Fund. External walls, entrance area, terrazzo floors, interior finishings, and painting will be updated. Planetarium controls will be repositioned and new effects added. The museum expects to reopen in September with new exhibits and expanded programming.
Florida expects a summer surge of 1 million kids roaming statewide with families between now and Labor Day. Patrol Commissioner H N Kirkman warns drivers to slow down as more pedestrians join roads. He urges participation in the national Slow Down and Live campaign for safer streets. Musically inclined high school students statewide may compete for a Florida Symphony Orchestra soloist spot in 1963.
26 scouts from Mount Dora Boy Scout Troop 19 and Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Snowberger returned from Camp Lanoche after their weeklong outing. New rank advancements included Second Class recipients Gregg Stewart Tommy Currier Flavius Haddock Jeff Bowen Allen Jackson Albion Land Vincent Hane man and Brooks Goulder. First Class honorees were Martin Morgan John Wason Flavell and Chris Stout off. Flaming Arrow Patrol led by Allen Whittington won the Gold Nugget Trail Contest and Allen Whittington earned Outstanding Scout and Best Camper of the Week. Larry Tanner and John Graves achieved Eagle Scout requirements with Larry also winning the turtle racing contest.
Outdoor living in Florida’s climate supports Ocala Stud, a leading commercial horse breeding farm. Manager Joe O’Farrell notes young horses average about 20 hours daily outdoors, building muscle bone and feet as part of their development.
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Eucharist is not listed. Wednesday evening service at 8:00 p.m. indicates midweek gathering at the corner of Lemon and Grove.
Sunday School begins at 10:00 A M with Worship Service at 11:00 A M led by Minister Dr G J Schillerstrom.
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