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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
4
A July Fourth column cites a Mercy College political science instructor who calls the Constitution a disposable document if it loses usefulness. The piece argues in defense of constitutional faith and the holiday’s enduring meaning, citing free speech and public reverence for independence.
Cletus Stutzman wears many hats as minister, teacher, guidance counselor and basketball coach at Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School. A lifelong educator, he began at the Bible School in 1945 and earned degrees from David Lipscomb and Stetson University. Married to Carolyn in 1954, the Stutzman family includes nine children.
Dr. Bob Crow pursues geriatrics and camp medicine with Camp Challenge near Mt Plymouth. He serves as school physician at Florida Central Academy near Sorrento and is a flight surgeon veteran. Born in Umatilla, he trained at Emory, interned at Orange Memorial, and served in the Air Force before practice.
Robert H. Bennett of the Bank of Mount Dora and stockholder in Mount Dora Publishing Co. urges the Mount Dora Topic to present the truth and reflect community feelings. He notes the paper helps residents know each other and highlights his deep community involvement.
A. Sidney Herlong told reporters at a home press conference that he will not seek re-election in 1968 after 20 years in Congress. He cited personal reasons and noted Florida redistricting pressures from federal court orders as a factor, while leaving open future political roles.
Mount Dora Rotary led by President Harden discussed a district project announced at Bradenton but now backed by the membership. Dr. Joseph O Malley, a Florida plastic surgeon with Orlando Rotary, described aiding 150 homeless orphans and a plan to build an orphanage. Members unanimously approved voluntary contributions. Regular meeting canceled for July 4. next meeting July 11 features Governor Edward A St Phillip, District 696, visiting.
President Johnson proclaims Safe Boating Week from July 2 to 8. Lake County Flotilla 43 Coast Guard Auxiliary deploys 12 examiners to offer free safety equipment and ventilation checks for waterborne or trailer boats at five locations. Eugene N. Berato, Mount Dora examiner, can be reached at 383 3365. Gilbert Park ramp hosts weekend inspections.
The rosewood piano used by Stephen Foster will be presented by Mrs. Ralph L. Melady to the State of Florida at the Stephen Foster Memorial in White Springs on Sunday July 2. The 3 p.m. program honors Foster’s 141st birth anniversary with Florida musicians Dr. Gerson Yessin and William McKinstry Tatum.
Mr and Mrs Dan Spear announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Dale Spear to Laurits Ray Christensen son of Mr and Mrs E V Christensen of Green Bay Wisconsin The couple met at the University of California where both are students Sandra Spear is a Mount Dora High School and Florida State University graduate working on a PhD in Economics at UC Christensen earned a BA from Cornell and MA in Statistics at UC He plans to join the University of Wisconsin economics department in September The wedding is planned for September 10 at 2 pm at First Methodist Church Mount Dora
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