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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
4
One year six months single copy subscription prices in advance. Publisher editor plant superintendent listed with pricing. Entry notes second class matter filed April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Florida under the act of March 3 1879.
A Florida citrus region vivid with early spring scents and sunlit lakes, contrasting northern winter woes. The writer revels in orange blossom perfume, warm days, and rebirth in Lakes and Hills, while lamenting lingering snow and preps for planting. The piece celebrates nature's renewal over human disputes.
A letter warns readers about urgent scams by traveling cesspool cleaners who demand high costs after work and often bill widows and lawyers. The writer urges owners to investigate with the Chamber of Commerce before hiring such outfits and to promote consumer awareness.
Dora’s red cross drive targets a countywide effort with a $20,000 goal and Dora area quota of $2,700 led by co chair Mary Learned of Mount Dora and Karl Lehmann. Leesburg tops the county with $5,530 while other towns list varied sub totals.
A Lake County chamber member letter to Karl discusses a 40 percent increase in the voter population and the implications for local politics. The note hints at a push for greater civic participation and potential policy shifts.
Dorans students presented the operetta A Little Bit of Holland last Friday in the Community building. Nearly 200 elementary pupils acted and danced, drawing about 75 for the school music department and library. Robert Carrick as the stork drew applause alongside Patty Johnson and Sarah Jo Land in a touring Americans number.
The First Methodist church brigs an amplified organ chime system that fills Mount Dora with hymns each evening at 6 and on Sundays at 9 10 45 a m and 6 p m pastor Rev George Gibson says the sound reaches far and aims to bring spiritual values to the community
In a Tibet valley near a monastery gold is said to germinate after being buried. Monks reportedly replace large nuggets in the earth and believe over time they sprout into smaller lumps, which locals are allowed to search for.
The lawn bowling club marked its 20th anniversary with a dinner and trophy presentations. Frank Bridgman praised the club’s history while Mrs. Swift and helpers served citrus juice and cookies. Trophies awarded included the Chamber of Commerce cup for rink-team champions and silver cups for trebles and singles.
Sixty local artists present at Donnelly Park on Saturday for the Mount Dora Art League outdoor exhibit. The second seasonal event runs all day with works by the league’s members and a special display of Japanese prints praised for workmanship and color.
Five year old Marie Sedano learns her mother has died and is “in heaven with Daddy” as relatives keep funeral details private. The May 1944 Mount Dora memorials honor Mrs Sedano with the Manuel J Sedano Memorial band and a large floral tributes. Pallbearers include Mount Dora figures Mayor J E Fortner and George White. Mrs Kelleher plans to raise Marie in Washington DC after the season ends.
A husband and wife duo, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bryant, are set to perform next Tuesday evening as the second March program of the Mount Dora Community Club. Mrs. Bryant will be the soloist with her husband at the piano, following Vera Maud Smith the previous week with Dorans assisting and Mrs. Dan Bishop at the piano with Miss Juanita Vanderoff introducing.
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