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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
4
Mount Dora topic published weekly in Mount Dora Florida by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Paul H Ree and Mabel Norris Reese listed as publishers. Entered as second class matter April 7 2016 at Mount Dora Post Office under 1879 act. Subscriptions in advance offered for one year six months and single copy.
Mount Dora shows positive development with Rotary leadership Dr. C E Brown and Leesburg’s William Rumley noting successful efforts to organize in Mount Dora. Local religious groups explore new churches while blood bank, heart fund, and Red Cross drives gain strong participation. Cultural events and civic drives highlight the city’s growth without rising tavern activity.
The sermon by Rev. David Coffield raising alarms about communist infiltration in Protestant churches is met with measured response. The House Un American Activities Committee later clarified that only a minute number of clergy are aligned with communists, while thousands remain loyal to their faith and oppose tyranny.
The firing of Clarence E. Manion as chairman of Eisenhower's committee to study federal state relations sparks Republican criticism. Manion endorsed the Bricker Amendment and attacked critics while on speaking tours, delaying committee work and prompting calls for restraint and accountability. The editorial view praises the President's tolerance but notes the harm to clarity on the issue.
Buster Williams Kiwanis Scout chairman appeals to parents for help. Mrs Dale Hartman and Mrs Victor Lent volunteered as den mothers, with Mrs Robert Bumgardner offering her home as a meeting space and as an assistant. A March 25 pack meeting was announced. 18 boys remain on the waiting list. the two volunteers will cover 12.
Letter to the editor argues city law against discharging firearms should also protect birds from prowling threats. Calls for stronger penalties and clearer protections within municipal code.
A letter from U S Herlong to Syd discusses Puerto Rican quarters in New York City as a potential breeding ground for fanaticism and communism. The writer urges investigation of these conditions.
A fragmented catalog lists birds such as white feathers Florida jay blue birds red birds scarlet tanager sparrows wren mockingbird brown thrasher red winged blackbird hummingbird woodpecker and robin as spring announcers. It notes almost extinct species and mentions dates from January first with New England and actor references amid a trek motif.
Elizabeth Johnson 70 a Mount Dora resident for over 40 years died last week at a Leesburgh hospital A sister Mrs Anna Bagestan Sweden three brothers Swan and John Sweden and Andrew Illinois plus two nieces Mrs Alice Timmen and Miss Dorothy Johnson Oak Park Funeral rites were held in Oak Park with Dr Robert R Reed officiating final rites and interment following.
The Kiwanis club's Evening of Music raised 1301.50 from the Florida Symphony Orchestra appearance on February 19. After expenses and promotion, a 695.20 balance goes to the Underprivileged Children's Fund.
A brief serial note describes a figure with a stiff legged stride always feeding yet perpetually heading toward the sideline. The tailed phrase suggests a persistent observer or habit tied to the sidelines in a sports setting.
The Lenten season draws church attention with Rev Fr Br Frederick A Pope Jr at St Thomas Ep Church in Eustis opening services on Ash Wednesday and preaching on Spiritual Convalescence. Community Church hosts Dr Robert R Reed starting a Lent series with The Question of Misgiving and a pre Easter discussion group. Rev Maurice Felton of the Methodist church preaches The Kingdom of God with new members to be received at the 11 o clock service.
The Hampden DuBose academy at Zellwood holds its 19th annual Bible conference this week with prominent speakers. Rev Paul Beck leads the 9:30 a.m. session, followed by Dr Homer Hammontree at 10:45 a.m. and Dr Roy L Brown at 7:30 p.m. The program also features Miss Angelyn Dantuma and Rev David Morken. Public sessions, Women’s Bible Teas at Moody Manor, and a Sunday close with Dr Charles Seidenspinner are planned.
Dr. Robert R. Reed spoke at the Community church about the value of small acts in democracy. He urged that integrity, ordinary citizens, and daily faithful effort sustain civilization through cooperation and sound homes, schools, and industry.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gill of Short Hills arrive at Lake side Inn after a fishing trip on Lake Dora. They praise the lakes and hills region as a fine vacation spot, with a large bass in their catch photographed by Betty Siess of the Chamber of Commerce.
The report names Milo Maltbie James Smith Miss Moneze Fristoe Mrs Mable Jones Arthur Tanner Robert Bowie Col Lambert Turner Waterman Memorial and Pat Conelly Durham Young among residents in county hospitals. The item notes hospital names and patient listings without further details.
A compact listing of church services and activities across multiple denominations. Includes times for Bible school morning worship youth program and midweek services at Baptist Methodist Church of Christ reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints First Church of Christ Scientist St Thomas Episcopal Faith Lutheran and Community Church with ministers and locations noted.
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