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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1951

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Resignation to War Is Seen as Threat Says Professor

Dr George Sante Rollins College professor warns growing belief that war is inevitable threatens peace The Mount Dora Community Forum calls for action via Rosemary Young Clermont to promote a dynamic peace plan and strengthen the United Nations for disarmament and a Voice of Peace broadcast.

George Saute Rollins College Mount Dora Community Forum Une Greaves Reyqumcuwiuy Dr. Sante Rosemary Young Clermont United States United Nations America United World Federalists Truman Sante

East Town Leaders Seek City Aid for Recreation and Lights

East Town officials led by Mayor C. O. Lott asked the city for help to reduce fines revenue by funding recreation facilities for local youths and surveying street lighting to allow evening softball. He cited East Town as a growing community and urged shared responsibilities for a new Community building.

Congerl East Town C. O. Lott Mount Dora Fletcher Crane Lott Florida

Mabel Norris Reese Attends Southeastern Newspaper Short Course

Mabel Norris Reese editor of the Topic heads to Tallahassee for the Southeastern Newspaper Short Course at Florida State University this weekend.

Tallahassee Southeastern Florida State University Mabel Norris Reese

Brotherhood Theme Drives Mount Dora Forum This Sunday

The Mount Dora Community Sunday Forum will focus on Brotherhood this Sunday at 4 p.m. Fr. William O Farrell S D pastor of St Mary's Church Eustis will speak on today's world situation. The forum has featured leaders from Orlando Kiwanis Stetson University Rollins College and other local figures.

World Brotherhood Mount Dora William O'Farrell S. D St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Eustis Father O'Farrell Ocala Tampa Lake County MacDill Drew Fields Father Ofarrell National University Dublin St. Patrick’s College Ireland United States Alan Grant Orlando Karl Lehmann Florida Kiwanis White House E. E. Lewis Ohio State University Education Department George Saute Rollins College

End Nears For Municipal Disposall Purchase Plan

Three weeks remain for Dorans to buy a Disposall under the municipal plan. Marvin Lindsay of General Electric said no extension is possible due to material shortages. Installed units cost 99.95 dollars, about 100 dollars under normal price.

Dorans Marvin Lindsay General Electric Co

Dora League members aid anniversary display

Hard-working committee members John Tradinger as treasurer and Miss Elmira Loder as vice president helped a Dora League anniversary celebration succeed. They pose with Mallory Roberts, president of the Ridge Art association, beside an art display.

John Tradinger

Lake County Backing Warren Loyal to Florida Governor

Beverly Grizzard, an Advertising Commission member from Lake County, defends Fuller Warren amid gambling scandal talk. Grizzard praises Warren’s character, recalls farm boy roots, and explains his loyalty stems from trust in Warren as Florida’s governor. Cites Grizzard's political ascent and Lake County help in Warren's campaigns.

Beverly Grizzard Fuller Warren Key Fauver Committee Florida Bill Johnson Johnson Grizzard Advertising Commission Warren Lakeland Leesburg Blountstown C. Vaughn Griffin Howey-in-the- Hills Lake County

Farm youths press for governor’s assurances in Leesburg

In Leesburg a meeting with prospective governor Warren included Beverly Grizzard and three ex-farm boys. Warren warned of upcoming Tallahassee jobs, but Grizzard rejected the notion of trading support for a state post. Vaughn Griffin later reminded Warren of Grizzard’s stance, noting discussions of a non-salaried position.

Warren Leesburg Tallahassee Grizzard Florida Fuller Warren Vaughn Griffin Griffin

Funds Low but Sidewalk Bid Still Hopeful

City Council faces overspent budget and delay on widening Clayton Street near the school. Officials consider sidewalks as a safety measure with abutting residents paying share, while PTA and Mayor urge joint action with a safety committee. John Heist of the PTA cites danger near the school and Seventh Avenue gaps remain.

Parent-Teacher Association Clayton St William C. Stewart PTA Clayton Sr Roy Christopher Florida Crane Seventh Av John Heist

City Council Approves Chamber Budget Tied to Industrial Survey

Mount Dora City Council granted the Chamber of Commerce 4200 dollars to run its affairs and earmarked 2000 for an industrial survey to explore clean industry as a fallback for citrus freeze impacts. A two man liaison committee was named, and a council member may attend Chamber meetings.

Chamber of Commerce Commerce Group Mount Dora George J. White Council Merchants Division Laison Lou L. Heaton Wayne Moon Chamber D. Fletcher Crane Fire Department White

Mount Dora PTA warns need for school facilities

Mount Dora parents meet to seek state aid for modernizing schools as enrollment outpaces space. They note the auditor ium was cut to classrooms, a shop moved to a garage, and crowding increases. PTA plans to press Lake County legislators for funding, but no bond issue action was taken.

Mount Dora John Heist Mount Dora’s D. D. Roseborough Slater Cox Lake County Council PTA Lake County

Stewart to Speak Before Florida Finance Officers Event

William C. Stewart of Mount Dora labeled a key speaker for the annual short course for municipal finance officers at the University of Florida in March 1921. Stewart serves as Mount Dora city clerk and is treasurer of the Florida Municipal Finance Officers association.

Stewart William C. Stewart Mount Dora University of Florida Florida Municipal Finance Officers Association

Without Enforcable World Law Wars Will Go On and On

Louise Maher argues that without enforceable world law wars will recur. Nations must respect others, restrain aggression, and strengthen the United Nations into a world federation with real power to prevent conflict. Addressing the League of Nations failure, she urges a global legal framework.

Louise Maher United Nations League of Nations Hitler Munich Beer Garden

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Mount Dora Art League Hugh McKean Florida Federation of Art Morse Galleries Winter Park Mildred Craycraft Mount Dora League Robert Carson Emma Sears Marsh Eugene Simpson Mildred Marsh Edith Fairfax Davenport The Florida Federation John D. Rockefeller
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