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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues Eisenhower embodies political morality and pragmatism, appealing to both liberal and conservative voters. It criticizes Nixon as too partisan and stresses the importance of a compatible running mate to sustain Ike’s leadership and policy direction amid issues like health, segregation, and Soviet diplomacy.
Mount Dora officials warned against forming a Lake County utility as atomic power promises cheaper, newer electricity. Florida Power Corp Tampa Electric and Florida Power and Light join two manufacturers to study a large scale nuclear plant, location to be within transmission distance, amid rising fuel oil costs. Research and cost assessment will precede any action, but the move signals a peace time shift toward atomic energy in Florida.
Op-ed condemns the February 22 1956 confrontation scene with Governor Collins at a Washington Birthday Celebration. It links past rape cases to political reprisal and questions accountability while noting the victim became a mother of four since the attack seven years ago. It laments political indecency in Lake County.
Amid redistricting talk and May primaries, local officials announce runs for county and state offices. C A Vaughn Jr resigns as county school superintendent. Pearl Cullen seeks reelect. Ted Cassady runs for assessor. Frank E Owens aims for clerk of courts. LeRoy Collins seeks governor as Citizens Councils push a race issue platform with Sumter L Lowry as candidate. Arnold Lund and another Daytona Beach candidate headline opposed May primaries. Ed Baker eyes Senate presidency if he defeats Tar Boyd.
Bill Reedy, a Kentuckian raised in Umatilla, is a private businessman turned sports announcer and active Kiwanian, Legionnaire, and Mason, aiming to win the state seat currently held by Tar Boyd. He is a prominent figure among Lake County residents.
An editor's Musings argues that diverse religions share a common truth of humanity. He recalls quotes from Shinto, Hinduism, Bahai, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism and warns against forced segregation, urging calm study of the Supreme Court's integration ruling to uphold America's tradition of freedom. He frames democracy as a vehicle for universal rights, not tribal allegiance.
Community notes detail visits by Hohhof and Kenny, H C Dixon in Alliance Ohio with the Hoovers, and Miss Hewes retiring librarian from Winnetka. Social items mention the Walpole guests from Evanston and Sheridan, plus gatherings for the Cope and Gould families and a birthday party at Sylvan Shores.
The race gathers Howard and Sam Barber of Leesburg Wellborn Daniel of Clermont and possibly Irving Morse of Clermont with Gordon Conboy serving as Reedy’s Mount Dora treasurer. The contest promises a tight battle as candidates vie for support.
In Tavares political chatter, former state representative Harry Johnson may seek the county judgeship against Troy Hall. A second rumor suggests Mrs. J W Brice plans a bid to unseat Fred Adkinson on the local school board.
Fred Cross and Robert Maxwell announce candidacies for the vacated District Five seat left by County Commissioner H. H. Lightfoot. Cross is a former county school system maintenance man and has worked as a general contractor and state road department resident engineer. Maxwell, a Lake County native, is a citrus grower and cattleman with roles in Soil Conservation and local religious groups.
Baptist Church led by Rev David Coffield lists Bible School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 am Training Union 7 pm Evening Service 8 pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 7 pm Mid Week Service 8 pm Methodist Church on Fifth Avenue under Rev H Mauriece Felton offers Sunday School 9 45 am Morning Worship 8 30 am 11 am MYF 6 30 pm Evening Worship 7 30 pm Community Church at Seventh Ave and Donnelly St led by Rev Robert R Reed D D Morning Worship 11 am Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue Bible Behold 10 am General Assembly 11 am Evening Service 7 pm Mid Week Bible Study Wednesday 7 30 pm Presbyterian Church on Sixth Ave with Rev Charles A Carriel D D Sunday Service 11 am Church School 9 45 am
Morning Worship at 10 00 A M Holy Communion first Sunday each month at the Masonic Hall Donnelly Street Canon William L Hargrave officiating All Episcopalians welcome Wednesday meeting at 745 P M
The Eusitis First Church of Christ Scientist located at the corner of Lemon and Grove offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and a Sunday School at 11 a.m. A Wednesday evening service is held at 8 p.m.
Sunday worship at 8 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Rev Phillip Schlessmann all welcome at Faith L basement Eustis
Service listing notes a 11 00 am gathering at Tangerine with Reverend Louis Johnston leading. The fragment confirms a church event but lacks full details of denomination or location.
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