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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
4
Floyd M. Irvin, a Lake County man, withholds 60 percent of his income tax as a protest against war, paying 40 percent instead. He argues his action is a positive, unsparing, radical stand toward peace, risking penalties but aiming to inspire others to oppose war and weapons buildup.
Story on Page One details the Denson family store M and R Super Market damaged by a burglar. $100 worth of meat spoiled when the fridge was left open. Mr and Mrs Denson seek customers to help them recover and sustain their livelihood. The plea tests the community’s generosity and invites shoppers to 11th Ave and Grand View.
Marvin H. Bruner of Du Pont told Kiwanis clubs that the South strengthens the nation’s manufacturing role with 75 percent of rayon produced there. He noted Nylon required years of research and large funding before production and urged regional small industries to convert developments into goods. The talk was at a Mount Dora and Tavares joint meeting.
The Sunday service featured sermons by Rev. Brinson and Rev. W. R. Singleton of Weirsdale Florida with a mixed congregation. The event raised 1084.42 for a baptism pool, plus 27 at the day’s 3 PM service, with thanks extended to white and black supporters including Sister Cora Lewis and Breezy Point residents. Timothy Hines visits relatives in Georgia.
The diary describes a Zellwood and Tangerine tour with Ohio visitors viewing a Lake Dora vista from Edith Young’s home yard. It notes sunset artistry over Deer Island Breezy Point and Gilbert Park, then recounts crisp mornings, a near 31 degree frost, and a warm, post rain Florida day amid citrus hills and Cypress Gardens.
The Lions club and other groups present a varied eve ning program headlined by the Andrews Sisters impersonation behind costumes and a faux Sinatra closer. The Woman's club offers a musicale with Mrs O H Conway and others, while Kiwanis plans a secret but likely standout act led by Attorney Roy Christopher as MC. IceHouse Players seek outside talent for a "Ginger and The Business" skit.
Pictures of Weekawashee Springs near Clearwater will be shown at the Mount Dora Art League Camera Club meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. The event highlights local sites and features members' latest work.
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