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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues that northern travelers should choose Florida especially Central Florida for a winter vacation. It praises February and March warmth, orange blossoms, citrus trees, moonlit nights, azaleas, blooming trees, and phlox, portraying a sun drenched, floral paradise that defies winter.
IceHouse stages Stalag 17 with an all male cast of 17 to powerful effect. The production earns four audiences’ praise for its realism and stark portrayal of war’s brutal degradation under director B. Y. Pennington.
MDHS reports show both girls and boys basketball programs reaching finals at Umatilla after hard fought games. Girls led by Joyce Moon 23 points forced overtime before Umatilla won 40 to 36. girls previously defeated Oviedo. Captain Anne Travers received runnerup trophy. Boys team captain Mike TeStrake earned runnerup honors and was among Central Florida conference top 10. A banquet at Fralick’s raised 106.50 for the senior trip.
Miss Muriel Gulledge daughter of the late Lester Gulledge and Mrs. Gulledge of Mt Plymouth married Jack Tindall of Eustis at Rev. David Coffield's home in Mount Dora on a Friday evening. Rev. Coffield officiated and the bride wore a blue suit. attendants included Mrs Noel Gulledge of Sorrento and Miss Lavonne Tindell of Eustis.
The Mount Dora Parent-Teacher Association expresses sincere thanks to sponsors of the Children's concert presented by the Florida Symphony Orchestra. The program was enjoyed by students and teachers and could become an annual event, says President Mary S. Brothers on.
Mount Dora Key Club members traveled to Eustis for a lunch hosted by the Eustis club. The group held meetings, shared reports, and planned club projects. The Youth Center gears up for a hayride and square dance Friday night with chairs Pat Marshall Anne Hamlin and Florence Melvin on the committee. Barbara Cox and Becky Bardwell recently hosted birthday parties. Attendees at a pool gathering and basketball tournaments included Eddie Travers and Billy Arlene.
Dr. Francis Peterson told Kiwanians that Hawaii is a polyglot nation of about 500000 people. He noted eight major ethnic groups and strong support for statehood, describing the islands as a “little United Nations” with American nationality and diverse ancestries. He highlighted mixed races and harmonious schools.
Mount Dora Baseball association selects Mark Peters as president for the season opening April 18 with a home game. C. E. McHaffie is vice president Dr. Robert Walker secretary treasurer E. H. Shoemaker team manager and Dwight Mosteller representative to Lake-Orange league meetings.
The Federation of American Scientists urges the United Nations to study hydrogen bomb testing and curb it. They warn continued tests threaten genetic safety, prompt regional fear, and could push nations toward a tighter arms control regime. They call for a three point program and a global monitoring system.
Mrs J W Thetford will review The Mind Alive by Harry A Overstreet for the Deborah circle of the Methodist church. The meeting is next Tuesday at 2 PM in Fellowship Hall with hostesses Edith Truman and Edith James assisting.
Dr P C James of Houston noted evangelist will speak Sunday at 3 30 p m at the HampdeuBose academy Zellwood. Academy musical groups including the Glee club will present special music at the service.
Fred Sanwald a University of Florida Senior in the College of Education began his internship this week at Mount Dora High School, marking the start of hands on training in teaching practice.
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