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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1964
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic a Thursday publication issued by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Entered as second class matter April 7, 1916 at the Mount Dora post office under the 1879 act.
The piece argues that US government agencies already safeguard consumer interests and that competition itself keeps prices fair. It asserts multiple agencies exist to serve the public and criticizes creating another bureau, claiming competition yields low markups and choice, making extra oversight unnecessary.
More than 150 guests attended a dinner celebrating Riley's Park 25 years in business. Mrs. Peg Chaussé, 84, resident since 1939, and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Simpson received tokens at the head table. Jim and Elizabeth King were praised for service to the recreation hall and shuffleboard courts. Albred Rehbaum Jr. spoke, aided by Cecil Bowie, recalling Sold days and the park's beginnings.
Florida turf experts urge early spring fertilization after heavy January rains. Apply 20 to 36 pounds of balanced plant food per 1000 square yards to lawns and use organic nitrogen to sustain greening. Feed azaleas camellias after bloom, mulch, and use a two ounce 10-0-10 topdress on roses. Prepare cuttings in shaded beds with acidic rooting mixes. plant summer bulbs and sow annuals directly in trenches.
Senator Spessard Holland helped shape a sweeping agriculture bill through committees and the Senate, securing amendments for Florida programs. The measure boosts hog cholera and fire ant eradication funding, plant quarantine, extension services, and rural housing, withFlorida aiming for equitable shares and school lunch support.
Officials urge inspecting the driver behind the wheel when investigating highway crashes to determine fault. The guidance emphasizes behavior factors and vehicle conditions as potential contributors to accidents on major routes.
J W Bickerstaff announces a series of meetings to discuss hunting and fishing regulations for 1964 65 season including a still deer hunt with no dogs. Meetings run March 18 in Ocala March 25 in Orlando and April 1 in Inverness starting at 730 pm. Similar meetings will occur statewide to gather sportsmen views for the annual regulations session.
The Florida Presbyterian College Choir of St Petersburg will give a sacred and secular concert at 8 p m Saturday at Morrison Memorial Methodist Church Leesburg The works include Britten Rejoice in the Lamb Berger Brazilian Psalm Mozart and Bruckner with spirituals and antiphonal pieces An offering will be taken no admission charged sponsored by First Presbyterian and Morrison Memorial churches
Graveside service for Mrs. Ethel Porter Rayfield 79 of Mount Dora was set for 3:30 p.m. Thursday March 12 at Pine Forest Cemetery Mount Dora with Rev Charles Hay officiating. She died Tuesday and had lived in Mount Dora four years. Widow of Dr W Rayfield she belonged to the Episcopal Church.
Club charter announced by Tom Adams secretary of Florida naming Umatilla residents Thomas Merrill Richard Pennington and Carl Merrill as subscribers.
A sharp quip recalls heightened rhetoric and the swift reaction of listeners as confidence turns to skepticism in a brief, witty exchange.
Funeral for 59 year old Roy Watson of Zellwood was scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday March 12 at First Baptist Church Zellwood with Rev Cree Sansom officiating. Interment followed at Zellwood Tangerine Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Ethel two children stepdaughters and stepsons. Rehbaum Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Janita Rose won a blue ribbon for a cotton skirt while Jerri Uoch and Laurie Lishtcap earned red ribbons for cotton skirts. Christian Home and Bible School received blue for its exhibit, Roseborough Elementary red, and Mount Dora Junior High white. Today Mount Dora and Tavares day features school bands and a 3:30 p.m. Open Court exhibition.
A reflection portrays patience as deliberate effort and inner discipline. It frames patience as active focus guiding endurance, decision making, and perseverance in challenging situations.
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