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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1947
Page
4
The snippet lists editor Edith Edeburn Keller and associates, with staff roles and business matters. It also reproduces the Pledge of Allegiance and related patriotic affirmation text, reflecting publication details from 1916 Mount Dora Florida.
Radio reception trouble in a town section, often from electrical equipment, disrupts evenings and nights. The electrical inspector is working to fix it, and residents have reported issues to city hall. Affected citizens include one seriously ill person who relies on radio for relief and enjoyment.
Plans for the Follies of 1947 outline a March 28 performance in the Community Building. Organizers urge local talent and audiences to attend the event featuring colorful acts and period entertainment.
The Florida Safety Council promotes a proposed safety responsibility law requiring drivers causing $50 or more in damage to pay for damages. Support comes from the State Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber of Commerce as the bill advances in the Legislature. Citizens are urged to contact their Senator and Representative to vote for the measure and the council offers copies of the proposal.
Mount Dora hardware firm expands staff posting Mrs Fannie Mae Eckholdt as demonstrator. She trained at Bendix School and will showcase Bendix Home Laundry and other appliances. Plans include in home and store demonstrations of electric and gas ranges. J M Greene appointed outside representative to bolster customer contact.
West Bend Wisconsin resident A H Labinsky owns Barton Washing Machine Co and markets the Barton washer in Mount Dora. The local firm has distributed 64 machines in Mount Dora and nearby area over the past ten months, boosting adoption among households and hardware shops.
After the meeting adjourned, a social hour was hosted by Mrs. James Richards with Mrs. Charles Furber and Miss Agnes Nichols aiding. Contributions for the starving abroad fund reach 710 dollars and 63 cents this season.
Regular services at the Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue include Lord's Day worship at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Bible studies for men and women are Tuesday at 7:30 pm, with Thursday evening study for all at 7:30 pm. Visitors welcome.
The First Baptist Church marks its 25th founding anniversary with Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Training On at 6 15 p m and Evening Worship. Pastor Sutley delivers "Winding Trails and Far Horizons" in the morning and "Launching Out" in the evening. Members and visitors are urged to attend all services.
Enoch J. Tompkins 84 died Friday after illness. He lived in Mount Dora for years, built a Peekskill park donor, and contributed to causes there and in Mount Dora. His body rested at Carey Hand Orlando and will be shipped to Peekskill for services. Survived by wife Mary E Tomenine son Clark S, stepchildren Ann Woodward and Dennis Pathry, two grandchildren.
The First Methodist Church announces morning worship at 11 led by Lector Ross Dutton with Mrs Brown at the piano and the Reverend George Gibson delivering a sermon “When Life Goes Out to the Depths.” Evening service 7 30 features Reverend Kenneth G Rogers and Mr Robert Turner leading the worship with Chancel Choir. Sunday School at 9 45 and youth lecture at 6 30 by Alexander Kerr on Egyptian dress. Lenten service 8 with Dutton leading and Gibson preaching “The Cry of Moral Perplexity.”
Dr James Austin Richards selects The Other Prodigal as Sunday morning sermon topic for worship at Community Church. Mrs John H Land to sing solo. Adult Bible Class meets each Sunday at 10 am in the chapel with four portraits of Christ from the Gospels and painter glimpses. Mrs Leslie R Moore leads the class. Woman's Association met Friday afternoon in the church chapel with devotional period led by Mrs Hamilton, president, and Mrs Isabella Taylor contributing.
Gretchen Finletter writes fondly about Walter Damrosch the renowned music director. The book portrays his lively family and stage atmosphere with social scenes and concert hall glamour, recalling exciting events for old timers. Mount Dora Public Library Committee.
The Florida State Highway Patrol will run a short wave station at the Florida Sportsmens show in Eustis from March 17 to 22. Lt J G Gallup based in DeLand oversaw the setup and Sgt Keith will co ordinate the aircraft exhibit. The display aims to show the link between patrol cars and headquarters and highlight efficient patrol operations.
County Agent outlines shrubs suitable for home landscaping including azaleas wax privet bottlebrush hibiscus pittosporum and several tropical varieties. Recommends uses from foundation plantings to informal edges and notes regional suitability and salt spray tolerance.
Hon. Arthur Milam president of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce will be honored at a 6:00 p m dinner at the Grand View Hotel Eustis on Friday March 21 civic leaders from across Lake County will attend Executive VP Harrold Colee will join Milam in speaking at the event Harold Hippler presiding Delegations from Mount Dora Eustis Leesburg Clermont Tavares and other Lake County chambers will attend Tickets are available in advance from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at the Court House in Tavares
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