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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1956
Page
4
The Florida voters should heed Governor LeRoy Collins' measured stance on segregation as a path to protecting the state's youth and attracting industries. The editorial praises his call for calm, warns against extremism, and argues that continuing segregation while seeking unity with the nation best serves Florida's future.
The Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission weighs a 50 cent to 2.75 dollar rate increase for Florida Telephone Corp. citing a $1 minimum wage law. Critics say inflation, turnover, and consumer purchasing power threaten service and competition, urging fair wages without crippling customers.
The Topic carried a brief ad by Mrs. Rose Hahn urging that state flags display In God We Trust. A Bostonian reformer and former concert pianist, she funded ads in major newspapers and lobbied senators to place the motto on currency and flags, starting with Florida and aiming to reach New England readers to influence state symbols.
A reader reflects on Pat Frank's critique of materialism and Sevareid's remarks on women in politics. The piece praises female leaders like Margaret Chase Smith and Claire Booth Luce, notes polls on mothers' political views, and urges voters to seek sincerity and integrity in candidates. The author contends women's expanding political role slowly strengthens governance.
The Baptist church outlines Rev David Coffield sermons Jesus Farewell Discourse and Jesus Intercessory Prayer as Lent continues. Methodist church hosts Rev H Mauriece Felton with A Frallaurchin af tha Canrarn weewrrsssspy and a visitor Rev Jesse E Waller for the evening. Community church presents Dr Robert R Reed on Losing Life to Gain It with Ann Palmer singing Grant Me Dear Lord Great Peace of Mind. Presbyterian church continues Kingdom Sunday with Dr C A Carriel on The Kingdom Paramount Priority.
The note discusses a Lyndon Johnson message to Dear Lyn about a manifesto not signed and hopes for wise local leadership to resolve differences. It mentions Governor Collins and joint posture with Florida and Texas for a wiser approach.
The Woman's Society of Tangerine Community Church met at President Mrs. H. E. Brelsford's home with twenty one members and two guests. Devotions were led by Chaplain Mrs. Frank Petura as discussions focused on raising money for a church organ. Fifty Tangerineites attended the car society program at the Community building led by Mrs. C. H. Estey on Early history of Tangerine. The tale of early settlers was shared by their descendants. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradbury of White River Junction Vermont and Miss Mabel Brown of Vermont attended.
Miss Hilda Verline Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Hughes Johns sr will marry Robert Miller son of Mr and Mrs Albert Miller Ashford Alabama on Easter Sunday at 3 pm at the First Baptist Church Rev David Coffield will officiate a reception follows in the church social rooms All friends invited Miss Hughes a Mount Dora high school Class of 1954 honor student now works in Minute Maid Leesburg The groom elect graduated from Ashford high school attended business college in Dothan Alabama and works at the Leesburg citrus firm office The couple will reside at 413 Hill street Eustis.
The American Golf Association plans its yearly tournament in St Augustine next week with Dr Frederick A Beale and Dora Manor playing in the senior division. They will stay at the Ponce de Leon and look forward to a visit from grandsons Charles Frederick and John Barclay Wynnewood Pa who will travel alone on their trip.
Winter residents and visitors are listed around Lake Worth Tangerine and Mount Dora. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Burch Chaney Mrs. H E Davis Mr. and Mrs Don Tate Mr. and Mrs George Teevan Mae Jackson A D Freese A R Key C H Estey Ernest Fleming John Forman J E J Patterson and M B Swift with notes of travel, gatherings, and moves.
Baptist Church at Sixth and Tremain led by Rev. David Coffield lists Bible School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Training Union at 7 00 p m Evening Service at 8 00 p m Choir Rehearsal midweek and midweek service times. Methodist Church Fifth Ave led by Rev. H Mauriece Felton directs Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 8 30 and 11 00 a m MYF at 6 30 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Community Church Seventh Ave and St Rev Robert R Reed D D presides Morning Worship at 11 00 a m. Church of Christ Fifth Ave Bible School 10 00 a m General Assembly 11 00 a m Evening Service 7 00 p m Midweek Bible Study 7 30 p m. Presbyterian Church United Jesus Christ 1117 Fifth Ave Elder H P Kelly Pastor Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship 11 00 a m Midweek Prayer 7 45 p m. Episcopal Church Morning Prayer 10 00 a m Holy Communion first Sunday Holy Communion at Masonic Hall Donnelly St Rev Canon William L Hargrave officiating All Episcopalians Welcome.
First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove holds 11 a.m. Sunday services and Sunday School. Faith Lutheran Church Mo Synod meets at Library Basement Eustis with 8:30 a.m. service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Rev. Phillip Schlessmann.
The Tangerine Community Church invites attendees to a Sunday service at 11:00 AM led by Rev. Louis Johnston.
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