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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
4
A short notice from Dora Florida shows subscription prices entered as second-class matter on Thursday March 20, 1952. The figures listed include $3.00 and 1.75 with a negative 10. The piece appears as a small classified notice in the local paper.
The article surveys public opinion on fluoridating Mount Dora’s municipal water. It notes rising opposition from residents fearing health effects and cites editorial disagreement with government endorsed medication of water. It argues for teeth health via diet over fluoride.
Community members thank sponsors from Mount Dora area for a Lakes and Hills Garden club event. A second letter opposes fluoridation, arguing water should not be fluoridated and urging parental choice for children.
The Mount Dora Golf Club expresses gratitude for the publicity received. Pro Stanley Kuznik notes appreciation and pledges to repay the help by supporting the club’s success and ongoing outreach. The message ends with a reflective quote on love and service.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls 1930 San Francisco life on a tight budget. The author details a YMCA bed, a five dollar decision to enjoy a last fling, and a return to the Army at the Presidio. He captures fog horn memories, city vistas, and small pleasures that defined a hopeful era.
Mount Dora gardeners led by Mrs Armer C Johnson and Mrs Claude Partridge won 31 blue ribbons in the first flower show section at the Lake County Fair in Eustis. Winners include Mrs JG Ray Jr with 12 blues and Mrs Paul H Johnson in horticul ture. arrangements, Richard Edgerton and Gordon Raulerson received blue and gold seals.
Mount Dora closes in on its Red Cross quota within $500 as volunteers work to call on would be supporters. Celia Claflin Shaw notes many workers are tied up with Lake County Fair duties this week and will resume calls early next week. Wednesday total is $1,500 of a $2,020 city goal, part of Lake county drive for $12,998.
The Men's Garden club showcased 42 entries with special awards in grafting and budding and miniature roses. Winners included W. B. Clements, Sam Olles, and Tavares member for blue and gold seal on Angelwing begonia, plus multiple listings of begonias gerberas iris bougainvillea and petunias among others. Col Hyndman distributed blues roses bougainvillea and Dutch iris and several other color groupings including yellow Mission Bells and white peperomia.
Frank J. Hord, Christian Science lecturer and World War II chaplain, will address the Methodist church at 8 o clock this evening. He will share personal experiences with Science and explain its effects on individuals. Hord, from Louisville, Kentucky, serves on the Mother church Boston lectureship board and speaks for the First Church of Christ Scientist of Eustis.
The IceHouse theatre closes its fifth season with the comedy Two Blind Mice by Samuel Spewack opening April 2 for a four night run. Col Paul Bronson stars with Carolyn Raney and Sara in as the blind mice. Newcomers Frank Labor and Kent Arrington join a veteran cast including Jean Patterson Mel Wagner Col E F Chubby Merchant George Benjamin Merle Cleary Perrien McCain Jim Pritchett Talbot Simpson Mildred Leatherbury Watson Buckman and James Jackson. Walter Patton directs with Stephanie Hays Eleanor Branson and Clarence Mabry handling lighting.
Dear Clarence: Your wealth of information on fluoridation should be studied by every citizen. We shall try to do our duty in presenting it.
Councilwoman Esther Bishop announces an azalea sale to beautify Pine Forest Park, the city cemetery on N Donnelly Street. Azaleas cost 50 cents each with optional planting at 25 cents by park attendants. orders and appointments to select plants may be sent to Mrs. Bishop, 714 Alexander Street.
Mrs Gordon Raulerson of Sorento a Poinsettia Circle member in Lakes and Hills Garden Club was named an instructor for the eighth annual Nature Camp at Fort Clinch Fernandina May 3 10. She is among 25 horticulturists statewide selected for the camp and will teach bird life flora and fauna of northeast Florida. Maria Jane Jewsbury remarks accompany the piece.
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