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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
4
A column urges readers to prepare for tornado and disaster, stressing Red Cross relief work. The author recounts covering floods and a coal mine explosion rescue, warning that any citizen can be a victim of unpredictable weather and urging nationwide support for disaster aid.
Programs listed for the Baptist Church include Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m and revival meetings nightly Monday through Friday at 7 30 p m Pastor Sutley leads. Rev Theo Farr regional missionary of Central Florida district will preach April 4 to 11.
Robert Stewart and Fred Roseborough of Mount Dora Boy Scout Troop 19 were named leaders after graduating from the Cub Scout meeting. They received Webelo awards, Lions badges, while George Cox and Jay Malone earned Lions, Jimmy Woods and Bobby Partridge Bear badges, and Richard Stout a Wolf badge. The next pack meeting in April will feature a picnic at Gilbert Park.
Polly tics and Batts Seacee enter sheriff race while Frank Owens moves from county commission to oppose George Dykes for clerk of courts. Clyde Revels strengthens bid for sheriff. Collin English campaigns for governor with old age assistance plan and education pledge. Lacy Thomas of Groveland seeks state senate amid citrus industry concerns and farm bureau ties.
An advertisement touts annuities as the safest and most definite investment with no risk in uncertain market times. It promotes convening to discuss guaranteed returns and suggests stability against fluctuating investments.
Marino defeats Frank Stebbins 1 up after 36 holes to claim the 1948 Hill-Top course championship. Harold Overhiser takes First Flight 4 and 3 over W. W. Smith, while Jimmie Vincent beats Peter Trenham 2 up in Mount Dora Flight. Prizes awarded. next year’s Mount Dora club championship and president’s 72 hole medal play are planned along with women’s and juniors events.
The report lists multiple boat classes and placements with sailors from Jacksonville Miami Tampa Orlando and other locations. Winners include C H Wiseman and Jim Donovan with second place to Jack Wyckoff. Disqualification noted for Pop Cooper from first in one heat.
The Bible class led by Mr. Frank Bridgman meets at 10 a.m. This Sunday finishes the course The Great Christian Teachings and next Sunday begins a three Sunday series Israel in Captivity. A morning service features Grace Mac Bride, Ruth Gudgeon and Mrs. de Boucher in a string ensemble with organ solos and a sermon by Dr. Reed on To Easter Morning Dawns.
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