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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices in advance for one year two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents and a single copy five cents. It also reproduces the Pledge of Allegiance affirming loyalty to the United States and principles of democracy and national unity.
Miss Annie R Reynolds died after a long illness on Friday March at the Rest Home in White Plains New York. Born August in Mount Dora she spent winters in Mount Dora and for seven years to Mount Kisco before moving there. She was noted for generosity and a cheery disposition and left many friends to mourn her passing.
Carrie L White of Acushnet Bedford and Mount is mourned after passing Sunday March 23 in New Bedford following a long illness. Interment was in Acushnet. A longtime winter resident at 916 Baker Street she was active in charitable welfare work and cherished by many in her winters here.
Word arrives of the death of Mrs Frankie T King widow of Dr D D King who died March 7 in Grand Rapids Michigan from a heart ailment after ten days illness. Dr King died about two years ago in Grand Rapids. The Kings were longtime Mount Dora residents at 357 East Seventh avenue before selling their home and moving there.
The passage notes Dr. King and his wife as longtime residents who contributed as active Methodist Church workers and built many friendships in the community during their stay.
Mrs Gertrude P Jackson of Fall River Massachusetts died of a heart attack at the Lakeside on Friday March 21 Surviving are three brothers John A Pearson of Scarsdale NY Alexander Pearson of Fall River and William T Pearson of New Jersey The body was cremated and the ashes sent to Fall River for memorial services at a later time Jackson had stayed at the Lakeside for the past four winters and her death shocked many friends.
The Gre Baptist Church announces guest preacher Reverend Cler of the i mont will lead the morning service while Pastor Sutley preaches at Clermont church. The pastor returns for the evening service. The School of Missions directed by Rev Roy F Starmer and Mrs Starmer, missionaries to Romania, has drawn good attendance and will close with Friday evening services.
Dr. James Austin Richards will deliver A Modern Palm Sunday during the Sunday morning service. A Bible Class for children meets at 10 o clock in the church chapel led by Mrs. Leslie Moore. The Women’s Association held a chapel meeting with devotions, business, and a discussion on racial relations led by Mrs. Given and Mrs. Moore. Hostesses included Mrs. Breckenridge, Mrs. Furber, Miss Helen Gallimore, and Miss Agnes Nichols.
The Florida Coast Line advertises multiple routes from Florida to New York and the East and to Chicago and the Midwest. It highlights all Pullman trains on the Florida Special West Coast and the Champion West Coast for eastbound travel, plus all coach streamliners Linley operates to the Midwest. Eight daily Florida to New York trains and seven to Chicago emphasize convenience and lower costs with advance planning.
We thank friends for their kindness during the illness and after. Gratitude for sympathetic messages, comforting thoughts, and beautiful flowers from the From family.
The First Methodist Church holds Palm Sunday worship at 11 with Dutton leading the service, Grace Conway as soloist, and the anthem J Parker. Rev. George Gibson preaches on The Privileges of a Christian. Evening worship at 7:30 led by Wade Simpson, Annie, and choir. Holy Week events include Maundy Thursday communion with Grace Conway and the community church, Good Friday services at 10 and 8 featuring Dr Arthur Pratt and Mr Gibson. All events open to the public.
Residents express gratitude to Clarence Cooper for securing electric lighting and to Mr Gud geon and his crew for wiring colored homes and providing electric irons. They urge white neighbors to assist with a better road to improve travel and work commuting. Mrs. Ada C Williams.
The text reviews Mrs Katherine T Marshall wife of Lt. Col George C Marshall later Secretary of State. It chronicles their Army Life from 1930s postings to World War II era highlighting her lively spirit and anecdotes of General Marshall’s role as Chief of Staff and the Ernie fighting-force. Mount Dora.
Regular services announced for the Church of Christ on Fifth Avenue with Bible study at 10:00 a m. and preaching plus communion at 11:00 a m. Evening worship at 7:00 p m with Tuesday and Thursday Bible studies for men women and all to follow.
The New Sylvan Shores realty office announces a new telephone number 4512 for client inquiries and listings.
The community hosts the Follies of 1947 on March 28 at the Community Building. Proceeds support local programs. Local clubs and volunteers present acts, with admission charged and doors opening in the evening.
Frida leads a bingo night at the Sylvan Shores Hotel Cocktail Lounge. Patrons gather for games, prizes, and socializing in the hotel’s lounge setting.
Federal Forest Service and state forestry officials spoke at the Florida Sportsmen's Exposition as the 1947 duck season faces a possible shortening and bag limit cut. Dr. I N Kennedy said Florida needs 10 000 deer to replace those killed in tick eradication. deer cost 90 dollars each. The commission released 16 000 fawns in 1946 and bought 40 000 quail from Texas, delivering 25 000 pairs to Florida.
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