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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1956
Page
4
A historical proverb warns against delaying promises to neighbors and urging timely repayment and assistance. The saying cautions against delaying requests and favors until tomorrow and emphasizes keeping one’s word when resources are available.
Mayor Patton told the Sylvan Shores Property Owners association that the State Road department plans a four lane throughway using Mount Dora area land. The route would center on Lake Gertrude and restrict future expansion while officials defend higher costs for a northerly path. The piece urges city leaders to press for a fair alternative and involve all groups to block the plan.
Delegates from Mount Dora to the State Federation of Garden Clubs convention in Tallahassee returned with three major honors. Mrs. Vernon L. Conner will become state federation president next year for the Mile of Beauty project. Mrs. S. S. Sadler, Sr. earned recognition for horticulture and seed-grown plants. Mrs. Lester Roberts won the publicity award for Lakes and Hills publicity scrapbook.
The piece argues Kremlin rulers fear losing power and scapegoat Stalin, contrasting with the American cult of the individual. It sees Soviet dismantling of Stalin’s image as political fear, while praising Dwight D. Eisenhower for leadership and moral example in a democracy.
Health officials report a Vitamin C deficiency among Hillsborough students due to limited citrus in school meals. A Tampa Junior High survey of 600 pupils shows many want more fruit and prefer orange juice over milk. Dairymen have sold lunchroom operators better than citrus advertisers, highlighting nutrition and advertising gaps.
IceHouse Players bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Jack O'Brien at a Yacht Club party. The couple, married recently, will relocate to New Jersey where O'Brien will continue as plant auditor for American Can Co. He departs April 2. Mrs. O'Brien will follow after securing a home. Col. Philip Lauben and B Y Pennington attended the event.
Mount Dora Republicans discover they must be Democrat registered to vote in Florida primaries. With no Republican ballot, party affiliates cannot vote in May while registration rules tie ballots to party lines. Voters face disappointment as primary is election in the state.
Residents voice concerns about county and city officials vehicles displaying Vote for McCall stickers. The issue is not illegal but raises questions about public resources and political endorsement.
Dr. S. C. Colley of Mount Dora serves as Lake County chairman for the Fuller Warren campaign, with George J. White as co-chairman.
Visiting musicians from Rollins College will present a sacred program at Community church for Easter morning services. The Rollins College Trio Alphonse Carlo violin Mrs Katherine Carlo piano and Dr Rudolph Fischer cello perform two pieces with Mrs Ruth Gudgeon organ opening prelude and Miss Ann Palmer soloist. The trio also plays O Sanctissima AdagioExpressivo while the organist offers Berceuse and Day of Triumph.
Mrs. Katherine Hawthorne of Hartford guest of Mrs. John W. Young at the Gayla Bissell home, later associated with HCJB in South America, touring the East and planning to return to missionary work. Numerous locals host and entertain over several days, including twins Mrs. Boden and Mrs. Johnson, whose visit coincides with a tragic house fire.
Mrs Edward Beth installed as new president of the Woman's Club at an April 18 breakfast at Grand View hotel. Mrs Petersen will accept the gavel from retiring Mrs Leroy Spilatore. Officers include secretary and treasurer. Next meeting set for Wednesday April 4 at 2:30 p.m. program by High School speech class under Principal Ronald Aldrich.
A listing of local church services across Mount Dora including Mount Dora Baptist Church Methodist Church Community Church Church of Christ Presbyterian Church Latter Day Saints and Episcopal Church with service times Bible schools Sunday worship and midweek meetings. Local pastors named and venues listed for each congregation.
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday Services at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service at 8 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church Mo. Synod in Library Basement offers Sunday Service at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Rev. Phillip Schlessmann mentioned.
A notice announces a service at 11:00 am led by Rev. Johnston at Tangerine Community Church.
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