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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1961
Page
4
The article argues Mount Dora should coordinate its charitable campaigns under the United Appeals system. It contends a single annual drive allocates funds fairly, reduces business disruption, and allows small weekly deductions, urging a modern, business-like appraisal of the town’s fundraising.
Editor thanks Mount Dora readers for backing the Golden Triangle Mutual Concerts. The board explains underwrite policy and no single-attraction tickets to ensure a full season. Eleanor Sleight thanks readers for helping Florida Symphony Orchestra youth concerts and community support from citizens and groups.
Mrs. Anna Cary David aged 93 died Wednesday in a Eustis hospital. Former Waterbury resident, she lived in Mount Dora over 25 years. Survived by sister Mrs. George Smith of Waterbury and niece Mrs. Marion Tanner of Phoenix. Rosary at Rehbaum’s Funeral Home Thursday at 7:30 p.m. then remains sent to Waterbury for services and interment.
Raymond C. Culter, 65, died at his Mount Plymouth home. Born in Kansas, he lived in Mount Plymouth six years and worked over 35 years with the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad. He was a Deacon at Central Christian Church Mount Dora, member of Mount Dora Rotary and Kansas City Traffic Club. Survived by wife Rose F and brother Paul of Tulsa. Services arranged by Hahn-Cook Funeral Home Oklahoma City with Zeller Kennedy Hamlin of Eustis handling.
A compact aphorism from Benjamin Franklin notes that small creatures teach without words, echoing a practice of observing nature for moral and practical lessons. The quote highlights quiet example over loud preaching and underscores frugality, diligence, and industriousness.
Garden Club Circles of the Lakes and Hills outline April meetings with shifts of venues and topics. Founders exchange clippings and plants at 1:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Marshall Collins. Magnolia meets 2 p.m. at Mrs. Homer Rice. Orange Blossom hears orchid culture and garden therapy talks at Mount Dora Community Building. Camellia and Oleander hold officer elections or talks at Brigham and Brock homes. Azalea features cactus and nature in slides at Mount Dora. Poinsettia installation night and Hibiscus picnic cap off week. Officers elected include President Mrs. Roy Williams and vice presidents Mrs. A. M. Garrison and Mrs. W. A. Hartford.
The Florida Audubon Society will lead a bird identification field trip in the Mount Dora area this Saturday. Led by Dorcas Brigham and two others, the tour visits the Cuyler Lanier Sanctuary on Lake Jem Rd. Meet at Fralick's at 9 a.m. a 50 cent donation supports the Society. attendees should bring a box luncheon.
The Florida State Board of Conservation projects 3 060 000 anglers, 500 million dollars in yearly industry spending, 328 party boats serving 918 000 fishermen, 1 116 fishing camps renting boats 3 000 000 times yearly, and 200 artificial reefs in coastal waters to be created by civic groups and authorities as tourism and population rise.
Attendance reached 57 342 at the Lake County Fair and Flower Show in Eustis despite two rainy days. Fifty-nine exhibitors filled main halls with school displays and a dedicated building for colored schools, plus a strong livestock and poultry showing. The closing livestock auction earned 14 112 dollars from 49 steers at an average price near 39 cents per pound.
Florida sees a February drop in unemployment compensation, with total payments at 134560. Industrial commission chairman A Worley Brown notes the decline offers modest optimism for a Florida economic upswing in coming months. He cautions national trends influence Florida and seasonal citrus and tourism curtailments may delay a swift rebound.
Col. Philip Lauben reviews C. N. Parkinson's Law and Profits at the Mount Dora Business and Professional Woman's Club meeting. The work discusses taxation with a lighter tone and argues excess taxes cause more harm than good.
Local houses of worship list morning services Sunday School and worship times for Mount Dora and area churches. Denominations include Baptist Methodist Christ U S A, Latter Day Saints and Episcopal with midweek services and choir practices noted.
A quotation from James Russell Lowell warns that those in power prioritize security over progress, arguing the first duty of authority is to preserve stability and prevent upheaval.
The Lake County Ladies Chorus invites women from Loe County to join the group singing. President Mrs H Herrick Price says no training needed just love of music and ability to carry a tune in soprano second soprano or alto. Directed by Vance Keister the former voice teacher. Rehearsals are weekly at 10 am Thursday at the Eustis Methodist Church on Grove Street.
The Florida Hotel Commission reports a surge in motel construction in Florida, noting more units added in the last 30 months than in the previous seven years.
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist on Lemon and Grove lists Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School also at 11:00 a.m. and a Wednesday evening service at 8 o clock.
Sorrento Presbyterian Church invites area residents to Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and Worship Service at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G. J. Schillerstrom serves as minister.
Rev. Louis Johnston leads Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. at Tangerine Community Church.
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