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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
4
Proverb compares a fair woman lacking discretion to a jewel in a swine's snout, highlighting the value of virtue and restraint as a guiding moral standard. The saying uses vivid imagery to warn against beauty unpaired with judgment and propriety.
A Senate House committee will begin a new inquiry into cessation or limitation of hydrogen bomb tests. The discussion contrasts claims of minimal average contamination with warnings of grave reproductive harm, citing Schweitzer’s Oslo letter on river and wildlife radioactivity.
Mount Dora celebrates its bank as the Baxter Bureau ranks First National Bank of Mount Dora among Florida’s top soundest banks with 79 percent liquidity, tying Riverside Bank in Miami and nearing a state top tier. The bank, started in 1927 by President George J. White, now holds about $9 million in deposits and broad respect from peers nationwide.
The subcommittee on constitutional rights presented testimony that cleared Joseph M. Franckenstein and Kay Boyle of communism charges. Franckenstein, once labeled pro Soviet, served bravely in World War II and Boyle’s books were housed in overseas libraries by the State Department. Congress also spared 131 others from deportation over past communist associations, signaling waning McCarthy era pressure.
An Orlandoan, 67, told Kiwanis members that Alcoholics Anonymous directed him from degradation to a full life. He described a life of drinking since 18, failed cures, and a pivotal moment after joining AA and making a personal covenant with God. He survived serious illness and loss of stomach, and remains hopeful, without resentments.
A house owner greets a long unseen friend and his muddy dog. The dog naps on the couch, and when the guest leaves the host realizes the dog isn’t his, and the guest reveals the dog belonged to someone else.
A Florida State University survey finds no state tax commission, minimal central guidance for local assessors, and underused Comptroller powers. It notes outdated manuals since 1945, limited enforcement, and unequal citrus land valuations across counties, with questions about why rules are not enforced.
Mr and Mrs Guy L White write that tourists support their business and local town life after ten years in Mount Dora. They praise the town and its merchants and note tourists fund their lifestyle, cars, and even newspaper subscriptions, hoping to stay in the front row of the tourist class next December.
A letter to Your Majesty King Hussein of Jordan praises his rejection of the Eisenhower Doctrine citing relief in U.S. homes. It argues to stave off war and delay hydrogen warfare while seeking headway in control efforts.
The article highlights the upcoming Senior play on Friday at 8 in the Community building, notes ticket sales and cast members, and mentions supporting events including a one act comedy, a swim team meet at Eustis, and a Student Council election. It also covers a field trip to Daytona Beach for Janice Reid’s birthday and a split week of activities at Mount Dora High School.
After the death of Russell True his widow and daughters Carrie and Mamie returned to Mount Dora Florida and built a lasting community presence. Carrie opened a gift shop and tea room later expanding into Villa Dora hotel while Mamie worked at the post office bank and later the tearoom and lending library. Their enduring service to church school and town life left a lasting imprint on Mount Dora’s heritage.
The community reports Sunday service at 9 30 with Bible School and notes Rev McNair remains sick. Rev Samuel led Federation at Triumph Brotherhood church with Rev Jerome Andrews delivering the sermon. Pastoral days adjusted at St John and Eustis to first and third Sundays. Plans for a new swimming pool bring local pride and anticipation for summer. Florida license plates details mention prefixes and state office codes.
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