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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
4
The piece argues Dan McCarty could fix Florida citrus woes if he defeats Fuller Warren in the second primary. It praises his industry knowledge, youth, and seriousness, urging him to prioritize green shipment, marketing, advertising, and better grove oversight for citrus growers.
The entry blends weather and leisure as residents note a west wind, blue skies, and a turbulent lake unsuitable for fishing. Jotted vignettes cover Friday political chatter, Saturday sun and envy over Mrs. George Malone Jr., and Sunday sunsets over orange groves. Monday anticipates cooling rains and comfortable nights.
Mount Dora high school senior Adrianne Norton earned second place in the state musical festival. Competing against 35 singers from schools statewide, Norton delivered The Wind's In The South in the solo contest Monday as nearly 2,000 soloists participated across the festival culminating Tuesday with a mass concert and prize announcements.
Walt Tucker the injured Army veteran remains in treatment for leg damage since 1945. He traveled from Mount Dora to Bay Pines then to Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta for further care and possible nerve work. Doctors continue to fight the long healing process as he loses weight amid hospital stays and frequent operations.
Travel insurance promises comprehensive coverage for all risks and locations with reasonable rates. It emphasizes protection of personal belongings during trips and worldwide applicability.
Mrs C H Estey of the Mount Dora Woman's club was installed as president of the Lake County Federation of Women's Clubs at the annual meeting in Leesburg Clermont. J C Lovelace of Clermont was corresponding secretary and Mrs S T Bolton of Mount Dora treasurer. The motto was We Build For Better Citizenship. The group observed the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. A program on International Relations featured dances and a talk by Mrs Robert M Carswell of Eustis and Mrs Lacy Thomas of Groveland. 18 Lake County Federation members attended the Florida Federation convention in St Petersburg.
Members of the Leesburg Junior Woman's Club attended a Mount Dora gathering. Attendees included Mrs. Estey Mrs. Bolton Mrs. Patton Mrs. O F Tower and Mrs. B O Bowers.
The International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons will meet Monday night May 10 at 8 o'clock at the Community building. Visitors very welcome.
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