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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1959
Page
4
A persuasive column urges support for Lake County school bond funding, arguing districts need improvements despite tax fears. It notes opposition claims, discusses reevaluation debates, and condemns anti bond rhetoric while stressing the local impact on Leesburg and surrounding towns.
A Lake County family pledges to support a bond issue next Tuesday to fund Mount Dora schools. They acknowledge past tax gaps and emphasize a continued commitment to higher education, science facilities, language courses, and improved facilities for future students.
Sylvan Notes highlights long marriages and family news in Harwichport. A 65 year couple celebrates their enduring partnership while neighbors Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coddington mark 50 years next November. Local families share Mother's Day visits and new assignments, with relatives in Albany Georgia Honeoye Falls and Rochester.
Rev. H W Kuhlman marks 75 years since arriving in the United States with his parents who landed in New York on May 18 1884 after sailing from Le Havre France The Danish born future minister studied at Cornell College in Mt Vernon Iowa and served 47 years in Detroit area churches before retiring to Mount Dora Florida He remains active at Mount Dora Methodist Church and was honored with a banquet from friends including Mrs Buren Mills for his anniversary
The author urges readiness for citizenship and endorses a bond issue to secure the security of all residents, including future generations, while noting completion of Mount Dora's schools. The message links personal responsibility to community safety and education funding.
The Mount Dora citizen Will iam E. Holler sponsors an annual essay contest for Mount Dora High School seniors to study the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Ten seniors will be honored at a Kiwanis meeting with cash prizes. Vandals damaged Holler’s Lake Dora property twice, stealing a Christmas beacon and a breezy point entrance feature. The author urges harsh punishment and suggests a portion of sentences be spent memorizing the Constitution and the Sermon on the Mount.
City council votes to seek formal approval from the County Commission to form a sanitary district including the city and Tavares and the corridor between them. Mayor Patton says county support exists but a formal request is required and financing details remain unclear.
A suburban newspaper obituary notes a husband’s death and highlights his charitable work, long service to the community, devotion to family, and church allegiance as reported by his wife. The editor closes the item as the weary reporter passes the notice along.
A church listings page provides service times and pastors for multiple congregations. Baptist Church at Sixth and Tremain led by Rev. David Coffield lists Bible School 9:43 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Training Union 7 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 p.m. Methodist on Fifth Ave with Rev. James Jones reports Sunday School 9:45 a.m. and Morning Worship 11 a.m. plus MYF 6:30 p.m. and Evening Worship 7 p.m. Church of Christ on Fifth Ave with Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman hosts Bible School 9:45 a.m. General Assembly 10:45 a.m. Evening 7 p.m. Mid- Week 7:30 p.m. First United Presbyterian on Sixth Ave led by Rev. George L. Kress has Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. and Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints at 1117 Fifth Ave with Elder P. Kelley presents Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Mid- Week Prayer 7:30 p.m. St Edwards Episcopal at Grandview St and Fifth Ave offers Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Communion 9 a.m. Family service 11 a.m. Holy Communion first Sunday. Rev. John Mangrum contact EV 2-4873. Central Christian Church Disciples of Christ on Mount Dora Eustis Road with Rev. Lester Doerr lists Bible school and worship at 10 a.m.
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday services at 11 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m with a Wednesday evening service at 8 p m at the corner of Lemon and Grove.
Worship service scheduled at 11:00 a.m. led by Dr. G J Schillerstrom, minister of Sorrento Presbyterian. The notice invites the community to attend the service and hear the minister.
Rev Louis Johnston leads Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Church. The event invites the local congregation to join in worship and fellowship.
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