Stones Return Upon Those Who Cast Them
A succinct proverb notes that whoever rolls a stone will have it roll back on them, illustrating poetic law of consequence and risk of action.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
4
A succinct proverb notes that whoever rolls a stone will have it roll back on them, illustrating poetic law of consequence and risk of action.
The editorial urges Florida voters to participate in next Tuesday’s primary, noting it will effectively select presidential nominees and delegates. It contrasts Eisenhower’s Republican lead with Stevenson’s rising Democratic appeal and stresses that turnout shapes convention outcomes and national choices.
Two retiring Lake County commissioners prompt replacements by two Democratic candidates. C. B. Treadway with road and planning board experience and Fred Cross, former State Road engineer and contractor, offer strong qualifications for county governance. Both are active civic leaders and slated for next Tuesday runoff.
The piece recalls James F. Byrnes long public career from Congress to the Supreme Court, criticizing the court’s anti segregation ruling and noting its history of constitutional interpretation. It cites 1941 rulings on migrant laws and Justice Cardozo’s view on national unity, crediting Byrnes with a pivotal opinion that struck down anti migrant measures.
James F. Byrnes argues in U S News and World Report that the Supreme Court must be curbed. He cites the court's rulings against segregation as a flashpoint and warns that federal power could be used by communists to gain influence, urging states' rights while stressing national unity.
In Mount Dora area churches there will be no Sunday evening services as all attend the annual Baccalaureate program for the graduating class. David Coffield is the principal speaker at the 8 p.m. service. Sermons focus on faith and Memorial Day themes across the local churches.
Bill Reedy proposes a daylong tour of Lake County schools to assess needs and allocate capital outlay funds. The article details his family roots in Hazard Kentucky, his years in Umatilla Florida, career shifts from groves to radio, and community service including Kiwanis and church roles.
Capt. Thomas D. Hurlburt of Mount Dora, an operations officer in the Infantry Center Provost Marshal's section, spoke at Fort Benning's safety campaign luncheon last week.
A brief classified notice in Topic invites readers to rent a vacant apartment. The ad emphasizes available units and terms, urging interested tenants to contact the advertiser for details and scheduling viewings.
Welborn Daniel born in Okeechobee, longtime Lake County resident, Navy veteran, lawyer, and former small claims judge. He favors four lane roads, stronger conservation including Green Swamp protection, stricter fish and game laws, and supported Bryant and Collins in the 1960 governor race.
Sylvan notes a Saturday celebration for Jayne Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Toni Howard on Morningside Drive. Sixteen friends joined a picnic lunch and a neighborhood scavenger hunt with prizes for the winner. Visitors include Rev and Mrs Walter Zvoda from Asheville and Dr and Mrs J B Hall from Lakeshore Drive. Also a garden party in Mount Dora hosted by Mrs W M Kennedy and arrivals of Maxine Hazel and her husband from Wayne County Indiana.
Mrs Hazel hosted Lake County Daughters of the Nile at her home with notes on the organization’s charitable work such as wheel chairs artificial limbs and sickroom supplies. Mrs Hazel plans a June Indianapolis trip with his daughter for family celebrations. A variety of visits luncheons and price comparisons from YWCA dinners are described alongside rising costs and obesity trends.
Local churches announce service times and activities. Chimes Baptist at Sixth and Tremain led by Rev David Coffield offers Bible School 9 45 morning worship 11 Training Union 7 evening service 8 choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 mid week service 8. Methodist at Fifth av led by Rev H Mauriece Felton provides Sunday School 9 45 worship 8 30 and 11 MYF 6 30 evening 7 30. Church of Christ Fifth av holds Bible School 10 00 assembly 11 and evening 7 00 mid week 7 30. Presbyterian Sixth av under Rev Charles A Carriel D D has service 11 00 and school 9 45. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1117 Fifth av Elder H P Kelly, pastor Sunday School 10 Worship 11 mid week prayer 7 45. St Edward s Episcopal Grandview St and Fifth Ave Rev Canon William L Hargrave officiant morning prayer 10 with church school 10.
Sunday services at Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Eustis include 11 a.m. worship and Sunday School. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m. Rev. Phillip Schlessmann. library available. All are welcome.
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