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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
4
At Mount Dora City Hall the Planning Commission discussed replacing the current truck route to protect school children from dangerous heavy traffic. The session featured persistent traffic noise interruptions as members debated post office swimming pool and sewer disposal plant issues.
The article praises Trygve Lie for his cautious report on talks with Joseph Stalin in Moscow. It argues disclosure would inflame press debate and hinder peace efforts, urging trust and tolerance to curb an arms race and avert World War III through Christian cooperation.
A diary style summary of spring days at Lake Dora including 69 to 81 degree temps with a cool breeze, bass stocking at Lakeside, a sunset cloud scene, bees and DDT concerns, a boat ride on the Lakeliner, a thunderstorm and rain, and increasingly cooler evenings as the week ends with a soft moonlit sky over Lake County. Emmett and Hildegarde McManigal are mentioned as guests.
Dorans will mark Memorial Day with a twofold program starting Saturday and ending Tuesday. Citizens will wear Forget-Me-Not pins to honor veterans and support disability benefits and claims. Mount Dora’s ceremony at the cemetery features the American Legion, pastors, a high school band, flag raising, gun salute, and taps.
Lake county citrus growers received notices asking them to state their nominee choices for the Florida Citrus Commission District 2 seat. County Agent R. E. Norris distributed ballots per Gov. Warren's request, but nominations do not bind the final appointments. Ballot cards must be returned to Norris by Friday.
A subscriber thanks editors for the Personality feature published May 11 and May 18, noting three years of weekly storytelling. He requests two extra copies of both issues and praises Helms and his work supporting beef and dairy interests.
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