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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1951
Page
4
The piece debates racial injustice in Lake County related to the Groveland case. It lauds judge Jesse Hunter’s 28 year service and his defense against radical critics while stressing the need to clear Lake County’s name.
The United World Federalists Florida state chapter met in Miami for its fifth annual assembly to promote world federation and antiwar aims. Speakers included David Popper on UN strengthening, Marion Ettcheverry McVitty on UN liaison, and Pierce Butler Jr. comparing Minnesota and Florida budgets, arguing for world government to prevent war and preserve American sovereignty.
Last rites were conducted in Mount Dora at the Rehbaum chapel for Mrs. Marguerite Mathez 77 sister of Mrs. Edward B. Webster. Rev. Robert M. Blackburn officiated. She came from New York in June to live with Mrs. Webster and also leaves another sister Miss Bertha Tissot of Baltimore.
William Wingler announces Kiwanis Inter club chairman that Sen. Spessard Holland will speak at the Mount Dora Eustis inter-club meeting on Wednesday November 14 in Eustis. Holland wires from Bartow he is available and will also speak in St Augustine that night.
A coroner's jury viewed the body noting hair from Sheriff McCall in the suspect Shep herd's hand. Officials reported a tire changed by unidentified men from Umatilla and a nail found in the tire. Judge Tru man G. Futch moved hearings ahead and appointed Walton B. Hunter to act in place of his father amid ongoing investigation and possible FBI involvement.
A call to action asks readers to contact their congressmen and senators about national issues including civil defense and federal spending. It stresses that officials are servants of the public and urges protest when actions misalign with community interests, ending with a warning to vote out untrustworthy incumbents.
Winter and Spring bloomers sweet peas require care from aphids and red spiders. Seed beds should be prepared with trenching, rotted manure, and alkaline hammock soil. Plant in staggered double rows with trellis, fertilize, mulch, and prune to extend flowering while protecting buds from cold injury.
Stan Kuznik, pro at Mount Dora Hilltop Golf Course, is back on the job for a new season. He also serves as pro at Aurora Country Club in Ohio during the summer and arrived this week with Mrs Kuznik.
Dr. James Glanton read a special paper before the American Medical Association convention in Houston Texas, while his in laws Dr. and Mrs. S C Colley of Mount Dora attended the event this week.
Coroner's jury members listed include Paul Bryan John Nelson Frank Robinson Jr J S Allen Sr Marie Bolles and L L Brennard as the case heads toward retrial in the U S court days after the order was issued.
Mrs. Lester Roberts and Mrs. A M Garrison thank Lakes and Hills Garden club members for their help hosting the Fourth District Florida Federation gathering. City cooperation and volunteers aided parking, transportation, lunch service, programs, decorations, gift plants, and welcome for visiting members.
Among the Mount Dora hotel guests this week is Mrs Grace R Allen visiting from Flint Michigan.
The Hibiscus Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club will meet at the Community Building Friday at 2 p.m. Local members plan to discuss upcoming projects and show arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Ross of Third Avenue learned last week of Col Stoyte Ross being promoted to commander of Maxwell Field in Montgomery Alabama. A veteran of World War II Ross organized an army officers extension course at Guntherfield and trained thousands of officers. As a Maxwell flight instructor he trained over 6000 pilots. His son Col David Michael Ross of Tuscaloosa is a World War II veteran pursuing a doctorate in English and history at the University of Alabama.
Mrs Brown and her daughter Kay are home after traveling to Columbus Georgia to comfort family after a fatal automobile crash north of Birmingham. The victim was Charles W Lynn husband of Mrs Brown’s sister four months after their marriage. The family attended the funeral.
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