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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
5
Reading from an 19th century editorial, the writer declares civilization measures by moral progress, not population counts or urban scale. The remark frames civic values as the measure of a society’s development beyond mere growth statistics.
Akronites and many out-of-town guests arrive in Mount Dora for extended seasons at the Villa Dora and local clubs. The page notes a parade of visitors from Akron Ohio and elsewhere visiting residents, hosting parties, joining clubs, and planning returns after year’s end as the community extends a warm welcome. Interspersed are travel notes, births, and local society events including a P h i gathering and a PTA visitation program with student hosts.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold a business meeting and Royal Service program at 3 p.m. Monday.
The Lakes and Hills garden group hosts a one day Yuletide clinic featuring Mrs. J. L. Weller of Norfolk Virginia. Lectures cover wreath making and home decorations with demonstrations and ready to copy ideas including Della Robbia wreaths and candy ornament concepts. Attendees should bring notebooks and reserve luncheon space in advance.
First Methodist church observes Florida Southern College Day with Sun day School teachers installed. Rev. Robert M. Blackburn preaches Big Business and How Broad Should a Christian Be? Community church begins Isaiah based sermons after a homecoming for Dr. Robert R. Reed. Mae Buckman solos Teach Me To Pray.
Donations for the St Thomas Sunday School Parish House Building Fund rummage sale will be accepted at Grove and Magnolia in Eustis on Saturday. Contributions may be given to Mrs E C Aarwood in Mount Dora as the parish appeals to improve standards through example.
Mrs. Pierre McHaffy will headline the Ladies Aid meeting at 2:30 today in Mrs. Nina Pochitina’s home. The program centers on Our Heritage With a Thanksgiving Accent with speakers E O Sutherland Lola Kennedy and reader Laura Pim, focusing on religious and American heritage.
The notice lists church names, locations, and service times. Baptist Church at Sixth and Tremain led by James H. Sutley with Bible School at 9:45 am and services at 11 am and 8 pm. Other churches include Community Church with Rev. Robert R. Reed, Methodist Church with Rev. Robert M. Blackburn, Church of God led by Rev. A. Austin, Church of Christ with Aubrey Mercer, Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist, and Sorrento Presbyterian Church with Rev. E. O. Sutherland, detailing morning worship, Sunday School, and midweek activities.
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