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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
4
The Tampa Tribune calls Armistice Day a reminder that peace requires action, unity, and steadfast resolve. It argues past evasion of responsibility and warns against surrendering to doubt or calls for preventive atomic war, urging Americans to rededicate themselves to achieving lasting peace through strength and resolve.
W C Billy Cannicott 64 died Tuesday night after an obstruction to his heart. A Cornwall native who lived in Oak Park for decades, he was a Moody Bible Institute lay minister and successful real estate broker guided by Christian ethics. He and his wife Olive had planned retirement in Mount Dora Florida at 805 Highland Court before his sudden death.
Mrs. Charles M. Brown of Mount Dora outlined a state highway beautification program to promote A More Beautiful Florida. She urged billboard controls and voter awareness on legislature positions, praised litter prevention education, and announced a Helen F. Brown Essay contest for the state.
He leaves a widow and Mrs. Stary and another daughter Mrs. H K Olson of Oak Park. Funeral services will be held in Oak Park Saturday.
A strong editorial urges Lake county to confront a recent Weirsdale road incident and address national criticism of Governor Warren. It argues the county must act honestly to roll back the black cloud and restore confidence in Mount Dora Leesburg Eustis Tavares Clermont and the county’s good people.
Etcher Mr. Barry, displeased by General Grant’s smile on U S fifty, offers a playful depiction. The IceHouse Players rehearse Mae Buckman’s direction at Mount Dora and nearby venues with a December run. Cast includes Mel Wagner, Celia Claflin Shaw, Jean Patterson, Marion Leidgen, and others from Mount Dora Orlando and Eustis.
The Men’s Garden club met Monday at the Community building where County Agent R E Bob Norris explained the elements in different fertilizers and faced many questions. Col F M Hyndman led a second discussion on using ground tobacco stems on lawns. Refreshments were provided by Capt John Montgomery Col E A Austin and Clare Brigham.
Sheriff Willis McCall testifies at the coroner's jury in the death of Sam Shepherd near Umatilla. He claims he killed Shepherd and wounded Walter Irvin after being attacked while fleeing toward a car, bringing Lake county into national and international focus.
Northern correspondent Tuck attends Bethel Baptist association’s Mount Dora rally to gauge Negro life beyond Lake County while Poston’s portrayal faces scrutiny. He observes prosperous, well-dressed delegates and a hopeful mood, contrasting Poston’s writings with reality he witnesses, remaining silent as questions about Poston arise.
James M. Thompson, a Seaman and son of Mrs. Dorothy Thompson of Mount Dora, leaves Korea next Tuesday after serving aboard the battleship New Jersey. He witnessed a communist bombardment but escaped unharmed after serving in Korean waters since last March, with plans to pause in Los Angeles to visit his brother A. A. Thompson before reaching Mount Dora.
Mount Dora council heard that decorative meter posts for downtown parking will be installed late next week. A meter company wire said the posts arrive soon, but meter heads cannot be shipped until mid December.
Warning to engineers to plan around council meetings, noting that meetings typically occur on the first Tuesday of each month and advising adjustments to avoid conflicts.
Jack Trudinger of Lynn Mass writes that business delays postponed his Mount Dora trip. He now plans to leave next week for Garden City Long Island to visit grandchildren and hopes to see the editor before month’s end. He praises the paper and Mount Dora’s scenery amid a busy New England era.
The Lake County Audubon club will hold its November meeting Friday at 8 p.m. in the Community building. Merritt C. Farrar executive director of the State Audubon society will attend and inspire members. The group organized in spring as Lake County Bird club and adopted its charter and by-laws at the October meeting with Frederick W. Sleight as president. Those interested in birds are welcome to attend.
The Wesleyan Service Guild meets this evening at 8 p.m. in the social room of the Methodist church. Hostesses are Mrs. Effie Javens and Miss Nancy Stewart.
Waterman Memorial Hospital records this week list Roland Wight of Mount Dora as a patient.
An insurer stresses its coverage and service reach, promising assistance anywhere the policyholder may require it. The message emphasizes readiness to render aid wherever needed and highlights dependable, available support across locales.
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