Local election shock in Mount Dora precincts
Our Local Elections report shows Republican majorities across Mount Dora Sylvan Shores precincts including Precinct 20 on Donnelly Street. The Topic published full results for all three precincts, with aid from Mount Dora Police Chief George Ober and Lake County Sheriff Willis McCall, illustrating small town newsroom speed and public cooperation.
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National
State
Mount Dora-Sylvan Shores
Handi
Florida
Donnelly Street
George Ober
Mount Dora
Willis McCall
Lake County
Grady Simpson
Riley’s Motel
Precinct
Nation congratulates Kennedy as Nixon lauds rivals
The editorial lauds President elect John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts and commends Richard Nixon for a dignified campaign. It urges unity, calls for bipartisan counsel, and suggests reintegrating leaders like Henry Cabot Lodge to guide foreign and domestic policy.
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John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Nixon
Florida Republicans shift to two party balance in state politics
Our State Elections notes a close presidential race heightening state and local campaigns led by George Petersen of Fort Lauderdale. Republicans claim historic votes and pledge a mature two party system, signaling competitive politics for Florida and urging Democratic duty to public trust.
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George Petersen
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Nixon
House Act Narrows Air Mail Powers and Defends Balance
The House ruled the Postmaster General lacked authority to route regular mail by air, prompting criticism from supporters who say airlifting raises costs and may not improve service. Representative Kathryn Granahan argued airlift is costlier and hurts surface mail, defense, and revenues, urging a balanced system with airmail at airmail rates. If people want air service they should use the airmail stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Kathryn F. Granahan
Pennsylvania
House
Denver Post
Florida sugar industry blooms from Mott's grit and Castro aid
The Florida sugar story traces back to 1767 and earlier ventures, but real progress came with C S Mott of Flint Michigan. His United States Sugar Corporation rebuilt and expanded mills in Clewiston after drainage and disease challenges, aided by USDA breeding and new cane varieties to enable future growth.
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Florida
Castro
C. S. Mott
Flint
Mich
New Smyrna
Port Orange
DeLeon Springs
Robert Gamble
Tallahassee
Manatee County
R. E. Rose
St. Cloud
Hamilton Disston
Mexico
Everglades
F. E. Bryant
G. T. Anderson
Palm Beach
B. G. Dahlberg
Celotex Corporation
Southern Sugar Company
Canal Point
Bryant
Clewiston
Mott
United States Sugar Corporation
Southern Sugar Corporation
Matt
United States Department of Agriculture
Mount Dora Topic Receives Student Council Thanks
The Senior High Student Council expresses sincere gratitude for The Mount Dora Topic’s generous publicity of Homecoming activities including the parade game halftime ceremonies and other events. They praise coverage and assistance in reporting school happenings.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital praise to editor for support
Budgehead of Waterman Memorial Hospital Association thanks The Mount Dora Topic for generous publicity on the fundraising drive. He notes newspapers help inform the public about the effort and offers future service in appreciation. Dated November 9, 1960.
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Mount Dora
Waterman Memorial Hospital Association
Budgehead
Flags for sale by American Legion Post 35
In Mount Dora on November 10, 1960, Richard R. Eddy Post Commander notes the American Legion has long offered flags to the public via local Adjutant Henry Link. Flags used in parade lines depend on the sponsoring organization.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Henry Link
Richard R. Eddy
American Legion Post
Expanded Social Security Law Opens New Benefits Head Says
The article explains 1960 amendments expanding coverage and reducing work needed for eligibility. It notes crowds at the Orlando Social Security Office and urges those who answer yes to any listed questions to contact officials promptly for potential benefits under the new law.
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Head
Orlando
Social Security
Florida Cabinet Seeds 50 Thousand for Winter Tourism Ads
The Florida cabinet approves an extra 50000 dollars for a newspaper广告 program to lure Northerners to Florida this winter. Director B R Fuller notes reluctance to spend on vacations and says the ads in color will run as double page spreads in January in the New York Times New York Daily News Chicago Tribune and Philadelphia Inquirer. The aim is to exceed last year’s tourist total of 11 million as current estimates match that level.
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Tallahassee
Florida
B. R. Fuller
Florida Development Commission
New York Times
New York Daily News
The
Chicago Tribune
Phillip Inquirer
the Development Commission
Hobbies as Hobby Aids for Health and Happiness
Physicians increasingly urge patients especially middle aged to adopt a hobby or avocation. Outdoor activities like gardening walking and photography can rebalance work and leisure, improve energy and humor, and reduce tension. Those withdrawn or overburdened should choose sociable or outdoor pursuits to stay engaged.
Church notices list services across multiple faiths in town
A reader packet lists worship times and pastors for churches including Baptist at Sixth and Tremain with Rev. David Coffield, Methodist on Fifth Ave with Rev. James Jones, Church of Christ on Fifth Ave with Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman, and others. Also notes St Edward's Episcopal, Central Christian, and Community Church service times and programs.
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Grandview St
Fifth Ave
John F. Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester
C. Doerr
Church Services and Schedules Listed for Local Faith Groups
The notice lists several churches with service times. It notes EuStis First Church of Christ Scientist at Corner Lemon and Grove offering Sunday services and Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Also Lake Ola Baptist Chapel with Pastor H. Jack Ponce provides Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Training Union at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. and Mid-Week Prayer at 7:30 p.m.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Training Union
Presbyterian Church
U.S. A
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L. Kress
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
Fifth Ave
W. A. Jennings
Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
Lake Ola
H. Jack Ponce
Sorrento Presbyterian Church Services Schedule
Sunday School starts at 10:00 A.M. Worship Service follows at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G J Schillerstrom serves as minister.
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Sorrento Presbyterian Church
G. J. Schillerstrom
Tangerine Community Church Sunday Service Time
Rev. Louis Johnston leads the Tangerine Community Church Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. All parishioners invited to attend.
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Tangerine Community Church
Louis Johnston
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Sen. Kennedy
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J. Edgar Hoover
Central Intelligence Agency
Allan Dulles
Henry Cabot Lodge
GOP
United Nations
By Russell Kay
Byron R. Patton
Orlando District
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Fiitas Medical Association
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Methodist Church
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
7Th and Donnelly
Robert R. Reed
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
First Federal Savings
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