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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1960
Page
4
A Mount Dora editorial urges action on curbside litter piling on streets. It praises council member Margaret Lafroos for championing beautification and backs a year round no litter program with organized trash containers on collection days. The piece calls Lakes and Hills Garden Club to lead the effort publicly.
The National Association of Manufacturers reports that workers aged 45 to 65 are obtaining jobs more easily than years ago. Benefits include experience, steadiness, safety records, and new machinery reducing physical demands. Pension obstacles fade, insurance costs rise little, and demand for older workers is expected to grow.
American Retail Federation delegates told President Eisenhower the economy is in a brief pause and projected 1960 Christmas sales to be records. The leaders urged accentuating the positive amid cries of blues, arguing for balanced facts over pessimism.
The piece argues government ownership erodes freedom and a free press, drawing a link between welfare state and socialization of industry. It cites Cuba as an example of dictatorship suppressing critical media and warns of lost liberty as government takes over private activity.
The United Nations meeting ended and the presidential decision was made. John Kennedy is the youngest elected president and the American people seek strength, resolve, and wisdom to meet the duties ahead. The nation’s power lies in its people and their decisions to keep America free and strong.
Visionary shows by a master showman propelled Florida to national prominence through exhibits at Chicago 1933 and beyond. Despite tight budgets, Florida topped rivals with innovative dioramas and displays featuring ripe citrus and natural attractions, drawing press support and lasting economic ties. A postwar revival rested on a 77-member business group guiding the effort.
Florida State Exhibits Inc organizes a statewide effort to stage a comprehensive Florida exhibit in the New York City Coliseum next year, followed by a larger display at the 1964 World's Fair. Honorary co chairs include LeRoy Collins Farris Bryant and Edward Ball with officers and district vicepresidents to insure broad state representation. The program aims to boost tourism and create new markets for Florida products as part of a “shot in the arm” for the state’s status as a top exhibitor.
A reader urges Mount Dora to capitalize on its nickname The prettiest little city by adding welcoming signs from all routes and by launching a city beautification plan. Suggestions include a town flower shrub program and a dedicated column on beautification ideas to attract visitors and pride.
Gainesville reports an 80 to 90 member Future Farmers of America and 4-H Club youth meat judging workshop at the University of Florida December 10. The one day program runs 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the University Meats Laboratory with identifications grading and judging taught by animal husbandry and nutrition staff. Participants identify beef pork veal lamb and specialty meats and judge carcasses and wholesale cuts. The event trains for the Southeastern Fat Stock Show and Sale in Ocala with another session in Dade County on January 7 and SF members aiming for national competition in Kansas City next year.
East Town reports a strong Sunday service with Bible School at 9 35 a m and a sermon by newly called minister Harris McKinney. Citizenship Progressive Club launches Waterman Memorial Hospital drive seeking 2500 in three years to aid the hospital and community.
A dress rehearsal for the forthcoming 1964 World’s Fair showcases material destined for the Coliseum show and later incorporation into the main exhibit. The project serves as the nucleus for the design and content planned for the larger event.
At the University of Florida Dr. R E Cook reports pullet floor space as low as 1.5 to 2.0 square feet per bird produced similar egg numbers to wider spaces in an 11 month test. Crowded pens showed damp litter and more dirty eggs, while range and confinement rearing affected outcomes.
Misery loves company as arthritis and rheumatism affect over six million Americans and about 97 percent of those over middle age show some form of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis begins with fatigue and numbness before joints deform. Osteoarthritis accelerates with age, stressing weight bearing joints and limiting movement. No cure exists, but relief comes from diet sun exposure heat and certain medications.
A church directory lists schedules for Baptists Methodists Church of Christ Presbyterians Latter Day Saints Episcopals and Christian Churches. Services are set across several addresses with times for Bible School morning and evening worship midweek services and special notes for youth groups and prayer meetings.
The Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist on Lemon and Grove lists Sunday services at 11 00 am with Sunday School at 11 00 am and a Wednesday evening service planned.
H. Jack Ponce pastors Lake Ola Baptist Chapel. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with Morning Worship at 10 30 a m followed by hymn service at 8 00 p m. MidWeek Prayer Service is at 7 30 p m.
SORRENTO Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Worship Service at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G. Schillerstrom serves as Minister.
The community church holds Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev Louis Johnston. Residents are invited to attend and participate in the service and related activities.
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