This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1956
Page
4
A fragment from proverbs discusses how a hypocrite harms his neighbor with his words and how righteous knowledge leads to deliverance. The lines emphasize truth, moral integrity, and the protective power of wisdom in guiding just actions.
A local column argues Sylvan Shores should join Mount Dora within two weeks, detailing taxation without representation and utility charges facing Sylvan Shores residents. It urges annexation to gain voice on council, shared services, and improved city growth to meet nearby towns.
A diary in Life magazine is cited to argue that American policy created a vacuum for Hungarian refugees. The piece urges rapid wide admission of refugees, condemns limits, and calls on President Eisenhower to reflect and act with mercy and charity.
The piece quotes that the greatest threats come not from fire or steel but from our own choices and actions, warning that internal faults and divisions are more dangerous than external weapons. It emphasizes vigilance, unity, and disciplined conduct to counter those dangers.
Governor Theodore R. McKeldin argues that building a bi racial society with equal justice under law is essential to protect national security. He praises those pursuing this goal and urges support rather than denouncement, stressing pride in such progress.
Letters criticize Mount Dora signage and call for a modern public post office sign funded by subscriptions. The Topic prints a remote relief appeal by Rear Admiral Byrd urging donations to aid Hungarian refugees and other victims of Soviet aggression through the International Rescue Committee.
The City of Mount Dora, under Harold Overhiser, workers, merchants, and the Topic group unite to illuminate the community for a festive Christmas season.
The King's Daughters express gratitude for the generous offering at the Union Thanksgiving service held at the Methodist church. Proceeds will bring Christmas cheer to the needy. Mrs. C. G. Wile notes the gift.
A Florida press group honors a local organization with third place in community service. The note offers best wishes for continued success and encouragement for ongoing civic efforts.
The P E O Chapter BBC hosted Mrs. Margaret Kirtland of Sanford at a luncheon at Villa Dora hotel. She is state chairman for Cottey College, a P E O project. The event honored senior class members with a follow up session at Mrs. Joseph Russo's Tangerine home.
County Agent R E Bob Norris seeks former Iowa North Dakota and Ohio farmers for Florida State News bureau research. He aims to gather details for a national publication and can be reached at his courthouse annex office in Tavares.
Dr. Robert R. Reed urged adherence to moral government of God for world peace at the Union Thanksgiving service. He linked peace to national heritage from the Founding Fathers and cited Hungarian refugees as a test of hospitality, urging dedication to ideals and Christian spirit in all areas of life.
An exploding oil furnace in the Edwards home basement sparked a Tuesday night fire in Zellwood. Mrs. J. S. Edwards and her daughter Ann escaped to the cold with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Fire crews from Mount Dora and Apopka battled the blaze, which destroyed the house and heirloom contents. The pair remain with relatives at Tangerine’s R. C. Bardwell home.
East Town churches Bethel F M Mt Olive St John and Triumph Brotherhood held services warmly taught by teachers and reviewed by pastors. Rev T M Magwood read scripture. Rev Charlie Harris sang. Rev Macakvee new Triumph pastor preached on Let us be somebody. Leela Thomas visited family during holidays and Progressive Citizenship club fundraiser noted for next report.
Dr. C. A. Carrier at the Presbyterian church urged that every Christian view life as a personal offering to God. He compared a month’s salary to the world’s estimate of a month of service and said total earnings reflect one’s life’s value and priorities.
Mount Dora residents are urged to support an East Town Swimming Pool Fund to provide a Negro pool and foster good race relations. The appeal urges both white and colored participation, noting justice and community well being, with a Jan. 1 deadline and a detachable pledge form.
The Tangerine community shares Thanksgiving joy with multiple gatherings. Mrs. John De Jong and Mrs. William Stewart are noted among hostesses. Mrs. Esther Eaton is remembered. 49th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bradford is recognized. Several residents and guests from Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, Winter Garden, and other nearby towns join family dinners and club events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.