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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1961
Page
4
The piece urges Mount Dora residents to vote on December 12 for mayor and four council seats amid calls for reform. It criticizes current spending while proposing a smaller government with a city manager, charter realignment, and independent committees to guide future councils.
A Mount Dora High School football game crowd is criticized for allowing young children to attend unchaperoned. The letter urges authorities, the Hurricane Club, and police to enforce rules, requiring parental supervision to protect the game's image and public safety.
The piece argues the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 could weaken existing controls like the Protocol of 1953. It cites fears that nations not exporting opium would gain unrestricted production and questions whether the United States should reject the new convention to uphold established agreements. It urges support for reducing illicit narcotics use.
A Florida writer extols a Tampa to Toronto nonstop flight on Trans-Canada Airliners. The piece highlights Canada’s fall colors, cities like Toronto Montreal and Quebec, lake country resorts, and stops at Port Arthur Winnipeg Vancouver and Victoria. The writer notes future jet service and recalls pleasant city charm across the journey.
A compact reflection cites James A. Froude on human laws being imperfect copies of eternal laws, implying limits to legislative accuracy and moral idealism.
Florida farming relies on fertilizers as soils lack available plant food. Start crops with small, well placed liquid feeds. use dry mixes cautiously near seeds. During early growth, phosphorus supports maturity while nitrogen, potassium, and calcium store in plants. heavy rains can leach nitrogen, so timely side dressings are essential.
Homemakers seek better taste by choosing the right grind for their coffee maker and measuring carefully. Keep equipment clean, avoid boiling to prevent bitterness, and follow percolator or drip coffee steps including timing and water temperature.
Florida’s August labor picture shows higher employment and lower jobless counts. Total employment reached 1,276,500, up 2,700 from July and 11,600 from August last year, while unemployment fell by 18,400 mainly as students returned to school.
The article explains fertilizer bags mark N P K values and notes phosphorus is often higher than nitrogen in typical mixes. It suggests plant needs guide use.
Mount Dora Chapter 103 CES meets Thursday at 8 p m. Initiatory work planned. Altar draped in memory of Mrs Annabelle Reed past Grand Matron. Charter draped for Mrs Camp and Mrs Melva Stevenson who died in summer. New Altar cloth to be dedicated by Mrs Lillian Brozek Worthy Matron.
Miss Delphia Norman longtime secretary to Henry Stein in Sylvan Shores suffered a major stroke and is now at home in Holly Hills Florida at 1592 Anniston Street. Her mother says she remains cheerful and would like to hear from Mount Dora friends.
Local church listings for Mount Dora Florida outline service times and leaders. Includes Six churches with addresses and contact details, Bible School hours, morning and evening worship, midweek services, and pastor names. Listings cover Mount Dora area churches on Fifth Ave and nearby streets.
Sunday services at 11:00 am and Sunday School at 11:00 am are held at Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist located at the corner of Lemon and Grove. Wednesday evening service starts at 8 pm.
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