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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
3
Editor notes present John Groves’s essay as second place in a Florida contest for high school students. The piece appears in a community newspaper alongside mention of Jo Brown’s winning essay.
The town paper shapes minds and community life like a potter's wheel. It must present factual news in the community's best interests while separating editorials from reporting and reflecting local people and concerns.
Florida District Governor Earl Ziebarth praised Mount Dora Lions at a dinner meeting for leading district service achievements. He awarded extension pins to Al Rehbaum Jr and Dale Jones for helping organize the new Tavares Lions club, with Rehbaum an international counsellor and Jones the deputy district governor of District 350.
Mount Dora Fire Chief Harold Larsen urges creation of a city fire prevention commission to secure inspection programs, equipment, and budget. He cites a high fire count this year and stresses education and civic action to prevent fires and save lives.
Preview audience views the opening show Time Out for Ginger featuring Jack Benny and Ruth Hussey. Sara McCain is added to the cast to play Pamela Brown in Ginger. Season opens Nov 15 directed by B Y Pennington with tickets via Peggy Bowen. Opening night Tuesday includes plans for a premiere style broadcast.
Local church listings provide multiple denominations with addresses and weekly services. Clergy named include Rev. David Coffield at Baptist Church Sixth and Tremain and Rev. H Mauriece Felton at Methodist Church Fifth Ave along with other congregations and their weekly worship times.
The Church of Christ Scientist at the corner of Lemon and Grove advertises Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday School also at 11 a.m. and Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m.
A community seer service is scheduled for 11 00 led by Reverend I Johnston. The notice notes a local religious gathering with speakers and prayer.
The Altoona area requests allow their children to attend Umatilla school amid concerns transfers reduce Altoona to 60 students with three teachers. Board members debate fairness of teacher distribution and possible consolidation while Lacy Thomas opposes consolidation.
In a heated exchange a governor criticizes actions by Sheriff McCall citing fear in Lake county. A Rev Wyland statement frames Florida law and public opinion as guiding Lake county as part of the state, warning against Mississippi‑style justice for Negro citizens.
Mrs. Weldon N. Weidner of 1120 Sanford Road died in the North while visiting her daughter Lyndell on Long Island. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at Zellers Funeral Home in Eustis. Her son Wilson in Westbrook Maine confirmed the death. her husband died about a year ago.
Arthur Colaianni director of Mount Dora high school band resigns to join Colaianni Music Store in Little Rock Arkansas with brother Gilbert. He leaves teaching citing insufficient pay despite extra duties. George Moore will succeed him as band director at DeLand high school.
The remark suggests that those in high positions believe they achieve alone while their wives quietly endure. Sir James M Barrie is attributed as the speaker. The line reflects a social observation on pride and household dynamics.
The Lake county school board declined participation in a Florida Truckers association driver testing program, citing risk of lawsuits. County Supt. Co. A. Wang and board member Fred Adkinson argued the test measures ability, not training, and could lead to liability if drivers fail. They noted difficulty finding competent drivers given wage levels and a 15 minute course.
Rev. H. Mauriece Felton will teach at an Upper Room Bible Class event of First Methodist church Saturday evening. The gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dean near Tavares includes a 7 15 p m meeting at the church for transport to the Dean home and officer elections for the class.
The Deborah Circle of the Methodist church will welcome back Mrs Lucy Bakey from a northern trip. The meeting in Fellowship hall is set for Tuesday at 2 p m with Mrs O H Conway in charge and hostesses Mrs G O French and Mrs J N Armstrong.
New season opens for Mount Dora Art League Creative Writers group inviting newcomers to the Community building at 10 a.m. on Wednesday October 19. Meeting runs on the first and third Wednesdays monthly with manuscripts on My Summer and plans discussion. Contact Mrs. Blanche A. Owen at 1139 E Eighth Ave for details.
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