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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
3
Lake county reports total enrollment at 7734, up 197 since early school weeks. White students number 6054, an increase of 87. colored schools total 1680, up 110. Mount Dora adds 17 to reach 731 by September 30, with January projected peak near 760.
A concise, reflective line attributing keen emotional insight to women, crediting Victor Hugo as the author.
The Mount Dora Public Library adds Ben Ames Williams The Un conquered focusing on the Reconstruction era blending history with psychology. Critics praise its vivid characters amid hope and despair while also featuring Pearl S Buck Come My Beloved and a wide selection of fiction non fiction and juvenile titles with notable authors and works.
Mount Dora school principal D D Roseborough elected Kiwanis president in a vote of club members. Robert Quixley and Ronald Aldrich named first and second vice presidents. W D Patton reelected treasurer. Directors reelected include Roy Christopher W L Barnett George J White John Groves Ed Mitchell and William Wingler. Secretary to be appointed by the new president at January meeting.
IceHouse Players president Paul Bronson will lead the cast for the 1953 season opener Present Laughter set for November 4. The lineup includes Mount Dora veterans Jean Patterson Tal bot Simpson Sara McCain E F Chubby Merchant Ted Odom and Anne Schumacher plus newcomers Betty Walrod Shirley Vogeler Jack O'Brien and Jane Stevens Leesburg. Junior Players plan a talent show at the next meeting. Readings for December's Rebecca are underway as plans continue.
The Lake Scottish Rite Masonic club will hold a ladies night banquet at the Community building at 7 30 p m Friday. All members are invited and asked to notify J Toms Dover of Mount Dora of reservations by Thursday afternoon.
The Lake County Young Adult sub district will meet at the First Methodist church in Umatilla at 7 30 Tuesday evening.
The Parent Teacher Association at the Community building on November 3 will hear Dean D K Stanley of the University of Florida speak on An All Around Program of Physical Education in the School. Stanley, a former Florida athlete and 1946 dean, will discuss school sports programs and physical education.
Mrs Ida Battle 67 died last week in Wheaton Illinois. She lived with her daughter Mrs Charles Barnett in Miami since 1939 and was visiting Wheaton at death. She leaves brothers George Hawkins Tuscaloosa and Knute Hawkins Fort Myers and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev David Coffield at Rehbaum Funeral Home.
In a City Council meeting last week the Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce pressed to reduce commercial power rates. Spokesman Kendall Jones showed sample bills, noting commercial rates as high as three times residential, despite wholesale purchases. The city argued higher costs for installation and distribution justify the difference. Observed group members include Councilwoman Esther Wyatt Bishop, Mark Peters of Economy Auto, and Robert Alderman of Peppermint Stick, with City Clerk William Stewart nearby.
The Joy Shop opens for annual gift collection to support hospitalized veterans. Gifts of at least one dollar, new and suitable for all ages, are to be delivered to the Chamber of Commerce for wrapping by the American Legion auxiliary. Wrapped gifts will be sent to Bay Pines Coral Gables and Lake City hospitals for veterans to choose for their families. Mrs. Richard Eddy urges prompt donations to allow timely distribution.
The Young Adult Bible class of the First Methodist church will hold a costume party Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stary Old Eustisrd. Officers will be elected at the meeting.
A pre Halloween dance will be staged by the Moose Lodge of Eustis Mount Dora and Tavares at the Moose hall 116 W St Louis av Eustis on Saturday Oct 24 from 9 to 12. The dance is open to the public cost is a small charge per couple and costumes are optional.
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