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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
4
Mount Dora topic is a Thursday publication from Mount Dora Publishing Company. The notice indicates postal posting under federal act, with historical dating referencing April 7, 1916 and Mount Dora Florida.
A local defense argument in Mount Dora centers on lakefront access and the impact of private barricades. Advocates say public enjoyment could spur growth, while opponents warn of commercialization and private control. The piece argues for broader access to Lake Dora to invite tourism and community life.
Mount Dora girls Peasy Spear and Roberta Aldrich spoke at the Mount Dora Woman’s club meeting about their participation in the Girls State program in Tallahassee. Spear was elected city manager and sergeant at arms of the House, while Aldrich served as chief of police and sheriff in a mock trial and was named president pro tem of the Senate. The girls thanked the club for sponsoring their trip and education in government. The note also announces Nov 18 as the annual dessert card party at members’ homes and the Community building, with committee members listed.
World Book Encyclopedia notes daytime temperatures in space can reach 121 F while night temperatures plummet to minus 249 F, creating extreme conditions ill suited for a honeymoon.
The board approved holding an election for trustees and a levy to fund the lake county school system. Two trustees were named Mrs. C. B. Treadway of Tavares and Wilson of Bastie to sign the election. another trustee was expected to be named by week’s end.
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