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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
2
Lund criticizes a congressman for missing 97 important roll calls and 111 quorum votes over eight years. He claims no significant legislation was introduced or passed for the district and labels the record a do nothing stance.
An opponent insists on an annual district trip though records show the event occurs every eight years, suggesting a misfit calendar in his claim. The remark hints at schedule oddities and a longstanding pattern questioned by observers.
For years Florida paid discriminatory freight rates that hinder the state’s economy and depress industrial growth. The piece urges Southern congressmen to pressure for rate changes benefiting Florida’s progress.
The speaker argues against starting at the bottom of the ladder, noting an opponent’s eight years in Wim with poor legislative attention. He contends many Americans favor starting from a modest position to earn advancement.
The speech accuses the opponent of voting to exempt a natural gas producer from regulation by the Public Utilities Commission. It warns that such action could allow higher electricity and gas bills for housewives and the general public, claiming failure to protect constituents.
The text notes Stevenson supports ongoing guided missile work and atomic tests while opposing any plan to share atomic secrets with the Communists. It questions whether allowing Soviet Russia to advance would leave the nation unprepared.
The text argues that Social Security improvements are insufficient. It calls for raising the $30 minimum, increasing earnings limits after retirement, and initiating disability benefits earlier than age 50. It also urges higher pensions for retired government employees and postal workers to maintain a decent living.
Autumn winds bring memories of Mount Dora lawn bowling. The club honors past members and welcomes new players with two weekly instruction classes led by A A Fisk. Members recount travels, friendships, and local support as they anticipate the coming season in Florida and beyond.
Lake County Agent R E Bob Norris urges citrus growers to cultivate heavy cover crops in groves now to reduce fire hazards and aid fall operations. Fred Lawrence notes dead cover creates fire risk and could ruin crops. Benefits include easier fruit picking, moisture competition reduction, and better air drainage. For young trees, hand hoe to trunk and bank with clean soil. consider chlordane for termites. Plow only shallowly to protect feeder roots.
The Major Francis L. Dade chapter opens its season with a covered dish luncheon at 12 30 before the business session. Members meet at 11 45 in the Presbyterian church parking lot for a guided trip to the meeting place. Miss Sally Abernathy leads as president and notes dues are payable at this meeting.
The Hurricanes host Lake Weir for the third home game of the season after a 13 6 loss to undefeated Umatilla last Friday in Umatilla. Jessie Simpson scored the Hurricanes only TD on a 29 yard pass from Richard Gardner with a strong Dora defense holding in the second half.
A look at Amish retirement shows couples moving to a private space like Grossdandy's House while sons take over farming duties. Close family ties, religious faith, and economic independence foster satisfaction, contrasting with urban retirees who face idle leisure and planning needs.
A quotation attributed to Charles Dickens asserts that every person has value when they help others. The message emphasizes compassion and social responsibility, reminding readers that acts of kindness improve society for all.
Shuffleboard clubs celebrate Laura Hackett’s recovery and greeting plans. Friends and families arrive this week including Ben Birchard, John Bakey, Harris Rich clan, A J Whims, Edna and Maple Heights visitors. Florida tour praised, rainy week delays court play, Red and Black league results reported, plus tribute to J C Kimmy buried in Beaverton Michigan.
Mr. Lee personally conducts a voter turnout drive by delivering milk cartons and truck ads to encourage participation on election day. He argues the United States has one of the world’s lowest turnout rates and contrasts it with totalitarian systems where turnout is higher.
The Quiet Day of the Week of Prayer and Self Denial will be held at the church next Thursday October 25 from 9 30 to 11 30 p m Sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
Alfred P. presents a yellow pamphlet cost guide titled The Purse Strings of Retirement. It outlines home costs taxes fuel insurance and food for pensioners and annuities. About 200 requests have come in from 20 states, with Florida advantages highlighted. Copies available via Lake County or Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce.
The Monday Social club resumed weekly card games at the Community Dené, meeting each Monday at 1 45 p.m. for a social hour. The club also holds a monthly luncheon meeting with city invitations extended.
A concise quotation from Thomas Carlyle asserts that every man serves his kind through the simple fact of being alive. The line emphasizes intrinsic value and usefulness inherent in existence.
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