National Retail Merchants Week Set for Mount Dora observance
Mount Dora plans for National Retail Merchants Week January 30 through February 4 with support from the Bureau Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. The event aims to showcase modern merchandising and its role with mass production and local merchants as vital civic partners offering fair prices and services.
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Mount Dora
Bureau
Foiners Association
Merchants’ Association
The
Chamber of Commerce
Truth and politics collide in the campaign
The Christian Science Monitor notes both Republicans and Democrats creating “truth” mechanisms to counter claims. It questions the need for extra “truth” and suggests correcting exaggerations between Nixon and Kennedy could help voters judge believability.
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Nixon
United States
Kennedy
Diogenes
Christian Science Monitor
Invitation To Inflation and Economic Control Debate
The piece reports John A. Beckett of the federal budget bureau calling forced feeding of the economy an open invitation to inflation. He warns that inflation follows inflation and price controls precede further government limits on individual choice, echoing Soviet concerns.
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John A. Beckett
Federal Budget Bureau
Are You Disenfranchised Will You Disfranchise Yourself
A critique urges Americans to vote, arguing millions abstain each election year due to laziness or indifference. It warns elections are decided by minority turnout and emphasizes that free franchise must be matched by action through informed voting to safeguard freedom.
Mount Dora News Highlights From Past Decade
Twenty years ago Mount Dora saw increased seasonal rentals led by local official William Wingler opening an office in the Post Office building. The lake shore cleanup continued as Mrs. Pearl Camp hosted her Five Hundred Club. Legion Post planned Halloween street patrols and Mayor Crane declared United Nations Day on October 24. Lake County warned of an approaching hurricane while IceHouse Players rehearsed John Loves Mary. The Duffars left for New Hampshire due to cold, and a year ago readers were urged to explore Florida in Lou Heaton’s Life Can Begin at 60. Appellate court updates and a $45 000 judgment in a fatal electrical accident were reported. Mount Dora Symphony Society formed and began soliciting members.
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Mount Dora
William Wingler
Pearl Camp
Legion Post
Hallowe'en
Crane
United Nations
Mount Dora Lake County
IceHouse
John
Mary
Arthur Duffars
New Hampshire
Florida
Lou Heatons
Forest Fire Protection Urged for Land Owners
Gainesville report cites UF forester T G Herndon urging landowners to learn the local forest fire protection resources and how to help. He advises posting warnings, maintaining firebreaks, using farm equipment and improvised tools, and applying prevention lessons year round after National Fire Prevention Week October 9 16.
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Herndon
Gainesville
University of Florida
T. G.herndon
Agricultural Extension Service
Hernden
Planning Water Systems For Rural Areas
D B Harrison of the Florida Agricultural Extension Service advises rural water systems should provide at least 50 gallons per day per person plus extra for livestock. He recommends consulting a reputable water systems dealer to choose the size and type of equipment.
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D. B. Harrison
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
Winterize Your Car For Safer Driving Days Ahead
A cautionary note urges motorists to prepare vehicles for winter conditions to ensure safer travel. Regular checks on tires, fluids, brakes, and battery are advised to reduce breakdown risks and improve performance during cold weather.
Parents urge limiting school night football games
Abby Jo S Land writes that Mount Dora parents oppose Tuesday and Friday night football and basketball games on school nights. They argue such schedules harm student health and study, increase costs for families, and should shift to Friday only. The P T O resolution is being shared with other schools.
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Perh
J.W. Grove
Land
Mount Dora
Parapriiet
P.T.O
Rire
Groveland
Abby Jo S. Land
Henry W
Box 3
Tanger
Fla
Leesburg Kiwanis thanks Lake County for September sales
The Leesburg Kiwanis Club expresses gratitude to Lake County residents for cooperation in using sales facilities during September for auto driver renewal incense sales. The profit supports youth programs and broader Kiwanis activities to improve family, business, and civic life locally. Jack N. Purdum, President, Leesburg Kiwanis Club.
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Leesburg
Lake County
Jack N. Purdum
Kwanis Club
Nutritive Value Of Fish And Shellfish Highlighted
The State Conservation Dept notes fish and shellfish are rich in nutritive value as excellent sources of highly digestible protein and supply essential minerals vitamins and fats for a balanced diet.
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The
State Conservation Dept
Florida Vegetables Drive Heavy Fall Harvest Surge
Florida vegetable growers enter a robust fall harvest as October closes the crop year. Faced with high transport costs and winter demand, the industry relies on vast flatlands near Belle Glade and Homestead, advanced mechanized packing and pre cooling, and strong marketing networks to supply three million tons nationwide. Weather remains the primary risk, with freezes and warm spells threatening delicate crops, while modern farms shift toward grower partnerships and direct sales to major northern markets through extended dealer networks.
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Florida
Amawinn
Botth
Belle Glade
Homestead
Gulf, Ocean
Lune Vlg
Chicago
Sharing Anxiety Through Conversation in Mental Health
Do A Service of Your Doctor of Medicine leads four Local Medical Society groups and the Florida Medical Association in discussing anxiety. Psychiatrists warn against coping methods like excess eating, smoking, or anger and emphasize sharing and communication as key to reducing worry. Personal contact supports security from babyhood to old age.
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Local Medical Society
The
Florida Medical Association
Research Features State Horticulture Society Conference
Reports of UF Agricultural Experiment Station units and USDA labs will be presented at the State Horticultural Society meeting in Tampa October 25-27. Commissioner nominee Doyle Conner speaks at the Oct 26 general session. former Gov. Doyle E. Carlton toasts at the banquet. W. L. Thompson heads the society as president. Dr. E. L. Spencer serves as secretary. Sections cover citrus, vegetables, processing, ornamentals and tropical fruits.
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Tampa
University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
U. S. Department of Agriculture Laboratories
State Horticultural Society
Commissioner of Agriculture
Doyle Conner
Doyle E. Carlton
W. L. Thompson
Citrus Experiment Station
Lake
E. L. Spencer
Gulf Cast
Bradenton
Chicago buyer earmarks rich acreage for rapid dairy harvest
The Chicago buyer directs a lush four to five acre harvest for immediate shipment to Chicago stores. Grocers rush to meet demand using air freight and brokers. Salesrooms run chaotic with loud talk, telephones, teletype prices, and smoky air, resembling a bookie room.
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Chicago
Hollywood
Church schedule notices and pastors listed on Fifth Avenue
A long list of local churches with street locations pastors and service times. Churches include BAPTIST CHURCH at Sixth and Tremain Rev. David Coffield METHODIST CHURCH Fifth Ave Rev. James Jones CHURCH OF CHRIST Fifth Ave Sam Ayers and Cletus Stutzman PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sixth Ave at Alexander Rev. George L. Kress REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 1117 Fifth Ave W A Jennings ST EDWARD S EPISCOPAL Grandview St Fifth Ave Rev Fr Mangrum CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Mount Dora Ellis Road Rev Lester C Doerr COMMUNITY CHURCH 7th and Donnelly Rev Robert R Reed Services include Bible School Morning Worship and midweek activities. The notice lists service times and ministers for multiple denominations in the area.
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Methodist
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L. Kress
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
W. A. Jennings
ST. Edward's Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John Fr. Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-El Iis Road
Lester C. Doerr
7Th and Donnelly
Robert R. Reed
East Church Service Times
The East First Church of Christ Scientist at Lemon and Grove lists Sunday services at 11 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m Also a Wednesday evening service at 8 p m for members and visitors.
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First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
Lake Ola Baptist Chapel Service Schedule
H. Jack Ponce serves as pastor. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m followed by Morning Worship at 10 30 a m. Training Union meets at 7 p m and Evening Worship at 8 p m. Mid week Prayer Service is at 7 30 p m.
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Lake Ola
H. Jack Ponce
Training Union
Sorrento Church Services Announced
Sorrento announces Sunday School at 10 00 A M Worship Service at 11 00 A M led by Dr G J Schillerstrom minister.
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Sorrento Presbyterian Church
G. J Schillerstrom
Tangerine Community Church Rev Louis Johnston Service
The Tangerine Community Church conducts Sunday worship led by Rev. Louis Johnston at 11 00 a m with church activities and gatherings listed for parishioners.
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Tangerine Community Church
Louis Johnston
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Mats
Senator Kennedy
George
Charlie
State Horticulture Society
Secret Service
Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Federal Savings
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