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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
6
A. Ferguson Babcock writes from Mount Dora praising the town’s charm and expressing concern over heavy long distance trucks. He urges by passes around towns to protect peace of mind and personal character, noting trucks can threaten safety and quiet life.
Editorials denounce calling storms Florida hurricanes while Carl Graves recalls a Connecticut hit. Mount Dora community humor centers on a pool project with contractor Goober Ray proposing a $4,000 bid and bond-bypass terms as bids from Brennand and others loom.
East Town notes Sunday service at St Mary M B Church with Bible school led by Deacon Joseph Bowles at 9 40. Rev Russell preached morning sermon and Rev Scott Robert introduced him. BTU at 6 00 led by Darell Terrill with class teaching by Mrs L M Gilbert. Katie Hardy awaiting tonsil operation.
Weather brief notes only .02 inches of rain fell in the past week versus 48 inches last year. Year to date rainfall stands at 47 inches compared with 88.4 inches in the previous year.
Rev. David Coffield preached that faith is the taproot of all good and noble traits and must be clarified and strengthened. He said trials and ease alike test faith, noting riches of faith endure while other riches fade and quoting William Garden Blaikie on religion and art.
In the Fifth Judicial Circuit Lake Sone district S Sue Williams files suit for divorce against M Williams. The document lists plaintiff defendant and court venue as the Circuit Court. Proceedings appear in the Lake Sone area.
Phil and June Morse offer their coffee shop equipment for sale at a very reasonable price just in time for the season. For information contact the Hotel Mount Dora desk. 41-tfc WANTED TO BUY three or more large lots in Mount Dora. Prices must be low. E Barnes, P.O. Box 1884 Sanford Fla. 41-3tp
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