Debate to strengthen the United Nations and world peace
An editorial argues for expanding US support to the United Nations as a positive force for peace. It warns against isolationism and praises UN efforts in Indonesia Brazil Iran Libya Ethiopia Thailand the Philippines and more, noting cooperation beyond funding and the need for disarmament and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
United States
Grist
Soviet Union
mid-East
Korea
Interparliamentary Union
Free World
Washington
Eisenhower
Uncle Sam
World Development Authority
Indonesia
Brazil
Amazon Valley
Iran
Libya
Ethiopia
Thailand
Philippines
India
Egypt
Chile
World Health Organization
Children’s Relief Fund
Curses On Cursive Stir Spreads From Brookline
The Brookline debate over manuscript teaching in 1944 schools grows into a wider dispute. Parents formed a committee to oppose cursive injury to legibility while children are taught both printing and cursive read/write skills. The piece argues for Brookline methods and predicts national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Mass
Mount Dora
Brookline Parents’ Research Committee
IceHouse Players Offer Sanctuary For Stage Hearts
The piece urges devotion to theater as a calling, describing the IceHouse Players as a sacred, transformative space. It invites restless dreamers in Mount Dora and Lake County to join, work backstage, learn lines, and discover belonging beyond daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles St
IceHouse Players
Mount Dora
Eustis
Tavares
Lake County
China’s Stalinist model under fire in Fortnightly critique
A Peking China Agricultural Fortnightly piece questions state control of production and the lack of incentives in communism. The article cites “pig mansions” and waste on China’s 50 state farms, arguing military aid and open dialogue with the United States could help China avoid collapse and war-related bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking China Agricultural
China
United States
United Nations
Yalu River
MacArthur
Yalu
Japan
Asia
Church Services and Schedules in Mount Dora Area
Local church listings outline service times and programs for Mount Dora area churches including Mount Dora Baptist Church and Community Church. It notes Rev. Coffield and Rev. Reed, morning worship at various times, Sunday School, choir rehearsals, midweek services, and special Bible features across several congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Reorganized Church Jesus Christ
Robert Wise
UNICEF Halloween Drive Honors United Nations Day
A note from Mrs. C. H. Conway at Old Eustis Road asks Grace to support UNICEF Halloween activities and a clothes drive for Korean children as part of United Nations Day celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Conway
Old
Eustis Rd
Unicef
BPW Combines Planning Pleasure for Members
The Business and Professional Women's club held a Tuesday evening meeting at Miss Evelyn Page’s Lake Jem home. They enjoyed a shrimp dinner, welcomed new member Mrs. Mae Buckman, and set Jan. 14 for their annual style show. Mrs. Helen Kurras presented a legislative program and led plans for a schoolchildren’s costume parade at the PTA Halloween carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Page
Lake Jem
Anne Merchant
Mae Buckman
Helen Kurras
Bazaar Supper Tickets On Sale For St Thomas Event
The St Thomas Episcopal church auxiliary announces tickets for the annual bazaar turkey supper on November 12. Advance sales are required with serving from 5 to 7 30 pm in the Parish house and tickets available at the Smart Shop in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Auxiliary
Mount Dora
Smart Shop
Help Stepping In To End Her Troubles
A speaker urges direct intervention to prevent a person from collapsing under mounting troubles and the risk of reckless moves to conquer new territory. The warning frames intervention as essential to avert a broader crisis and escalation.
Infant Dorothy Jean Jones Reaches 3 Lbs 8 Ozs at Seven Weeks
Dorothy Jean Jones, seven weeks old and 3 pounds 8 ounces, remains sturdy. Born Sept 8 at Durham Young hospital in Leesburg to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones of Mount Dora, she weighed 2 pounds 9 ounces at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jean Jones
J. E. Jones
Mount Dora
Durham Young Hospital
Leesburg
Hospitalized residents listed in Dora area
Dora area residents confined to hospitals this week include Mrs. Willie D. Key of Mount Dora Mrs. F W Eitner of Sorrento Mrs. George Kennedy of Tangerine at Durham Young in Leesburg and Mrs Adeline Houck of Mount Dora at Waterman Memorial in Eustis.
Who Speaks for Man In War and Peace Debate
A reflective piece argues that war is a human invention and peace with justice is possible when the human mind chooses it. The text frames responsibility to seek justice and nonviolence as a collective voice for humanity.
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LBM
Garden Club
Helen Wilson
Tuer Cox
Shirley Murray
Paul Bronson
IceHouse
Noel Coward
ST. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Lemon and Mary
F. A. Pope, Jr
Faith Lutheran Church
Synod — Library
Grace
Cortland’s
First Federal Savings & Loan Association OF
Florida
Pec
Yanguts
Gary Cooper
Mararadise
Barry Jones
Roberto Cen
Technicolor
Pier Angels
Ethel Barrymore
Kirk Douglas
James Mason
Arizona
Stephen McNally
Adams
Missouri
Clark Gable
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