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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
2
Rev. James Jones said the Meth House youth center at the First Methodist church will delay its opening at least a week. The remodeled home across Fifth Ave from the church hosts Sunday youth activities and a planned formal opening set for November 4 depends on volunteer work.
Lund thanks readers for 1 and 2 dollar contributions that aid his campaign to present the RECORD and outline his issues. He cites odds from a single party system and opponent endorsements by daily papers, plus many office holders and payrolls loyal to the Democratic Party.
Arnold Lund, Republican nominee, defends a WSJ ad asking small businessmen nationwide for aid to push a Two-Party system in Florida. He reports $278 in small contributions, none from Wall Street or corporations, and accuses his opponent of unfairly accusing him of selling a seat. He lists policy stances on gas regulation, Texas oil taxes, anti trust enforcement, and aid to veterans and the aged.
Maj C L Marsh summarizes the American Lawn Bowling Association structure with its five divisions and member counts, notes on councils and officers, trophy control, and upcoming national tournaments in Hartford Seattle and Detroit or Chicago. He urges recruitment and corrects a notice about lessons open to all players.
Mount Dora aims to turn a skid as Lake Weir overwhelms them 28-6 in a Mid-Lake conference game. Bob Bowie breaks loose for an 86 yard punt return, while Perry Smith scores three times and Julian Chapin adds a 6 yard TD. Lake Weir rack up 468 yards in scrimmage led by Jim Scott and others.
Death interrupted a visit of Mr. and Mrs. William Wickham in Mount Dora last week. Wickham, 86, a Rapids River, Michigan real estate man and Fulton Lake developer, fell ill in Toledo while visiting relatives. He had wintered in Mount Dora for nine years and was born in Metamora, Ohio. Mrs Wickham returned to Rapid River.
James N. Armstrong, resident here for five years, is hospitalized in Summit, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin after a heart attack suffered last Friday. His wife, Mrs. Armstrong, was active in the Methodist church and Pythian Sisters.
Mount Dora High School reports a strong showing on the first term honor roll with 26 percent of the Class of 1962, now in seventh grade, on the list. Eighth graders follow at 24 percent and the senior class at 23 percent, with names spanning grades seven to twelve and multiple students across the district.
A The Topic classified brief invites readers to rent their apartment or sell unused articles. The ad emphasizes easy listings and quick placement for local property and items. It signals a simple, practical approach to local trading within the newspaper page.
Lakes and Hills Garden club launches a five part series on gardening starting November 2 at the Community building in Mount Dora. The first forum features Sam Olles Jim Geddes and pest expert Bill Clements with moderator Lester Roberts guiding questions for better gardening practices as members head toward Florida for the national convention in Miami.
The American Press survey of editors in small cities shows regional splits with Eisenhower favored in the North and Stevenson in the South. Comments cite concerns over conservatism, foreign spending, and parity promises, with some editors praising Ike for ending the Korean War while others criticize his advisers and Dixon-Yates linkage.
Letters from readers in Missouri North Carolina California Kentucky and Tennessee discuss Adlai Stevenson in 1956 noting concerns about big business ties Nixon era governance and Dulles brinkmanship. Supporters praise Stevenson’s honesty humanity and small business alignment.
Angus McDonald Donnelly Jr. is confined in Holland Clinic Leesburg this week after suffering a heart attack during the weekend. He expects to remain there for a few days.
The Shuffleboard Club saw a warm welcome for Ed Pecker and the return of Lee and Louise Wimberly for the winter season. The Red and Black divisions opened with 1:30 starts and 28 teams in play as Viv Gray led a busy schedule. In playoffs, Ed Smart and Bert Owen claimed Red while Stull and Phil lips took Black. final Red 106-89 and Black 116-93.
Dr. E. E. Lewis warned at the 1956-57 Community Forum that Africa faces a population surge influencing global affairs. He cited Egypt’s overcrowding and land scarcity while detailing Africa’s vast mineral and agricultural outputs including diamonds copper manganese uranium cocoa palm oil and cotton.
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