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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
4
The Topic outlines Mount Dora's December 13 municipal vote as a pivotal moment for progress. Critics claim the Council neglects local business and planning while expanding into natural gas. supporters urge public judgment. With no campaign organized, readers are urged to inform themselves before ballots.
An editorial reprints a prayer delivered at a Mayors and Councilmen sectional meeting. The plea asks for wisdom patience and courage and asks divine aid to approve budgets fund streets and services while supporting workers and finally to endure criticism after term ends.
A summary argues US drug firms lead in discovering 41 of 70 key drugs in the last decade, with 29 from other countries and 37 from the US industry. It highlights vitamins, sulfa drugs, cortisone, penicillin mass production, and cancer research as part of a global effort that supports health and longevity.
A service note listing the involvement of four Local Medical Society groups and the Florida Medical Association as part of a regional medical observance. The text emphasizes professional medical associations and their role in patient care and community health.
The article explains tetanus can arise from many wounds not just rusty nails and outlines the bacteria Clostridium tetani existing in soil. It notes infection risks for those in contact with soil and organic waste and warns of potential rapid death from muscle spasms and respiratory failure if untreated.
A reader laments roadside advertising along State Route 441 between Tangerine and Mount Dora. He criticizes signs masking scenic beauty and urges action to preserve natural Florida views, noting the contrast with the phrase I think that I shall never see a billboard as lovely as a tree.
Members of the IceHouse Theatre who have returned from the North and those seeking guest reservations are asked to call Mrs. Evelyn Peters between 9 30 am and 1 30 pm through Friday at EV for ticket arrangements.
The patient can recover about fifty percent by the tenth day. Prevention is easier than cure. After a skin puncture one should see a physician immediately to cleanse the wound and decide on tetanus toxoid or antitoxin. Any minor injury could harbor tetanus germ and requires caution.
Glen E Heitz director of Cooperative Bank Service Farm Credit Administration cites USDA data showing returns of 35 to 400 dollars per thousand in working capital, 293 percent on fertilizer use, and power use up 2.8 times since 1940 with cost per kilowatt hour falling to 2.6 cents. Cooperatives supply credit and fertilizer to farmers, with marketing and service coops obtaining over half their credit from cooperative sources. Heitz notes rates may change with policy.
Miss Fay Ward a Boone High senior and leader of the Orlando Teen-Ager Safety Council addressed the Mount Devssiwense club on teenagers becoming safer auto drivers. She defended teens against the stereotype of showy reckless driving and cigarette habits.
Mayor and Mrs. Bliss to attend O Hara H H Picnic Club at Gilbert Park. Miss Ward urges safe driving as a moral attitude and cites teen traffic courts in Kansas City and Jacksonville to reduce violations. She notes youth councils, tours with police, and safety outreach tied to driver education.
Local churches list- Mount Dora Baptist Seventh and Tremain and nearby: Methodist Fifth Ave, Church of Christ Fifth Ave, Presbyterian Sixth Ave at Alexander, Latter Day Saints 1117 Fifth Ave, St Edward's Episcopal Grandview and Fifth Ave, Central Christian Mount Dora Eustis Road, Community Church 7th and Donnelly. Details include service times and leaders for each congregation.
The Azalea Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club will meet next Tuesday at the Garden Barn. Rheba Harris will discuss Yellow Gold as part of the Florida rainbow of color theme with a 10 p.m. start. Hostesses for the day are C. H. Partridge C. W. Cook Lloyd Atkins and Lewis Carroll.
The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church changes its regular meeting from Tuesday Nov 8 to this coming Tuesday. Mrs. Stewart Gibson leads devotion and the program committee presents the skit My Friend Mr World. Group meets at 2 30 p.m. All women and friends invited.
Heitz noted credit demand is worldwide and rising for the next five years. He stated the cooperative Farm Credit System will have sufficient funds to serve all farmers and their cooperatives with sound bas is for credit at the lowest costs consistent with prudent lending.
A report notes that currency destroyed by fire loses its value and cannot be redeemed. The article explains the policy implications for burned U S dollars and the handling by relevant authorities.
Church listing for Eusitis First Church of Christ Scientist corner Lemon and Grove. Sunday services at 11 00 a m Sunday School at 11 00 a m and Wednesday evening service at 8 00 p m.
H. Jack Ponce, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Training Union 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 8:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.
The Sorrento Presbyterian Church invites worship with Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and a Worship Service at 11:00 A.M. Dr. G. J. Schillerstrom serves as minister.
Rev Louis Johnston leads Sunday service at Tangerine Community Church at 11:00 a.m. All welcome to attend the worship gathering and participate in the church’s weekly program.
An extended Reader's Digest feature by Ira Wolfert recounts the Titan missile launch from Cape Canaveral. The article details a 10 foot diameter, 40 000 parts engine-driven machine and the intricate systems aboard. It stresses the precision required for success and notes the dramatic power output and sound impact of launch. It urges readers to obtain the Digest issue for the full account.
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