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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1957
Page
8
Rev James Jones urged fruitful living at the Methodist church last Sunday. He argued life should be absorbed in the business of living as Christ did, warning against false freedom and a life spent in idle appetites as a traveler on a train from cradle to grave.
A long PTA discussion leaves members unsure about the next meeting date. Currently planned for November 18, the third Monday, with a possible return to the first Tuesday if impractical. A Ground Observer Corps film highlighted the need for civil defense observers supporting the Air Force.
Mount Dora players led by Mrs. Marshall Collins and Mrs. William Clifton took first in the Lake County Duplicate Bridge session with Ernest Butler fourth. Mrs. Roland Cooper placed second and the team of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Groves finished third in north-south. East-west winners were Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Reeves in fourth. A mixed pair tournament is planned for November 23 at 1 30 p.m. Sessions are at the Fountain Inn in Eustis.
The Orange Blossom Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Community building. Mrs. D. H. Hollingsworth leads the program Fundamentals of Flower Arrangements and serves as Camel ia circle member and Junior Garden club flower show chairman for March 21. Hostesses are Mrs. Melvina Bleecker, Mrs. Ruth Smith and Mrs. Inez Thomas.
Key club members spoke at St Edward's Le on Sunday with Rev John F Mangrum urging commitment to churches and organizations He argued God asks believers to reach for grace to accept others and forgivers in the Lord's Prayer should mirror human forgiveness, noting excuses for not joining church or groups.
Mrs. Virginia Cox 76 died visiting her daughter Mrs. H F Walters in Coshocton Ohio. She came from Columbus Ohio last week and leaves two daughters Mrs Elizabeth Ransbottom and Mrs Kathleen Smith a sister Mrs A L Rickets a brother George F McCoy seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services in Coshocton Ohio with Rehbaum Funeral Home in charge.
Public notice in Lake County Florida probate court calls all creditors to present claims against Lexia Courington, deceased, to Judge W Troy Hall Jr at the Lake County Courthouse within eight months from first publication. Executrix Dorothy Donovan and attorney Curtis B Goff sign. Dated September 30, 1957.
Notice describes a proposed ordinance submitted October 15 1957 to prohibit selling or storing gasoline or kerosene in glass containers. The ordinance remains on file for public inspection at the City Clerk. A final consideration meeting will be at 8 00 P M November 5 1957 at City Hall Mount Dora Florida.
Judge Lake County Florida issues notice to creditors for the estate of Susan B Jones requiring all claimants to present their claims. The notice specifies presentation of estate claims to the court and estate representatives within the designated period.
Janet W. Gortz named executrix of Susan B. Jones estate in a dated October 14 1957 notice. Roy Christopher serves as attorney for the executrix in this county level filing with fourteenth district designation.
A brief classified notice notes The Topic offers rental listings for apartments and a service to sell unwanted articles. It emphasizes easy posting and prompt placement to reach local readers.
Dave Bowen of Mount Dora sailed as crew in the Jet 14 with E. K. Ervin of Orlando and helped the team finish third in the opening handicap race at Daytona Beach. The victory marked a strong showing for the Orlando crew in windy sea conditions.
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