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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1963
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic published in Mount Dora Florida each Thursday by Mount Dora Publishing Company. It is entered as second class matter on April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora post office under act of March 3 1879.
The article outlines shifting views on a broad tax reduction bill tied to Kennedy’s economic program. It notes caution over deficits, calls for spending reductions, and a possible hold on action this year as civil rights take priority. It also mentions moon project costs drawing opposition and a cautious congressional mood.
A fable about a small town whose long time leaders resist change. A stranger offers a clean factory, but fear of change drives away growth. Stores empty, events fade, and for sale signs multiply as residents realise time moves on and life thrives only with change.
Norman S. Marshall and his wife, newly retired National Commander of The Salvation Army in the United States, move into Sylvan Shores. Marshall, born in Worcester, began with YMCA after a Western railroad stint and became a Salvation Army officer, serving as chaplain in World War I and later as a divisional commander.
Mount Dora Public Library announces new acquisitions in both sections. Nonfiction highlights include The Peoples Panel by Richard D. Younger and A Senate Journal by Allen Drury, with titles on coins, archaeology, history, and science. Fiction additions feature Caravans by James Michener and The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge among others.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club unveils new projection gear at the Community Building for the Travel and Adventure Series with speaker Sasha Siemel and jungle adventure photos. Club chair Gene Moss predicts overflow crowds by season end. tickets remain from club members. Captain Finn Ronne will present the second program on Friday November 22 titled Antarctic Challenge.
The Mount Dora Yacht Club will host its golden anniversary dinner on Thursday November 7 at 7 30 p m at the Club under chairmanship of Mrs George D Church. Committee members include Mesdames Ashbaugh Bennett Bickart Brigham DeGar mo Pease Sadler Simpson Simpson White Sr Short historical talks will be given by three long affiliated members Al Rehbaum Sr Jack Simpson and George J White Sr Advance reservations are required by attending members.
The text notes a man involved in Rotary International and Boy Scouts of America among other civic commitments. His wife, Mrs. Marshall, serves on the National Board of Managers of United Church Women. The couple planned retirement to Mount Dora.
Paul Bronson, ex IceHouse Theatre president, appears in Take Her She's Mine at Orange Blossom Playhouse. He replays Frank Michaelson, originally Broadway, with a cast including Ginny Cortez and Julie Bolce. Directed by Liza Hawley, show runs to Saturday Nov 9 with 8 40 p.m. curtain. Reservations via Playhouse Orlando or 295 2311.
A 2400 square foot Little Caddy Food Store will open on State Road 19A between Mount Dora and Eustis. H. L. Cadwell & Sons Inc of Umatilla begins construction at the 19A Morningside Ave intersection, Triangle Acres, with Don Driggers Realty arranging the lease to Reid Martin of Tavares and Cadwell Corp.
At the first summer meeting in Riley's Park, Sylvan Shores Property Owners heard President Homer D. Rice report three pending lawsuits and dwindling funds despite a $540 member contribution. He urged a dues increase and nominated L. B. Ritter A. C. Smith and V. A. Phipps to present a new officer slate for January.
The Christmas Open House sponsored by the Lake County Home Demonstration Council will be held Thursday Nov. 7 from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Agriculture Center in Tavares. Handmade home articles gift ideas and holiday decorations will be on display. Bargain House open and demonstrations on gift wrapping small decorations candle making and more will be conducted. admission is free.
A statement expressed hope that a woman would be elected to the board of directors, signaling a push for gender representation in leadership. The remark emphasizes the pursuit of diverse governance within the organization.
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