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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1954
Page
6
A Kiwanis gathering in Florida features Mr. Townsend recounting a late night escapade about renting a room at his Orlando highway cottage. He declines a one day rate, joking about cleaning costs and a dog house alternative.
Ernest A. Shepherd from the Avon Park Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center will speak to the Kiwanis club at noon today. The center, authorized by the 1953 Legislature, will employ the latest treatment methods once completed.
Mrs. D. Fletcher Crane announces another moonlight excursion on Lake Dora under the September moon. Sponsored by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the event will differ from last month’s ride. Details to follow as more than 50 people enjoyed the August trip aboard the City of Dora and the Silver Spray of the Wise Boat Works.
A call goes out for men to help take the government farm census in Lake County. Ken Sears of Tavares leads the effort and will hire at a Sept 14 meeting at 1 30 pm in the Florida Power lounge in Eustis. Applicants must be under 65 with their own car and not on a federal pension. those on social security may still apply as civil service exams will be given.
Editor notes reveal Mount Dora schools 1954 55 face crowded sixth through senior grades with inadequately sized rooms and limited gym and music spaces. Teachers Mrs Kurras and Mrs Austin describe back to back classes, shared art and music periods, and disruptive crowding forcing makeshift arrangements amid weather and discipline concerns.
Coach Dan Spear jokes about closing up after the opener with St. Cloud, the Central Florida Conference favorite. The HurriCanes prep daily for Sept. 24 and face Tavares Oct. 1 Clermont Oct. 8 Umatilla Oct. 15 Titusville Oct. 22 Groveland Oct. 29 Catholic Central Orlando Nov. 5 Eustis Nov. 12 and Lyman Nov. 19.
Weather summary reports 9.4 inches of rain this week versus 18.2 last year. Last week brought 5.2 inches compared with 7.3 in the same week of 1953, and year to date totals stand at 33.8 inches against 62 inches for the same period last year.
A guest at Mr. and Mrs. James Geddes was James Heimen of Akron New York. Mrs. Jessie Laidlaw hosted her sister Mrs. Lee Blanton and Carl Johnson from Miami. The Longs returned from Summer in Ohio. The Sorrento Mt Plymouth Civic Association will restart meetings at the school at 8 p.m. Steve Cornett of the Boy Scouts will speak and scouting families are urged to attend.
The Lake County Rough Riders association will host a play day Sunday at the Griffin ranch four miles east of Eustis at 2 30 p m featuring amateur equestrian games and rodeo events. Participants must sign up at the ranch before 1 30.
Dorans hospital weekly list includes Mrs Melbina Bleeker Mrs Clara Bond Mrs Dorothy Foote and Dr R G Laughlin at Eustis Waterman Memorial Durham Young Leesburg.
Executor J M McCown declares final report filed for James M Horton estate. On October 4 1954 he seeks court approval of the final report and discharge as executor before Lake County Florida Judge W Troy Hall Jr. Dated August 28 1954 Mount Dora attorney W M Kennedy.
George J. White as executor filed a final report for the estate of Ida J. Evans, deceased, seeking approval and final discharge. He will apply October 4 before Lake County Judge W. Troy Hall Jr. in Mount Dora Florida. The filing is dated August 1954.
East Town notes a good Bible School on the 29th, a small Union Pallbearers meeting in Bunnell, Rev. J. F. Fisher preached, and the Baptist convention of America in St. Louis invites duty. A pastor leaves for Jacksonville Monday, Mrs Alto Gray dies, funeral at St Mary M B church, and Mrs Essie Jones and Mrs Annie Mae Corley remain unwell.
Dr. C. A. Carriel urged unity among Christians at the Presbyterian church sermon referencing the World Council of Churches meeting in Evanston New Jersey. He noted Lutheran Methodist South India Anglican communions and urged convergence as the church works to overcome historic separations and reunite Presbyterians.
A reflective line echoes Lincoln's call to moral action and steadfast duty, urging faith in right as the guide for courage and resolve in times of trial. The quotation emphasizes purposeful conduct and collective responsibility toward just ends.
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