Waterman Memorial Hospital seeks community support for expansion
Mount Dora and 16 nearby communities rally to raise 600000 for Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis. The three year drive funds waterproofing interior modernization, air conditioning, new kitchen, service elevator, sterilization, X ray, operating room, psychiatric facilities and a larger generator. The association aims to enroll all residents as members regardless of income, with gifts cash pledges or in kind and a first year 275000 goal.
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Mount Dora
Astor
Astatula
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Frank Waterman
Fountain Pen
Waterman Memorial Hospital Association, Inc
Right Way City Council Restores Advertising Budget
The Mount Dora council reversed a 1,000 cut in the city’s advertising fund, arguing the move hurt future development. Chamber directors helped explain the issue, stressing that current annual promotional spend around 15,000 yields benefits in business activity and employment. A proactive, larger program is urged to stay competitive.
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Mount Dora
Council
al Rehbaum, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Ed Avery
Chamber
Madison Avenue
Communists trap in UN Charter debate over Dominican embargo
The Soviet and Polish UN delegates posed as defenders of the UN Charter while backing the OAS move to quarantine and embargo Generalissimo Trujillo's Dominican Republic. Argentina Ecuador and the United States urged the Council to merely note the action, risking Soviet vetoes if the Council gains approval rights. Only Russia and Poland supported the OAS proposal, showing Communist motives often mask self-interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Security Council
U.N
Organization of American States
Rafael Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Security Council
OAS
Argentina
Ecuador
United States
Council
Apton
Union
Fidel Castro
Russia
Poland
Tampa_ Tribune
Debt toll: 285 billion and 260 years to pay it off
The Industrial News Review cites the Citizens Public Expenditure Survey showing a national debt of 285 billion with no yearly surplus until 2220 even if 1.1 billion is applied annually. Interest remains the second largest federal expense after defense, urging tighter fiscal control.
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Citizens Public Expenditure Survey
New York
Industrial News Review
Mount Dora High Kicks Off 1960 Season at Mount Dora Yield
Teen Topics notes the Golden Hurricanes opening the 1960 season with a hoped for win over St. Cloud. Following the game a dance in the cafetorium is sponsored by the cheerleaders. Also covered are teen birthdays, a stormy party, and updates on FBLA and FHA officer elections.
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Golden Hurricanes
Mount Dora
St. Cloud
Grim Overview Of CBR Warfare And World Peace
The piece discusses chemical, biological, and radiological warfare, detailing GB agents, psychochemicals, biological threats, and radiological methods. It argues such weapons erode industrial bases, undermine will, bypass shelters, and threaten civilians, urging a world federal system to enforce peace and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Cousins
Cousins
Saturday Review
Meet Dodie Vincent New Teen Topic Ed
Dodie Vincent is introduced as Mount Dora High's last year Teen Topics reporter from Zellwood. Her father George Vincent works as a foreman at A. Duda and Sons and her mother is a dental assistant. She dreams of forming Future Business Leaders of America for girls and plans to become a secretary or receptionist.
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Dodie Vincent
Zellwood
George Vincent
A. Duda and Sons
Mount Dora High
Students plan strong year for FHA and junior activities
The group notes 68 FHA members in grades 9-12 and invites senior high girls to join. A Junior High Constitution vote tallied 162 ballots with 134 for, 20 against, eight voided. Annual Staff to finish Stray Leaves 1960 1961. yearbook orders via Judy Baker or Janice Reid. subscriptions $3 until September 30 then 34. Hurricane Donna disrupted events as MYF FallRoundup activities shift to the weekend.
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FHA
Judy Baker
Janice Reid
Teen Calendar Highlights September Meetings and Events
The calendar lists FHA meeting on September 14 and Student Council on September 15. A football game versus St. Cloud occurs September 16 with postgame cheerleader cones in the cafetorium, followed by a MYF beach trip September 17 and a Methodist Church banquet at 7 00 p.m. then a worship service.
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FHA
St. Cloud
Cafetorum
Beach
MYF
Methodist Church
Whispered Words of Fathers Echo Through Posterity
A quotation from Jean Paul Richter notes that private fatherly words spoken at home are not heard by the world yet endure, like whispers in galleries, reaching posterity with clarity.
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Jean Paul Richter
Printers Claim Better Plant Run If Given Chance
A saying by an Old Tramp Printer notes workers think they could improve plant performance while management remains skeptical. The remark highlights tension between labor and leadership over efficiency and governance.
Nonsense Professor Refuses X Rays Amid Car Makers Plans
A professor opposes X rays citing genetic harm from generations of exposure. Detroit auto firm announces a new line of full sized cars with regular gas, manual shift, and a 2.93 axle ratio to offer luxury and economy, while commenting on ease of entry and driving comfort.
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Detroit Auto Corporation
Grantham
Storm after hurricane Donna paints Tangerine yard tale
A Tangerine resident recounts Donna’s impact with outages and scattered damage. Trees damaged roofs and debris littered yards while water covered low spots after nearly five inches of rain. Despite power loss, the author notes minimal structural harm and gratitude for neighbors and local utilities.
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Sunny Pines
Donna
Laughs and legalities in a wry newspaper snippet
A businessman ignores a no salesman ad and faces a salesman’s persistence. A driver charged with speeding claims self defense after a woman in front turns left then right, prompting the judge to dismiss the case.
Local Churches Schedule Services Across Town
A reader’s общего church directory lists services for Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian US A, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, St Edward’s Episcopal, and Central Christian Church. It shows pastors, service times, Bible School hours, and midweek meetings for each congregation.
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Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
Fifth Ave
W. A. Jennings
ST. Edwards Episcopal Church
Grandview St
John F. Mangrum
Central Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Mount Dora-Eustis Road
Lester C. Doerr
Bible
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
Eustis church announces Sunday services and Sunday School at 11 00 a m and a Wednesday evening service at and.
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Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Bible
Wedney
Methodist
Fifth Ave
James Jones
Church OF Christ
Sam Ayers
Cletus Stutzman
General Assembly
Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon & Grove
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Leslie Keller
Leslie
Dianne
Paul Harvey
Buddy Turk
Beverly Bissell
Tom Harvey
Ann Whittington
Bobby McCullough
Ann Carroll
Bob Phlamus
Lavonia Bowie
Raymond Towler
Pam Wareing
Tom Chesley
Future
Business Leaders of America
Homemakers of America
Marcie Codding
Pat Wason
Mary Hellen Huett
Janie Murray
Martha Lynch
Carolyn Cheatham
Shandon Stewart
Judy Shotts
By George Holt
Uaintance
Red Cross
Mathers
Storm
C. E. Poling
Presbyterian Church
U. S.A
Sixth Ave
Alexander
George L
Schon Ies
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
First Federal
Savings
Leesburg
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