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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1960
Page
5
The article recalls a tense time with deserted streets and frantic shopping, then notes residents returning from Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, and Michigan. It highlights neighbors aiding each other, a Coke party, and letters from readers about an old error in the publication.
Twenty years ago Mayor Simpson returned from Arkansas and bids were sought on a new Methodist church while residents noted frequent airplane flyovers. Frederick Sleight and friends left for college and New York Worlds Fair respectively as others traveled to events and trips across states.
The obituary highlights Kenneth, a Massachusetts born Cranberry farmer who settled in Tangerine, his family links to Nantucket and Kensington, and his park and church work. It also notes hurricane relief efforts by Red Cross leaders and local volunteers who opened Community Hall, stocked aid, and assisted residents. The piece mentions visitors from Dunedin and ongoing inquiries about storm damage.
Mr and Mrs George Stedronsky return from Illinois where they had been since the passing of Mrs Marie Kliment 83 who had lived in Mount Dora 13 years and died August 20 after a long illness. The remains were sent to Illinois to rest beside her husband.
Mrs C A Ruth Lee will start a new circle in the Lakes and Hills Garden Club after successful launches of previous circles. For participation or further details call her at EV.
The Dorcas Circle of the W S C S will meet September 20 at 2 o'clock at 1200 Palmetto road the home of Mrs L F Swinehart. Mrs J N Kellogg will be co hostess.
The quote cites Albert Einstein asserting that the only rational way of education is by example and that if one cannot teach by example, one should serve as a warning. It emphasizes modeling behavior to guide learning and moral conduct.
Sterling Williams of the U S Labor Department says students 16 and older may work in most industries, with bans on trucks elevators and certain machines. Under 14 can work only in specific roles with time limits. 14 and 15 year olds may work in offices sales and packing with strict hourly limits and curfews.
Employers should confirm the legal minimum age for the job and obtain an age certificate from local school authorities to prove the minor is eligible. When state and federal standards differ, follow the higher standard. Further guidance is available from the Wage and Hour division regional office in Birmingham and field offices in Jacksonville Miami and Tampa.
A note indicates that Ida State Law should be referred to the Child Labor division of the Florida Industrial Commission in Tallahassee for action.
The Kings Daughters will meet at the Community building September 19 at 8 p.m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ruth Risley and Miss Alice Hatch. Mrs. Constance Fenske thanked readers for their response to the appeal in church bulletins for children’s outgrown clothing. Over 1,000 garments have been distributed to needy youngsters. More are needed.
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