Tragic Cancellation at DeLand Lawn Bowling Tournament
At the DeLand Invitational last Thursday Gordon Cameron of the Daytona Peabody Club collapsed and died on the fifth end of the first game. The committee canceled play with hopes of rescheduling. Other notes mention Fernal Hutchins and Dr. Arthur Bennett impressing seniors in a doubles display, and results from the men and women’s doubles events. Betsy Harpawyer returns home from the hospital and Percy Arnold wed last Wednesday at St Edward’s Church.
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DeLand
Fernal Hutchins
Arthur Bennett
Fred Wheeler
Frank Bridgman
Oldsters
Ethel Hicks
Jean Herblin
Ed McKay
Charlie Semler
Bob van Stone
Dave Britton
Charlie
Betsy Harpawyer
California
Canada
Percy Arnold
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
No Pro For Mel Ashton Still Busy At Golf Club
Mel Ashton decides not to turn pro for now and works hard on the course. He operates tractors, oversees greens construction and new fees while Bob Stucker covers duties, as plastic covers soil and gas soil treatment proceeds for July 10 to 15 opening target.
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Mel Ashton
Golf Club
Bob Stucker
Mel
Bob
February Gasoline Tax Revenue Reported for Lake County
During February 1961 Lake Countians bought 2,042,300 gallons of gasoline. The seven cent gasoline tax on this consumption totaled $142,961, according to Ray E. Green, state comptroller.
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Lake Countians
Ray E. Green
State Honors Medical Group for Driver Licensing Advice
The Florida Medical Association received a service certificate from Gov. Farris Bryant for nearly a decade of help to the Department of Public Safety in the driver licensing program. Dr. Francis T. Holland of Tallahassee heads a nine member committee reviewing over 15,000 medical reports in ten years at no cost to the state.
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Tallahassee
Florida Medical Association
Department of Public Safety
Farris Bryant
Francis T. Holland
Holland
Florida Highway Patrol
Department
H. N. Kirkman
Johnson Named To Sigma Delta Chi
Mack Johnson editor and publisher of The Mount Dora Topic has been chosen by the Board of Directors for membership in Sigma Delta Chi, the professional journalism fraternity. Warren K Agee, executive officer, wrote from Chicago praising Johnson for character and achievement and noting the society’s ideals and goals since 1909.
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Mack Johnson
Mount Dora
Sigma Delta Chi
International Society of Newsmen and Editors
Warren K. Agee
Chicago
Shuffleboard Notes And Farewell In The Red And Black
Shuffleboard notes reflect spring plowing and farewells as winter members head for Yankeeland. Mary Power’s passing is remembered fondly. Andy Hvolbek led an outdoor session at Red and Black with a large turnout and competitive play.
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Mary
Andy Hvolbek
Mrs. Root
Paul Hornaday
Mrs. Hornaday
al Becher
Jones Girl
Separate Tables At New Orange Blossom Playhouse
A glowing review of Separate Tables at the Orange Blossom Playhouse praises Paul Bronson and Marilyn Blake for dual roles in a two play setting. The piece highlights strong performances, stagecraft, and the theater’s lavish setup including a long stage, two permanent sets, and a noisy air conditioner.
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New Orange Blossom Playhouse
Paul
Malcolm
Pollock
Virginia Remer
Funeral Service for Mrs Powers
Mrs Mary Powers 50 died in a Eustis hospital on Friday after residing in Eustis three years formerly from Cleveland Ohio. She belonged to the Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club and is survived by her husband Earl R two sisters Mrs John J Gedeon of Cleveland and Harvey R Osterland of Mount Dora. Services by Rehbaum Funeral Home were held Saturday with Rev H W Kuhlman officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Mary Powers
Eustis
Cleveland, O
Mount Dora
Earl R
John J. Gedeon
Cleveland
Harvey R. Osterland
Mount Ra
Rehbaum
Lake County Historical Society to Elect Officers
The Lake County Historical Society will hold its annual luncheon and election of officers on Wednesday at 12 30 p m at Alexander Springs. Members will hear brief anecdotes of old Lake County days. Mrs Opal Jackson of Eustis a popular whistler will provide the music. Members should bring a covered dish and their own service. coffee cold drinks and rolls will be furnished.
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The
Lake County
Golf Victors Crown Mount Dora Scotch Foursome
Winners last week at Mount Dora Golf Club in a Scotch foursome were Jessie French and Walter Gray for low gross Gene For bush and Phil Thayer for low net Swannie Roberts and Ken Ward for low putt Closest to pin on No 13 went to Bob Thompson and Eleanor Mockett.
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Mount Dora Golf Club
Jessie French
Walter Gray
Low Gross
Gene Forbush
Phil Thayer
Swannie” Roberts
Ken Ward
Bob Thompson
Eleanor Mockett
Mount Dora Chapter to Hold Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple
Mount Dora Cha 103 Order of Eastern Star invites visiting stars to attend its regular meeting at 8 p.m. tonight at the Masonic Temple.
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Mount Dora
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
GOP Women Sponsor Debate At Golden Triangle Club Night
The Golden Triangle Republican Women's Club hosts a debate at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Riley Trailer Park Community Building. Four students discuss The Youth of America is going Conservative with two Republicans for and two Democrats against. Lake County Ladies Plus and others are invited.
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Palmer
Howard Simpson
Glen Brown
Augusta
Harper
Harper’s
Magnolia Ave
Rudo Club
Hiway
Johnson
Yankeeland
French
Clarence
Fred Steele
Tom Hunter
Messers Garbe
Stambaugh
Heather Greenstreet
Eyernest
Ernest Morse
Sutliff
Messers Clap
Morse
Lady
Andy
Black
McClintock
Clarence Owen
George L. Kress
Orange Blossom Playhouse
Sandhurst
Paul Bronson
Mrs. Shankland
Miss Railton-Bell
Mr. Pollock
DeRusto
Houston Builders Supply, Inc
Highland
Powers
C.E.S. Meeting
GOP Women
First National Bank
Leesburg
John L. Fahs
Frank M. Hickok
Phyllis A. Butler
Robert L. Carle
Donald G. Jones
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Mount Dora Publishing CO
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