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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
3
Readers in Tampa argue for voluntary fluoride use and fluoridated milk to fight dental decay. The letters claim fluoridation is non toxic and controlled, offering three benefits while shifting costs away from taxpayers and reducing municipal liability.
Lake County figures from Tax Assessor Ted Cassady show 1951 reapplications reach 5,652 with 560 new filings. in the current year 6,610 reapplications and 817 new. The data reflect growth in homestead exemptions and population indicators.
National tennis star and instructor Miss Pat Hover has engaged local children in tennis lessons in Mount Dora this year. She plans to depart for Montclair New Jersey to take a summer post as instructor at the Country Club after three months teaching the basics and coaching some in tournament play. At the right stands Douglas Davison of Vancouver British Columbia, another Winter season tennis enthusiast.
The Mount Dora Tennis Club seeks a new pro to sustain interest until next winter with possible return of Miss Pat Hover a top national instructor who reorganized youth tennis here last season. Hover leaves for Montclair Country Club in New Jersey after spending her vacation coaching local children including Martha Ruth Jones Bobby Alderman and Mary Anna Kelly who played in Daytona Beach Easter Sunday where Bobby fell to Jimmy Deem 1 6 0 6.
In Leesburg Florida Kathy Borg age 2 shows fishing skill with Dad Fred Borg, juvenile counsellor, at Dike's pond. Kathy lands a 10 pound bass while being mentored by a young lady instructor. Kathy credits calm patience as her secret.
Last rites were held in Flint Michigan for Matthias Caley 88 a Winter resident of Mount Dora. He was born on a Metamora township farm granted to his father by government in 1835 deed signed by Andrew Jackson. He served 17 years Metamora township supervisor on Farmers Creek school board helped organize Lapeer Savings Bank chaired its board 20 years. He was Episcopal church member and F A M. He spent winters in Mount Dora since 1940 and summers in Ocean Grove New Jersey. He leaves a wife a son T G Caley of Lapeer a daughter Mrs William B Hubbard of Flint and four grandchildren.
Mary Anna and Martha fell in their doubles match with Melta Schroder of Delray Beach and Betty Barry of Orlando 0 6 3 6. The players were praised for their good playing despite facing an older opponent in a misclassified category.
Mount Dora Public Library shelves feature Strange Lands and Friendly People about Justice William O Douglas. The work surveys his view of Iran to India and calls for promoting democracy before the Soviet threat. Other titles include The Gabriel Horn and Behold Virginia among many authors.
Draw sheets posted at the club house beside Donnelly Park courts outline match pairings through year end. Organisers say the event aims to give youngsters more experience in tournament play and competitive exposure.
C A Vaughn Jr promotes local control of schools in Lake County. Born in Umatilla, he highlights his long service including roles from junior high principal to supervising principal. He argues natives should lead and taxes eased, with focus on local efficiency and accountability. Political ad paid by Vaughn.
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