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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1956
Page
6
The Garden Spot presents the first of two articles by Josephine Simpson on trees and shrubs. This editor's note introduces the upcoming installment and highlights the author and topic for readers.
Gordon Schieber will become 1956 57 president of the Youth Center in June after last week’s election. Nancy Ellis elected vice president, Bess Davidson secretary and Hazel Anne Avery treasurer. A hamburger fry and hayride are set for April 27 with all invited.
The article advises planning spatial layout before planting to picture sun winds and nearby structures. It highlights Florida color changes with deciduous and evergreen trees, suggests focal trees, borders and open lawn spaces, and lists many palm species and vines to consider for varied, bird friendly landscapes.
Thirty eight percent of the senior class is listed on the fifth honor roll for the current term. The roster includes students across 9th 10th and 11th grades such as Wendy Bardwell DeAnn Ba Pam Brown Connie Cross Rich Denson John Groves Kay Elliott Joyce Moon Jeff Ray David Shah Ann Tremain ler Charles Wareing Lois Griffee Ronald Aldrich Robert Bowie Stephanie Bindley Richard Gardner and others.
A partial roster of students named for grade level shows eighth graders Graves Judy Graves Jessie Pike Elizabeth Sikes Jimmy Simpson Patsy Spear and Susie Bardwell among others. The seventh grade includes Martha Codding Christine Carol Edgerton Ann Felton Kenneth Janotta Dorothy Johnston and Henry Land among additional names.
An old style drug store ad promises instant relief for itch from eczema ringworm insect bites and surface itch. It touts ITCH ME-NOT available at Mount Dora Pharmacy with a 40¢ back guarantee if not pleased and highlights use day or night.
Tucker Shoe Repair on Fifth Avenue changes ownership as Joe Tucker sells the shop to Ishmael Gearhart after 33 years. Gearhart, from Roanoke Virginia, will move his family here after the current school term ends. Tucker will stay in Mount Dora but plans uncertain work.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St Thomas Episcopal Church plans its annual meeting on Tuesday May 11. Samuel T Bolton, president, saysNew officers will be installed after Corporate Communion at 9 30 by Rev Edward Manning A luncheon follows at Mrs John C Fischer Center St The board meets Friday April 27 at the parish house at 10 a.m.
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