Rubbo bowling returns for stay-at-home players
The article notes rubbo bowling surfaces ready for use on Cape Cod and Mount Dora, with Arthur Hartley completing work in late July. It describes the bedding process, the need for patience, and the Buildings and Grounds Committee’s decision on usability, plus summer bowlers joining Chase Park in Chatham and a Mount Dora connection.
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Arthur Hartley
Clearwater
Uts
Buck Hill
Chatham
Cape Cod
Mass
Harry Burton
Chase Park
Ter
Nantucket Sound
David Wilson
Mount Dora
Chase Park Lawn Bowling Club
Walter Towe
Bernard Stevens
Steve
Frances
Mildred
John Mark
Anita
Bill Jealous
Gladys
Wink” Park
Harry
Mimi
Ken Cookson
Rufus Howe
Vera
Arthur Kimberley
Judy”. Arnold
Lex
New England
Rufus
Florida Telephone Launches PPCS Long Distance Service
Florida Telephone Corp announces August 15 start for Person to Person Collect and Special Calls PPCS within 18 FTC exchanges in Leesburg area. Users dial O circle area code and number. operator records call and bills or collects for same exchange. DDD remains unchanged for station to station calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Telephone Corporation
Maxx E. Wettstein
FTC
Leesburg
Bushnell
Clermont
Crystal River
Eustis
Groveland
Howey
Inverness
Lady Lake
Mount Dora
Tavares
Umatilla
Wildwood
Hyacinth Control Crews Keep Busy
The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission reports June efforts removed 1764 acres of hyacinth and other aquatic vegetation from 38 water bodies. Crews sprayed 984 gallons of chemical with 1 to 100 ratio and logged about 822 hours clearing logs and obstructions to improve fishing and boating for Florida's floating sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Florida
Vacation Trip Live Slow Down This Year
Readers urged to relax and enjoy the coming vacation by taking time off to travel slowly and savor experiences rather than rushing. The message encourages soaking in destinations, reducing planning stress, and prioritizing meaningful moments over deadlines.
Colonel Downs and family to visit Mount Dora en route to Fort Sill
Col. Lemuel C. Downs commander of Fort Greely Alaska since 1961 leaves for Fort Sill Oklahoma after arriving in Alaska with his wife Carolyn and four sons in 1960. He served in World War II Korea and postwar assignments and earned Oak Leaf Clusters to the Bronze Star. He grew up in Mount Dora and is a Florida University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel C. Downs
Fort Greely
Alaska
Fort Sill
Okla
Downs
Mount Dora
Col Downs
Pearl Downs
Carolyn Kennedy
W. M
Red) Kennedy
Col. Downs
Carolyn
U. S. Army
Fort Richardson
Atlanta
Georgia
Mount Dora High School
University of Florida
4Th Field Artillery
Fort Bragg
N. C
New Hebrides
Guadalcanal
Pentagon
China
Nanking
Japan
Inchon
North Korea
Iwon
Yalu River
Korea
Army War College
Carisle Barracks
Rollins College Grad Physics Program accepts new students
The closing date for applications from new students for the fall semester is September 7. Dr. John S. Ross, director, notes courses of interest include Mathematics of Physics and Modern Engineering and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Interested students should contact the program director for more information.
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Rollins College
John S. Ross
Picnic food safety on hot days
The article from Florida doctors warns picnics risk food poisoning in warm weather. It advises chilling foods in advance, using a tight icebox, keeping items in original wraps, and assembling meals at serving time. It cautions against open sandwiches in hot cars and promotes canned or sealed foods and fresh fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
How to drill a hole in ceramic tile
To drill a hole in ceramic tile use an electric drill with a masonry bit. Fill the hole with wood chips or similar grip material and insert a screw to mount accessories.
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Bill
Fla. Telephone
Kimberleys
Neil
Anna Ross
Meeches
Esches
Shirley
Ethel Freeman
Crosswicks
N. J
Adirondack Mountains
Maine
Dorans
Golden Triangle
Sylvan Shores
Thunderbird Motel
Treasure Island, Fla
Central Ave
Gulf of Mexico
Enroute
Col. Lemuel Downs
First Federal
First Federal Savings and Han Association of Gustis
Doctor of Medicine
Local Medical Society
The
Florida Medical Association
Brown’s Hardware
Orange Ave
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
North Boulevard
Orange Hills Country Club
Mount Plymouth
Fla
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