Mount Dora Lawn Bowlers Honor Alex Whiteside and Bridgy Bridgman
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club pays tribute to Alex Whiteside a long time member coach and writer who joined in 1956 and served as president in 1961 62. The column also honors Frank E Bridgman Bridgy a former club president historian and champion who helped inaugurate the bowling column in 1940 and remains a central figure in club history.
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Mount Dora
Alex
Frances Whiteside
Frances
Lex
Bridgy
Frank E. Bridgman
Wesley Manor
Jacksonville
Ruth
Bridge
Bridgmans
Orlando
Kimberly
Dan Bishop
Dan
Seattle
Hoover
Elizabeth Evans
Amendment on Annexation Proposed by O Grady
Senator Dennis O Grady announces a constitutional amendment co sponsored by Senator Deeb to require a majority of electors in the area to be annexed for annexation. The measure would curb local bills and set a constitutional standard, replacing current referendum and local law routes.
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Dennis O'Grady
Tallahassee
Deeb
O’grady
O'Grady
Park Commission Focuses on Club Members Greeting
The text notes park as a special concern of a commission member. Bridgy extends greetings to current club members as Ira and Helen Kellogg join, along with Olin and Elizabeth, former members referenced in the record.
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Park
Bridgy
Ira
Helen Kellogg
Olin
Elizabeth
National Exams in December For NROTC
Vice Admiral B J Semmes Jr announced the 22nd annual national competitive exams for the Regular Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps will be given on December 9 1967. The program funds tuition fees uniforms and books at 52 civilian colleges with a $50 monthly subsistence allowance for up to four years. Eligible high school seniors should submit applications by November 17 1967.
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B. J. Semmes, Jr
Naval Personnel
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
NROTC
Navy
Marine Corps Commission
Marine Corps
Chief of ‘Naval Personnel
Department of the Navy
Washington, D. C
Gardening In The Sunshine State Plant Care Tips
Florida extension service shares leaf washing and watering practices for foliage plants. Use soap for dirty leaves, gentle touch, and polishing with a flannel. water thoroughly weekly, avoid cold water, and ensure proper drainage and soil. Maintain 60-70 degree indoor temps, monitor light, fertilizer per container directions, and choose hardy species like bromeliads and dracaena for low light.
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Florida
IRS rule allows veteran delegates to deduct travel costs
M. T. Dixon of the Florida Dept. of Veterans Affairs reports IRS Revenue Rule 58-240 clarifies that a duly elected nonpaid delegate to a veterans organization convention can deduct actual unreimbursed travel and a reasonable meals lodging cost, but not expenses for sightseeing or entertainment. The ruling applies to contributions deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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M. T. Dixon
Fla. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Code
Night Classes Start at FSU in Lakeland
Registration for Florida Southern College night classes will be held September 5 from 6 30 to 9 p m in the Ordway Arts Building Lakeland. Dr Nelson M Hoffman dean of academic affairs says 33 courses in areas including art biology business citrus education English history industrial arts physics philosophy and religion.
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Florida Southern College
Ordway Arts
Lakeland
Nelson M. Hoffman
Insecticides and safety urged by Leesburg gardener
W C Bill Clements of Leesburg told the Mount Dora Men's Garden Club that organic insecticides can be toxic, with iodine cited as both beneficial and poisonous. He warned of chlorinated hydrocarbons like DDT, urged careful handling, proper labeling, no spraying when sweaty, and storage away from children.
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W. C
Bill) Clements
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Mr. Clements
Peace Corps Test Scheduled for August 19
Mount Dora area residents may take the Peace Corps Placement Test at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday August 19 at the Main Post Office in Orlando. The test measures general aptitude and language learning potential and is non competitive and non graded.
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Mount Dora Area
Peace Corps
Main Post Office
Orlando
Check Home Heating Now For Summer Tune Up
Summertime offers the best time to inspect home heating systems for winter readiness. Charles Green president of the local oil chapter notes we should adjust burners for peak efficiency and lubricate units. Householders with comprehensive service agreements can rely on included summertime inspections and routine preventive maintenance.
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Charles Green
Peace Corps Volunteers Worldwide Support in 56 Nations
There are 15,000 Peace Corps Volunteers serving in 56 developing nations across Asia Africa Latin America and the Pacific. They work with local people on self help projects from food production health education and community action.
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Peace Corps
Washington, D.C
Asia
Africa
Latin America
The
Pacific
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Consumer Corp—— of America
East Mockingird Lane
Department W
Dallas
Texas
Gravely
Rogers Automotive Service
Tavares, Fla
Vincent
Leom
Shaeffer
Bic
Jesse Willmott
Denmark
Jack Nielsen
D.thostrup
Mayor Willmott
Tom Nielsen
Sunshine State Farm Extension Service
Veterans News
FSU
Men’s Garden News
RCA
S. Highland
Steven Milk
Milwaukee
Southlands
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