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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1965
Page
3
An advice piece links storms to feminine named hurricanes and urges homeowners to inspect trees for dead or brittle branches. It warns wind can turn weak limbs into projectiles and suggests pruning, supporting, or removing weak trees, plus post storm cleanup to restore property.
Bob Dawson wins the sportsman feature at Orlando Speedway and leads the division. Dumont Smith wins the late model feature at Satellite Beach. Sonny Sprayberry takes early model honors. NASCAR stars Ned Jarrett and Dick Hutcherson win in GNC action as schedules promise more Friday thrills. Road America 500 at Elkhart Lake looms with Pabst and Follmer top contenders for the national title.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce offers Hurricane Tracking Charts for 1965 at its office. Provided by Florida Citrus Mutual, the charts help follow hurricane location and movement using Weather Bureau advisories. Names listed for 1965 include Anna Betsy Carol Debbie Elena Frances and more.
The Moss Bluff Lock and Dam will release water for navigation again after rainfall raised levels. Expect about two feet depth from the lock to Silver Springs Run and about three and a half feet to St Johns River. Operating hours are 7 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 7 pm from Feb 15 to Oct 15 1965 and 8 am to 5 pm Oct 16 1965 to Feb 14 1966 with Labor Day weekend discharge continuation.
One sure test of will power is to see a friend with a black eye and not ask any questions.
The curator of an $11 000 orchid collection at the University of Florida says orchid growing shifted from a rich man hobby to a widespread pursuit. He notes orchids are sturdy, not delicate, and can be grown by all ages with proper care. Seed germination advances let seedlings cost about $1 from nurseries. Florida hosts 80 native species though collecting is banned. Purple Cattleyas and Phalaenopsis are popular, Vandas favored in South Florida. Overwatering is a common killer. orchids need care similar to common houseplants.
The orchid industry in Florida has grown sixfold over the last decade with orchid plants and cut flowers valued at about $1 million annually. Sheehan forecasts rising interest as adults and children learn orchids are easy to grow despite germination difficulties.
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