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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1961

Page

3

School Opens Next Week With New Teachers and Homecoming

School opens next Wednesday August 30 with no registration day this year. New students report Friday the 25th from 9:00 to 11:30 for registration. Six new teachers join the staff: Mrs Ralph Holsclaw, Mrs Twila C Dismukes, Mrs Dan Spear, Mr Ike Mc Lain, Mr Jason Mitchell and Mr Robert Rogers. The football team trains for the September 15 opener and varsity cheerleaders plan uniforms. Julienne Argentine Jo Kimmel and Terry Fournier have returned from their all summer vacation.

Ralph Holsclaw Twila C. Dismukes Dan Spear Ike McLain Jason Mitchell Robert Rogers Julienne Argentine Jo Kimmel Terry Fournier

Kindergarten Registers Pupils for New Season

Registration for the through-the-week kindergarten will be held Thursday August 31 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. in the Kindergarten department at First Methodist Church. The non-denominational school serves all children entering first grade in Fall 1962. Classes begin Monday September 11 at 9 a.m. Directed by Mrs Ronald Aldrich and Mrs George Bissell.

First Methodist Church Ronald Aldrich George Bissell

Mount Dora Notices and Local Features

Twenty years ago outdoor advertising outside city limits required a state license. The Princess Theatre will operate seven days a week. Mount Dora’s First National Bank sold $3425 in Defense Bonds in the first half of August. Rehbaum’s Hardware enters its 27th year in business in Mount Dora. Postmaster and Mrs C C Dooley return from a three week Georgia vacation. Ten years ago Mount Dora Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star prepared for Emma Saunders’ official visit. Dr and Mrs Charles Proc tor move to Mount Dora for retirement. Lt Dick Dufour sails for Germany duty, recalled February. State’s Attorney Jesse W Hunter becomes Salt Springs hydration advocate from Topic stories. Lt Col Downs family leaves for Fort Leavenworth for staff school. A meeting is called to reorganize Mutual Concert Association on an area basis. If motorists would give more ground there’d be fewer in it.

State Road Department Princess Theatre Mount Dora First National Bank Rehbaum’s C. C. Dooley Georgia Order of Eastern Star Fort Leavenworth, Kans Col. Downs Command and General Staff School

Golfers Page Notes Avid Chip Shot Tips And Local News

The column discusses head position while chipping and cites professional examples from Ernie McRee and Vern Maltby. It highlights Jackie Graves leaving for Lawrence Academy, notes Jim Moore’s Sunrise Scotch foursomes turnout, and lists prize winners Ethel Wells Carl Graves Elsa Ruwalt Gov French and Bill Marshall. A storm uprooted trees at the course's 15th and 16th holes, but no players were injured.

Ethel Wells Carl Graves Jessie French Vic Sinisi Elsa Ruwalt Gov. French Bill Marshall

Revival continues at St Marys M B Church with regional preachers

Beth Mitchell and Ken Ward report a city wide revival at St Marys M B Church though the pastor is away and the assistant pastor mourns a death. Rev Henry Smith led a strong service while Rev Lane of Mt Carmel M E and Rev Dartnett of Mt Olive AME are scheduled to preach this week. Building footings will be poured this week as the project progresses toward worship in the new church. Deacon Willie Chapman and others on the sick list.

St. Mary M. B Henry Smith Lane Mt. Carmel M. E Tangerine Darnett Mt. Olive A.M Catherine Aut Deacon Willie Chapman J. J. Cheatham T. M. Thomas

Speaker Warns Of Wastage Of Our Resources

Don McAllister of Orlando addresses the Mount Dora Men's Garden Club September meeting urging public and private cooperation to conserve Florida resources. He cites rapid population growth harming outdoor areas and wildlife, notes fishing and hunting on state lands and private farms, and calls for civic support of new industries and land development. Two new Eusitis members introduced. door prizes awarded. next meeting to focus on herbs with slides by Joe Sampo.

Don McAllister Orlando Men's Garden Club Mount Dora McAllister Florida Eustis Louis L. Burke Robert H. Gardner Charles M. Kennedy W. G. L. Haake J. B. Giltner Joe Sampo

Food Fair Chains 136 Stores in Florida

The chain Food Fair, the sixth largest supermarket operator in the nation, runs 136 supermarkets across Florida, shaping local grocery options and market competition.

Food Fair Florida

Postmaster Exam For Tangerine To Close On Sept 12

Applicants for the Tangerine postmaster job must file by September 12 with the U S Civil Service Commission Washington D C The exam uses revised qualification standards and requires at least one year experience plus ability to keep simple accounts or postal procedures Applicants must reside within the delivery area for one year and be at least 18 on closing date Persons over 70 may qualify under age provisions

Tangerine U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C Commission Post Office Department

Announcement of Civil Service Examination Requirements

Complete information on examination requirements and filing instructions is available at the post office where the examination is announced. Applications must be filed with the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington DC and received or postmarked by the closing date. A pure heart is an excellent thing and so is a clean shirt.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington D.C

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