Ecology and wildlife dash through Mount Dora column
The column recalls a near tragedy at City Dock where an alligator bit a German Shepherd pup, the dog’s rescue and vet care, plus warnings to keep children out of the lake. It also shares dog stories, a mastiff visit, local sponge fishing decline, and pollution concerns from the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Dock
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Oscar Swansfeger
Yacht Club
Oscar
Dick Shipes
Fran
Chet
Bruiser
Whit Hagsell
Whit
Reasoner
Long Island
N.Y
Lakes Dora
Apopka
Eustis
Sal Wise
Wise Boat Works
Lake Dora
Cedar Key
St. Michael
Tarpon Springs
Tarpon
Jacksonville
Gulf
Mount Dora
David Andrews
Dora Invitational invites mailed to former contestants
Invitations for the eighth annual Dora Invitational will be mailed during Labor Day weekend. Tour director Harry York’s ad hoc committee urged sub committees to form, issue instructions, and report progress at the next meeting. John Cahill showcases talent and a new skill in a recent pinochle game with a rare meld. Labor Day scramble follows with a cookout. Ladies Day Aug 20 featured low net with handicaps. Class winners include Grace Rouse, Ronna Norton, Florence Helard, Evelyn Dyer, Eleanor Mockett, Ann Kaufman, Jan Cahill, and Betty Wilson. Frances Russo and Swani Gross are vacationing members playing again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry York
Ronna Norton
Mary Sue Cameron
Grace Rouse
Florence Helard
Evelyn Dyer
Eleanor Mockett
Shuffleboard Club notes from Leesburg Mount Dora gatherings
Round Robin-23 courts drew a fine turnout in Leesburg with onlookers for out of town players. Mount Dora hosted five courts the next evening with a pleasant time. A Thursday potluck served forty people and anniversaries for the Wyman, Burton, and Lepper families were celebrated. Mike Conley, after nine years in Mount Dora, leaves for Ohio near his son and daughter, leaving a fond farewell from shufflers. Edith and Tom Thomas returned from east vacation. Andy Hvolbek and wife settled in Mount Dora. Members wish health and happiness to all. Mount Dora stores remain shuffled in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Wymans
Thomas Burtons
Leppers
Mike Conley
Lucky
Mike
Ohio
Edith
Tom Thomas
Andy Hvolbek
Ninth Avenue
Shuffleboard Club
Frohocks Move to Mount Dora Condominiums
J A Frohock and wife become new residents in Mount Dora living at Bunker Hill condominiums. He is a Special Representative for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and will serve Lake County. They came from Orlando after earlier living in Chattanooga Tennessee. Marie Brauneis wins second in shuttleboard singles during vacation in Hendersonville North Carolina. First Baptist Church of Mount Dora construction continues with significant progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Frohock
Mount Dora
Bunker Hill
Orlando
Chattanooga
Marie
First Baptist Church
Mount Ora
Lawn Bowling By Alex Whiteside
Four postcard notes from travelers reveal a chain of peaceful mountains and cool evenings. Hutsons in Flat Rock stay through September while Standkes see Hog Back Mountain and Lake Horace. Fleming pair share Portland Mount Hood views and wedding news amid global memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Ferne Hutson
Flat Rock
N.C
Florida
Max
Dorcas Standke
Lake Horace
Weare
Windsor
Rockefeller
East
Cleveland
John D. , Sr
Rockefellers
Tangerine Community Upgrades On Wright Avenue paving project
Community residents celebrate a paving upgrade that will connect Hwy 441 with Lake Street. Tangerine Church and Community Building receive enhancements. Ann Estey and friends enjoyed a Gulf of Mexico visit, boating and diving at Homosassa Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Platt
Wright Avenue
Tangerine Community Church
Tangerine Community
Hwy. 441
Lake Street
Gulf of Mexico
Ann Estey
Ann
Sonny Estey
Homossassa Springs
Becky
Craig Wright
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Beckham
Cahill
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U.S. 441
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Ruth Shorb
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