Cool Weather Best Time For Transplanting Shrubs
Nixon urges homeowners to transplant shrubs and other woody plants during cool weather. University of Florida officials note dormant plants are less stressed, advise removing soil near foundations to a one foot depth and replacing with acidic mix of topsoil and peat plus trace-element fertilizer. spade in rest of beds with the same soil mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Watkins
University of Florida
E of Agriculture
Lake County Gas Sales Rise and Tax Collections Jump
Lake County reports a notable increase in gasoline sales and a seven cent gas tax collection for November. State Comptroller Ray E. Green states Lake County collected 127,875.93 dollars on 1,826,799 gallons of gasoline, up over October 1960 and November 1959. The piece also includes gardening tips on shrub spacing for landscape borders and foundation plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Ray E. Green
Planting Shrub Bed With Proper Watering Technique
After placing landscape shrubs, backfill and firm soil around roots, form a shallow basin to hold water, and thoroughly soak the bed. Irrigate weekly until rainfall suffices.
Mount Dora Community Notices Chronicle Local Cheer
Local bowling peaks with six rinks in use. Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club sponsors outdoor Christmas lighting contest as beautification project. Commodore and Mrs. Edgerton host New Year tea at Yacht Club. A year ago Mount Dora Rotary events included plans for junior tennis championships and a large Legion Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Commodore
Richard Edgerton
Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
Gainesville
Celia Stein Claflin
James William Shaw
Patricia
Alan Claflin
American Legion
IceHouse
Angel Street
Marine Band Performs First Official Concert in 1801
The United States Marine Band gave its inaugural official concert on March 4, 1801, at the swearing in of President Thomas Jefferson, marking the nation’s oldest military band origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Band
Thomas Jefferson
Ringling Board Seeks $1 Million for Museum Upgrades
Directors of the Ringling Museum of Art seek 610000 in capital expenditures for building improvements. The request adds to a 400000 annual operating budget to be considered by the Florida legislature next spring. New air conditioning lighting and heating aim to save 40000 to 60000 annually for restoration work on the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Ringling Museum of Art
Florida
Palms for Christmas booklet offered by Lake County Chamber
A Palm decorating booklet titled Palms for Christmas is available from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares. Miss Reba Harris, originator of the idea, has created Alaska themed totem poles and Hawaii palm displays for the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Safe Xmas Driving Urged by Florida Patrol
Highway Patrol urges safer travel this Christmas season urging drivers to take personal responsibility. Patrol chief H N Kirkman warns careless steering endangers many and cites hazards like weather, rush, congestion and alcohol. Plan ahead, drive safely, and expect the unpredictable to reduce holiday accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Tae
Florida
Coudir
H. N. Kirkman
Foster Memorial Hastmas Program at White Springs
The Stephen Foster Memorial at White Springs will host an afternoon Christmas music program Sunday at 3 p.m. featuring the Sterrett family in a carols recital led by Dr. Delbert Sterrett and his family, with a 97bellacta performance following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Foster
White Springs
Sterrett
Delbert Sterrett
Jane Richards Sterrett
Jamie
Vickie
Tyler
Ial
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nixon
William M. Nixon
Sidewalk Cafe
Vince Gimondo
Alexander & Third
Mathias Dry Goods
JayCees
New York
Brighm Eaton
Saving
U.S
Payroll
United States
Ronger America
Oval Financial Security
W. M. “Red” Kennedy
Lake Sumter
L. P. Gas
Allen, Hoshall, Smally, Wellford & Nalven
Memphis, Tenn
Mount Dora, Florida
Baker ST
Ringling Board
Highway Patrol
J. G. Ray, Jr
Uxur
Greenwell Shell Service
Hiway 441
Directors of Historical Society
THE
Houston Corporation
No. Grove St
Eustis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!