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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1962
Page
2
Local Mount Dara competitors celebrate a fresh five game streak, with two victories over New Smyrna, one Tuesday regular match and a postponed Friday rematch. The group credits club activities, travel lectures by Marjorie and Arthur Jewell, and social events for strong membership engagement despite injuries and mixed singles doubles results.
A Tops to Inquire leads to witnesses praising bass fishing in Mount Dora area. A 16 pound class fish, weighed at Fishermen's Headquarters on Lake Dora, was nearly 16 pounds after dehydration, tied to Edward Gretzler of Lake Joanna and Cmdr. Jerry Moss assisting. Other anglers and local fixtures noted large catches and ongoing fishing culture in Florida communities.
Dr James Batal of Coral Gables will speak at Central Christian Church fellowship dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m on Problems in the Holy Land. Mrs Walter Wood committee requests attendees bring a covered dish bowls Rolls butter and coffee will be furnished by the committee
The King's Daughters will commemorate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln at a Monday 8 p.m. meeting in the Mount Dora Community Building. Dr. and Mrs. Lester C. Schriver will be honored guests with hostesses Mrs. Henrietta Henna and Mrs. Martha Janssen arranging the event.
On February 7 the Red and Black event featured 20 courts led by Arthur Jarrus. Winners included Bill and Mrs. Wagner in Red with 250, Bill Stambaugh and Mrs. Jones at 255, and Nolet-Wagner 100 to 92 in the playoff. Second Red went to Pete Rohm and Rush Boggs. Second Black to Olsen and Harold Bibby. Playoffs prevailed for multiple matches with tight finishes. Officials listed include referees Tom Hunter and Andy Hoolbek. umpires Ted Beckhold and Al Becker. scorekeepers Mrs. Bridgman and Mrs. Pier. The club notes ill health among members and reports on the State Invitational Open results.
Riksha Inn plans a grand opening between Mount Dora Leesburg and Eustis featuring two sisters and their eight year old brother as headliners. The event runs Friday February 23 with public performances in Mount Dora Leesburg and Eustis at 2 PM and 8 PM. The Chan King group founded the restaurant and promotes the Ginny Tin act with music dancing and comedy.
The Women’s Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold its March meeting at the home of Mrs. D. F. Crane with Mrs. Grace Roberts as hostess. Meetings are on the first Tuesday each month in Orlando. Mount Dora Club had winners with Lee Wimberly placing third Lyle Wood fourth and Mrs. Ethel Wood winning first in consolation.
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