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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
5
Four Mount Dora Troop 19 scouts Calvin Durham Jerry Grantham Bobo Grantham and Kenny Robinson collected 88.85 for a cerebral palsy fund drive then reached Orlando after the program ended at 5 p.m. They earned praise for their effort and dedication despite missing the appearance.
Ted Shawn, famed American dancer who winters in Eustis, will speak at the Pilot Club of Lake County dinner Thursday February 27 at 6 30 pm in the Umatilla Hotel Mrs Helen Kurras chairs Education and International Relation committee The Anchor Club Girls of Eustis High School will attend The club plans a fashion show at The Lancer's Leesburg Friday from noon to 2 pm proceeds aid the North Lake Heart Fund Reservations at Tally Insurance Tavares invited to attend.
Winners at the Golden Triangle Duplicate Bridge Club Thursday in a seven table Mitchell movement include in the North-South pair Tom Mayer and Steve Johnson in first place with Mrs. William Clifton and Edgar Dean second and Fern Breedon and P. R. McNeill third. East-West winners were Jean Bornman and Winnie Egebrecht first, Marie Matsche and Mrs. Tyrone Parker second, and Miss W. L. Odgen with Miss H. T. Odgen third.
About 20,000 people die each year from diseases related to alcoholism. Health officials warn of the heavy mortality burden and urge early intervention and treatment programs.
P E O Chapter BB will meet Wednesday at 12 30 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Heinze with Mrs Charles E Funk as assistant hostess. Mrs B D Hurley will report on Cottey College founded 1884 and owned by PEO since 1927. Mrs F C Andrews will discuss the Educational Fund established in 1907 aiding qualified college women. Mrs Harry Wulfing, president, will preside.
The Golden Triangle Square and Compass Club meets today at noon at the American Legion Hall in Eustis. Alfred Rehbaum Jr is guest speaker. Masons are invited and may bring a guest.
Mount Dora leaders endorse a treasure hunt during the Florida Outdoor Writers Association convention to draw visitors. The program, to begin April 3 with signs, will involve 26 merchants and 5,000 stamp books plus 15,000 stamps. A temporary board oversees the Mount Dora Profit Sharing Plan with future, permanent leadership planned.
Dr Hagen Staak will host a Bible lecture series February through April titled Frontiers of Faith. The program is a joint NBC network project with the National Council of Churches and NBC Public Affairs.
The Ocklawaha Chapter DAR sponsors its annual National Defense luncheon on Thursday March 5 at the Woman's Club in Eustis. Public invited. Reservations via Mrs R O Cornell at 383 2919 before Saturday February 29.
Freeze-dried foods offer compact storage and long shelf life for outdoorsmen. Packages vary from two to four servings and reconstitute with water, though they cost more than other camp foods. Available items include soups beef steaks shrimp and breakfasts. Look in supermarkets sporting goods stores or mail order houses for options.
The article states that at the current rate six percent of all social drinkers are destined for alcoholism, highlighting a projected rise in problem drinking among casual alcohol consumers.
Pelham visitors include Frank E. Petura and his mother in Lake Ola Drive with the International General Electric Co. Retirees E Knott and actor W R Sayrs share Norwood ties. others entertain or visit from Huntington Cincinnati Winter Park and Hart Michigan. Garden Club members clean and beautify Tangerine Wood Street entrance, pruning weeds raking leaves painting for a spring lift.
Charles Goren criticizes modern bidding systems as ruinous to the game. In Sports Illustrated he urges players to abandon rigid point counts and rule driven conventions and return to the game’s original aim fun. He argues today’s players practice masochism, not bridge, valuing complex guidelines over reason.
A fried chicken supper is planned for Friday night February 21 at Ford Dining Hall Christian Home and Bible School. Parking is ample and serving runs from 4 to 7 pm with tickets priced at 1.00 for adults and 0.65 for children. Basketball games between Bible School and Howey Academy follow the meal.
A hospital notice from Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis lists current patients: Emil Johnson Helen Holmes James Briggs Frances Williamson Rollie Hinkle Ora Aldrich Essie Lott Tirsa Tincher Carrie Banks Alice Lackey Claud Stephens Mary Jo Mathews Alice Curtiss Harold Wilson Harold Overhiser Lewis Lee Edwin Krautwurst.
Lorain County Ohio will hold a pot-luck picnic on Wednesday March 4 at the Eustis Allstate Tourist Club starting at noon. Attendees should bring their own table service. Coffee will be served and an entertainment program will follow the dinner.
Circles of First Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday at 9 45 a m with group names Martha and Rebecca led by Mrs E R Phillips Mrs Ted Cummings Mrs Mildred Leach and Ruth led by Mrs Dale Brown in attendance.
Dr Lester O Schriver will speak on Our Religious Heritage at the Mount Dora Community Church Woman's Fellowship meeting Friday at 2 30 p m.
A rummage sale will be held at First Presbyterian Church Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The Golden Triangle Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the Mount Dora Community Building. Roxy Martin will report on the national hibiscus show at the Tampa State Fair. Carver and Roxy's Nursery earned best in show with Florida Sands and swept 20 gold stars. Martin will discuss the national organization's third quarter meeting. Members invite guests and all gardening enthusiasts are welcome.
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