Harold Jones 61 Dies in Eustis Hospital
Harold Jones 61 resident of North Bay Road Mount Dora died in an Eustis hospital last week. Born in Mansfield Pennsylvania he retired as a farmer in Tioga and lived winters in the Mount Dora area. Survived by wife Marguerite M. Jones and two sisters Dortha Burtch and Helen Swigle. Funeral held February 18 at Shaw Robena Mansfield with interment Prospect Cemetery. Layton Harden Funeral Home Eustis in charge of local arrangements.
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Dortha Burtch
Helen Swigle
Canton
Shaw-Robena
Prospect Cemetery
Layton-Harden Funeral Home
The Longest Auto Race tribute book recounts 1908 NY to Paris
A writer recalls the 1908 New York to Paris race using the Thomas Flyer driven by Monty Roberts and George Schuster. The book The Longest Auto Race, by Schuster and Mahoney, features 78 photos and a Peter Helck painting of teamwork amid rugged Siberian terrain.
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Bridge Winners Named At First Federal Social Room
Mrs William Louthan and Mrs William Clifton tied for first and second place with Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffron of Umatilla as Thursday Bridge results were announced at the First Federal social room Third place went to Mrs Paul Dinsmore and Mrs J A Murray with fourth to Mrs Sally Kirby and Miss Florence Prann Players are invited to join the group every Thursday at the First Federal social room Note the March 3 game will be held at the First National Bank social room
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William Clifton
Fred Hoffron
Umatilla
First Federal Social Room
Paul Dinsmore
J. A. Murray
Sally Kirby
Florence Prann
First National Bank
Tax Assessor Announces County Homestead Filing Dates
The Tax Assessor or a deputy will visit each town in the county to collect homestead exemption, widow and disability exemptions, tangible personal property, and intangible personal property tax returns. Returns must be filed yearly between January 1 and April 1, and receipts should be obtained.
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R. G. Cassady
Foundation plantings add curb appeal and value
Foundation plantings enhance eye appeal and blend home lines. Experts advise against overplanting and reliance on annuals. Choose broadleaved evergreens and native ferns for shaded areas, with perennials like Four o clocks and violets for color and balance.
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University of Florida
Boston
Nutrition status in the United States described as generally good
The Nutrition Foundation notes Americans enjoy an abundant food supply and high living standards, yet warns of problems like overweight iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition from nonnutritional diseases, urging attention to diet.
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The
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the Foundation
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Mount Dora Golf Club tournament results and awards
Dan Forbush led coverage of Mount Dora Golf Club with full scores and a list of winners. Championship A winners were Mike Brelsford first with J G Ray and Howard Simpson tied for second, Championship B won by Vern Connor with Dr. R Wells second and Bill Bland tied with Paul Oberhelman third. Flight finishes include 1 Steve Maleski, 2 Tony Vaughn, 3 Mike Ondich, 4 F MacDonald, 5 Paul Murray, 6 V Hamlin, 7 R Cornell. The event concluded with a Saturday barbecue directed by Buck Sadler and staff.
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Howard Simpson
Vern Connor
Dr. R. Wells
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Paul Oberhelman
Steve Maleski
Earl Doudna
Harold Overhiser
Tony Vaughn
Glenn Brown
Grady Simpson
Mike Ondich
Pete Fetherlin
al Seabrook
F.macdonald
Walt Mockett
F. Poitras
Paul Murray
Dr. Berryhill
Doug Scarff
Ernie Butler
V. Hamlin
F. Klingbeil
V. Helard
R. Cornell
Jim Moore
H. Ingles
Buck Sadler
Refugees Return as Church World Service Aids Nigeria
Two thousand self exiled Nigerian refugees return from Da homey after violence in the Western Region before Balewa fell. Church World Service supplies food and funds for local purchase through the Christian Council of Nigeria to feed the refugees.
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Nigeria
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Directors Elect Reelected as Bob Travers Added to Term
In Lake County the board announced the reelection of all current directors with Bob Travers filling an expired two year term after a resignation. At the next meeting all officers were reelected. Mount Dora finished second and third in the Lake County Ladies Tournament with Audrey Herbertson and Jean For bush distinguished by strong golf.
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Bob Travers
Lake County
Mount Dora
Audrey Herbertson
Jean Forbush
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