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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1966
Page
4
Florida faces extensive woods arson with 2,561 fires in 57 counties burning over 47,000 acres of timber last year. State Forester C H Coulter notes progress from 80 percent intentional fires two decades ago to about half now, with 1,000 arrests and 900 convictions in four years and a potential $1,000 reward for tips.
The Girl Scout cookie sale begins Friday February 25 in Mount Dora to fund the Heart of Florida Council camping program serving Lake and several other counties. Last year’s proceeds topped 15000 dollars for Camp Wildwood buildings. 1966 budget is 16000 dollars for tents depots a warehouse Wildwood shelter expansion and primitive camping area development.
H B Harrell Sr chairman Lake County Savings Bonds Committee notes Series E and H bonds now yield 4.15 percent from December 1 1965 for all bonds old and new This change will boost earnings for 30 to 40 million Americans who hold over 49 billion in bonds and encourages patriotic purchase of U S Savings Bonds.
The Key Club will hold its annual Parents Appreciation Banquet Monday night Feb 28 at the Community Building. Club parents will be honored as part of the event.
The Woman's Club of Mount Dora holds its March meeting at 2 p.m. in the Community Building auditorium with Spring fashions chaired by Mrs. Leroy W. Spilatore. Election of officers is the main business, devotion by Chaplain Mrs. Maynard Church, and hostesses led by Mrs. Russel Geer. A board meeting is set for Friday February 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the library building.
Water cress, a hardy aquatic perennial, grows wild across a broad range from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Idaho and California where streams, shallow pools or ditches provide habitat.
A lighthearted survey notes per capita pepper intake at 7.1 ounces and explains white pepper comes from ripened peppercorn. It compares Asian farming yields to Western methods and discusses cold storage effects on fruit as well as a GE silicone rubber coating for concrete like surfaces.
Funeral services for Alonzo Hoover Smith age 83 were held in Eustis. A Cleveland native and U S Army veteran, he lived in Lake Jeanna and was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife Nellie Andrews Smith four sons four daughters twenty six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery Eustis. Reverend Kenneth Bain officiated.
A five member team from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools will visit Lake Sumter Junior College March 6 to 9 to evaluate the college’s accreditation status.
The article argues quantity matters more than quality in later life but protein and essential nutrients remain crucial. It notes high quality protein from meat dairy and eggs is needed, while milk and dairy products help those who cannot chew or afford other protein foods.
Russell Geer recalls George Washington’s rise from farmer to military leader and president. The Mount Dora teacher, a University of East-West Center scholar in Asian studies, highlights Washington’s aristocratic background, distrust of mob rule, strict discipline, and enduring legacy beyond Yorktown.
A 28 page Florida supplement from the Florida Development Commission will run in the New York Times international edition on March 21 after appearing in the Feb 13 Florida issue. The feature, titled Florida, covers tourism industry and agriculture progress.
The Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club held an eight table Mitchel movement at the Umatilla Community Building for Master Point night. North-South winners were first Mrs. R. G. Breeden with Mrs. W. Egebrecht, second Mrs. R. B. Giltner with Mrs. E. J. Rhein, and tied third were Mrs. Jack Bornman with Wesley Elston and Memory Martin with Mrs. Anne Walker. East-West winners were first Gladys Remy with Mrs. Frank Boli, second Mrs. J. S. Allen with Tommy Mayer, and third Mrs. Ellen Confer with Mrs. H. D. Hufford.
The Lakes and Hills Garden Club lines up talks on garden design and lake preservation with speakers from Orlando Forge and local experts. Meetings run March 1 7 and 4 with officer elections and corsage making instructions noted.
Mount Dora residents learn a new Social Security office serves Lake and Sumter counties from the Leesburg Civic Center at 109 E. Dixie Ave. Hours are 8 30 to 4 30 weekday, with outreach in Mount Dora on March 2 16 and 30 from 9 a m to 12 30 p m at City Hall. Bring Social Security card birth certificate proof of earnings for last year and 1966 earnings record.
Florida's Cypress Gardens offers peaceful electric boat tours through tropical waterways, a long standing feature since 1938. The rides highlight the garden's scenic vistas and historic charm for visitors seeking a tranquil excursion.
Palm Gardens extends first place by sweeping four points from Hi-Way Inn, while Club Rudo climbs to third by routing Simplex. Mount Dora Flower Shop rises to fifth with a 4-0 win over De-Loach Liggett, and Lindsey Paving sweeps Hatties Hair Styling. Del Douglas tops with 229 and Terry Hunt totals 572. Palm Gardens leads in team game and series at 858-2490.
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