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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
2
In Florida retirees turn to lawn bowling and shuffleboard as outdoor joys. The piece explores the precision, balance, and luck in lawn bowling, noting bias bowls, clay rinks, and the mental focus required to place the jack. It celebrates the sport's charm and social benefits in the sunny community.
The Hurricanes boys and girls aim to turn around results against Umatilla at the local gym Friday evening. They lost to Tavares Tuesday night with the boys 37 to 21 and the girls 57 to 55. Jan Ziegengeist led the boys and Norma Jeanne Wise led the girls in scoring. The boys' A and B squads faced Lake Weir at home in the first conference game last Friday.
State officers of the Daughters of American Revolution were honored guests at the Tangerine Community hall meeting last week. A luncheon followed with state vice regent Jack Stewart of Orlando and state regent Mrs Edward from Winter Haven among the honored attendees. Members sewed lap robes for elderly convalescents as part of the chapter activity while preparations continued for a D A R card party set for Saturday Jan 19 at 2 p m with tickets from Mrs Warren.
The B string team led by Donnie Dake with 19 points edged its rival 46 to 40. Herbert Flavell scored 18 and Bud Sadler 7 while Billy Johnson added 2. Barry Graves Benjy Rawls and Fred Wiese also played. The A string varsity fell 77 to 33 to Lake Weir with Jan Ziegengeist scoring 8 of the Hurricanes points. Ronnie Parker had 15, Lavin 6, Reid 3, Woodham 1. Church listings note services at Baptist, Community, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian and LDS churches with times and pastors.
Dorans in the hospital this week include Mrs. Ann Smith Mrs. Lottie Cookingham Mrs. Anna Muecke Dwain Muecke Mrs. Nellie Colley Albert Green Robert Corey Mrs. Nellis Charlton Mrs. Lois Boxell Mrs. Lois Dufour at Waterman Memorial Eustis and Dick Truby and Mrs. John Otto Durham Young Leesburg.
In a busy week end at Hill-Top, Overhiser edged Trenham 1 up after 20 holes while Brigham defeated Carr 3 and 2. Fuller beat Palmer 2 and 1, with McHaffie reaching the semi finals after a 3 and 2 win over Groves. Carded scores list Loy 72 and Haynes 75. An assembly notices Mount Dora Jehovah’s Witnesses to Palatka for a three day assembly led by David J. Richards with J W Filson speaking Sunday.
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The listing shows worship times for several churches in Eustis and Mount Dora. Eustis Christian Church meets in Eustis with minister Lester C. Doerr. Seventh Day Adventist holds services at Eustis Doane Street. Christ Scientist meets at Lemon and Grove. Faith Lutheran Church MO Synod offers 8:30 a.m. service in the library basement with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Rev. Phillip Schlessmann.
Sunday service at 11 00 a m led by Rev Louis Johnston at Tangerine Community Church announces worship and fellowship for congregants and visitors.
The article notes Grace Russell’s safe arrival in Storm Lake Iowa after a long trip. It also highlights progress toward recovery for Mrs W L Gray and A R Kinsey. A 68-player turnout for Red and Black games occurred despite cloudy weather and a west wind. No Saturday dinner this week per Rev Kuhlman, next date to be posted.
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