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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1968

Page

5

Local Happenings Include Births Scholarships and TV Taping

News brief covers the birth of William Scott Ivey in Highland Michigan and community updates from Lake Sumter Phi Theta Kappa pledges, Florida Bankers Foundation scholarships, Florida Citrus Show tapings in Cypress Gardens Clermont and Vero Beach, hospital notices for Jane Barker, visits of Niece in Edmonds, Royal Ballet Trolls at Howey Academy, and notes on Donnelly and Childs Parks in Central Florida.

Lake Sumter Rho Eta Phi Theta Kappa Dale Miller Mount Dora Delores Anne Caudel Florida Bankers Educational Foundation Florida John Murray Shirley John Florida Citrus Belt The Florida Citrus Commission Florida Cypress Gardens Clermont Vero Beach Indian River Joe Barker Jane Lakeland Lakeland General Hospital Daniel Bishop Bishop's Gate R. W. Bishop, Jr Edmonds Washington Dan Donnelly St Central Royal Ballet Group of Winter Park Howey Academy Company School of Ballet Royal Wm. Royal Royal School of Dance Howey

Bridge Players Debate Six Club Slam

A bridge hand narrative explores bidding misdirection and the risks of misrepresenting a 13 point hand with a five card major. The author argues that partnership trust matters more than peeking at a perfect slam and urges honest information sharing.

Funeral for Mount Dora resident Luther C. Greene 72

Luther C. Greene 72 of 406 E. 9th Ave Mount Dora died January 18 after a 43 year residence here. Retired beekeeper and a Mason and First Baptist Church member survived by wife Blanche two sons Luther C. Jr Dedrick two daughters three brothers three sisters six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were January 23 at Rehbaum Harden Chapel with Masonic services and interment at Pine Forest Cemetery.

Luther C. Greene E. 9Th Ave Mount Dora Adairsville Masonic Lodge First Baptist Church of Blanche Luther C., Jr Laguna Beach California Dedrick B Rehbaum-Harden Chapel David Coffield Pine Forrest Cemetery

Gus the white rhinoceros at Lion Country Safari

In Lion Country Safari near Royal Palm Beach a white rhinoceros named Gus weighs about three and a half tons. The animal stands as one of the few white rhinos kept in the United States and draws visitors to the park.

Gus Royal Palm Beach

Tangerine Affair A Great Success

The Tangerine Sandwich Lunch hosted by the Woman's Society of the Tangerine Community Church sold out, with Mrs. Jo Morse noting high attendance. Tables featured red camellias and a Christmas Cactus centerpiece, and guests pledged to return next year for the warm hospitality.

Woman's Society of the Tangerine Community Church Jo Morse Ways and Means

Homemakers Club Hosts January Meeting in Mount Dora Notes

The Homemakers Club met January 18 at Mrs. Peggy Collins home with refreshments before the business session. Mrs. Marion Valentine spoke on Homemakers of Today and How to Become a Good Homemaker. Workshops set for February 1 with location to be announced. O B Koonce will present A Review of the Past for American History Month at St Thomas Episcopal Parish House February 1 at 2 p.m. Hostesses list includes M D Church and others. Mount Dora Chapter CES No 103 holds regular meeting January 25 at 8 p.m. Esther's night will be honored. Betty Fralick and Claude Fralick Jr. were initiated January 10. Girl Scout Leaders Conference urged for January 30 at First Methodist Church Leesburg with $2 registration covering lunch. Council-wide event draws attendees from multiple counties. theme Changing Patterns in the Lives of Women.

Homemakers Club Peggy Collins Marion Valentine O. B. Koonce Daughters of the American Revolution St. Thomas Episcopal Parish House Mesdames M.D. Church F. W. Cragin Ralph Jones R. L. Beach O. F. Peterson Roy S. Williams Michael Murphy W. H. DeBusk Mount Dora C.E.S. No. 103 Esther Betty Fralick Claude Fralick, Jr Girl Scouts First Methodist Church Leesburg Polk Marion Sumter Hardee Highlands Citrus and Lake Counties

Bridge Winners at Lake County Club in Umatilla

The Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club held a seven table Mitchell game at the Umatilla Community Building Monday night. North-South winners were first Mrs Ray Breeden and Mrs Paul Gerding, second Mrs E A Nimnicht and Ernest Butler, third Mrs Frank Boli and Mrs Bernard McCabe. East-West winners were first Tom Mayer and Mrs Keith Fowler, second Mr and Mrs Jack Groves, third Mrs Ellen Confer and Mrs H D Hufford.

Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club Umatilla Ray Breeden Paul Gerding E. A. Nimnicht Ernest Butler Frank Boli Bernard McCabe Tom Mayer Keith Fowler Jack Groves Ellen. Confer H. D. Hufford

Summer Wedding Planned For Lana Creamons

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Creamons of Atamonte Springs announce the engagement of Lana Sue Creamons to Samuel Slocum Sadler III son of the Sadlers of Tangerine. Lana, born in Tampa, attends Rollins College in Winter Park and belongs to Chi Omega. Sadler is a Mount Dora High School and USF alumnus with National Guard service. The couple plans a summer wedding at the First Methodist Church.

Joe Creamons Atamonte Springs Lana Sue Samuel Slocum Sadler III Samuel S. Sadler Jr Miss Creamons Tampa Mount Dora High School Rollins College Winter Park Chi Omega Sorority Sadler University of South Florida

Giant sausage tree at Venetian Pool amazes Coral Gables visitors

The Coral Gables Venetian Pool features a giant sausage tree as a point of interest. The pool, famed as a world renowned swimming hole, contains 900000 gallons of changing fresh water.

Venetian Pool Coral Gables

Miss Orange Peel to Be Chosen at Community Building

Mount Dora High School students invite the public to watch the Miss Orange Peel 1968 contest on Monday January 29 at 730 PM. Boys posing as girls compete with talent acts. Proceeds benefit the 1968 March of Dimes Campaign.

Orange Peel Mount, Dora High School the Innocents IceHouse Theatre Jordan Mount Dora Art League Mount Dora High School Senior Citizens Club Florida A&m Mount Dora

How To Help Your Child Select A Career Course

The Lake County Area Vocational-Technical Center and Adult Education offer a new evening program for parents. The course, starting February 1 and meeting Thursdays at 7 p.m., runs six to eight weeks for 18 to 20 hours with guest speakers and group leaders. The Leesburg area will host the first session.

Lake County Area Leesburg

Coffee Nook For Early Birds Promotes Cremer Style Spread

Readers are invited to set a coffee corner for early guests with a self-serve tray of fixins. Coffee or tea should be brewed first thing, with bread to toast and fruit juice to round out a balanced breakfast. The ad touts a non-dairy creamer as a ready-to-use luxury for hot drinks.

Founders Circle Hosts Luncheon at Villa Dora Hotel

Lakes and Hills Garden Club members gathered at the Villa Dora Hotel for a Founders Circle luncheon to honor Mrs. Helen Rutledge, who will wed Mr. Irving Raeder. President Mrs. Ed Nimnicht and Vice-President Mrs. Amer Johnson were among those pictured with the honoree.

Villa Dora Hotel Founders Circle of Lakes and Hills Garden Club Helen Rutledge Irving Raeder Ed Nimnicht Rutledge Amer Johnson

Ripe Olives Packed For Picnics

A potato salad recipe using California ripe olives and instant potato mix. Ingredients include canned ripe olives, mashed potatoes, mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, radishes, onions, salt and pepper. Assemble in paper cups with carrot sticks and parsley for serving, yielding five servings.

California Olive Advisory Board Reet Soonne Snr

Lake County Vocational Center Offers February Course

Lake County Area Vocational Technical Center announces a February start for a course with enrollment at other Lake County locations if demand is strong. A $2.00 fee covers passout materials. For applications contact Kenneth A. Bragg at 1200 Beecher Street Leesburg or call 787-1581.

Lake County Kenneth A. Bragg Lake County Area Vocational-Technical Center Beecher Street Leesburg

Community Activities Schedule for Mount Dora Groups

A consolidated list of recurring meetings and upcoming events for local clubs and venues in Mount Dora. Activities cover Social Club, Men's Garden Club, Rotary, Jaycees, Woman's Club, and others with dates, times, and locations at Community Building IceHouse Library and City facilities.

Rotary Com City Council City Hall Audubon IceHouse Creative Writers Library Jaycees Woman's Club Legion. Hall Florida Home Demonstration

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