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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
3
Dr. Charles Simson warns lantana, an ornamental shrub common in pastures, can poison cattle lacking minerals or feed. Ingested lantadene sensitizes skin to sunlight causing sunburn like lesions, cracking, and possible death. outbreaks occur where feed is scarce or trashed pasture allows access to the plant.
The Eustis Chamber of Commerce will host a county-wide swimming meet at the municipal pool on Sunday July 26 at 3 p.m. Events include multiple age groups for boys and girls with trophies for high point winners and ribbons for top finishers. Entrants must register by noon next Monday and arrive at 2 p.m. for practice.
Mayor Lou L. Heaton cites Wall Street Journal figures showing a national drop while Mount Dora reports strong permits. Building Chairman Jack Groves says six month permits total $273,500, $30,950 more than the same period last year, with June permits contributing to the gain.
The article explains that wild plum and Johnson grass become highly toxic to cattle when injured by wilting bruised or drought. Sudden death is the common result with symptoms such as labored breathing and a staggered gait. A veterinarian is advised due to available treatments and ongoing feeding trials to identify more toxic plants. Francis L. Mace includes a closing quote about waking progress.
In Putnam County a 320 acre Rainbow Ranch for Boys project borders the St Johns River. Homer Rodeheaver and partner Harry Westbury established a non profit boys ranch offering housing religious training school and vocational programs for homeless or neglected boys in Palatka with cottage living and non denominational religious instruction conducted through local churches and public schools.
The Alexander Springs association reports nearly $250 of the $1,000 remaining to fund a 2000 square foot bathhouse. Contributions include Florida Telephone Corp $50, Otto Wettstein Jr $25, K A Depew $25, several $10 Developer memberships from local firms, and multiple $5 Citizen and $1 Builder memberships from residents in Daytona Beach Eustis Altoona Astor and other towns.
Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber reports from New York after attending the International Kiwanis convention. He highlights top sights and experiences in America’s largest city based on his two week visit.
The article highlights the United Nations building with free admissions by advance request and its multilingual audio features, funded by Rockefeller jr and associates. It praises the Cinarama three dimensional film on Broadway narrated by Lowell Thomas, and Florida’s Cypress Gardens and water ski act promoted by Dick Pope, as essential for Florida visitors to New York.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce urges U S Army engineers to restore full service at Moss Bluff locks on the Ocklawaha river. Officials cite Florida waterways as a key asset and demand a regular daily schedule after recent economy cuts reducing hours and threatening two days of inactivity.
The Young Adult class of a Methodist church will meet Friday at p m to attend the sub district Young Adult Fellowship at Eustis.
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