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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
3
The Mount Dora Topics column quips about a bingo call at Sylvan Shores, a fake James Cagney visit, broken root beer bottles, and local mishaps. It notes a Citrus Culture figure, a mayor, and humor about forest service aims while massaging small town gossip into a playful local page.
The feature profiles Red Kennedy a long time Lake County lawyer and community figure. It notes his varied career from owning orange groves to probate and title work and his role in local politics and civic groups. It recalls his family ties to Howey Ta vares and Sylvan Shores and mentions his son William Cottrell Kennedy Brugs and his wartime service.
Johnnie Faulkner, manager of the Princess Theater, photographed an unusual display of night blooming cereus in the lobby. The four blooms, described as beautiful, were presented to the Princess by Mrs. Josephine Simpson at the Ola. The story of the cleaning man’s fright is on Page One.
R E Norris advises adjusting salt in chicken feed to stop pecking by adding 2 percent salt to all mash and 4 percent to mixed grain and mash for two to three days. Lawns of St Augustine should be mowed every two to three weeks in summer with clippings left to enrich soil. Mulch gardenias heavily to prevent root knot and wilt in heat. wilt from disease affects only some plants, while heat and drought wilt all.
The card game poker, though tied to ancient card play, originated in the United States in the early 19th century. Its name and current structure emerged during that period, establishing the basis for today’s classic gambling pastime.
Adaline Gawthrop of Gawthrop Plymouth announces her song My Hearts On My Sleeve sold to Nordyke Music Publishing Co. of Hollywood. The tune is featured at Mount Dora Pharmacy with Doc Lee selling copies while rights potential stretch to a year with radio and screen promotion planned.
Council President Morse promised a trip account and fulfilled it by sending a log of his voyage. An onlooker's boat sighting near Mount Dora, Florida confirmed his travels from Wildwood New Jersey toward Silver Springs. Morse plans a Gulf fishing trip when fall returns, contingent on a license.
Earl Cecil Goodwin returns home from the Navy for a short vacation before heading to China again. Mrs. Helen Knox sustains severe burns from a pressure cooker accident. Peggy Guy visits with Rosalie and Doris Pochettino. Charles Henry is hospitalized in Orlando in serious condition. Mary Battle and Graybill return from a mountain trip. O C Torbert visit in St Petersburg with sister-in-law and niece Antoinette.
The notice lists Mount Dora golf course offering 9 holes for $1.00 and all day play for $1.50. It reads like a local price board with single price points and no additional details.
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