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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
5
Tiny Larsen from the University of Chicago will lead Mount Dora's banner at the Seaside Fiesta in New Smyrna Beach on June 13 as she vies for Miss New Smyrna Beach and possibly Miss Florida. Graduation brings visitors for Ann Tremain and family, with relatives from Houston and Orlando attending.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Killian Sylvan Shores quietly observed their Golden Wedding anniversary Wednesday. They were married June 6 1906 in Straven Alabama and lived in Birmingham before moving to Mount Dora 22 years ago. They have three children Mrs Perry James Mrs George Clark and Mrs Victor Rankin and families.
The Lake County Duplicate Bridge club hosts a scramble night at the Fountain Inn in Eustis next Monday evening. N S winners from last week include Mount Dora couples and Leesburg players with top finishes by Mrs. Roland Cooper and Mrs. George F. Davis, and first place by Mrs. John Murray and Mrs. Ernest Butler.
Ialene and Ossie plan a two month Biloxi honeymoon near Keesler Air Force Base. A cottage by the base and a short walk to the Gulf frame their joyful tropical escape. Ialene abandons job plans to enjoy the holiday offer and celebrate with a grand honeymoon.
St Thomas Episcopal announces Sunday School will start at 10 a.m. during the summer months instead of 9 30. Church officials note the temporary schedule adjustment reflects the season and attendance patterns.
A mother daughter banquet at the First Baptist church honored the Girl's auxiliary with a recognition service. Mrs W K Stokley led the event in the social room with star shaped menus and mint cups. Carolyn Cheatham Kathy Cheatham Dorothy Sherwood Beverly Phillips and several others were advanced in the ceremony. Ani Stington received the princess honor.
Madge Sadler explains a practical compost method to improve Florida soil fertility. Build a three by three foot hole with corners fenced by chicken wire, center a tall stick, layer leaves greens and manure, and keep adding until the pile reaches five feet. Include kitchen scraps and superphosphate, water well, repeat layers for heat and humus formation.
Twelve year old Ann Drawdy, daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Drawdy, formerly of Mount Dora, has returned to her Orlando home for a long costly fight against nephrosis. After a two week Atlanta consultation a specialist suggested potential recovery but cautioned it would be slow. The Orlando physician who has studied the disease will continue treatment. Ann is granddaughter of E L Riley of Riley's Park and niece of Pearl Downs of Mount Dora.
A short reflective note highlights that affection withstands harsh vigor while kindness and smooth words ease difficult matters. The quote references Sir Walter Scott and Aesop as sources for good manners guiding human interactions.
The marriage of Miss Jo Jean Hopson of Eustis and Tyrone Binton Parker of Mount Dora was announced this week. They wed June 3 in Folkston Georgia. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Hopson of DeLand, lived with relatives in Eustis while employed as a beautician. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Parker of Mount Dora. They will live in the Parkers' apartment this summer, and Mr. Parker will enter Stetson University in the fall.
Mount Dora merchants discuss hospital need at a Monday meeting. Col E F Merchant urges local doctors and community groups to back a hospital to stop out-of-town referrals and attract industry. Officials note current patients travel to Eustis Leesburg Orlando for care.
Lester Doerr will preach at the Presbyterian church in Rev. C. A. Carrier's absence. He will speak on Why the Church at the 11 a.m. service.
The city designs a full summer schedule for Mount Dora youth with swimming instruction and fun, water skiing, Little League baseball, softball, tennis, golf, bowling, shuffleboard, arts and crafts, and library reading. Notable leaders include Jim Jackson, Fred Sanwald, Ronald Aldrich and Robert Widmer, overseeing swimming, baseball, softball, tennis and daily reading programs at the school recreation field, pool, and library. Lifeguards will be on duty at all times as the program kicks off next Monday.
Mrs Sara McCain assumed the 1955 56 presidency from Col Philip Lauben at a Monday installation with an ash tray gavel used as a playful symbol New officers include Joe Mutascio vice president Betty Fellows business manager Neil Huebsch secretary Clare Lappin treasurer Mel Wagner operations manager Col Lauben publicity manager and Al Crone Bill Hawkins as directors At large Membership dues stay unchanged.
In hospital this week at Memorial hospital Mount Dorans Waterman are Al Mancini John Sager Mrs Dor thea Peterson Fred Westcott Mrs Mary Barfield Edward Petersen James Lea and Mrs Eva Allen. Charles Parker is in Durham Young in Leesburg.
An hour of supervised children's play runs daily from 1 to 2 p.m. at the school. Art classes begin Monday morning June 18 at 9 o'clock taught by Mrs. Bobbie Clements and run for five weeks. Teen golf instruction available at the golf course. Shuffleboard and lawn bowling are offered all day. The Canadise musical program details appear in another story.
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