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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1967
Page
5
A Mount Dora bulletin lists news from Eddie Jones in Taiwan to local society gatherings. Public notices cover PEO Chapter BB meetings, a tea for Mrs Moore, and guest lists from across states. Local attractions include the Central Florida Sky Jumpers at Griffin Airfield and an antique show at DeBary Mansion.
Mount Dora Women's Golf Association holds its Annual Meeting and Play Day March 7 with a 9 a.m. start and a luncheon at 1 p.m. Reservations on the bulletin board or via Florence Herard. Veterans World War I Barracks 3227 and Ladies Auxiliary meet March 8 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on old Highway 441. The Golden Triangle Narce Chapter 405 meets March 8 at 2 p.m. at Florida Power Lounge in Eustis with Ted Gardner showing slides of the South Pacific. The New Yorkers annual picnic is March 11 at Rock Springs at noon, bring lunch. Contact Mount Dora president Walter Hunt or secretary Mrs Frank Wormsley for details. The Mount Dora Historical Society meets March 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Mrs Henry Land's home, replacing March 9. Open Installation for Mount Dora Chapter No 103 OES occurs March 4 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with officers recently elected.
Grace Clifton discusses common bridge panic at the table. She notes players rush into part scores, ignore partners, and fear collateral overcalls. The piece uses bidding examples to illustrate miscommunication and asks readers for input on the correct course.
Mrs. Helen Theus Past Grand Matron will be the Installing Officer. Associate Conductress and Bill Pauls Sentinel assist as ceremony details include Temple Circle refreshments and invitations to all members and visitors.
The Camellia Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club meets March 7 at 9:30 a.m. in Mount Dora for a plant exchange hosted by Mrs. R. E. Wilson and Mrs. Paul C. King. The Oleander Circle gathers March 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. William P. Barton’s with co hostess Mrs. L. J. Dennis. members bring an arrangement for judging. Magnolia Circle meets March 6 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Hulda Price’s home.
Sunrise Workshop in Lake and Sumter Counties invites the public to an Open House on March 9 offering ceramic articles braided rugs pot holders and belts crafted by handicapped clients. Items for sale include end tables coffee tables large appliances and handbags donated for resale.
About 30 Mount Dora residents marked Washington's Birthday with a ceremony in the Old Bank Building. Roy Christopher led the program with Mrs. Henry Land representing the D A R and speaking on heritage. Mount Dora High School Principal Gene Molnar urged national dedication. Rev. David Coffield gave prayers as the first annual Patriotic Reformation closed with taps by the high band.
The Lake County public schools proceed with a desegregation plan under Title VI. The choice period runs from February 27 to March 28, 1967, during which students or their guardians must select the school for the next year. Explanatory letters and notices were distributed, with copies available at all schools and the Superintendent's office.
Gaily colored posters announce the Red Stocking Revue presented by Epsilon Sigma Alpha Delta Rho Chapter and the Kiwanis Club of Umatilla. Two benefit performances set for March 10 and 11 at the Umatilla High School Auditorium. The band, in its formative year, has 27 junior high members under Joyce Foster. A Meet the Director party was held February 21 at Pine Meadows Country Club. Tickets cost $2.50 with reserved seating.
Lake Sumter Junior College adds two part time instructors Lloyd Kiernan and Walter Allan to the Division of Technical Education. A genetics course with 13 students led by Jack Strickland explores heredity and evolution with lab projects including fruit flies and hamsters. The college also hosts a March seminar for secretaries and opens its baseball spring schedule with games against Central Florida Junior College and other opponents across March and April.
Abby Joe Land of Tangerine spoke on George Washington highlighting self discipline to rekindle interest. Richard Edgerton starts March programs with Kiwanis president Oscar Schubert. Inter-Club trek to Leesburg set for Tuesday March 7 with Florida District Gov Charles Roberts. Next Inter-Club meet at Tavares March 23 at 12 15 pm replacing Mount Dora meeting.
The Lake County Lay Society of the Florida Diabetes Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night March 7 at 8 p.m. in the Court Room of the Leesburg Police Building. Dr B F Brokaw of Leesburg will present Diabetes in Later Years followed by discussion and Q and A. All diabetics families and others with this problem are invited and urged to attend.
Park and Seminole Junior College play a series starting Monday April 10 at 3 30 p m in Sanford and Monday April 17 at 3 30 p m in Leesburg with Daytona Beach involved.
Bill Seabrook discusses allergic diseases as family conditions and notes about half of children inherit similar allergies. He cites environment and modern prevention as factors and promotes Seabrook's Pharmacy for care. A household hint advises using soap suds to move a refrigerator safely.
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