Mount Dora Hosts South Division Lawn Bowling Trebles
Eighteen teams competed in the Ladies Trebles Tournament at Mount Dora with Orlando and St Petersburg strong, high scores by Mrs Clark and team, Mount Dora’s Dinsmore and Tigh among locals, and Arthur Jewell elected Southeastern Division director. The club notes 300 members, new rinks, and coaching for beginners. The Mount Dora League will play interclub at New Smyrna next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
American Lawn Bowling Association
Orlando
DeLand
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
New Smyrna
Peabody Club
Jean Beach
Katherine Wilson
Margaret Bennett
Mildred Nunnaly
Norma van Gertrude Dinsmore
Chares
Helen Tigh
Grace
Clark
Shannon
Traux
Greaves
Reburn
Mount Dora Golf Champ Greer Wins Close Showdown
Greer edged Bill Stewart 1 up on the 36th green to claim the Mount Dora Hill-Top title in a dramatic comeback. Stewart, four down with six holes to play, faltered as Greer parred five times and bogeyed the remaining holes. Doc Wells won class A 2 and 1 over Overhiser, Malloy claimed class B 1 up over Brown, and Carr prevailed C class 1 up over Shriner. Pete Trenham led Mount Dora city championship with 212 total after 54 holes. Loy sits second at 148 with 18 holes left. Jean Ferran shot 42 front nine but faded to 91, Edna Charron 91, Johnson 44 first nine. Seth Greer 75 and Trask 77 led low gross. blind bogey winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Golf Club
Bill Stewart
Mount Dora
Greer
Stewart
Bob Wells
Harold Overshiser
Doc
Ole Steady
Sam Malloy
Dale Brown
Malloy
Col. W. K. Carr
Bill Shriner
Pete Trenham
University of Florida
Webb Loy
Jean Ferran
Edna Charron
Betty Johnson
Seth Greer
Austin Trask
Petura
Cabic
Elting
Hill
Scarrf
Zurlinga
Trask
Turner
Carlisle
Orlando Pram Race Boosts Dora Regatta Prep
The Mount Dora Pram Fleet and an Orlando contingent staged a practice race on Lake Dora as part of the 1957 Sailing Regatta preparations. Bob Gilbert won, with David Walker second and Don Corton Jr. third. 18 boats competed, 10 sailed by Mount Dora sailors aided by the Orlando fleet. Other Mount Dora participants included Cathy Cain and Sharon Uhl among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Blossom Trail
Yacht Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Dora
Mount Dora
Pram
Orlando
Bob Gilbert
David Walker
Eustis
Don Corton, Jr
Greg Jones
Cathy Cain
Sharon Uhl
Robert
Pat Wason
Janie Murray
Harriette Lauben
Dorothy Daniels
Bernard McCabe
Tavares Bulldogs Capture Class B Group VI Crown
Tavares Bulldogs won the Class B Group VI tournament title at Mount Dora’s Earl B. Ferson gym, edging Lyman in a tight final after earlier upsets over Bishop Moore and Titusville. Ronnie Parker led the first half with 11 points, Bruce McClelland sealed the win in overtime with a decisive field goal, and Charles Reid and Edwin Woodham each scored nine. Groveland and Umatilla were eliminated earlier as Titusville claimed the consolation, 62-42, and 59-39 respectively.
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Mount Dora
Earl B. Ferson
Tavares’ Bulldogs
Lyman
Dora
Groveland
Ronnie Parker
Charles Reid
Edwin Woodham
Titusville
Lyman Greyhounds
Bishop Moore
Bruce McClelland
Tavares
Cane Se
Bible School Starts in State Tourney Today
Mount Dora's Christian Home and Bible School seeks the Class C District VII crown at Gainesville in the state tournament. The team, seeded third in the district at Reddick, beat Reddick 46 39 in the final. Gene Pickren led 20 points in the opener. E R Calloway totaled 30 across two wins. The squad finished 8 4 in the regular season, with losses to Oviedo and Uma.
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Mount Dora
Christian
Bible School
Gainesville
Reddick
Webster
O.L.P.H
Gene Pickren
E. R. Calloway
Angel
Oviedo
Uma
Staggering Figures Show Modern Ills
Dr C A Carriel, Presbyterian church spokesman, compares two social practices to idols in Corinth drinking and gambling. He cites a national annual loss of 9 trillion dollars from relaxation and 13 trillion from gambling, arguing funds could build schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Corinth
C. A. Carriel
Presbyterian Church
Carriel
Red and Black Shuffleboard Notes: Local Social Banter
A humorous column riffs on church attendance and local gossip from Shickshinny PA. It recalls Earl Dodd’s bulletin quote about seven days without church and recounts Red and Black contest play at a recent Saturday, naming Mrs Ed Smart Bill Neilson Mrs Bakey Bill Sharpe and other players with scores and playoff results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dodd
Shickshiny
Benny Birchard
A. R. Kinsey
Kuhlman
Jones
Rev
Ed Smart
Bill Neilson
Bakey
Bill Sharpe
Spangler
Lyle Wood
Louie Leibenhar
Sachs
Bill
Little One Earns Bass Prize in February Lake Dora Tournament
Four year old Bruce Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart, won a Chamber of Commerce Bass Tournament prize for February with a 2 lb 1 oz bass caught in Lake Dora. The month’s weigh in totaled 561 lbs 12 oz and other prize winners included Pearson, H W Cox, Dr F M Morgan, Mrs E K Scott, and William F Riecker. The heaviest bass of the month weighed 15 lb 7 oz and was caught by Samuel Johnson of Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Stewart
Frank Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Dora
Pearson
Villa Dora
H. W. Cox
Mount Dora
F. M. Morgan
Grandview Hotel
E. K. Scott
New Albany
Ind
William F. Riecker
Lakeside Inn
Samuel Johnson
Eustis
Outdoor Writers Meet Here in April
Florida Outdoor Writers about 75 members will converge on Mount Dora from April 4 to 7 for the annual Sailing Regatta and a Spring meeting at the Lakeside Inn. They will also participate in a Merchants association treasure hunt with prizes awarded via a store numbering plan. Local contact is Mrs. Margo Hosford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora
Merchants Association
Lakeside Inn
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Association to hear Harriet Bryant on Asia
Mrs Harriet Bryant will address the Woman's Association of the Presbyterian church on Asia at the Tuesday meeting at 2 30 p m in the church. The note reflects public opinion as a guide to conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Harriet Bryant
Woman’s Association of the Presbyterian Church
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Vise
Caron
Bidwell Feed & Supply Co
Baker Street
Stanley Kuznik
Orlandoans
Tavares Bulldogs
Mary Baker Eddy
Wayne Pearson Tile CO
S. Highland
By Morris Deering
Messers Waters
Bloom
Mrs. Sutliff
Lee Wimberly
Stephen
Messers W & B
Lady
Lee
Leonard Barker
Superior Asphalt Co
Dick Stewart
Walt Stubble Owners
Television Electronics Fund
Wellington
Stan
Comstock
Conway Road
Allen & Co
Lakeland Florida
Midwest Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Complete Investment Service
W.R. Alger
Lakes Dora
Beauclaire
Carlton Price
City Dock
Wise Boat Works
J. G. Ray, JR
Wdbo-Tv
WDBO
Chevrolet
Chevy
NATA
Daytona
S Chevrolet
National Automotive Testing Association
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