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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
3
County Agent R E Bob Norris notes many farmers switching from watermelons to cotton as spring cools into summer. He advises land leveling, applying 300 pounds of fertilizer, planting in 42 inch rows, thinning to 10 inch stands, and side dressing with fertilizer high in potash to support cotton growth.
Yalaha candidate Lewis W. Schaller pauses campaign for sheriff to attend to family funerals. Sister Mrs. A H Benzee of Fruitland Park died after a lingering illness. rites were held Saturday at Howey-in-the-Hills cemetery. Mother Mrs. Sarah J Schaller, 84, died March 22. He spent much time at her bedside and later helping his sister.
The town engineer managed water supply upgrades with new wells and larger mains, while serving as unofficial town manager and taking on roles like tax collector and police commissioner. He pursued city management, aided real estate development, and contributed to wartime engineering rosters. He and wife Ethel had three children using the maiden name as middle names.
Fifth period report cards show 42 students at Mount Dora High School earn honor roll honors. The list includes students across grades seven to twelve such as Bill Beims Patsy Dean Ann Bowers Teddy Smith Walter TeStrake Martha Simpson and Martha Sadler among others.
The PTA plans an all day trip Friday May 9 for school children who sold the most tickets or made the best posters for Skit Night. President John Heist will take them to Marine Land and historic St Augustine. Depart by special bus by 8:30 a.m. from the school. bring lunches.
They rented in Orlando while choosing a winter base and, after a drive, favored Mount Dora. They bought a Lake Gertrude shore lot within two weeks, hired J G Ray Jr to build, and left Mountain Lakes after selling their home. Mr. Rubidge is a 25 year Rotary member and former Mountain Lakes president.
A candidate calls for Lake county residents to vote next Tuesday for the sheriff and outlines a record of law enforcement service from the Amherst New York police force to Lake county. He details promotions to sergeant and lieutenant, notes work in the florist business, and cites integrity and impartial service as core qualifications. He lists family, church, and fraternal affiliations and asserts independence from any group or creed.
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