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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
2
A Florida narrator laments the chuck will’s nesting loss due to highway 441 construction. The widow bird now roosts near the author’s kitchen, producing a displaced hoarse call at dusk and midnight. The piece blends naturalist lore with personal observation on changes to bird song and habitat.
Second Lieutenant Victor A. Lent completed a 16 week helicopter pilot course at Ft. Wolters Texas and will begin advanced flight training at Hunter Army Airfield Georgia. Seaman Apprentice Bruce W. Kelsey graduated Navy basic training at Great Lakes Illinois after nine weeks of instruction. Girl Scouts Troop No Ill will hold a rummage sale May 18 next to O K Barber shop on Donnelly Street to fund a summer trip. call Jo Hays at 383 3834 to donate.
Seven Oaks School of Sorrento highlighted the Apopka event at Wekiwa Springs Arena with 12 ribbons from five riders among 123 entries. Lori Hand rode Misty Morning to 6th in Junior Hunter. Cheryl Lynch earned 6th in Open Jumping and Green Jumper aboard Ramble. Janet Walker rode Misty Blue and Mica-Mo, taking 5th in Handy Hunter and 4th in Regular Hunter and Hunter Hack. Deanne and Kelley Manuel, daughters of owners, collected six ribbons including Deanne’s first place with Fat Chance owned by Robbie Hollenbeck.
The Ocklawaha Chapter DAR met at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish House with Mrs. J. F. McKinna presiding. Officers and committee reports were given, new officers installed by Mrs. McKinna, and Mrs. Henry W. Land became regent. Pony Jumpers placed second. Pony Working Hunter, Pony Hunter Hack, and Hunt Seat Equitation saw ribbons for Kelley with Mic-a-Mo earning third in Equitation over Fences.
Mrs. J. F. McKinna led a memorial service in Greenwood Cemetery for Miss M. B. Bishop first regent of Ocklawaha Chapter in 1916. Members placed white carnations on a green cross and dedicated grave markers scheduled for May 30 at 9 30 a m. A covered dish luncheon followed the meeting with hosts named.
A FAA representative will administer the private pilot written exam on the Lake Sumter College campus in early June. Interested persons should contact Ray Jackson, aerospace flight theory instructor, to arrange registration and help plan the group size for the FAA examiner.
The Tangerine Book Club hosts Mrs. C. H. Esty for her 84th birthday at the Golden Triangle Nursing and Convalescing Center. gifts ranged from an orchid corsage to a May basket, with remarks on her long Tangerine life. Hospital stay, other local visitors, and Asolo Theater Festival notes conclude the piece.
The Lake County Agricultural Center in Tavares hosts a program on Care of Your Lawn on May 14 1968 at 8 p.m. Royce Williams assistant County Agent coordinates the event with guest speaker Harry Meyers of the Florida Agricultural Extension Service Gainesville Meyers discusses grass types for Lake County lawns establishing a new lawn caring for an existing lawn insects diseases and weed problems.
May 11 events at McCoy Air Force Base Orlando include a 12 15 p m Thunderbirds show with six jets performing aerial maneuvers for spectators. The day features displays from all military branches, Sentry Dog Teams and base fire fighters, plus other special events.
Mount Dora High announces honor roll members including Grade 9 students Donna French Kathy McWhorter Louis Montgomery Chris Simpkins Knorr Beverly Lunsford Charles McConnell Candy Montgomery Carol Pippin and Steve Vaughn and Grade 12 honorees Jane Cato June Coleman Marty Cox Alice Driggers Terry Head Betty Kelsey Virginia McCabe Cathy Stewart Nancy Wells plus Straight A’s noted for the district.
In the final stretch of the season Arrington Cleaners beat Karl's Sales and Service 3 1. Garden Gate and Conner's Colleens split 2 2 while Club Rudo won four from Pauls Gulf Strikers. Carbaugh Builder defeated Wingler Son 3 1 and Parker's Market, Seabrook Pharmacy, Mitenius Mobileers won their matches 3 1.
Mercury boating authorities advise removing the remote fuel tank before refilling to prevent spills and ensure proper oil gas mixing. Fill with equal parts gas and oil briefly, mix, then add remaining oil and gasoline and mix again following maker recommendations.
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