Sorrento-Mount Plymouth News Election and Civil Defense Plans
The Sorrento-Mount Plymouth Teen Class elected officers led by President Pat Senese and Vice President Joe Paul. A Christmas program pro am was discussed. The Civic Association meets December 3. Civil Defense plans with director Paul McDonald and team were approved for county clearance, amid low turnout. Santa visitation for children is set for December 21 at the Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Sunday School
Pat Senese
Joe Paul
Linda King
Doreen Geddes
Representa Sham Wintham
MVE
Viewwr
Doris McKinna
Eve Senese
Sorrento-Mount Plymouth
Gardening In The Sunshine State by Harve y Sharpe
Gardening tips for Florida readers cover plant banking to protect shrubs and hibiscus from frost, watering to guard against dehydration, and planning before transplanting. Advice includes renovating shrubbery, testing soil, proper planting distances for roses, and storage of bulbs like dahlias and caladiums for winter.
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Sunshine State
Hervey Sharpe
J. N. Joiner
John V. Watkins
University of Florida
Civic Club Christmas Party and Home Decoration Contest Notice
The Civic Club invites children under 12 to receive candy and announces an adult Christmas party at the Community Center on December 21 at 8 p.m. Register now for the home outdoor decoration contest by calling Jean Bryant or Eleanor Sammons. registration ends December 18. Three cash prizes will be awarded at the January Civic Club meeting. entrants must be registered to qualify.
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Civic Club
Jean Bryant
Eleanor Sammons
Aloha
Homicide Rate Declines in Florida 1951 to 1961
State Board of Health reports homicide rate fell from 11.1 to 9.2 per 100 000 in Florida between 1951 and 1961. Non whites and whites show different trends with non white males accounting for 53.4 percent of 4492 total homicides in the period. The most affected age groups include late teens, 20s, and 45 and over.
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Florida
State Board of Health
Tips for Broiling Meats and Quick Sandwiches
Broil meats after trimming fat to prevent curling. Brush beef or lamb with Italian dressing for extra flavor. Assemble a submarine sandwich with French bread, salami, ham, American and Swiss cheese, green peppers, pickles, lettuce, and mayonnaise. Prepare small pastries for guests and serve with hot coffee or iced tea.
Florida Highway Patrol reports nine month accident totals
During the nine month period ending October four the Florida Highway Patrol investigated 22,667 highway traffic accidents on rural roads. 513 persons died and 14,794 were injured up 48 percent from last year. Troop D covering Volusia Lake Seminole Orange Osceola and Brevard reported 496 accidents 11 deaths and 316 injuries with statewide deaths up 13 percent and total accidents up 12 percent.
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Florida Highway Patrol
Aes
Volusia
Lake
Seminole
Orange
Osceola
Brevard
Choose Playthings With Safety In Mind
Florida Board of Health warns parents to select toys by age to reduce accidents. A survey shows five year olds have higher toy injury risk and most incidents come from misuse. Look for UL labeled electric toys and avoid small parts in ornaments and dangerous items for small children.
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Florida Board of Health
George A. McCoy
Underwriters Laboratory
Smorgasbord Dinner By GOP Women Held In Mount Dora
The Golden Triangle Republican Women's Club will host its annual smorgasbord dinner on Saturday December 1 at the Mount Dora Community Building. Serving runs 5 to 6 30 p m. Mrs M O Knudson announced this as ways and means chairwoman. At a GOP women meeting president Mrs Dorie Hostettler received a summa cum laude diploma and a Doctor of Political Strategy degree. Mrs Hier received Lavender Heart and Gold Star honors plus gold star jewelry. Mrs Clarence Rogers and Mrs Forrest Kimball spoke on future campaign plans as workers were thanked for their campaign efforts. Mrs Arthur Truitt gave a national legislation review.
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Golden Triangle
Republican Women’s Club
Mount Dora
M. O. Knudson
Ways and Means
GOP
Dorie Hostettler
Hier
Clarence Rogers
Forrest Kimball
The
Lakes and Hills
Arthur Truitt
Quote and safety reminder from a vintage column
A compilation of a Roy L. Smith quote on sharing and a folk motto about caution on the road. It urges checking brakes lights horn and wipers as longer nights arrive. The note suggests experience plus caution as a life lesson from regular drivers.
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Fellowship Hall
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Evelyn
Joe
Greg Jones
Greg
Handy
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Harold
America
Mount Doi
Merry-Garner Jewelers
Eustis
Crawford
Eustis, Florida
Helen
Bill
Roy L. Smith
Price
Nolivo
Kouwa
Soimsny
Drew’s Prep
Golden Triangle Shopping Center
Golden
Triangle Shopping
Dasinger’s
Ford Motor Co
Ford Motor
Herlong Motor Co
Palm Plaza Shopping Center
Leesburg
Huskey Built Homes, Inc
Neral Contracting — Developing — Real Estate
Mount Dora, Florida
South Bay Street
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