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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
2
A columnist muses on lawn bowling likening it to sermons in stones. He cites Bartlett quotations and Biblical verses about perseverance, fault, and companionship, urging vigilance against bias, remembering wisdom, and valuing fellowship over victory in the game.
University of Florida expert Dr. Howard N Miller recommends spergon to reduce damping off in new seedlings and captan as a preventive for black spot on roses. Apply a pinch of spergon in seed packets and use captan at regular intervals to prevent disease rather than react to visible signs.
Central Florida gardeners are advised on choosing temporary grasses for cool months with Kentucky blue as top pick. Weaker grasses prolong maintenance. Plant from mid October to November after prepping sod, fertilizing 6 6 6, and sowing Italian rye Kentucky blue and red top. Keep moist, fertilize after germination, spray for pests, and start rose planting soil prep next month. Flowers and seeds suited to Central Florida include petunia lupin stock daisy hollyhock blue eyed African daisy snapdragons baby's breath Queen Anne's lace. Junior gardeners at Mount Dora school study seed planting and welcome help and visitors on third Friday afternoons.
Rev James Jones preached at the Sunday morning service on talent and wealth. He said real achievement lies in using small gifts and called on the fellowship with God and Christ like possessions worth more than money.
Last rites were held Saturday for Esther B. Eaton 63 who died at Durham Young hospital Leesburg Sept 27. A Mt. Plymouth resident six years she leaves two brothers Edward Brasch Antigo Wis and Art Brasch Hawthorne Cal and two sisters Mrs Julia Brady Milwaukee and Mrs Neal McArthur Wausau Wis. She was a Baptist church member in Sorrento. Rev Cecil Mathis officiated at services at the church. Interment at Sorrento cemetery was handled by Rehbaum's Funeral home.
Adults may join an art class at Mount Dora High School under Mrs Mildred Camburn as part of the Adult Education program. Sessions are set for Wednesdays at 7 30 p m in the school library with information available that evening.
A lively column from the shuffleboard club shares congratulations for Paul Hornaday after an injury, reports on Ex-President Harry Ewing’s progress, and notes about Mrs. Bill Williams in Orange Memorial Hospital. The piece blends local gossip with club happenings and community well wishes.
An essay argues retirement rewards a healthy view of aging and rejects youth obsession. It cites ads and Gloria Swanson as pressures to stay young, notes Eastern respect for elders, and praises Churchill for age pride guiding readers to celebrate birthdays with grace.
Tax Assessor John Cain says W. A. Rucker will pay for tying into the city sewer system. Rucker plans three efficiency units at Baker Street and Sixth Avenue across from the Community building, with eight total units planned and the last five facing Baker Street.
Signs of Eye Difficulty Are Noted discusses how vision problems show up and affect driving. Early signs include difficulty recognizing small objects, tilting the head, squinting, and pushing reading away. Symptoms include eye ache, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, nausea, red eyes, and glare. attentive care to symptoms is urged for highway safety.
The Men's Garden club will hear a talk on ornamentals and general gardening by an unnamed speaker. The club welcomes two new members, Harry W. Fogg and John A. Lewis of Sylvan Shores.
All men of the Methodist church invited to first meet of the season on Wednesday Oct 10 at 6 30 p m in Fellowship hall. Election of officers to be held. Dr Glenn Neptune will speak on stay in Arizona. Wilma Rogers circle will serve.
A county club entertainments night drew 38 teams, with Ray Dooley and Harry Prentice reaching the playoff before losing to Limpert Limpert 105 29. The Red and Black event drew 26 teams as Mrs A H Bell and G J Harvey posted 251 in a rain interrupted session, dry courts by 7 30. Mrs French and Fred Erdman won high Red, while Lee Kinsman and Mrs Meache led high Black 103 82 in the playoff.
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