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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
2
The lawn bowling program began October 25 with about 26 participants evenly split by gender. Instructors emphasize natural technique over rigid form and focus on fun learning, social events, and a forthcoming season with mixed games and new ideas from the social committee.
The Florida Citrus Commission approved a 4.5 million dollar advertising program for Florida citrus. It marks the largest consumer advertising effort ever undertaken for the state's citrus industry.
Ground breaking last week marked the start of the American Legion Junior Rifle Range in Mount Dora. Sponsored by Legion Post 35 the range will be on East 11th Avenue with all expenses paid by the Legion plus donations. A barbecue November 12 at Golden Triangle Shopping Center will raise funds. Over 50 youths have joined. the club plans to include girls later and instructors will be NRA members.
Lake County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Thursday October 20 at 8 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse Tavares Roy Christopher to preside All committeemen and committee women urged to attend Steve Johnson chairs the Reedy testimonial dinner Reports on gala success precinct lists will be distributed State officials Larry Hughes and Lucile Tally will brief on November election Guests include Lake County Commissioners Katherine Baker W F Robinson and Highs Lake County campaign manager
LSJC will be featured in weekly WLBE broadcasts on Wednesdays from 7 30 to 8 p m during November and December. The programs will be hosted by Dr Paul P Williams and fellow LSJC faculty and staff who will report on the fall Florida Association of Public Junior Colleges conference set for November 3 4 in Daytona Beach.
More than 100 acres of Pirate's World, a new tourist attraction, plan to open mid March 1967 in the Dania Hollywood area on Florida's Gold Coast.
Parents are reminded that modern prenatal nutrition immunization and antibiotics greatly boost infant health. Today’s child is likely taller stronger and healthier than previous generations and can expect faster treatment and better care. Visit Sea Brook's Pharmacy Mount Dora for prescriptions and supplies. This week's household hint suggests using boiled potatoes as an effective soap substitute for soft hands.
Miss Reba Harris chairs the Palms for Christmas Committee of the County Chamber as the Florida Way theme for the luncheon at Tavares Civic Center Friday noon October 14. Lake County Chamber secretary Selma Pearce welcomes guests. committee members include Mrs. Alice Smart Leesburg Mrs. Howard Young and Mrs. Preston Maynard Clermont Mrs. Lou Ayers Eustis Mrs. Roy Williams Mount Dora and Mrs. Paul Bryan Umatilla. A palm decorations demonstration follows, with palms angels door swags mantle and table pieces. Garden Clubs will decorate post offices in their communities during the holiday season.
Lake County reports an 1,008 increase in new registered voters since June 1, reaching 28,914 of the state's 2.5 million. Breakdown shows white Democrats 20,134 up 586, colored Democrats 2,632 up 61, white Republicans 5,700 up 316, colored Republicans 83 up 5, and other parties 365 up 40. Absentee ballots total 176 with many more expected before election eve.
A capacity crowd attended a dinner at the Eustis Center honoring Representative W. H. Reedy. Attendees included Speaker William V. Chappell and many legislators. The event raised funds and highlighted Reedy's bid for a fourth term as a Democratic state representative.
The Classic Car Club of America sponsors an annual antique car meet at Cypress Gardens in Florida. The event gathers collectors and enthusiasts to display vintage vehicles and celebrate automotive history.
The Lake County Chamber offers a revised bass fishing and lake folder with a map showing connecting lakes and channels. It includes information on facilities of fish camps mean trailer parks and hotels. A Soil Survey map is available for a nominal charge.
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