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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
5
Mount Dora community circles highlight 50th anniversary for the H. J. Ruprights at Midland Country Club with 147 guests, a daughter Phylis gifting a golden lavaliere. News includes births, student returns from USF and FSU, and local club activities with dates and contact details.
The forthcoming marriage of Carol Chancellor and Lynn Rector Jr. drew notice in Mount Dora. Chancellor, daughter of William and Carol Chancellor of Wichita, Kansas, attends West High School and works for Letters Incorporated. Rector, son of Lynn Rector Sr. of Mount Dora, is a Mount Dora High School graduate, ex Air Force member, and employee at Davis Manufacturing in Wichita. Chancellor visited Mount Dora last summer and swam with the Rector children at Lake Gertrude. Robin Rector, 12, saved Chancellor from drowning on July 19. The couple plans a summer 1967 wedding.
The Pilot Club of Lake County sponsors a Driver Improvement Course at Lake Shore Acres Restaurant from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, running Oct 11 to Nov 1 with 18 enrolled. Instructors Bill Martin and Hugh Davis, Safety Council members, note certificates are awarded after eight hours of work.
On Oct. 29 an open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and view the featured displays and arrangements.
Roy Carpenter, a maintenance diver, at Florida’s Silver Springs, is called to retrieve glasses, cameras, false teeth, rings and other items dropped by tourists. A glass eye, described as the first, is found in the water and its origin remains a mystery. Carpenter notes the eye’s color and shape helped the search.
In a bridge column, the reader learns that playing the King on a lead can stop a critical diamond run by declarer. The discussion contrasts keeping or releasing the King, explaining how the correct signal can cut the sequence and force the declarer to lose tricks. The piece emphasizes practical decision making and risk in the defense.
IceHouse Players of the Golden Triangle invite clubs and organizations to use the auditorium for fundraising. The 300 seat venue offers exclusive occupancy on Mondays and Tuesdays for monthly plays, with group seating plans and a theater party option for 20 or more on select nights. Picnic opens Nov 9 with 8:30 p.m. shows and Sunday matinees. season tickets for six plays cost $7.50 each. Reservations optional. info and tickets via Box 759 Mount Dora.
The Orange Blossom Playhouse in Orlando rehearses the Broadway hit Any Wednesday a comedy once starring Sandy Dennis. Producer-Director Jay Huguely of Beach Summer Playhouse Cocoa Beach will stage the production.
The defender stresses timing and choice of play after declarer leads the Queen. If you hold Ace and Jack in dummy and four to the King Ten, cover the Queen to reduce declarer’s trick potential. A good defender anticipates declarer’s plan and coordinates carding to disrupt their sequence and maximize defensive tricks.
Practical advice on using sturdy steps and keeping electrical appliances away from sinks. Tips include turning pot handles inward, non slip bath mats, grab bars, and skidproof rugs. Safety glass in doors, periodic fire inspections, fire drills, and affordable extinguishers for each danger spot are advised.
Grace Clifton will teach bridge classes at St. Edward's Parish house starting Thursday Nov 10 at 9 am with weekly lectures on bidding. Beginners are invited while advanced players can improve defense. Proceeds go to St. Edward's building fund. The Woman's Fellowship first fall meeting is Oct 21 at 2:30 pm in Armstrong Chapel with Dr. Schriver presenting Looking Forward at 2:30 pm following the 10:30 am lecture sessions.
Edie Kramer returns as the Sandy Dennis character in a new production. Orange Blossom cast includes Paul Bronson Lil Bohanon and Clyde Hembree. Performances run October 20 to 29 with a matinee on Sunday October 23. Tickets and info at 295 2311 during business hours.
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