The Orlando Sentinel from Orlando, Florida • 56

Pounds7 Treasure Hunts 'Pan Out7 rlattbn rttttf! Sunday, Aug. 4, IMS STCCIFtED STRlCTI0 S0 0E (MY IRU TW 0W AREAS fttfflWIt. NQl MM A MMl Oft CCLO, OK CTKEK i se By PAT TOWNSEND WINTER GARDEN -Johnny Pounds, son of the late J. W. Pounds and Ida Seegar Pounds, has gained a nationwide reputation for his knowledge of treasures.

Johnny, A3-333 supervisor of management support services of Douglas Aircraft Company, Santa Monica, is a leading exponent of what he firmly believes Is the fastest growing hobby in America treasure hunting. IN HIS spare time, he is the publisher of "The Treasure Hunter Magazine." He was raised in Florida, the locale of some of the country's most spectacular treasures including the famous Spanish Plata fleet that went down in the hurricane of 1715. However, tales of pirate gold and lost ships didn't catch his imagination until, as a U. S. Navy Seabee on Guam, he was fascinated watching representatives of a U.

S. bank dig up over $1 million, buried the Japanese occupied the island at the outbreak of Wprld War II. This is when he began to pursue his exciting avoca- I A ti I 3t tion, and joining Douglas in 1950 he introduced his magazine "The Treasure Hunter" in 1957. This will soon go from 16 to 32 pages per issue. One subscriber is author Earl Stanley Gardener, who granted permission for John to quote extensively from Gardener's new book, "Hunting Lost Mines By Helicopter." POUNDS WAS chief of police in Orlando in the middle of the 1920s, and three of his aunts, Addie Argo, Bertie Miller and Ola Russ are still living in the west Orange area.

"A treasure is anything that anyone puts value on from $1 to $1,000," Pounds stated. This he claims includes old bottles, ghost town relics, old coins, pieces of china, old horse hoes, railroad spikes and rocks. "Children can find things more often than adults because they do not think in terms of the obvious," Pounds stated. His stories of treasure caches are endless amounts involved ranged from $100 to a sunken ship with a cargo estimated at $10 million. He cited the example of a 10-year-old Livermore, Calif, boy who picked up a chunk of mineral while vacationing in northern California.

His father termed it "fools' gold," until later a friend identified it as a high grade ore worth $250 a ton. JOHNNY HAS, become a sort of clearing house for treasure information and he has gained a reputation from coast to coast. In his magazine, Pounds includes stories from the oldtimers he meets in his search for treasure. "As we become such a young society I am concerned that the stories of the Old West, the myths and legends, will die with the oldtimers." "In San Diego last year, two children were digging in the sand and they found $551 in silver coins and a $10 gold piece, Pounds continues, and someone found gold dust in the San Gabriel River." yWarcfs 4f Jaycee Swim Meet Tom Goddard, Chairman Stanley Smith and Ric Bennett. (Photo by B.

P. Hannon) West Orange Jaycees presented 28 awards at annual swim meet Saturday at Winter Garden's municipal pool. Shown with awards are (from left) Investigator Land-Use Decisions Argued In Conservation Pamphlet Chamber 'Depot' Office Under Way WINTER GARDEN Progress is now being made on the new facility for the Winter Garden Chamber of Commerce, according to Robert E. McQuillen, president. Redecorating of the interior will soon be completed with Mrs.

Gene Cappleman in charge of the program. Major part of the necessary repairs, prior to painting and papering, have been completed and the old ACL depot is beginning to take on appearance of an attractive office. The old counter has been lowered, with the original top retained to lend a colonial effect and retain some of the decor of the depot. The attractive wall paper will harmonize with the overall plan. The ceiling has been painted white and light fixtures centered in the large area.

The floor will be carpeted with an indoor-outdoor type of covering which will add a touch of warmth and beauty, A. W. SINCLAIR, executive manager of the Winter Garden Chamber of Commerce, hopes that one of the old-time pot bellied stoves can be obtained for use in the offices which will use gas heat for the winter months. This will also add to the colonial theme which Is being stressed In the downtown Winter Garden business area. Other items are being considered which will preserve the memory of the one time busy railway station.

Main entrance to the office will be on the east end of the building adjacent to the large new parking facility built recently by the City of Winter Garden. Ex-Labor WINTER GARDEN -Jere D. McWinn, former investigator for the U.S. Labor Department, wage and hour division, was guest speaker at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Winter Garden Rotary Club held Tuesday at the Winter Garden Inn. McWinn, who is now studying law at the University of Florida, and is a management consultant in labor matters since 1964, gave specific instances where an employer cannot comply with existing regulations no matter how hard he tries or how honorable his intenstions may be.

WHEN, HE began working for the wage and hour division he was given a sheet which was to be completed at the conclusion of each three month period showing how many cases investigated and how much money was recovered for employes. This check sheet is no longer used, McWinn told club members, but the pressure on investigators remains the same. Age discrimination in the Employment Act of 1967 should be watched very carefull, and he recommended that when a perlon applies for a position that age not become a factor in the determination of employment. THE INTERNAL Revenue Service has no written guidelines to follow other than those available to any certified public accountant, McWinn said, but the investigators in the wage and hour division of the Department of Labor have such a guideline and it Is followed very carefully. McWinn i his bachelor of arts degree in i ne ss administration from the University' of Florida and among his clients presently are the Florida Farm Bureau SENTINEL WEST BRIEFS soils billboards masking the beauty of the countryside these are costly mistakes that take their toll of property, happiness and sometimes lives but they don't have to happen!" "Today, resource conservation touches the lives of every person whether he lives on the farm, in the city or in the suburbs and today's citizen has a unique challenge and responsibility.

It is not enough to be concerned only with the most obvious calamities that destroy our resources, we must also concern ourselves with the "everyday" changes' taking place all around us the city edge creeping out into the country, the little marsh that becomes a golf course, the cornfield inundated by a reservoir, the dam that Increase Cancellations at the Winter Garden Post Office showe'd 'art Increase of 2,662 for the first six months of 1968 compared to the 1967 period. Actual cancellations from January to June 1968 were 571,047 compared to 568,385 for 1967 showing a .468 pet. increase. Postage meters in use during 1967 were 92 and there are 30 in use during the present period, Be-kemeyer said. This is the area where driver's licenses will be renewed and other chamber of commerce business transacted.

Attractive racks have been installed along the east wall of the room where literature will be displayed showing the many attractions which Florida has to offer including all types of brochures, maps and post cards. The new location of the Winter Garden Chamber of Commerce should make it more convenient for tourists and others to obtain Information about the city, and the central location will add much to the many services of this organization. WINTER GARDEN Rural and Urban Land Use Dccisons" is the title of a recent publication prepared by the special publications committee of the Soil Co nservation Society of America, according to Albert R. Swartz, supervisor, Orange Soil and Water Conservation District. In touring rural areas in West Or ange County, Swartz tated, "This society is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to advancing the science-and art of good land use." Swartz commented, "To mention several statements' made in the publication will give some indication as to the contents as follows: a filling station located on a flood plain a dream home on unstable Postal Profits WINTER GARDEN A mid-year report on activities at the Winter'Gar-den Post Office reflected an increase of 13.697 pet.

in revenue for the first six months of 1968 compared to the same period a year ago, according to Fred Be-kemeyer, postmaster. Receipts for the first six months of 19R8 were compared to a year ago, he said for a net increase of $9,363. 02. it I i lib Fire Drill JOHNNY POUNDS Studies treasures' His veritable is Karl von Mueller's "Trea-sure Hunter's Manual" which gives the prospective prospector the know-how; of the game. It also helps: to have a device that detects gold, silver, jewelry, coins and even paper money' stated Pounds.

Federation, Florida Soft Drink Association, Beer Industry of Florida and Flor-ida Furniture Dealers Association. Rotary President George M. Howard advised members of the club that District 696 Rotary Governor Les Anderson would make his annual club visitation on Aug. 19-20 and that committee reports should be made to respective chairmen on or before Aug. 5-9.

Average attendance "of the Winter Garden Rotary Club for June was 87.73 pet. compared to the district average of 83.20 pet. Vistors Tuesday included Rota rlans Bud Peeples, South Lake; Roger Altmah, Apopka; and Bill McCreje, Orlando. Wilson McGee, secretary of the United Growers and Shippers League was the guest of Rotarian Frank Roper and Charles Jorles was the guest of Rotarian Tom Cox. another during roaring by Stan Berisford) drews, and Leslie Halt, lieutenants; and firemen Ken Gilliam, David Ustler, Butch Turner, Robert Stone, Don Far-num, Milton Hill, Mike Abies, Jim Page, James Milligan, Joe Paquin Jr.

and Earnie Kelley. Classified I 11 Special Notices I ROBINS WOOD Recreation Park Bond For sale, telephone 295-2811. 26 Business Services OUTBOARD service Rudy's Reel Service, 444 S. Central, Apopka, Fla. 889-2 171.

Keel's Sewing Machine SERVICE SALES Repair On All Makes Work Guaranteed: 293-3431 184 Annuities, Itoeki, BoikU 201 Hl WanfiJ-Mal. FULLER BRUSH CO. Needs men and women; full or part time; earn $3 hr. commission; 4 2 4 -2 0 7 1 or 295-0473. APOPKA Roy F.

Gilliam, fire chief, announces there will be a fire drill Tuesday night, at the corner of 6th and Hawthorne. A small classroom that has outlived its usefulness has been obtained from the school board. It will be furnished with a one-burner oil stove, and some old mattresses. As so often happens in real life the stove is going to be permitted to explode and start a fire. Some of the firemen, acting as guinea-pigs will lie on the mattresses and give other firemen the experience of rescuing them.

All other phases of fire fighting will also be demonstrated at the same time, Gilliam said. I A Ai A I I a I Ci" ''A If 1 1 '7 a I a i 1 1 1 A '-'a. I --it. fit -A-ri changes a stream into a lake, etc. Are these changes for the best?" Swartz further commented, "The Soil Conservation Society of America is dedicated to fostering the wise use of land and the natural resources of this nation.

The Society is also dedicated to seeing that these lands and resources best meet the needs of people by providing for houses, factories, cities, 0 nities, highways, airports, water impoundments, open space, parks and natural beauty, as well as for-production of cultivated crops, pasture, range, woodland and wildlife. "In the United States," Swartz stated, about 60 per cent of the land is in private ownership. The responsibility for land use decisions rests primarily with the individual landowner, and the consequences of the decisions directly affect him. How can the individual decide whether to use his land for crops, pasture or recreation or whether the land should be used for an industrial site or building lots? And how will his decision affect not only his own interests, but also those of his neighbors and society in general? "First of all, he must work with other members of the community" Swartz stated. 1 A structed of plywood and then fiber glassed.

Breland says that he built the boat chiefly for his own pleasure, but that she is available for show upon request. He has a request to show her at Silver Springs in the fall and also for the parade of boats in Tampa during Gasparilla. 'Big Shot Wins WINTER GARDEN Big Shot, a Tennessee Walking Horse, owned by the C. W. McMillans won two ylue ribbons and a trophy recently at the Rebel Riders Club horse show in Pinellas Park, St.

Petersburg. This five-year-old gelding is being trained by Shorty Thomas of the Roper Stables. Big Shot has been in exhibitions many times by Janet McMillan. Apopka Chief Instructs Firemen Chief Roy F. Gilliam (center) waves instructions to one man while Slated Named iAP BiMA Apopka Firefighters Hold Drill ai Gotha School Eyed GOTHA Authorization was made recently at a meeting of the Orange County School Board to secure an appraisal of the old school building at Gotha.

This school has been discontinued with all students being transferred to the new Windermere Elementary school. Gotha citizens have expressed a desire to have the old building for a community center which will be operated on a nonprofit basis. Oakland Home Entered WINTER GARDEN Recently thieves entered the home of Horace S'. Hull in Oakland and stole vaulable items, according to a report by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Some of the items reported missing were a color television set, portable typewriter and a .22 caliber rifle.

Singers Due At Church APOPKA "Arising Americans," musical and dramatic group, will appear at New England Heights Baptist Church, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Mr. F. Curtis Dobson, pastor, made the announcement.

The group was said to be on a five state tour. They are scheduled to appear at Rock Springs at 2 p.m. and Apopka Youth Center at 4 p.m. the same day. approaching fire.

(Photo THE EFFICIENCY, Gilliam said, was due to the fogging equipment and very high pressure under which water is thrown from the fire engines. He said a limit of 800 pounds per square inch was possible. An estimated 500 pounds was used in the experiment. C. M.

Walters, city commissioner In charge of the fire department, said the eriment demonstrates the ability of the fire department to put out fires without excessive use of water and even in locations where water mains do not reach. The usual water damage resulting from putting out the fire is greatly reduced, he said. SPECTATORS were impressed by the youthful-ness of the squad. There are several veterans, but the department has a youthful average age. Participating in the exercise beside Gilliam and Walters were Fred Mar-dert, assistant chief; Norman Ustler, John L.

An APOPKA Apopka Volunteer Fire Department recently burned a house to test the city's new fire engines and also to give some members of the department more experience in firefighting. The house was a small one-room building which had outlived its usefulness as a classroom at Phyllis Wheatley School. Some teen-agers who said they started to school in the building, looked on. UNDER the direction of Chief Roy F. Gilliam the men were drilled in staying low when inside a building on fire.

There is always good air near the floor he said, if the fire is not too far advanced. The fire was started four different times, permitted to gain some headway and then extinguished. Putting out the fire four different times was said to have used up approximately 300 gallons of water. Each piece of new equipment carries 750 gallons. I1- years.

The first Miss Ouachita was a river boat that sailed the Mississippi around New Orleans. Breland spent nearly three and one-half years of spare time building the Teplica of the river boat in his back yard. She is an elaborate design with many details. She is con i i THE "MISS OUACHITA" RIVER BOAT REPLICA Built by Newy Breland. (Photo by B.

P. Hannon) 'Miss Ouachita Launched In Ocoee Principals By ANN LYLE OCOEE The "Miss Ouachita" was launched recently on Lake Stark for an Independence Day celebration by her designer and builder, Newy Breland. The name of the boat is pronounced as though it were spelled "Washitau." The name given his boat by Breland goes back 38 APOPKA School principal appointments announced by the Orange County School Board last week include Preston Kizer at Dillard Street Elementary, and Raymond Aldridge transferred from the Dillard Street school to the new Apopka Elementary School, located on the old Dixie Highway just west of Apopka, which is being rushed to completion for the opening of the fall term..