Easter Services In The Churches
Easter services in the churches feature morning worship at 11 with chimes and an anthem This is the Day. Worship includes Call to Worship General Thanksgiving Lord's Prayer Doxology reading of John 20 1 18 and hymns Christ the Lord is Risen Today and Hosanna A solo Hosanna is performed and there is an offertory anthem Hail Day of Light The postlude Russian Easter James Austin Richards minister and Mrs Robert N White Sr organist and choir director with soloist Mrs Celia Stein Claflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cadman
C Cc. Cooke
Christ
Wesley
Jules Granier
F. B. Holton
First Baptist Church Easter Worship Schedule and Offerings
The First Baptist Church outlines a Bible School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and 8 in the evening with Acting Pastor Foye delivering sermons on Where is Jesus Now and The Crown of the Appearances of Jesus. Donald Bryant plays and sings from The Messiah and the choir performs Hallelujah Chorus. A special Easter offering aims to pay remaining mortgage of 1742 50 with hopes to clear the debt by Easter night.
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Bible School
Foye
Jesus
Grieg
Donald Bryant
Handel
O'Hara
George Loring Hanscom
Jesus Christ
Easter Music Service at First Methodist Church
The Resurrection of Christ will be celebrated with an Easter music service at 8 p m next Sunday in First Methodist Church. Mrs Co M Brown leads a 22 voice choir with varied anthems solos and hymns including Silent the Sleeping Town In the Garden They Laid Him Hail His Triumph and God So Loved World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
First Methodist
Co. M. Brown
Wilson
Jesus
Rtet
Tullar
Miss Banks
Holy Week Services Bring Community Plan into Week
The second of three Holy Week services occurs tonight at 8 in Community Church with Dr James Richards and Caxton Doggett officiating the Communion Service. Last evening the First Baptist Church hosted the first service with Rev Driggers as guest speaker. A Good Friday service at 8 tomorrow night in First Methodist Church will feature Dr Otis Fase, Dr James Richards, and Caxton Doggett leading the devotional, with John Land singing two selections All in the ring and O Sacred Head.
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James Richards
Caxton Doggett
First Baptist Church
Driggers
First Methodist Church
Otis Fase
Caxon Doggett
John Land
O Sacred Head
Zoe Pune
Licensing ordinance prep and hiring for utilities operations
The council planned to present a licensing ordinance for sound device operations at the next meeting. The clerk will contract Mount Dora Hardware Co for a year's supply of lamps for the Light Department and Mathieson Alkali Works for chlorine for the Water department. The Street Committee reports a labor shortage requiring garbage to be placed on the parkway for regular pickup. a $1 per month charge was approved for households outside town limits. Tax collections were 9142% of budget as of April 1 and 11342% for all years. The monthly bills were approved and the council adjourned at 9:45 PM.
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Mount Dora Hardware Co
Mathieson Alkali Works
Council
Cotterill Sisters Open Lakeside Inn Concert
The Cotterill Sisters gave a Sunday program at Lakeside Inn featuring The Palms by Faure and Sanctus by Gounod along with negro spirituals and pieces by Schumann Bach Massenet and Grieg. Alice Cotterill read four poems and the event included social gatherings and prizes for bridge and putting with multiple winners.
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Cotterill
Faure
St. Cecelia
Gounod
Lord
Alice Cotterill
Schumann
Bach
Massenet
Grieg
J. Howe
Fine program given by Corporal Bryant at church recital
Crowded First Baptist Church Friday night watched Corporal Donald Bryant perform a varied piano program. His precise technique and clear singing voice drew applause, including a flawless Moonlight Sonata. Selections included Bach E major suite, Purcell There is a Ladye, Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, Schubert Die Post, Gounod Cavatina, Chopin Etudes, and more.
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Donald Bryant
First Baptist
Purcell
Homing
D’halegot
Beethoven
Selected Hymns Featured At Service Of Music
Despite threatening weather a good crowd attended the Community Church service of music. Soloists Miss Alice Davis and Mrs John L Land performed The Palms and Open the Gates of the Temple. The choir offered Come Holy Ghost Who are These. Four ministers gave short talks about their favorite hymns.
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Alice Davis
D. B. Spencer
Frank L. Garfield
Arthur P. Pratt
Baker for Ian meeting in Mount Dora Friday
A meeting of the Mount Dora Baker for Governor Club will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Fifth avenue Friday April 7 at 8 p m All Mount Dora citizens are invited to attend.
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Mount Dora Baker For Governor Club
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Fifth Avenue
Mount Dora
Rich Family Sequel Planned After We Took to the Woods
Louise Dickinson Rich confirms work on a follow up about the Rich family responding to a Reading Circle letter. She mentions plumbing troubles, family updates, and the upcoming spring as she describes Dinah, Rufus, Gerrish’s daughter, and life at Middle Dam Maine.
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Louise Dickinson Rich
Dora B. Thayer
Rich
Dickinson Rich
Middle Dam
Maine
Gerrish
Dinah
Rufus
Ralph
Dora Berry Thayer
Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Florida
Mrs. Thayer
Florida leads in Fourth War Loan subscriptions statewide
Lake County and Florida show strong results in War Finance maps. Florida tops national rankings with 148 percent in one table and 186 percent in another for subscriptions by individuals including E bonds, led by Florida and followed by Oregon and North Dakota. Montverde Chamber of Commerce executive manager and John Fahs of Leesburg as vice chairman oversee the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Finance Division
Treasury Department
Lake County War Finance Committee
Florida
Oregon
North Dakota
Lake Countians Ae
Montverde
Lake County
Our Boys Must Keep On Fighting War Bonds
A wartime exhortation urges continued purchase of war bonds to support the ongoing struggle. The message calls for steadfast backing of the attack and persistence until victory is achieved.
Notes About Our Men In Service
Lt Charles D Boxell seven recently graduated as Flying Fortress pilot at Hendricks Field North Carolina and assigned to Plant Park Tampa Major Thomas H Cooley transferred to the States in Army hospital Charleston South Carolina Mrs Cooley and Betty visiting him Jimmie Allen ARM 3c home briefly before reporting to San Diego California from Naval Air School Beaufort South Carolina L J Drawdy Jr S2c transferred to Newport Rhode Island for Quartermaster School but hospitalized with rheumatic fever would welcome letters from Mount Dora address Lewis J Drawdy S2c Co 1593 Newport RI Major Lem Downs artillery battalion moved to new location in the swamp near Pa ps x cooeey tube says camp is being built with limited resources and morale improves as roads water facilities and screened mess halls rise from salvaged materials.
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Charles D. Boxell
Hendricks Field
Plant Park
Tampa
Thomas H. Cooley
States
Army Hospital
Charleston, S. C
L. J. Drawdy, Jr
Newport
R. L
Mount Dora
Lewis J. Drawdy
R. 1
Lem Downs
Bee
Citizens Papers
Kiwanis Club Easter message and attendance awards
Dr. Arthur Peabody Pratt to deliver Easter message at the Kiwanis luncheon in Community Hall social rooms. Frank E. Bridgman spoke on rivers, noting rocks and tributaries as life’s obstacles and enrichments. Attendance tabs were awarded for years of service, with April named 100 percent month to boost turnout. several members received 1–15 year tabs. Honor Roll listed March honorees and guests included Walter Tucker and Lucius Teeter.
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Arthur Peabody Pratt
Kiwanis Club
Frank E. Bridgman
Leroy C. Smith
George J. White
Gerald Richardson
George Keller
A. Lee French
Clark Dillenbeck
Harry T. Mathews
R. W. Dickson
W. L.E. Barnett
J. E. Fortner
Manuel Sedano
W. L. Story
A. J. Waltz
Walter Tucker
Vincent Fechtelburg
Lucius Teeter
Chicago
Otis W. Foye
Barnett
C. M. Brown
Colley
Crane
Dickson
Dihel
Dillenbeck
Fortner
French
Gould
Graves
Griswold
Keller
Kennedy
Mathews
Roland Morse
Nelson
Key
Rehbaum
Sedano
O. M. Sims
C. Smith
Story
Waltz
Wells
White
Have You Read When Hearts are Light Again
A romance set against industrial intrigue at Clifton Works. Captain Hunt returns from the Pacific undercover to uncover factory sabotage while balancing love, engagement, and marriage twists with Lila, Gail, and Grey Hunt.
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Emelie Loring
Clifton
Capt
Hunt
Pacific
Lila Tenny
Gail Trevor
Grey Hunt
Gail
Miss Loring
Red Cross Mount Dora reports massive March hours
The Staff Assistance Corps of the Mount Dora Red Cross logged 15 workers totaling 18244 hours of service in March, with Home Service recording 5 workers and 195 hours.
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Mount Dora
Help In Preparing Estimated Income Tax Declarations
A government helper offers aid Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p m for preparing estimated income tax returns. It outlines who must file a declaration based on 1944 income levels, including single and married filers and those with non withholding wages or other income.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Lake County Citrus Tops Florida in Vitamin C Content
Lake County citrus fruit is reported to have the highest vitamin C content in Florida, a claim echoed by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce of Tavares. The finding enhances the fruit’s value for those needing vitamins and seeking edible sources over capsules.
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Lake County
Florida
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Seeing Eye Racket Warned In Lake County Notice
Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares cautions residents about a fund raising scheme claimed to be tied to The Seeing Eye Inc. President Henry Colgate notes only a few servicemen have gone blind in this war and asserts the organization does not authorize drives or solicitations. The group provides dog guides to eligible veterans at no cost and prioritizes their applicants.
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Lake County
Seeing Eye
Lawn Bowling Club Hosts Eastern Division Plans
Lawrn Bowling Club in Mount Dora hosts visiting officials including Richardson as president of the Eastern Division while planning the resumption of the Eastern Division tournament in New Haven in August. Members report growing 1943 44 season membership to 133 as bowling events resume with an annual draw point contest featuring 24 entrants and multiple rinks on March 29.
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Ardson
Ee Aea Associaon
Milwaukee Lawn Club
New Haven
Richardson
Villa Dora
Jack Stoner
Ed. Steinmetz
Jimmie Clark
Towers Hamilton
Mount Dora
Denbroeder
Service Men’s Club Welcomes Troops Back From Louisiana Jungles
The Beau clair camp hosts returnees from four months in the Louisiana jungles with gratitude to donor Chas. A. Braham for coffee funds. Navy man Jimmie Allen and Air Corps member Walter Tucker attended Saturday night as hostesses aided by the club. Soldiers seeking rooms for weekend nights are urged to notify the club. attendance last week reached 382.
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Beauclair
Civilization
Jungles
Louisiana
Chas. A. Braham
Jimmie Allen
Navy
Walter Tucker
Air Corps
W S C S Florida Conference to Meet in St Petersburg
The W S C S of the Florida Conference holds its annual meeting at First Methodist Church St. Petersburg April 11 12 13. District officers and local society presidents or substitutes must attend. Free home entertainment for delegates. Guest speaker Mrs E L Hillman. Noon worship led by Rev Glenn L James White Temple.
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W.S.C.S
First Methodist Church
St. Petersburg
South-East
E. L. Hillman
Glenn L. James
White Temple
Law for the Ladies by Ethel Ernest Murrell
A Miami woman lawyer publishes Law for the Ladies explaining laws affecting women in clear language. The book covers domestic relations married women and their property negotiable instruments wills crimes torts and more. It argues law for women differs from law for men and should benefit both sexes.
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Miami
Ethel Ernest Murrell
Caldwell Here Today In Mount Dora For Governor Talk
Millard F. Caldwell, candidate for governor, visits Mount Dora this Thursday afternoon at 2 15 to address voters about his race. Come out hear him and meet him.
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Millard F. Caldwell
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Red Cross War Fund Exceeds Goal
The 1944 Mount Dora Red Cross War Fund Drive closed with total contributions of 4 651 16 dollars led by J White War Fund Chairman. Community workers and groups at the First National Bank lobby Princess Theatre and local schools aided in reaching the goal, with notable gifts from Frank D Clement Princess Theatre High School Class of 1944 and several local families.
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Red Cross
Mount Dora
J. White
Red Cross Chapman
Lee Eee Jemand
White
Onn Ee
Elizabeth Blair Kramer
First National Bank
Princess Theatre
R. W. Dickson
Violet Hopcraft
Red Cross War Fund
George J. White
War Fund
Stanton M. Child
Frank D. Clement
Atte Sdik Casi Sovicsrscs
Mildred Marsh
Sol ‘Spilky
Miller Wells
R. E. Clark
Mount Dora Kings ‘Daughters
Frederick B. Thompson
Observers Receive Certificates Of Honorable Service
Observers in the Army Air Forces Aircraft Warning Service received Certificates of Honorable Service at Mitchel Field New York dated March 1 1944. The posts in the Orlando area closed March 1, and local organizers thank supporters while records remain unavailable due to illness.
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Aircraft Warning Service
Army
Army Air Forces 1
Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Service
Army Air Forces Aircraft Warning Service
Army Air Forces Aircraft Warning Service Reserve
Mitchel Field
New York
Post
Mount Dora
Hudson Hill
Simpson Hotel
Zell
Grant Cowles
Ben Carr
Orlando
Mount Dora Art League plans sketching class venue changes
The Mount Dora Art League will hold a sketching class next Monday at Wise's boat house. If weather fails, the session moves to Mrs. Arthur P. Bigelow’s home at 644 Alexander Street for still life work. The group’s monthly meeting and business session will be Thursday evening at Eugene Siriette Simpson’s corner of Alexander and West Eleventh.
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Art League
Wise
Arthur P. Bigelow
Alexander Street
Eugene Siriete Te Impson
Alexander and
West Eleventh
Office seekers speak on limited campaign access
Gasoline rationing and travel restrictions limit candidate talks to voters, reducing appearances in smaller towns. The focus shifts to carefully published statements for voters to study the positions of office seekers.
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The
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Service OF Music
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Beaufort
S. C
Kiwanis News
Mount Dora Public Library Committee
RED Cross Office
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Service Men’s Club
LAW
Caldwell
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