Mount Dora Plans April Canvass for Defense Bonds
Mount Dora civic groups prepare for The Every American Canvass to enlist every American with regular income to sign a pledge to buy Defense Bonds or Stamps. Local meetings set April 17 to 20 with county leaders noting Florida's strong record and urging public support for the war effort.
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Mount Dora
Defense Savings
County Defense Savings
Karl Lehmann
Eee
Florida Sense Savings Committee
Tavares
Lehmann
Mr. Lehmann
Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Treasury Department
Florida
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Free
Class of '39 claims record from Mount Dora High
The Mount Dora High School class of 1939 boasts every young man serving in some branch of the U S armed forces while the young women are either married and keeping house, pursuing studies, or employed, challenging any other class to beat their record.
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Mount Dora High School
Armed Service of
United States
Young People Present Two One-Act Plays at Community Building
Two one-act plays The Pampered Darling by Beatrice H McNeil and His First Shave by Ronald Else will be presented in the Community Building on Tuesday evening the 14th at 8 00 by members of the Methodist church. Tickets may be secured from these young people.
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Beatrice H. McNeil
Ronald Else
YOUR CAR How to Get the MOST out of It
Wartime conditions curb new car sales and tire availability. This newspaper begins an inside page series based on General Motors material to help motorists maximize their existing cars. Experts from GM Customer Research, engineers, proving ground staff, and service specialists contributed to guidance for the crucial days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Lions Club backs Girl Scout Hut project and band drive
Lions members sign for band uniform drive with nearly all club members listed. Plans advance for a Girl Scout Hut on Lake Joanna with a camp house project. A guest, Earl McKay, discusses athletics, and Lion leaders appoints committees to work with the Girl Scouts on the community effort. Mon night another talk on Florida law by W M Red Kennedy is planned.
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Baum
Buck
Lion Parker
Earl McKay
Dickinson Junior College
Williamsport
Mount Dora
Secre
Lion Kirk
Lion Hale
Lions
Mesdames Crane
Burkart
Strite
Parker
Girl Scouts
Lake Joanna
Fletcher Crane
Lion
Turrentine
Lions Rehbaum
Ray, Mosteller
Bowie
Lashar
Bob Sadler
Mothers of America
W. M
Red” Kennedy
Florida
Dutch Kitchen to Close for Summer in Eustis
Esther's Dutch Kitchen in Eustis will close after April 29 as proprietor Esther L. Miller travels to Massachusetts for the summer to serve as dietitian for Ted Shawn's School of Dance and the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. If conditions improve, she may reopen, but no definite plans are announced.
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Esther
Eustis
Mount Dorapene
Esther L. Miller
Massachusetts
Ted Shawn
School of Dance
Jacob’s Pillow
Lee
Mass
County to sue for Mount Dora Plymouth highway right of way
Orange County Solicitor Campbell Thomasson reports the commission has ordered actions against all properties lacking deeds for right of way along the Mount Dora Plymouth highway, to begin by next Monday.
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Orange County
Campbell Thomasson
Mount Dora
Plymouth
Florida Horticultural Society Plans 55th West Palm Beach Meet
The Florida State Horticultural Society will hold its 55th annual meeting in West Palm Beach April 21 22 and 23 announced secretary Bayard L Floyd Davenport. The event draws hundreds of fruit and vegetable growers and features papers on production methods insect control fertilization and related topics. affiliated groups the Krome Memorial Institute and the Florida Rose Society will also meet with the society. H C Henrickson of Eustis and Frank L Holland of Winter Haven serve as president and secretary respectively.
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Florida State Horticultural Society
West Palm Beach
Bayard L. Floyd
Davenport
Florida
Krome Memorial Institute
The
Florida Rose Society
Horticultural Society
H. C. Henrickson
Eustis
Frank L. Holland
Winter Haven
Washington Prints Over 190 Million Rationing Cards
More than 190 million rationing cards have been produced in Washington. The cards omit sugar and sources suggest they cover other rationing categories rather than sugar alone.
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Washington
City Council Approves Water Tank Repairs and Band Concert Request
The City Council met with all members present and approved urgent repairs to the water tank after a sighting by Transit-Mix Concrete Co. A band concert space was requested with stage adjustments to accommodate a growing school band. A Defense Council fund request was granted and a special Friday session was called to finish postponed business due to a county blackout.
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Lichliter
Griswold
George White
Dan Bishop
Manuel Sedano
Watson
Transit-Mix Concrete Co
Orlando
White
Defense Council
Sedano
Red Cross Lake County Chapter Financial Statement
Financial statement for the American Red Cross Lake County Chapter in Leesburg Florida covering May 15 1940 through March 30 1942. Document records receipts expenditures and balances for the period and lists affiliated officers and committees.
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American Red Cross
Lake County
Leesburg, Fla
A.R.C
Tel
Aoe
SS Ent
Ist
Cannes
Nacewtn
W. J. Rogers
Trease County
State Federation Set to Convene in Jacksonville
The Florida Federation of Women's Clubs holds its forty eighth annual convention in Jacksonville April 14 to 17 with notable speakers Senator Claude Pepper on April 15 discussing world affairs Governor Holland on April 16 outlining Florida defense participation Carl Brorein head of the State Defense Council also speaking Mount Dora Woman's Club to be well represented at the event.
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Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jacksonville
Thurston Roberts
Federation
Claude Pepper
Holland
Florida
Carl Brorein
State Defense Council
Mount Dora
Notes On Our Men In Service From Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs William Norris have heard from nephew Charles Norris and Edward Sadler at Fort Sill and Corregidor in the Philippines. Charles says they are well and sends regards to Mount Dora friends. Other updates include Julian Drawdy at Brooklyn Navy Hospital, Bobby Wells enlisting for Navy training in Jacksonville and Norfolk, J M Greene headed for Camp Blanding, Roy Stockton omitted from the local Honor Roll, George Backus in Naval Reserves at Georgia Tech, Cliff White stationed at Fort Eustis transferring from Camp Blanding, and WR Halliday in the Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Miami.
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William Norris
Charles Norris
Edward Sadler
Fort Sill
Corregidor
Philippine Islands
Charles
Mount Dora
Julian Drawdy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Navy Hospital
L. J. Drawdy
Bobby Wells
Navy
Jacksonville
Norfolk
J. M. Greene
Camp Blanding
Orlando
Roy Stockton
U. S. Navy
George Backus
Naval Reserves
Georgia Tech
Cliff White
Fort Eustis
WR. Halliday
Marine Corps
Naval Air Station, Miami
Blackout Tuesday Night Real Success
The nine county blackout Tuesday night was the most successful test to date with a 35 minute blackout and alert status for about 70 minutes. Mount Dora wardens patrolled districts, sirens heard clearly, and residents cooperated by darkening homes and staying off streets. Chief Air Raid Warden O M Simpson thanks the public and praises Acting Chief George White and assistants Gordon Conboy and Louise Walden.
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Orlando
Mount Dora
O. M. Simpson
George White
Gordon Conboy
Louise Walden
George Treadwell breaks leg in yard swing accident
George Treadwell twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs John Treadwell of Ninth avenue is laid up with a broken leg. The injury happened Tuesday evening when the swing rope broke and threw him to the ground. He was taken to Lake County hospital where the broken leg was set in a cast between knee and ankle. The family remained in the X ray room until the all clear. George is a School Band member and had a birthday honor at a recent band concert.
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George Treadwell
John Treadwell
Ninth Avenue
Lake County Hospital
George
Mount Dora Lawn Bowlers Welcome Carroll Smith Party
Lawn Bowling Club in Mount Dora greeted Mr. and Mrs. Carroll D. Smith of Toledo on April 4 and 5. Several former members were noted as missed this season with winters spent in Florida and Arizona. An April 1 19 end game produced a 15 to 9 score, and on April 2 the Yankees beat the second challenging team 15 to 12.
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Carroll D. Smith
Toledo
Ohio
Mount Dora
Smiths
Dunedin
Clearwater
Elmer R. Eckis
Penney Farms
Florida
Alvertus J. Morse
Northampton
Mass
Hiram R. Bradner
Asbury Grove
New Jersey
Charles F Furber
Saco
Maine
Arizona
William S. Jones
Westwood
Ralph H. Edwards
South Norwalk
O. C. Skeele
Mt. Vernon
New York
Clark N. Merritt
Grosse Pointe
Michigan
Detroit
Nettletons
Clayton Street
Ernest Pechin to Appear as Guest at School Band Concert
Famous cornetist Ernest Pechin will be guest artist at the School Band concert Friday April 17 in the Community Building. Manuel Sedano conducts with solos by band members and novelty pieces for a full varied program. A long list of patrons has been secured and the event is expected to be a success. Further notice will follow.
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Ernest Pechin
Manuel Sedano
Alexander Kerr Delights Two Umatilla Audiences
Alexander Kerr, English born world traveler, spoke at the Umatilla Kiwanis Club on The Mediterranean Sea Egypt and the Nile Valley. Mount Dora visitors Estey and Gould accompanied Kerr for the Umatilla Lodge No. 65 talk on The Land of the Pyramids.
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Umatilla Kiwanis Club
Alexander Kerr
Mediterranean Sea
Egypt
Nile Valley
A. Lee French
Mount Dora
Kerr
Umatilla
Land of the Pyramids
Mr. Kerr
Malden
Mass
Messrs. Estey and Gould
Mount Dora Lodge
Art League Meeting Moves If Rain Falls
The Art League will meet Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Frank Bridgman home 760 Tremain Street. If rain occurs the gathering shifts to Miss Marion Soule at the Grand View Hotel.
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Art League
Frank Bridgman
Tremain Street
Marion Soule
Grand View Hotel
Kiwanis Meeting Features Citrus Grower Editor Speaker
Kiwanis club hears Ralph Boswell editor of Citrus Grower Magazine speak at the meeting. Dr Otis Foye delivered a strong sermon and Easter music included Buddy White cornet solos and Del phia Norman Easter songs with Mrs C M Brown on piano. George White performed two solos as George Junior to reassure members. Lee French’s team won the attendance contest with 710 points and Clark Dillenbeck was close with 690. Guests included Ralph W Echols Basil C Moore J C Urquhart won the Defense Stamps.
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Ralph Boswell
Citrus Grower Magazine
Kiwanis
Otis Foye
Buddy White
Delphia Norman
C. M. Brown
George White
George Junior
Lee French
Clark Dillenbeck
Ralph W. Echols
Basil C. Moore
Sanford
W. M. Bryant
Julian Drawdy
J. C. Urquhart
Federal government takes Leesburg Leesburg airport lease
The federal government leased the Leesburg airport for six months through June 30 with a renewal option. The $500000 field between Leesburg and Tavares will be used by the army or navy once completed. Paving and lighting work by Armis ton Construction, cost about 200000 plus site clearing at an estimated 30000. Hangars and facilities may total 1 to 1.5 million if built.
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Leesburg
al Newman
Army
Navy
Newman
Armiston Construction Company
Largo
Tavares
Lake Countians Study Civilian Defense Work
Twenty five defense leaders in Lake County attended a November 4 training course at Tavares to supplement prior instruction in Orlando. Led by W. J. Barker and G. A. Sauer the program covered organization of defense councils, control center operation, incendiary bomb handling, and gas protection.
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Lake
Tavares
Orlando
W. J. Barker
Mount Dora
Lake County
Red Cross
Defense Council
Harry E. Backus
W. L.E. Barnett
A. E Bell
George D Church
D. Fletcher Crane
J. E. Fortner
Gilbert Jones
George C. Keller
Mary D. Learned
Harry T. Mathews
James A. Nelson
W. D. Patton
Eardley Wilmot
William P. Wingler
Eustis
William John Calvin
Marton
Redhill
G. A. Sauer
Pythian Sisters Memorial Service Set for April
Mount Dora Temple No. 12 of the Pythian Sisters will hold a memorial service honoring deceased members on Sunday afternoon April 12 at 3 30 p.m. in the Temple at the First National Bank Building. Members and friends are urged to attend.
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Mount Dora
Pythian Sisters
Order
First National Bank
Old Time Fiddlers Contest at Central Florida Centennial
The Old Time Fiddlers Contest will highlight the Central Florida Centennial Celebration in Orlando on April 16. C. B. Dickinson, chairman, said many entries have been received and almost every Orange County fiddler will take part, followed by a public dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Burns
Central Florida
Orlando
C. B. Dickinson
Orange County
Local Drive For Funds For Central Florida Boy Scouts
Mount Dora launches a three day drive from today to April 11 to support the Central Florida Boy Scout Council. Kiwanis leaders J. M. Smith and Harry T. Mathews head two teams while Mount Dora Troop 79 and local residents vie to top the goal with contributions at $5 $10 and $25 patron levels.
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Mount Dora
Central
Central Florida
H. B. Frederick
Daytona Beach
Walter Hays
The
American Fire and Casualty Co
Orlando
Harold V. Pace
Stanley Hick
Carl S. Graves
Oop
Lake County
Lacey Thomas
Groveland
Bob McMurray
Paul Hitchcock
William Barker
Florida Wildlife Restoration Week Proclaimed by Governor Holland
Governor Spessard L. Holland proclaims April 12 to 19 as Florida Wildlife Restoration Week urging conservation and protection of wildlife resources. He endorses studying and supporting a November constitutional amendment to place the wildlife agency within the state Executive Department with expanded powers.
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Roosevelt
Florida
America
Spessard L. Holland
State Agency For Wildlife Protection and Conservation
State of
Fl Smeets
Il, A. D
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