Spotters Busy As Planes Zip Overhead In Observation Post
Observers Emily Richards and Mabel Nortrup cleaned the post office windows during an afternoon watch. Spotters are urged to sign weekly attendance slips and log on and off times to avoid vacancies. The First Fighter Command bulletin helps identify aircraft and sustain volunteers for summer watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oene
Emily Richards
Mabel Nortrup
Postaghe
Zell
Fighter Command
AWS Ground Observer Corps
First Fighter Command
Post
Why The Second War Loan Drive
The message urges Americans to lend money through war bonds to fund the U S war effort. It states the government needs 13 000 000 000 to buy shells ships and equipment, and explains most funds go to war purposes while a small portion covers regular costs. It emphasizes sacrifice by service members and calls to buy war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S. Treasury
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Frank Banning Honored in War-Era Education Photo
Lake County Superintendent of Public Instruction Frank Banning was featured in the Treasury press book Schools at War alongside State Superintendent Colin English. The caption states Lake County led the nation with Liberty Brick ceremonies and highlights local wartime school achievements at Leesburg High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banning
Lake County
United States
Treasury Department
Banning
Colin English
Flor
Leesburg High School
Aid to Enemy Quote Urges Tax Compliance and War Bond Support
The quotation urges Americans to pay taxes on time and invest in War Bonds, arguing that neglect harms the nation. It frames financial support as civilian service and questions whether dollars should count more than sons’ lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
Lake County Surpasses War Savings Quota in March
Lake County more than doubled its War Savings quota in March with total sales reaching 1147.80?000. Banks and post offices contributed strongly led by Leesburg and Mount Dora. top seller George Rast of Leesburg reported 60 823 20 on a 16 000 quota while Mount Dora and Clermont posted notable totals amid statewide fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Ures
George Rast
Lees
First National Bank of
Leesburg
Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Eustis
War Savings
Frank Isted
Mount Dora
George J. White
Clermont
Clermont War Savings
H. K. Stokes
Citizens Bank of
Groveland
H. G. Hull
L. D
Fruitland Park
O. B. Smith
W. E. Clark
Umatilla
Lillian M. Archer
Howey-in-the-Hills
Dodge Taylor
Tavares
W. J. Rogers
Bank of Tavares
Lady Lake
Herbert
Cassia
Euslis
R. C. Baptist
Montverde
C. F. Evans
Astatula
O. W. Smith
Ferndale
Starrs
Sorrento
H. E. Price
Grand Island
Henry Bayless
Paisley
Be Savings
Jessie Arkins
Altoona
Pee Savings
H. Lightout
Lake Jem
Ee Wer Savings
John
Band Picnic and Boat Ride for Members
The Band Boosters' Club holds a picnic for band members tomorrow Friday April 16. The band will board Capt Wise's City of Dora at the Yacht Club at 3 30 pm and ride to Trimble Park. Parents meet them there and serve supper at 6 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Boosters
Capt. Wise
Dora
Trimble Park
L. G. Simpson
Mount Dora Art League Sketching Meet at Gilbert Park
The Mount Dora Art League will convene this Thursday afternoon at Gilbert Park for sketching. Residents and friends are invited to join and enjoy drawing in Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Art League
Gilbert Park
Lions Club elects delegates to state conference at Lakeside Inn
The Lions Club met to elect delegates for the state conference to be held at the Lakeside Inn in May. Paul Turrentine was chosen as a delegate while Dr E C Devorsak was named alternate. The club will meet every Monday night until after the conference. Collecting steel rims and donations to supply eyeglasses for about twelve year old children was requested, with contact through the Topic office or local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club
Lakeside Inn
Paul Turrentine
E. C. Devorsak
Shane Loins
Ling
Garner
N. Garner
What to Plant in Your Victory Garden Florida Edition
The Late Agricultural Extension Service lists vegetables for planting now by region. North Florida includes beans beets carrots celery collards corn cowpeas cucumbers eggplant endive escarole kohlrabi mustard okra onions peppers radishes New Zealand spinach squash sweet potatoes tomatoes turnips. Central Florida adds beans carrots corn cowpeas collards cucumbers kohlrabi mustard okra onions peppers radishes New Zealand spinach squash sweet potatoes tomatoes turnips. South Florida covers bush and lima beans cowpeas mustard okra onions radishes New Zealand spinach summer squash sweet potatoes and tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Service
North
Florida
New Zealand
Central Florida
South Florida
Smith Named Count Transportation Chief in Lake County
O. W. Smith of Astatula is placed in charge of transportation in the Lake County Council’s transportation and communications division. Col. C. E. Lester of Eustis announced the appointment. Max Wettstein of Leesburg remains co chairman and continues in charge of communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Popentantion
Lake County Case Council
Col. C. E. Lester
Eustis
Citizens Defense Corps
County Council
Smith
County Division of Transportation and Communications
Max Wettstein
Leesburg
Mr. Wettstein
Rattler Hunters Dominate in Graveyard Battle
Misses Alice and Grace Davis corner a four foot rattler with eight rattles in a graveyard on Tuesday evening. Mrs Davis pins the snake with a rake while Grace swings a pronged hoe and nearly severs its head. A. E. Davis and Frank Wideman arrive as reinforcements, but the women claim victory. Great commotion as ratters gather Tuesday evenings only at Station R H A G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Grace Davis
Mrs. Rattler
Grace
A. E. Davis
Frank Wideman
Unclaimed gloves handkerchief and knitting needle removed
Two odd gloves a handkerchief and a knitting needle left in the Topic window for weeks have been removed as their owners did not claim them. The items decorated the wooden war toys during the period.
Rain Benefits Gardents and Groves Across Region
Heavy rains in recent days boost crops with widespread effects on victory gardens groves and general vegetation across the area. Farmers report improved soil moisture and budding growth following the wet spell.
Notes About Our Men In Service Cadet William Thomas Shipes
Cadet William Thomas Shipes son of Mr and Mrs R G Shipes is in training at U S Naval Air Station Norman Oklahoma after transfer from Athens Georgia He had preliminary training at Coral Gables He is known as Tommy Shipes to friends Private Chester A Martensen serves in the Coast Artillery at Camp Edwards Massachusetts son of Mr and Mrs Carl Martensen formerly employed at Story Bros Grocery He likes Army life and enjoys seeing other parts of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Shipes
R. G. Shipes
U. S. Naval Air Station
Norman
Oklahoma
Athens
Coral Gables
Tommy Shipes
Chester A. Martensen
Coast Artillery
Camp Edwards
Mass
Carl Martensen
Story Bros. Grocery
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Jefferson Talk and Champions Honor
Kiwanis speaker Dr Otis W Foye will discuss Thomas Jefferson at today's meeting. basketball team members receive special recognition for winning the recent conference tournament. Guest Rudy Schneider and Lewis Carroll attended, with Carroll promoting Mount Dora via trucks. Roland Morse won the War Savings stamp. two new members joined, M P W Kreutz and William E Holler Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis W. Foye
Kiwanis
Thomas Jefferson
James A. Richards
Rudy Schneider
Eustis
Lewis Carroll
Moora
Mr. Carroll
Roland Morse
M. P. W. Kreutz
William E. Holler, Jr
Navy couple visits home from Tarpon Springs posting
Frank Morley of the Navy and his wife Mrs. Morley were home for a few days last week from Tarpon Springs where Frank is stationed. James Dumas, known as Cliff to civilian friends, has been transferred from Sheppard Field Texas to Daniel Field Augusta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ Morley
Navy
Mrs. Morley
Tarpon Springs
Frank
James Dumas
Cliff
Sheppard Field
Texas
Daniled Field
Augusta
Georgia
Furlough News From Florida Army Posts
Dedrick Greene completed a course at Louisiana State College and went home on a four day furlough from McDill Field Tampa. Private Carl H. Minkley of the Quartermaster's Corps returned to Loca Raton Florida after a ten day furlough in Mount Dora and Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedrick Greene
McDill Field
Tampa
Louisiana State College
Carl H. Minkley
Loca Raton
Florida
Quartermaster’s Corps
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Australia reader praises Topic despite delays
In a letter from Australia Lamar Conant says the Topic arrives about two months late yet remains enjoyable. He notes it is nice to read home front news and about the men in service, adding it is still appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Conant
Australia
Bids Advertised for Dora Plymouth Road Project
Mount Dora to Plymouth road bids are being readvertised. State Highway Commission member Fred Ward of Winter Park says the nine mile project should cost about 700000 dollars. Right of way is secured and bids will be opened in Tallahassee on the 20th. Ward calls it the No 1 job on his list and hopes contractors return to highway work as airport projects slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora-Plymouth
Fred Ward
Winter Park
State Highway Commission
Tallahassee
Ward
Pate Highway
Lake County Publicized in The Minute Man War Savings Issue
The April issue of The Minute Man magazine, a Treasury War Savings newsletter, highlighted Lake County’s Report to the Nation program at the schools ceremony with two photographs and three pages of text. It also notes a Leesburg dinner and credits Karl Lehmann, secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, for securing the publicity while on leave as deputy administrator of the Florida War Savings staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Karl Lehmann
Air Raid Warning Signals for Light Dimming and All-Clear
The blue steady blast requires dimming lights, the red wavy blast calls for full blackout, and the blue steady blast again returns to dimout status. Wait for the white all-clear before resuming bright lighting.
Bond Drive At School Assembly For Jeep Campaign
A school assembly Friday the 16th promotes a bond purchase supporting the Jeep Campaign. Organizers urge students and families to contribute through the event held at the school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeep
Adieus for Villa Dora guests as season winds down
Villa Dora Hotel notes farewell goodbyes for departing friends with hopes they return. A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harry Matthews featured wine rose decor and prize winners Etta Spear Carl Graves Cornelia Wyer M B Hoffman. A dinner by Mr and Mrs Ray Porter followed, then a card party and a lively old time songs program led by Barton Mumaw and Hanscom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mathews
Etta Spear
Carl S. Graves
Cornielea’ Wyer
M. B. Hoffman
Ray Porter
Barton Mumaw
Hanscom
Joseph Etchells
Lawn Bowling Club Sees Northward Departures and Summer Wishes
Lawn Bowling Club bids farewell to Jimmie Clark Caley and others heading north with hearty wishes for a pleasant summer and an early fall return. Breckenridge and Steinmetz beat Urquhart and Maben 15 11 after an 11 11 tie. Migrants games show 30 to 9 victory. Thomas Broughton of DeLand Bowling Club visits Mount Dora to join in local play as officers review a new Lawn Bowling Association pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Clark
Matt. Caley
Bob Decker
Steinmetz
Breckenridge
Urquhart
Maben
Breck Stein
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Kerr
Parker
Linton
Denbroeder
Bridgman
Wilmot
McLachlan
Church
Edwards
Thomas Broughton
DeLand Bowling Club
Mount Dora
American Lawn Bowling Association
New Jersey Buyer Buys Home at 820 Seventh Avenue
Robert N. Bowie of New Jersey buys the C. W. Brock residence at 820 Seventh Avenue and plans to occupy it. Bowie is a brother of Cecil Bowie of Chapman and Bowie's service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Bowie
New Jersey
C. W. Brock
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Bowie
Cecil Bowie
Chapman and Bowie's
Service Staion
Coffee Club Holds Annual Meeting at Mount Dora Yacht Club
Mount Dora Coffee Club members met last Friday night for an 8:30 banquet after a 6 pm canal trip. Twenty-one attended. Officers elected included W. M. Red Kennedy and Jabee McDonald. A $125 collection funded Red Cross and King’s Daughters, with allocations of $90 for surgical dressings and $35 for the King’s Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Story
Armer Johnson
Red Cross
Cross
King’s Daughters
Mount Dora Public Library Report for 1943
The Mount Dora Public Library ends the year with balance on hand of 100.51 dollars and total receipts of 531.92 from membership, rentals, fines, and a gift from the Mount Dora Woman's Club. A total circulation of 9542 accompanies 292 new books, bringing total holdings to 5656 and 212 members. The library committee collected and packed 85 books for soldiers and received gifts from numerous individuals and clubs including Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Hoover Library, and the Mount Dora Reading Club, with several subscriptions and a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mr. Peabody
Frank Bridgman
Kennedy
Elmer Sherburne
Church
Milner
Real
Frank Davidson
Lackey
Stowe
Dahlin
Eleanor Jackson Elected District Vice President
Mrs Eleanor Jackson of Mount Dora was elected district vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Seventh District conclave in Orlando. Delegates from Mount Dora included Legion officers Richard Eddy and Ben H Carr and auxiliary officers Kathleen Carr and Eleanor Jackson with special guest Mrs A A Cooper gold star mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Jackson
Mount Dora
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion and Auxiliary
Orlando
Jackson
the Legion
Richard Eddy
Ben H. Carr
Auxiliary
Kathleen Carr
A. A. Cooper
Surge Dressings Drive Seeks Mount Dora Volunteers
Red Cross appeals for more Surgical Dressing workers in Mount Dora as winter visitors depart. Instructors teach newcomers and hours run Monday to Friday 9:30am to noon and 2 to 4:30pm, plus Tuesday evenings 7 to 9:30pm. Credit toward a certificate is offered for hours worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mount Dora
The
Methodist Church Food and Rummage Sale Notice
The ladies of the Methodist Church announce a food sale on Saturday April 17 starting at 9 30 a m in the room north of the O K Barber Shop previously Vincent's Store They also sponsor a rummage sale there Friday afternoon April 16 and continue through Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methodist Church
O. K
Vincent's
War Bond Buyer Proclaimed Smart Business Man
A conventional line extols investors who purchase war bonds as savvy businessmen. The phrase frames bond buyers as prudent financial actors and patriotic supporters of national effort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Observation Post
FLLA
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Carl Broom
Wheeling
Roland J. Morse
J. G. Miller
F. W. Stebbins
H. E. Backus
P. C. Milner
Carl Ferran
W. J. DeLap
W. E. Wilmot
M. B. Claflin
F. W. Work
O. M. Simpson
Lake County C
Lions News
Count Transportation
Rattler Hunters
Chester A
Martensen
Kiwanis News
Plymouth
J Everington
Italy
Switzerland
Everington
Nellie O. Harrison
Lakeside
George C. Hutchinson
J. Reed Carson
Nancy Randolph Thurman
Rollins College
E. B. Thurman
Lee Showers
W. E. Barnes
Platt
J. N. Y. Clements
Villa Dora
Lawn Bowling Club
Coffee Club
King's Daughters
Eleanor. Jackson
Legion Auxiliary
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