Farewell to afternoon bowling at Laurn Club
The Laurn Bowling Club bids farewell to afternoon bowling until fall with a board announcement on Apel 7 at 7 15 p m. Charlie? more. The report notes a festive mood with appreciation checks for the club treasury and mentions several farewells including Jacob Tyson Frank Kirkpatrick Frederic Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Shirley R Mitchell. Evening bowling began April 17 with fourteen bowlers and six spectators on rink 2 and rink 3 details, plus a rules note about counting bowls that touch the jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Bob
Eves
Long Key
Sand Key
Florida Keys
Thomas
Trunk Key
Mount Dora
R. C
Turrentine
Lamoreux
Jacob Tyson
Jenkintown
Frank Kirkpatrick
Milwaukee
Wis
Frederic Wheeler
East Longmeadow
Mass
Shirley R. Mitchell
Harwichport
Jack Converse
Blanche Furber
Major Marsh
Jim
Committee On Rules
Kiwanis News Highlights Season and Honors
Kiwanis News notes the girls team achievements this season. A group honored President Manuel Sedano with a performance of The Old Gray Mare. Guests included N. W. Morley Tracy M. Kramer Jr. T. F. Graves Angus McDonald and Lt. Charles D. Boxell. Kiwanian Kreutz won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sedano
N. W. Morley
Tracy M. Kramer, Jr
T. F. Graves
Angus McDonald
Charles D. Boxell
Kiwanian Kreutz
Soldiers and choir share great day at First Baptist Church
Last Sunday at First Baptist Church soldiers from nearby camps attended a morning service where a soldier sang solo. A large afternoon gathering featured a joint sing in the Overwiser Room led by Chaplain Godfrey and Lieut. Collins wife on piano. Cpl. Donald Bryant opened the evening with The Hallelujah Chorus and performed multiple numbers with Mrs. Hanscom. Rev. Godfrey delivered a Life theme. The church plans to receive new pulpit furniture shipped on the 7th to be dedicated next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Godfrey
Collins
Cpl
Donald Bryant
Hanscom
C. C. Godfrey
Jesus
O. W. Foye
Girl Scouts Plan Camp Weekend Getaway
Mrs. D. F. Crane, leader, appeals for funds and help to send about twenty five girls to a week long camp. Costs are estimated at seven dollars per girl per week with a target of 175 dollars for the group. Residents can donate fats for collection or money to sponsor a girl’s week and lend camping gear for June 26 to July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Street
D. F. Crane
Sylvan Shores Property Sold Twice in Short Span
The office of Sylvan Shores Inc through Henry Stein reports two homes sold in two weeks. Purchases include Mrs Grant Sipp on Sylvan Drive and the late Mrs Mary F Porter’s home at Sylvan Drive and Avalon Way. A 110 foot lot at Park Place corner was sold to a buyer planning a home in Sylvan Shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores, Inc
Henry Stein
Grant Sipp
Sylvan Drive
Mary F. Porter
Avalon Way
Stein
Park Place
Sylvan Shores
Hendricks Plans Meets With Voters In Mount Dora
Congressman Joe Hendricks seeks voter contact during a district tour. He will appear on the streets of Mount Dora next Monday April 24 at 11 a.m. to meet supporters, citing a preference for informal街side appearances over loud campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hendricks
Washington
Mount Dora
Countywide vote for Representatives focuses on all groups
B D Harris notes voters in eastern and southeastern areas assume they cannot vote in Group One though the county elects representatives for both groups. Ferran of Eustis runs unopposed in Group Two, but all voters across the county participate in Group One and Group Two, with the Group One winner representing the entire county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Harris
Lake County
Ferran of
Eustis
Ferran
Malden man speaks to Mount Dora and Tavares students
Mr. Alexander Kerr of Malden Massachusetts and Mount Dora addressed assemblies at Mount Dora and Tavares schools last Friday on The River Nile. His talks drew lively interest from students who liked his Egyptian garb bought during prior travels in Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kerr
Malden
Mass
Mount Dora
Tavares
Nile
Egypt
Internal Revenue Office Man Here Every Tuesday
Mr. Thomas Long of the Internal Revenue Department will be at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce every Tuesday to assist taxpayers. The notice invites local residents to bring records and questions for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Thomas Long
The
Internal Revenue Department
Mount Dora
Shuffleboard Club Notes From Winter Visitors and Local Events
The report covers winter visitors like Mr and Mrs Sheldon and Mr Ripp berger with new bridge and social events. It mentions Mr Rice opening a filling station at Fifth Avenue and Baker Street this week. A Canal boat ride with showers, outings by Mr and Miss Hall, and Mr Boggs back on the courts are noted alongside illness of Mr Purdy and recovery of Mrs White. A pot luck supper and School Band concert are reported, plus a bridge party for Mrs Freeman who left for Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Rippberger
Thompson
Leo
Rice
Fifth Avenue
Baker Street
Mrs. Rice
Miss Hall
Mr. Hall
Rush Boggs
Boggs
Clare Purdy
M. B. White
Earl Beebe
W. A. Conrad
Freeman
Prescott Candidate for Delegate to National Democratic Convention
Dorsey J. Prescott of Orange County, lifelong Democrat who has never voted against the party, seeks the 5th district delegate slot to the national Democratic convention. His slogan declares a vote for Prescott is a vote for Roosevelt, aligning with Roosevelt supporters. He has never held public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey J. Prescott
Orange County
Prescott
Roosevelt
Mr. Prescott
Shelter house to be locked at night in Donnelly Park
Town officials decide to lock the Donnelly Park shelter house and rest rooms at night after recent depredations including defacement destruction and theft. The measure aims to protect the property and prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betis
Donnelly Park
Canning Sugar Ration Details For War Book 4
Stamp No 37 in War Ration Book 4 must be surrendered to the local board to obtain 10 pounds of canning sugar. Canning sugar will be issued from the Local Board starting Monday April 24 1944. Ration Book 4 must be presented to receive the sugar.
Leu Commends Lake Chamber of Commerce Renewal
Harry P. Leu of Orlando renews Contributing Membership in the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares. He notes rosy days ahead for the region and urges efforts to attract new residents, marking his eighth consecutive year of renewal alongside other Orlando businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Leu
Harry P
Lou
Lake County
Obituary Notice for Robert R. Carman of Chicago
Mr. Robert R. Carman of Chicago Illinois died suddenly April 11 at his apartment there. He had wintered in Mount Dora with cousin Mrs. Adam Hazelwood who received the news. He left Florida apparently in good health and spirits and had spoken of successful recent fishing catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Carman
Chicago
Carman
Mount Dora
Adam Hazelwood
Florida
Mrs Etta King Dies Suddenly in Tampa Home
Mrs. Etta King, 62, died suddenly Monday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll, 821 Donnelly Avenue, where she had been living for about six months after coming from Wauchula. She was alive when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta King
Lewis Carroll
Donnelly Avenue
Wauchula
Service Men Home and Inductions Reported
Sgt William Turrentine returned home for Easter from AAFTAC Orlando. Harold Overhiser Jr was inducted into the Navy last Thursday in Jacksonville and has been sent to Williamsburg. James William Wayt and Milton Edwin Teasley report to Ft McPherson on the 23rd for Army induction. A Fort Sill returnee teaches communications. Captain William J Stewart is John Gibson Treadwell now at Melbourne after boat training in Jacksonville. Donald D Thompson told his mother he earned corporal stripe and the good conduct medal on April 1, no fooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Overhiser Jr
Navy
Jacksonville
Williamsburg
James William Wwaty
Milton Edwin Teasley
Ft. McPherson
Fort Sill
Oklo
William J. Stewart
John Gibson Treadwell
Melbourne
Florida
Donald D. Thompson
Naval patient confined to bed with rheumatic fever
J Drawdy, S 2c, has been confined to bed for several months at the main Navy Hospital after developing rheumatic fever. Address listed as U S Naval Erie Ward Bx Newport Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Drawdy
Navy Hospital
U. S. Naval Erie
Newport
Rhode Island
Mount Dora Letter Excerpts From Service Members Move Through Town
A series of letters from servicemen and associates recounts personal updates from abroad and at home. Carswell Thompson notes meeting a new friend and duties. Richard G Shipes Jr recalls a reunion with Bobby Vincent in Algiers. Major Cooley remains at Thom asville Army Hospital awaiting home leave. Ensign Roseborough enjoys Australia while noting its pace. James Shaw earns a T-5 promotion in the 129th Chemical Company. Local connections and memories from Mount Dora and nearby areas appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G Shipes, Jr
MM L-C
Algiers
Bobby Vincent
Bobby Wells
Thomas H. Cooley
New Army Hospital
Thomasville
Douglas Hall
Mount Dora
Cooley
Open camp life notes from New Guinea front line unit
A wartime field letter recounts routine at a camp in New Guinea with comrades, letters delayed by errands, and pride in pictures of a wife and baby. It notes not all is mud and jungle, mentions air sorties to Tojo, and hints at a forthcoming paper edition as Battery C sends regards to Our Town Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. ‘MacDonald
AAA S/L. Bn
New Guinea
Downs
Mount Dora
Pune
Bisson
Yespy
Tojo
Seena
Flick
Onines
Battery C
Dora
Soldier writes vivid Mt. Vesuvius visit in Italy
Sgt. Lyle A. Hecker stationed in Italy describes a March 28 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Northruf recounting a visit to Mt. Vesuvius. He notes the volcano’s constant activity and the thrill of watching eruptions and smoke, highlighting the challenging ascent and dramatic landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle A. Hecker
Italy
Raymond Northruf
Mt. Vesuvius
Crater
Lakeside Inn Hosts Busy April Season at Lakeside
Lakeside Inn enjoyed a lively April with guests extending reservations to May first. The croquet winner was Mrs. E Howe of Princeton. first prize in putting was G C Hutchinson of Pittsburgh. Saturday bridge awarded U S Savings stamps to Louise Guerineau Myers and Raymond Porter. Cotterill Sisters announced return for next season with summer bookings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Lakeside Beach
W. T. Patterson
E. Howe
Princeton
N. J
Raymond Porter
Mount Dora
U. S
R. W. Stahl
Indianapolis
Ind
Cotterill
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Ocean Grove
North End
The Cookie Jar at Service Men’s Club Transitions
The Pythian Sisters chaired by Mrs James Williams kept the cookie jar filled from April 1 to 15 with donors listed as Mesdames Wren Bowie Lilla Mae Barks Ruby Chapman Allie Chapman Mary Lea Mae Fenton Ada Silver Ida Sellers Ruth Williams Mildred Green Edna Paul Ada Banks and Adah Williamson Extra cookies were donated by Mrs Golwitzer and a cake by Mrs Mary Hoffman An omitted report noted Mrs A Schonenberger’s name In the period April 16 to May 15 the Parent Teacher Association will furnish the cookies with Mrs Alice Strite as chairwoman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
James Williams
Service Men’s Club
Mesdames Wren Bowie
Lilla Mae Barks
Ruby Chapman
Allie Chapman
Mary Lea
Mae Fenton
Ada Silver
Ida Sellers
Ruth Williams
Mildred Green
Edna Paul
Ada Banks
Adah Williamson
Golwitzer
Mary Hoffman
Monday Social Club
A. Schonenberger
Parent-Teacher Association
Alice Strite
Lake County Registration Totals and Growth
Ralph G. Battle reports Lake County registration at 12 427 voters with 11 609 Democrats and 818 Republicans. 1 137 new registrations since January first and about 400 registered by Battle in three days. He notes rising interest in the upcoming primary and predicts a good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. Battle
Lake County
Battle
Home From Honeymoon for Sgt and Mrs Conliffe
Sgt and Mrs William H Conliffe conclude their March 26 wedding honeymoon at Daytona Beach where weather aided a pleasant stay. He is son of Mrs Beatrice Conliffe of Flint Michigan and returns to Orlando Air Base while Mrs Conliffe resumes work at Sally Dress Shop. They visited Mrs Conliffe's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs A P Oliver of Palatka during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
William H. Conliffe
Daytona Beach
Sgt. Conliffe
Beatrice Conliffe
Flint
Michigan
Chevrolet Motor Company
Orlando Air Base
Conliffe
Sally Dress
Dr Heber D Ketcham Improves After Critical Illness
Friends report Dr Heber D Ketcham showing improvement after a severe illness. He left Mount Dora in the fall for Tulsa Oklahoma to visit his daughter Mrs Harry Heinzman. He was hospitalized March 18 and remained in danger for weeks before the turn in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
Tulsa
Okla
Mount Dora
Harry Heinzman
Keoken
Eo Heisman
Red Cross Home Service Program Outlines Four Services
The Mount Dora Red Cross details four Home Service offerings including Communication and Information, Claims Service, and Family Service. It explains helping service members and veterans with communications, discharge decisions, disability claims, and financial aid for special needs when public relief is unavailable. Contact Civilian Defense Room at 138 East 5th Avenue for consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Red Cross Civilian Defense Room
East 5Th Avenue
Scrap Paper Drive Urges Community Help For War Effort
Last week a truck loaded with scrap paper was dispatched and another bundle is ready for the next trip. Mr. Whiting's volunteers labeled and handled packages, aiding a continuing campaign in wartime need. Cans go to the Stand ard Oil station at Fifth and Alexander. call 2651 to arrange pickup by Boy Scouts if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Fifth and Alexander
Whiting
Donald Conkling
Boy Scouts
Honor Roll Directory by Grade 1944
A historic honors list shows 5th grade students Patty Claflin Adrianne Norton Tim Poulton Barbara Shipes and Sally Strite with 16 percent of the class. Additional lists cover 8th grade 29 percent Lorene Bethea Mary Jo Burr Gordon Folger Frank Keller James Padgett Virginia Perry Carol Swort Juanita VanDeroef George White 11th grade 9th 23 percent Dorothy Eckholdt Maryann Hadlock Doris Harding Lucille Minkley Lila Rhodes 10th grade 14 percent Ashton Brown Lois Rhodes Ruth Shipes 11th grade 13 percent Licle Harding Trudie Williams 12th grade 46 percent Gladys Irene Crane Marilyn Johnson Grace Lee Allene Moon Patty Lee Padgett Lorene Yates.
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Jr Sr
Ith
Patty Claflin
Adrianne Norton
Tim Poulton
Barbara Shipes
Sally Strite
Lorene Bethea
Mary Jo Burr
Gordon Folger
Frank Keller
James Padgett
Virginia Perry
Carol Swort
Juanita VanDeroef
George White
Dorothy Eckholdt
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Harding
Lucille Min
Service Men's Club Hosts Soldiers From Town and Nearness
During a week 342 soldiers enjoyed hospitality at the Service Men's Club. The club remains popular as soldiers return from other locations to dance and feel at home. Colonel Benitez and officers attended Saturday night with 140 uniformed men present. Mount Dora hosts contributed with friendly lasses aiding hospitality. Mrs Wentworth invited two soldiers for rest and breakfast, Carl Graves of Hotel Villa Dora provided nine soldiers Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benitez
Friendly Mount Dora
Wentworth
Carl Graves
Villa Dora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laurn Bowling Club
Kiwanis ' News
Hendricks
Shuffleboard Club
Leu
Lake Chamber
R. R. Carman
Mrs
William Turrentine
Aaftac
Orlando
Eugene C. McCarthy
William C
Brugs) Kennedy
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
McCarthy
E. R. McCarthy
Route 2
Oklahoma
Kennedy
W. M. Kennedy
Marine Corps
Marie Thompson
Carswell Thompson
Carswell
DeVault Roseborough
Australia
Red Cross
LaMar Conant
Marines
James W. Shaw
129Th Chemical Company
Chemical Warfare Service
Shaw
Tifton
Montomery
Ala
Hiram Woods
G. W. Woods
Camp Pendleton
California
Honolulu
Lakeside Inn
Lake
DR. Ketcham
Red Cross Home Service Program
Red Cross Home Service Corps
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