Kirkpatrick New Legion Commander
J. B. Kirkpatrick of Eustis was elected commander of the Seventh District of the American Legion. He served in the Mexican border campaign and overseas with the AEF in World War I and has chaired Ernest Westbrook Post 41 in Eustis. He works as a motor vehicle inspector for Lake and Seminole counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kirkpatrick
Eustis
The
American Legion
Corr
AEF
Kirkpatrick
Sumter
Ore
Osceola
Brevard
Seminole
Lake Counties
Orlando
Spring Garden
Second
Kama Infantry
Legion Post
Rome
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ernest Westbrook
Kirktrick
Ida
Lake
Ivey H. Smith Wins Low Bid for Plymouth Mount Dora Highway
The Jacksonville contractor submitted the low bid of 649000 for the nine mile Mount Dora to Plymouth highway, 76000 below the earlier initial bid. The State Road Department forwarded the bid to the U S Public Roads Office in Montgomery for final federal state approval as a war emergency project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Plymouth
State Road Department
Ivey H. Smith Construction Co
Jacksonville
State Highway Commission
United States Public Roads Office
Montgomery
Alabama
Band Boosters Club Meeting Tonight
The Band Boosters Club meets tonight at eight o clock in the High School. Parents of band members are urged to attend to hear plans for a summer school for band students and to discuss Mr Sedano’s proposals.
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Sedano
Sumer
Half Holidays Begin Next Month in Town
Merchants vote to adopt Wednesday afternoon holidays under the Chain of Commerce. Stores will close each Wednesday from the first May Wednesday through the last September Wednesday, aligning with a prior pattern set in 1943 summer observances.
Honor Roll Lists By Grade With Student Names
Honor roll data lists Grade 7 students Joon Folger Mary Harris Frank Ker Virginia Perry Juanita Van roef Jimmy Vincent Margaret on Herbulis George White Jr Grade 8 Soe Bond Maryann Hadlock Doris Iding Lucille Minkley Lila Odes Laura Roseborough Grade 9 shows 16 percent including Eulene Jones Betty Jo ontag Lois Rhodes Other grades show 10 or 12 and 15 percent with listed students Irene Crate Dorothy Geiger John son Grace Lee Allene Ta wr Lorene Yates Adams Jimmy Allen Mil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joon Folger
Mary Harris
Frank Ker
Virginia Perry
Juanita Vanroef
Jimmy Vincent
Margaret On Herbulis
George White, Jr
Soe Bond
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Iding
Lucille Minkley
Lila Odes
Laura Roseborough
Bby Allen
Eulene Jones
Betty Joontag
Lois Rhodes
Observation posts cited as vital to aircraft rescue efforts
The article describes observation posts aiding in locating crashed planes and reporting pilots who bail out. It highlights the responsibility of spotters, mentions Methuen Massachusetts reports of a pilot parachuting, and notes local observers and activities in Mount Dora and Leesburg with plans to recruit more volunteers for night watches.
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Uae
Methuen
Mass
Boston Filter Center
Methuen Post
AWS
Henry LaGier
Norfolk
Conn
Wae
LeGier
Mount Dora
Zell
Leesburg
Zel
Leesburg Air Base
Community Bible Class Concludes Sunday Morning
The Congregational Church vestry hosts the final session of the Community Bible Class at ten o clock on Sunday. For seventeen Sundays starting January 3 the class averaged 29 attendees as they studied the Gospel of John with Frank E Bridgman leading discussions on scripture analysis and author intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Frank E. Bridgman
Food and rummage sale by Methodist church ladies
The Methodist church ladies announce a food and rummage sale on Saturday May 1 starting at 9 a.m. in the room north of the O K Barber Shop. Items include a few antiques and an electric stand lamp with brass stand and Handel shade. Donations welcomed, Mrs A J Waltz is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methodist Church
O. K
A. J. Waltz
Correction Notice for Mil to n O Kepler Obituary Error
The paper corrects an obituary notice from April issue misreporting Milton O Kepler. The death date and age were improperly printed. the record now clarifies the deceased's correct age and confirms the obituary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton O. Kepler
Kepler
Chamber staffer Ralph Arey Returns to Desk in Tavares
Ralph Arey of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce has recovered from a prolonged illness and resumed his office duties at the Tavares bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Arey
Lake County
Kiwanis Meeting Spotlight on Sweet Potatoes and Feed
Carlisle Rogers of Leesburg spoke to the Kiwanis Agriculture Committee on proper sweet potato cultivation and use. He highlighted dehydrated sweet potatoes as stock feed, noting it is 93 percent as efficient as corn. Rogers estimated plant demand at $3 per thousand and cost to raise 30 to 40 dollars per acre, while a prize attendance gift was provided by Morse and Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Rogers
Leesburg
Agriculture Committee
W. LE. Barnett
Rogers
Kiwanis
R. J. Morse
Richard M. Brown
Lee French
C. A. Urquhart
Englewood
Chicago
J. C. Urquhart
Ormund Powers
Bill Buckel
Lakeside Inn Hosts Regional Meetings and Easter Service
Mount Dora prepares for the Lions Florida District Conference May 2 to 4 with over 160 reservations. The United Spanish War Veterans meeting is planned for next week. About 125 residents attended the Sunrise Easter Service at the Lakeside pool. Lakeside Inn Properties, Inc. elected officers Richard Edgerton president Fred Wentworth vice president and treasurer George White secretary. Tentative plans welcome Methodist Youth Conference and Presbyterian Synod guests for the summer with reduced sizes and shorter stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Florida
Mount Dora
Executive Council
United Spanish War Veterans
Mount Dorans
Methodis' Chi
James Richards
Arthur Pratt
Foy
Lakeside Inn Properties, Inc
Lakeside Inn
Lakeside
Richard Edgerton
Fred W. Wentworth
George J. White
Official Training Films Planned at Silver Springs
Two motion picture units from the Army Signal Corps Photographic Laboratory at Astoria arrive at Silver Springs for a month long filming operation. Lt. Dan Dailey Jr. will star as a sergeant in a chemical warfare film directed by Captain L B Appletat with Captain W Coppersmith as cinematographer. Pvt. Lewis Howard, a Universal juvenile actor, will lead speaking parts in a jungle warfare film directed by Captain John Waters with Sgt. Mike Raydock as photographer. Over 60 officers and men per unit, a model camp is set up in Silver Springs Park for the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Signal Corps Photographic Laboratory
Astoria
L. L
Silver Springs
Dan Dailey, Jr
Panama
Hattie
L. B. Appletat
W. Coppersmith
Lewis Howard
Universal Film
Juvenile
Deanna Durbin
John Waters
MGM
Mike Raydock
Silver Springs Park
Lake County Offered as Ideal Home Destination
Real estate boosters tout Lake County as an ideal place to settle, citing scenic surroundings, growing services, and community amenities that appeal to families and newcomers seeking a balanced lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Three WAAC Auxiliaries Leave for OCS at Des Moines
Auxiliary Mary E. Linton of Bowerville Ohio Auxiliary Mabel M. Gilliam of Roy New Mexico and Auxiliary Mary J. Key of Mount Dora Florida depart Camp Pickett Virginia for an eight week Officer Candidate School course at Des Moines Iowa. Upon graduation they will be commissioned Third Officers equivalent to Second Lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Des Moines
WAAC
Camp Pickett
Mary E. Linton
Bowerville
Mabel M. Gilliam
Roy
New Mexico
Mary J. Key
Mount Dora
Florida
Des Moines
Key
Waacs
55Th
Auxiliary Key
Tavares High School
William B. Key
Lawson General Hospital
Atlanta
James L. Key
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
David Bryan Wiley Enlists in Seabees Navy Reserve
David Bryan Wiley son of Major and Mrs D L Wiley joined the Seabees on January 29 1942 as second class machinist mate. He spent about four months at Norfolk Virginia then nine months at Camp Allen Virginia and is later stationed at Camp Perry Virginia. He rose to first class machinist mate on December 1 1942 and chief machinist mate on March 1 1943 before enlistment he worked for the Orange Buick Co in Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bryan Wiley
D. L. Wiley
Seabees
U. S. Naval Reserve
U. S. Naval Base
Norfolk
U. S. Naval Construction Training Center
Camp Allen
Camp Perry
Virginia
Orange Buick Co
Orlando
Local Visitors Include Navy Man Samuel Swiger and Family
Samuel Swiger in anti submarine service with the Navy and Mrs. Swiger spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting Mrs. Swiger's mother Mrs. R. S. Champ before returning to Jacksonville Sunday noon. Ernest Parkhurst of Banner Elk North Carolina and his wife are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Parkhurst of Zellwood. Mr. Parkhurst Continued on page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Swiger
Navy
Swiger
Ernest Parkhurst
Banner Elk, N. C
O. E. Parkhurst
Zellwood
Mr. Parkhurst
Surgical Dressings Room Renovated
The women in the surgical dressings room celebrate a cleaned and redecorated workspace funded by friends. They have made over 30,000 dressings since January and work Monday through Friday to meet rising demand. With winter guests gone, a shortage of workers exists and all capable women are urged to help, as instructors are available.
Mobile X Ray Unit Schedule Announced County plan
The Lake County health groups announce a mobile X ray schedule for May across communities. Printed timetables list stops at Withlacoochee Ferndale Clermont Tavares Mount Dora Eustis Umatilla Leesburg and more with white and colored clinics and evening slots to serve workers.
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Mobile X-ray Ag
Tuberculosis
Board of Health
County of and Health Association
Arpanine
Lake County Health Department
Lake County Welfare Unit
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Withlacoochee
Tavares
Pioneer Building
Mount Dora
Wilson Camp
Eustis
Buiding
Colored
Umatilla
Orange Bend
Lisbon
Leesburg
Whitt’store
Mount Dora Sets Up First Control Center in Lake County
Mount Dora established the first Defense Control Center in Lake County, housed in the First National Bank board of directors room. A Lake County Training Services drill tested the center with a simulated air raid, showing competent handling by the Commander, Controller and Chiefs of Services. Colonel C E Lester praised the setup and urged countywide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
C. E. Lester
Citizens Defense Corps
Clark's Recreation Center Appeals for Beer Bottles
War era note urges residents to return beer bottles after deposits as glass replaces tin for containers. Dealers shortage threatens beer supply if bottles are not recovered from homes and returned promptly.
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Clark’s Recreation Center
Knights of Pythias Meets on 2nd and 4th Mondays
Mount Dora Lodge switches meetings to the second and fourth Mondays at 8 30 to accommodate Home Defense drills while keeping lodge duties. W P Wingler attends Grand Lodge in Tampa as Lodge Deputy. A large delegation joined a Tuesday evening event in Eustis with Dr Mack Clouser Orlando as chairman. Orlando Lodge also sent a strong showing.
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Mount Dora
W. P. Wingler
Tampa
Eustis
Mack Clouser
Orlando
Orlando Lodge
Florida Lions District to Arrive Sunday for Conference
Judge G. Garland Lyell of Jackson Mississippi International Director of Lions International arrives with Lions of Florida District for a conference. Lyell, a senior attorney in Lyell & Lyell, is a Mississippi court veteran and longtime Lions leader. He is married with three sons and active in church, Masons, Shriners and Elks. Bob Blake District Governor 35S comments on his photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions of Florida
G. Garland Lyell
Jackson Miss
Lions International
Lyell
Judge Lyell
Episcopal Church
The
Elks
Jackson Country Club
Ben Galbraith
Orlando Club
Song “America
Collins Conner
William Beardall
Orlando
Karl Lehmann
Admr
War Savings Staff
Sunshine Brant
St. Petersburg
Blake
Bob. Blake
George Cowan
E. M. Culbreth
J. Harry Schad
Gainesville
Hioaiatub
Oscoe Brunstetter
Miami
George Rast
Leesburg
Mem- Pare
U. S. Army
M. i
Better Stay in Florida Winter Residents Report Cold Return
Winter residents who went north last week encountered cold weather despite official spring. Letters from Ligonier Pennsylvania and Rising Sun Maryland describe frost, cold mornings, and hard travel conditions. They advise staying put for the summer due to high prices and scarce services northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Ligonier
North Carolina
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Washington
Mrs. Tanner
East Town Woman Charged in Fatal Cutting Event
A fatal cutting affray occurred Monday afternoon in East Town. Georgeann Gaines slashed Allie Bell Marshall during a dispute over alleged stolen money at Geraldine Smith’s North Grandview residence. Marshall died en route to a hospital. Gaines was arrested in Tavares and jailed. An inquest date is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Town
Georgeann Gaines
Allie Bell Marshall
Gaines
Geraldine Smith
North Grandview
Geraldine
Eustis
Tavarese Topis
Mount Dora Library Adopts Summer Schedule
The Mount Dora library will switch to summer hours starting May 1. Open from 3 to 6 PM on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Mount Dora
Lions International District Conference Heads for Lakeside Inn
Florida Lions hold 19th annual conference May 3 4 at Lakeside Inn Orlando with 175 delegates and about 70 clubs to hear. Lake side Park will host a 2 10 p m surprise feature with the U S Army and Leesburg air base officers. Concerted meetings run through Tuesday with a Mount Dora Woman's Club card party and social events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lions International
Lakeside Inn
Lakeside
Mount Dora
Lakeside Park
Lion George Rast
U. S. Army
A. L. Holt
Jack Axtul
Leesburg Air Base
Robert M. Blake
West Palm Beach
Collins Conner
Pensacola
Conner
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Ormond Powers
Orlando Morning Sentinel
Plymouth-Mount Dora
Observation Post
Kiwanis News
Ferndale
Clermont
Health Center
Groveland
Fruitland Park
Ury’s
Lady Lake
White School Building
Knights OF Pythias
Mississippi
Bob Blake
Bob
George Cooper
Redlands
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