Coast Guard flotilla awards citations and honors reserve volunteers
The Dora Flotilla in Mount Dora received a shield of honor with citations for reserve members serving over 600 hours. Commodore J E Whitbeck praised the unit for aiding the war effort and saving lives off Florida’s shores. The group logged 8 700 hours across eight named members and 620 miles of patrol on Lake Harris near Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora
Mansfield
Congressional Record
Adm
R. R. Waesche
Coast Guard
Der
Lake Harris
Leesburg Air Base
Gordon M. Folger
W. Judson DeLap
William E. Wilmot
Roy C. Kahler
Warren Roberts
Orlando Morning Sentinel
J. C. Brossier
Orlando Reporter-Star
Lake County
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Ste Clem Brossier
U. S. Coast Guard
Public Welfare in Florida’s Old Age Assistance Rules
Florida public welfare boards administer programs for needy individuals and rehabilitation. District No. 11 in Leesburg handles local cases, requiring in person applications or home visits for those unable to travel. The maximum Old Age assistance is $40, set by federal and state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
District No. 11
Leesburg
Leesburg Educator Promoted To State Supervisor
Prof Don R Allen resigns as Leesburg supervising principal to join a trio of district supervisors of education under State Superintendent Colin English. Prof RM Hayes, a veteran of North Africa, succeeds Allen as Leesburg supervising principal amid local school trustees’ stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Allen
Leesburg
Colin English
Leesburg Ledger
R M. Hayes
North Africa
Antile Fields
Allen
Etta
Landass
Sys
Florida War Production Drive Reaches 76 Million
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports weekly war production in Florida totaled 76,847,008 dollars, with private industry contributing 28 percent of the state total. The expansion includes 99 plants statewide with major investments in food processing, aircraft, and chemicals, reflecting adaptability and rising prewar ranking in manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ind Sishi
Town Council Approves Tree Trim Contract and Budget Plan
Regular meeting notes show council, mayor, clerk and attorney present with one member absent. Action includes approving a tree trimming contract for light lines, restricting wooden shingles, adopting group health insurance, and a 1945-46 budget of 14.5 mills for debt service and 8.5 for operating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMorse
Robert P. Jones
Wm. P. Wingler
Edward B. Blackburne
E. Gordon Conboy
J. M. Turner
Grant Cowles
Adjoer Board
Mount Golf Club
Tright Fund
Old General Fund
Lake Countian Honored by Kiwanis International
C Harold Hippler of Eustis named chairman of the committee of past International officers by International President Hamilton Holt. The Eustis Kiwanian Agitator notes Hippler, past International vice president, is praised for loyal service and kept in contact with leaders shaping Kiwanis policy and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Hamilton Holt
Eustis Kiwanis
Harold
International
Kiwanis
Army Redeployment Centers Map At Camp Blanding
Camp Blanding public relations outlines a redeployment system with War Department centers and four unit groups. Air Lift Disposition Center or Green Project handles arrivals from Europe via A TC planes and rapid transfer through reception stations. Separation Centers discharge troops near home with counseling on GI benefits, pensions, and final pay. Induction Stations like Camp Blanding determine eligibility for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDE
Camp Blanding
War Department
Europe
Air Transport Command
Miami
ATO
Army
Florida
Rationing News Week of August 5 Summary
Rationing details list several processed foods blue stamps with expiration dates, meat and fats red stamps validity and expirations, sugar stamps, airplane stamps, gas coupons, and cans now off ration. Instructions urge applying for rations by mail and note period values and limits for various items.
Sleights Return From Six Weeks Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Win C Sleight of Sylvan Shores have returned after a six week western journey. They visited son Lieut Frederick W Sleight at Clearfield Utah Naval Depot and spent time with friends who own a large Hereford ranch in Missouri. They saw open air operas in St Louis and Frontier Days in Ogden Utah as well as the Utah rodeo in Salt Lake City. They toured the Great Salt Lake salt beds and saw a 10000 foot snow storm on a mountain trip. Weather was hot and dry with temperatures in the 90s. train travel faced no reservations trouble despite returning servicemen priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win C. Sleight
Sylvan Shores
West
Frederick W. Sleight
Clearfield
Utah) Naval Depot
Sleight
Souis
St. Louis
Rancn
Utah
Jacksonville
Youth Center Skating Party Planned for Friday
The Youth Center invites all members to a skating party on Friday night August 10 from 8 to 11 pm. Attendees should phone 3413 by Friday noon due to limited space. Transportation will be provided from the Youth Center at 8 sharp.
Clarification on Overseas Troop Processing Units
A wartime notice from Camp Blanding explains distinctions among Separation Center Rion Station and Green Prose to prevent confusion for families. The AUS Public Relations Officer Captain Leon S. Theil emphasizes accurate terminology for troops redeployed from overseas and urges editors to use the enclosed captioned mat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Fla
Rion Station
Leon S. Theil
AUS
Mount Dora Water Tests Satisfactory
State Board of Health reports water samples collected by H. R. Davidson and sent by Mount Dora to Jacksonville as satisfactory with negative presumptive test. The interpretation notes the findings reflect bacteriological quality at the collection point and time sampled.
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State Board of Health
H. R. Davidson
Jacksonville
Deberumant
E Inceento
State Board Health
Lake County Health Unit
Are German POWs Prisoners of War at Mount Dora
A Mount Dora business leader warns that German prisoners at a local hamper factory work without guards during parts of the day. He describes a lone guard and calls for investigations to ensure citizen protection against escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Mount Dora
Methodist Church to Host W B Rogers as Guest Speaker
The Orlando District lay leader W B Rogers will speak at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 11 as a forceful guest. P Sidel will lead worship with Mrs Howard Simpson at the piano, and Sunday School meets at 10 with Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Rogers
Orlando
First Methodist Church
Rogers
P. Sidel
Howard Simpson
Emergency Crop Loans Available through County Agent
Applications for emergency crop loans are being received at the County Agent's office. Farmers needing funds for seed and fertilizer who cannot secure credit elsewhere should call at the office. Loans finance fall crops. eligibility includes ownership or rental arrangement, use of workstock and equipment, and a first lien on crops. Interest is four percent per year and accrues only for actual time used.
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Extension Service
Peeeden
Nak
Provincial Lawn Bowling Tourney at Toronto August 13 17
Toronto hosts the Provincial Lawn Bowling Tournament August 13 to 17 at the Boulevard Club. Canadian and U S A registered members compete in five rink events four doubles and three singles for a range of trophies including the Eaton Oey Henry Trophy Ontario phy Townsend Clark Birks Ellis Ryrie Rice and Roden Trophies. Entries go to W J Stewart secretary treasurer 84 Wellington St W Toronto 1 Chairman J L Maude vice Chairmen Robert Gray E B Cartwright. Local updates from Scotty McLachlan and Bill Breckenridge recount travel and grass versus clay play while reports from Mount Dora note new terms and a ambidextrous bowler.
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Canada
Toronto
Florida
States
Boulevard Club
Eaton Oey
Henry
W. J. Stewart
Wellington St
W. Toronto 1
J. L. Maude
Robert Gray
E. B. Cartwright
Scotty” McLachlan
Bill Breckenridge
Mac
Bill
Breck
George Meineiche
the McLachlans
DeGraff
Houghton, Miffin Co
Mount Dora
Frank Crockett
Cap Hickborn
Wis
Harry Soper
Harry
Elmer Eckis
Jim Nelson
Jim
Ed Blackburne
Lobeck
Maben
Dickson
Daytona Beach
Julian Meade
Danville
Virginia
Judge
Notes About Our Men In Service
Lt. William Thomas Shipes in the Guadalcanal group helped aboard the high seas capture of German U-boat 505, described as a historic first since 1815. Capt. Bennett Harvey returns from 21 months overseas. Capt. William C. Stewart and others are listed with new postings. Various soldiers and families are noted as they resume home leaves and relocations across bases and abroad.
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William Thomas Shipes
Tommy Shipes
Guadalcanal
D. W. Gallery
USN
Saturday Evening Post
Bennett D. Harvey
Frances Harvey
West Sixth Avenue
U. S
London
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiwanis News
Weekly Business Review
Preparedesearch Division
State Chamber of Commerce
Lake Countian
Kiwanis International
Army Service Forces
Fourth Service Command
Florida War Finance Committee
Altoona Peerreeittrereerer
Astor
Astor Park
Lawn Bowling News
Richard Robert van Voorhis
AEM 3-c
Norfolk
Edenton
N. C
Robert A. Quixley
Camp Butner
North Carolina
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
William C. Stewart
South Pacific
APO
Care
San Francisco
California
James A. Scott
Sgt
Scott
322Nd Bomb Group
Oliver General Hospital
Augusta
Cpl
Wm. A. Vincent
Pacific Coast
Naval
Rhodes Street
Army Air Corps
D. D. Roseborough
Power
Roseborough
Clayton Street
Will
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