O. M. Simpson Named Alternate On Growers Admve Committee
War Food Administration appoints O M Simpson as alternate on the Growers Administrative Committee for 1944 45. New members and alternates assigned to Growers and Shippers committees include Richard M Clewis Jr Tampa Dallas J Simmons Bradenton Charles L Rocker Lakeland John R Bynum Titusville Gaynor Wiggins Orlando A V Saurman Clearwater and Frank E Sullivan Cocoa. The Shippers panel advises on interstate citrus movement. Growers panel transmits recommendations to the Director of Distribution and administers the marketing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi
War Food Administration
Lakeland
Growers’ Committee
John R. Bynum
Titusville
Gaynor Wiggins
Orlando
A. V. Saurman
Clearwater
Frank E. Sullivan
Cocoa
Shippers’ Committee
Bynum
Mr. Saurman
Shippers Advisory Committee
Growers Administrative Committee
Growers
Clewis
Mr. Simmons
J. N. Mowery
Eustis
O. M. Simpson
Mount Dora
G. H. Morthland
Weirsdale
F. W. Cawthon
John B. Rust
Winter Haven
Mr. Sullivan
Gerald J. Egan
Clermont
John A. Snively, Jr
S. C. Battaglia
C. V. Griffin
Howey
Ration Board Office Hours Announced
The Ration Board office will close every afternoon for public use. Seek service between 9 a.m. and 12 noon for any local board matters.
Leesburg World War II Memorial Bond Plan Gains Local Support
An Excellent Memorial Plan to buy war bonds to fund a Leesburg World War II Memorial gains favor. Dr H K Morrison leads the effort, with over $1,000 already raised and the first bond issued in City of Leesburg World War II Memorial Fund. Lions Club backs the plan and hopes other communities will follow. Potentials include a public library and tax exemption for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
H. K. Morrison
Morrison
Doctor Morrison
Henry C. Morrison
Methodist Church
Leesburg Lions Club
George H. Rast
The
Lions of Florida
Lake UL. R
District Knights of Pythias Meeting August 14
District Knights of Pythias to hold a district meeting Monday evening August 14 in the Lodge Room. Grand Chancellor P M Ulsch of Jacksonville and Grand Vice Chancellor of Orlando will attend. District Deputy Russell Hennis urges a good turnout and refreshments will be served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Ulsch
Jacksonville
Orlando
Russell Hennis
Grand Lodge
Tin Can And Paper Salvage Drive Urges Public Help
A Mount Dora salvage appeal asks Lake County residents to bring tin cans and paper to the depot at 5th and Alexander near the Standard Oil Station. The campaign cites national wartime needs, noting one can saved per home could aid bomber production, and urges ongoing community participation through the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th and
Alexander
Standard Oil Station
United States
Lake County
J. S. Banks
Mount Dora
Polio Quarantine Clarified by Lake County Health Chief
Dr. R J Dalton director Lake County Health Unit Tavares clarifies polio quarantine rules. Children under voting age must observe a two week quarantine after exposure. travelers passing through need not. Adults are not involved. Five states NC KY VA NY PA plus Pinellas join restrictions. Lake County has no known 1944 cases. Florida 54 cases so far in 1944 with six new weekly cases.
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R. J. Dalton
Lake County Health Unit
Tavares
Lake County
North Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Pinellas County
Orange
Lake
Sumter
Florida
United Tes
Sheriff Yde reports February to August activity totals
The sheriff’s office provides a summary of activities from February 15 to August 1 showing fines collected about 5,055.19 and equipment destroyed around 11,750.00. The figures reference only slot machines and related items with incomplete line details.
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Yde
Olitin Snd
Ottex
Kiwanis Luncheon Hears Soil District Debate Favor
Kiwanis members heard a county soil conservation district proposal. County Agent R E Norris spoke last week on benefits of the district. Farmers favor the district and an election is expected next month to decide the issue. A surprise in the bag is promised at today’s luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
R. E. Norris
Notes About Our Men In Service In Mount Dora and Nearby Areas
Richard Van Voorhis returns home briefly then goes back to his station near Brunswick Georgia on Tuesday. Lt 2nd Mrs Edwin Brooks of Lakeland visit for ten days while Lt Brooks is stationed at Lakeland. Pvt Robert Willard on furlough splits time between Mount Dora and Daytona Beach. he was at Fort McClellan and will be at Fort Bragg. Mr and Mrs A E Davis receive word from son Percy wounded in D Day invasion aboard a mine sweeper. he visits London relatives before departure. The Davises moved from Canada to Mount Dora and Tangerine thirty years ago this month. Dizzy Dean writes to Mr Downs recalling baseball games at the park and asks about Mr Hale returning to play behind the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard van Voorhis
Brunswick
Georgia
Pvt
Robert Wilard
Mount Dora
Daytona Beach
Bob
Fort McClellan
Fort Bragg
A. E. Davis
Percy
London
Davis
England
Canada
Tangerine
Samuel Sadler
Dizzy Dean
Mr. Downs
Ball Park
Red Cross Dresses Then Now Dressings for Him
An old notice asks readers about sewing dressings for a man, recalling past help making dresses for him as a baby. It lists two days and times for events on Tuesday and Thursday and a Friday slot, with unclear year.
Baptist Church Notes For Next Sunday Services
The pastor will lead both services next Sunday with sermons on The Law of Abundance and The Glory of the Cross. A $100 gift funds all repair bills. Palm transplantation is deferred until cooler weather. Mrs. Hanscom lists Sunday music with preludes offertories choruses and postludes for morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
County Sets September 11 School Opening
The County Board and Health Unit announce a two week quarantine for arrivals from certain states due to polio concerns. Students must return to Lake County by two weeks before the September 11 start, per County Superintendent Frank J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Lake County
Frank J
Miss Doris Camp to Issue Special Certificates
Mr Frank Banning Lake County Superintendent of Schools asked Miss Doris Camp to issue vacation permits at her home 948 Gorham street to minors employed locally under 18. Mr D D Roseborough principal has issued certificates for after school hours and will again issue them when school begins for those needing same upon application. It is advisable to bring birth certificate and parent or guardian as the permit must be signed by the parent or guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banning
Lake County
Doris Camp
Gorham Street
D. D. Roseborough
Lieutenant Freeman Hill and family move to Laméreux home
Lieutenant Freeman Hill and his wife and family have relocated to the Laméreux residence on Jene Shore Drive after seven months in the South Pacific and 32 months in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Hill
South Pacific
Cuba
Laméreux
Jene Shore Drive
Lakeside Inn Re-landscaped At Mount Dora
The Lakeside Inn grounds are being re-landscaped under Julia English of Hequembourg's Nursery Leesburg with three more weeks of work. The front lawn is being replaced with permanent winter grass and the cement fish pool moved to a balanced central position. The croquet court and putting green are resodded while many trees are pruned and relocated for a tourist friendly grounds makeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
Julia English
Hequembourg
Leesburg
Gordon Folger
Mount Dora
Special Invitation to Evangelistic Campaign in Tavares
The Church of God in Tavares invites neighboring churches and the public to evangelistic meetings led by 17 year old Harold Beemer and Rev. James L. Williamson at Route 55 near Seaboard Air Line Station. Gospel songs and instruments welcome as part of a unity promoting event.
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Harold Beemer
James L. Williamson
Church of God
Plan Campaign To Move Season's Big Crop of Tangerines
The Florida Citrus Commission plans a booklet to mobilize demand for tangerines in new markets to absorb a 2,000,000 box surplus this fall. It outlines advertising, merchandising, and a $400,000 cost funded by a 10 cent per box interstate levy, and notes the fruit's Florida monopoly and appeal as easy to peel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moscrip
Florida Citrus
Florida
Florida Citrus Commission
Tangerine Committee
Commission
Lakeland
Montverde School elects new president and honors founder
H P Carpenter founder and president for 31 years at Montverde School was elected President Emeritus by the board. He and Mrs. Carpenter plan a two month vacation in Texas and Kentucky. L Neal Smith was elected president, has begun repairs, and prepares for the 32nd school year opening September 14. Smith, born in Montverde, is an Emory and University of Florida graduate and former Emory administrator who owns citrus lands and leads construction in Atlanta. Dr Carpenter will lead an enlargement program for the school founded in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Carpenter
L.H.D
Montverde Schédol
Lake County
Carpenter
Texas
Kentucky
Montverde
L. Neal Smith
Atlanta
Montverde School
Florida
University of Florida
Emory University
Cation
Studer See Om
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