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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
1
In Mount Dora during Monday and Tuesday of last week, Boy and Girl Scouts conducted a scrap drive contacting homes to collect fats and oils for glycerine used in explosives. Aimed to ease wartime shortages, the effort reported success despite some gaps in reporting.
The Lakeside band school completed its session with daily practice and enjoyable recreation. Students include Bobby Allen, Sue Bond, Emily Coffin, and many others. lunches were provided by mothers and refreshments by volunteers. Organizers plan another session after Labor Day and new uniforms have been ordered.
J G Ray Jr a local contractor has been accepted as a construction foreman by the government for duty in the Bahama Islands and is now waiting on call.
Superintendent Frank J. Banning announces school openings with a note that Groveland and Mas will start earlier in August. The plan outlines dates and district adjustments for the upcoming academic year.
Mr and Mrs George C Keller longtime Topic business manager and editor travel from Johnson City Tennessee to Banner Elk North Carolina. They will visit Mr and Mrs E E Alexander before continuing their southern journey.
The Youth Fellowship of Mount Dora joined with groups from Eustis Clermont and Umatilla at Eustis on Thursday for a sub district meeting. Thirty five youth and four pastors attended including Rev. Floyd Cooper who was elected pastor of the sub district for the upcoming year. Charles Miller of Eustis reported on the Lake Junaluska Youth Conference in South Carolina.
The Mount Dora Youth Fellowship met at Mrs. Frank Harding’s 1010 North Clayton Street home on Wednesday evening to discuss a party and fundraising for several projects. Miss Edith Wentworth of Chicago, visiting her mother in town, will lead Sunday services and has been teaching the senior young people in Sunday School.
Rev H D Frink pastor of Clermont First Baptist begins revival meetings at Mount Dora First Baptist Church Sunday at 8:00 pm with daily services through August 26. The Clermont church has grown under his ministry. music will be led by Mr Montgomery inviting Mount Dora residents to attend.
Coach W A Vincent has completed painting the Community Church and awaits his Naval Reserve assignment as Lieutenant Radar Plotter after passing the physical and a personal interview at Orlando.
Mount Dora Temple No 12 Pythian Sisters will shift from twice monthly meetings to once a month on the first Tuesday night in the temple until further notice.
The Lions Club met Monday night at the Community Building with strong attendance. Lion J. G. Ray Jr. performed Onward Christian Soldiers to praise and the supper was noted as excellent. A special Board meeting is planned for next Monday night with President Bowie urging full attendance.
The Blodgetts lost their home on the old Apopka Road near Fairville when a kerosene stove fire flared in the kitchen after lunch last Monday. The house and furnishings burned completely, with partial insurance coverage. The family, formerly residents of Mount Dora, now lives in a cottage near the nursery where Mr Blodgett works.
The Board of Trustees of the First Methodist Church met last Wednesday in George White's offices and reorganized with White as chairman and W. M. Kennedy as secretary. They planned retiring the second mortgage on the parsonage, with nearly half of the amount subscribed by adjournment. Members named include George White, W. M. Kennedy, Richard Brown, James Simpson, T. H. Cooley, Dr. S. C. Colley, and C. R. Javens.
Friends of Mr. R. M. Hall mourn the death of his mother in Pendleton South Carolina. Hall and family left Daytona for the funeral. Co workers and friends extend condolences.
The Fourth Service Command Cooks and Bakers School at Camp Blanding bakes 28,000 loaves daily.
The Topic publishers appeal to readers for cooperation during summer to avoid missed news as wartime cuts reduce staff. The Kellers are away on a long unexpected vacation leaving the office short handed. Readers are asked to bring in news social items and personals by Monday or early Tuesday for timely printing.
Lake County chapter of the American Red Cross asks volunteers to report at Red Cross headquarters in the First National Bank building Leesburg from 1 to 4 30 pm on Monday and Wednesday to sew or call for sewing A supply of yarn has been shipped to make turtle neck pullovers scarves helmets and watch caps for the U S Navy and volunteers are needed to complete the quota Parcels for prisoners are limited to officially listed war prisoners and civilian interne held by Japan while Red Cross ships will carry these parcels when safe conduct is approved The organization also plans a surgical dressings unit to be opened in Leesburg this fall with Mrs Florence W Hetsch as chairwoman and names of volunteers may be left with Mrs Mary Elizabeth Casson executive secretary in the headquarters office Leesburg
A rush Red Cross sewing order includes rompers shirts and blouses for children. Miss Margaret Lewis asks volunteers to cut out and sew at home since the sewing room will stay closed this summer. Two ladies have offered to cut patterns. volunteers urged to pick up kits at 728 McDonald Street.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis Club will honor men entering the Army on August 18. Manuel Sedano will arrange a high school band program. O B Koonce discussed the Lake County Selective Service at the luncheon with Judge J C B Koonce and Thomas Shipes as a guest awaiting Naval Air Corps call.
Ben Carr displays a boxed Navy recruitment booklet titled Men Make the Navy the Navy Makes Men at Simpson Hotel. He invites interested people to contact him to view the booklet and discuss enlistment details.
The 4th Battalion conducted a two day training event at Rock Springs with Lt. Col. Thomas Henry as instructor. Units trained in scouting patrols fortifications and combat using submachine guns while a simulated paratroop attack tested response and coordination. Major Wiley praised morale and camp discipline as civilians toured the Rock Springs site and a Mount Dora Band concert accompanied the event.
Mrs Wilma Spier and Mrs Roselle Beasley are now managing Clark's Recreation Center. The two hostesses are active in catering to the public, and their presence is noted with curiosity as they promote the center's offerings including hamburgers.
Hale's Grocery in Mount Dora will discontinue delivery after August 22 due to tire and gasoline rationing. Otis Hale, a known local figure, would continue the service if possible.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Paul have purchased a home on Highland Avenue and have moved in. Mr Paul is employed at Mosteller's Service Station.
Owen C Verigan son of Mr and Mrs Lester C Verigan of Lake Jem is an aviation machinist third class petty mate officer at Corpus Christi Texas. He has served one year.
Noel Gulledge of Sorrento and Ernest Minkley return home on furloughs. William Lawrence Jr trains at Greenville Field Ocala. Donald Slack moves to Richmond Virginia as welding instructor. Robert Quixley visits family from Camp Blanding. A E Hutchinson Norfolk Naval Reserves trains for second class petty officer. William Turrentine promoted to corporal at Orlando Air Base. Percy Davis returns to Navy Hospital Norfolk after furlough. Lieut Robert W Dickson Jr promoted to Captain while overseas. Otis Hale transferred from Biloxi Mississippi to Madison Wisconsin and praises army life. Milton Chapman becomes Private First Class at Orlando Air Base. LeRoy Cookinham listed as missing in action. status unknown.
Mr and Mrs Holliger are noted as fully serving in the armed forces with the statement continued on page 8 likely indicating further updates or details.
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