The Coming Peace Sermon by Caxton Doggett
Caxton Doggett in Mount Dora offers a sermon on Micah 6 8 urging a good peace earned by justice mercy and humility. He cites war s toll from Corregidor Bataan Cassino Salerno and Normandy and calls for Christian public opinion and the book From Victory to Peace by Paul Hutchinson to guide readers toward lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Corregidor
Bataan
Cassino
Salerno
Anzio
Normandy
Mount Dora
Paul Hutchinson
Lawn Bowling News From New Haven Tournament
Sixty teams competed in the eastern division tournament in New Haven Connecticut August 7 to 10. Florida sent a Miami team led by R L Eadho while Mount Dora players joined spectators and officials amid strong Boston team showings and Hartford contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lawn Bow Association
New Haven
Conn
Florida
Miami
R. L. Eadho
Mount Dora
West Rock Park
Boston
David Dakers
Hartford
Downes
Formelly
Swaruiu
Clinton
Edward Deming
Bob
John Gowans
Frank
Gowans-Deming
Jimmie Johnston
St. Elmo Club
Yale
Arthur Hartley
Chicago
A.S.B.A
Skip Dugald MacCallum
Association
Dugie
Willard Bryant
Ed Steinmetz
Ralph Edwards
Eardley Wilmot
Will MacLachlan
Joe Tracy
Frank Bridgman
Milwaukee
Emmet Richardson
Charlie Weeks
Frank Killpatrick
Service Men's Club Sees Change in Leadership
Mrs. Melissa Jane Cornish guides club activities while Mrs. H. T. Fenn is on vacation. The soldier camp has been vacated and awaits a replacement unit. Attendance at the club has been light but activities proceed smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Fenn
Melissa Jane Cornish
Dick Shipes on Vacation to Jacksonvill e Eye Specialist
Dick Shipes, assistant chief of police, is in Jacksonville for medical consultation. No return date given, and it may not be a true vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Shipes
Jacksonville
Maynet
Central District Osteopathic Meeting in Orlando
A Florida Osteopathic Medical Society Central District gathering occurred at Orlando Osteopathic Hospital on Wednesday August 9 with clinical surgery as the focus. Afterward a celebratory dinner at Fort Gatlin Hotel marked the hospital’s third anniversary and Dr. J E Guy of Mount Dora was elected vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Osteopathic Medical Society
Orlando Osteopathic Hospital
Orlando
Guy
Fort Gatlin Hotel
J. E. Guy
Mount Dora
Baptist Church Notes and Service Details
The Baptist Church announces next Sunday sermons by Pastor Sutley on Weakness a Source of Strength and The purpose of the vows. Musical program led by Mrs Hanscom includes a morning Prelude and postlude with solos and an offertory. Evening preludes feature Jesus, Lover of My Soul and a soprano hymn. A correction notes a gift of one hundred dollars came from a lady. Six baptism candidates were received at Lake Gertrude last Sunday night. Chaplain Godfrey and Mrs Godfrey attend with 55th Group at Orange Home in Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Sutley
Jesus
Lake Gertrude
Godfrey
Collins
St. Collin
Godfrey i
Oronge
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Investigate Before Making Donations at Lake County Chamber
Public notice from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares reports two concerns: miniature license tags from a Chicago manufacturer for a Disabled American Veterans fundraiser and Florida’s exposure to mail order insurance solicitations. The analysis warns of an 80-20 split favoring the manufacturer and highlights limited, hidden policy benefits in mail order plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Deputy Collector’s Mount Dora Visit Dates Uncertain
A letter to Miss Eleanore Minkley of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce states the deputy collector cannot be in Mount Dora on Tuesday August 15 1944 and that no representative may be present for several weeks. It asks Mrs Keller at the newspapers to publish a notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanore Minkley
Mount Dora
Kiwanis News Speaker Delivers Naval Strategy Talk
Lieutenant John Maloney will address Kiwanis members on Naval Strategy in the Pacific replacing a prior posted talk. Last week George J. White spoke on Gasoline Rationing with armed forces consumption statistics. Attendance prize went to L. C. Smith. Honor Roll for July lists many members including Lloyd Atkins, Bill Barnett, C Brown, Jeff Caruthers, Caxton Doggett, Clark Dillenbeck, Lee French, John Griswold, Doc Guy, Paul Milner, Jim Nelson, Harold Overhise, A C Quixley, Alfred Rehbaun, Manuel Sedano, Warren Story, A Waltz, Miller Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maloney
Pacific
George J. White
L. C. Smith
Lloyd Atkins
Bill Barnett
Brown
Jeff Carruthers
Caxton Doggett
Clark Dillenbeck
Lee French
John Gr
Notes About Our Men In Service
Scrappy dispatch from Mount Dora lists Bruggs Kenned now in San Diego as a platoon commander. James Gordon McDonald on a 15 day furlough, formerly MoMM 2 c, home from St. Louis. Major Lemuel C Downs and wife visiting Mount Dora then Daytona Beach before reporting to Miami. Corporal Robert Swartz arrived in England in July, medical corps, trained at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruggs Kenned
San Diego, California
James Gordon McDonald
Momm 2-c
St. Louis
Gordon
Mount Dora
Joseph Michael
Daytona Beach
Miami
Rober Swartz
England
Fort Knox
Swartz
Tampa
Treasury Department Card Checks Warning to Banks
The Treasury Department warns all banks and merchants not to fold or mutilate card checks issued to armed forces employees and dependents. Folding or damage delays processing and final clearance. J. J. Cassady, Agent in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States
J. J. Cassady
Voorhis Warns of Bureau Explosion in Washington
Local attorney Harry Voorhis told Kiwanians in Orlando that continued creation of government bureaus will exhaust alphabetical combinations as he cites 2,241 known bureaus currently exist and new ones are formed almost daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Harry Voorhis
Washington
Citrus Institute program announced for Clermont Yacht Club
County Agent R. E. Norris says the Eleventh Annual Citrus Growers Institute will be held at the Clermont Yacht Club on Friday August 25 beginning at 9 45 a m. The agenda features citrus production nutrition marketing labor and production topics with experts from the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station Florida Farm Bureau and Florida Citrus Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Growers Institute
Clermont Yacht Club
R. E. Norris
Citrus Institute
Bill Nettles
Popular Extension Service
Yacht Club
Arthur L. Stahl
Florida Experiment Station
Citrus —Institute
W. T. Nettles
A. F Camp
Citrus Experiment Station
Farm Bureau
Jim Merton
Citrus Department
Florida Farm Bureau
William Snodgrass
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
J. Wayne Reitz
Florida College of Agriculture
H C. Brown
E. F. DeBusk
Marvin Walker
Florida Citrus Exchange
Orange Blossom Trail Meeting Held Aug. 9
Lake County officials report at Avon Park that Road 19 from Lake City to Miami is ready to finish once labor and materials are available. The project, a priority for State and Federal highway programs, will create a direct north south route through central Florida from Leesburg to Haines City, with an optional longer path via Tavares Mount Dora and Orlando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Dav. Edge
Groveland
H. C. Brown
Clermont
Wilma J. Marsh
Leesburg
Florida
Hames City
Tavares
Mount Dora
Orlando
Haines City
Knights of Pythias District Meet Held Here
The Knights of Pythias District No.3 met at the Lodge Hall Monday evening. Ralph C. Paul opened at 8 30 and District Deputy Grand Chancellor Russell Hennis led the roll. Grand Prelate A E Young of Clearwater spoke on fraternity aid and home readiness for returning soldiers. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Knights
Ralph C. Paul
Russell Hennis
Grand Domain of
Florida
A. E. Young
Clearwater
Coast Guard Recruiting Unit Visits Sanford and Leesburg
A U S Coast Guard mobile recruiting unit will appear at the Sanford post office on Thursday August 17 and at the Leesburg post office on Saturday August 19 for recruitment participation and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Leesburg
U. S. Coast Guard
Sanford Post Office
Leesburg Post Office
Regulations For Mailing Gifts To Soldiers Overseas
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker outlines rules for sending Christmas gifts to Army and Navy personnel overseas. The mailing window runs September 15 to October 15, after which a written request from the soldier is required. Early mailing is urged to accommodate long transport times and prioritization of essential supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Walker
Army
Navy
Guardsmen Hit Five Directly At Camp Blanding Training
Five Florida State Guardsmen volunteering for Bazooka range duty at Camp Blanding fired on tank targets and all scored direct hits. The volunteers were Capt. Charles S. Hill Arcadia Captain Lucian T. Thompson Sarasota Lt. Harvey Kimball Mount Dora Lt. George Hoag Lakeland and Pfe. E R. Weiss Jacksonville. Maj. Gen. Albert E. Blanding state civilian defense chief and Brig. Gen. E. W. Fales accompanied the tour of ranges led by Replacement Training Center commanding general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Camp Blanding
Infantry
Charles S. Hill
6Th Battalion
Arcadia
Lucian T. Thompson
Sarasota
Harvey Kimball
Mount Dora
George Hoag
Lakeland
Pfe. E. R. Weiss
Jacksonville
Albert E. Blanding
E. W. Fales
County Judge Starts Licenses Sale In Lake County
County Judge Herlong announces licenses for chauffeurs operators and junior operators are on sale. Current holders of 1944 licenses may renew by presenting the old license at the office in Tavares or mailing it with a stamped self addressed envelope. Fees are 1.50 for chauffeurs 1.00 for operators and 0.50 for junior operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tavares
Dr Jameson M Jones to Speak at First Methodist
Dr Jameson M Jones of Danville Kentucky will speak next Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church. Pastor Mr Doggett will lead worship and introduce the speaker. The sermon titled The Compassion of Jesus. Jones is a Centre College philosophy and religion professor and Presbyterian minister. The public is invited. Mrs Doggett serves as pianist during Mrs C M Brown’s absence at Indian Rocks Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
First Methodist Church
Mississippi
Southwestern College
Memphis
Presbyterian Seminary
Louisville
Duke University
Presbyterian Church
C. M. Brown
Indian Rocks, Fla
Markets Settle Overcharges Under Price Administration Warning
Hearings in the District Office of Price Administration led by Assistant Liaison Officer Barney Roth on August 4 1944 at the Eustis War Price and Rationing Board. Ten markets in Umatilla Mount Dora Eustis Astatula and Howey settled overcharges totaling 284.04 dollars while several others received warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Office of Price Administration
Barney Roth
Eustis
Rationing Board Hours Limited to Midday
The Ration Board office will close each afternoon for public use and urges people with business to visit between 9 a m and 12 noon. The notice emphasizes morning accessibility for public requests and services.
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Methodist Church
Lawn Bowling News
New Haven Sunday Register
E. T. Gilbert
Service Men’s Club
AOL TT
Burrard Dry
Atlantic
U. S
Canada
Vancouver
U.S
North Atlantic
Guy Vice
Osteopathic Society
Baptist Church
Raf
Peele
Mr. Lal
Rand
Kiwanis News
RED Cross
Blanding
J. M. Jones
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