Shower honors Mrs. Irving G. Shuman Jr at Sylvan Shores
A decorative shower tea was held at the Claflin home in Sylvan Shores last Wednesday afternoon honoring Mrs. Irving George Shuman Jr. Hostesses Mrs. A. C. Johnson Mrs. Louis Klatte and Mrs. M. B. Claflin led the event with Nell Hague at the punch bowl and Mrs. P. N. King pouring tea. Orchid asters and yellow zinnias adorned the table and home throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving G. Shuman, JR
A. C. Johnson
Louis Klatte
M. B. Claflin
Claflin
Sylvan Shores
Irving George Shuman, Jr
Louise Rehbamer
Agum
Nell Hague
P. N. King
Eustis
Baptists Hold Reception for Pastor and Family
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church hosted a reception for Pastor and Mrs. Sutley in Mount Dora. Attendees included out of town guests from Tavares Eustis and Chattanooga plus local families. The Sutleys, Alabama born with Florida ministry, recently moved from Orlando to Mount Dora with four children and active church leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Hetey
W. K. Patrick
Iety
Delphia Newman
Doggett
Methodist Church
Edwin Harwell
Tavares
First Baptist Church
Lewis D. Haines
Eustis
Carl Howell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Leesburg
Sutleys
Sutley
Florida
Jimmie
Bobby
Eugene
Eudell
W. M. Association
The
Order of Eastern Star
Local folks tally travels and visits across several states
Mrs. David L. Wiley spends a week in DeLand. Mr. C. L. Stokley goes to Hot Springs Arkansas for bath treatment. Mrs. W. G. Russell and son Charles Grant visit Pratt Kansas. Mrs. Marie Thompson visits Orlando with Albert Thompson family. Mrs. C. L. Stokley returns from Norfolk Virginia and New Jersey to see sons. Mrs. Cc J. Palmer from Houston visits Wise family. Miss Ruby Doster and mother head to Atlanta. Mrs. Elwood Carpenter returns from CuyaHooga Falls Ohio. Miss Marilyn Johnson at Daytona Beach with Wells family. Mrs. W. C. Stokley of Jacksonville visits her mother and aunt Marie Thompson. Miss Florence Lee departs for Quantico and Washington DC. E D Darkhuff Calvin Richardson, medical student, home for vacation before September. Rev Sutley’s daughters and families occupy Tremain Court cottages.
Local notes on proposed travels and family updates
Telegram reports Manuel Sedano's attack in New Jersey with no arrival time. Mrs. Ethelyn Zell and sister visited downtown. Opal Hutcheson had surgery by Dr Colley at Waterman Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Marie Thompson's daughter says Sgt. Conliffe will take furlough this week. George Clarke and baby Florence Ann visit Sylvan Shores while his unit prepares to go overseas. William Stephens writes from Tallahassee that all are well but want to come home. A local high school band member attends Florida State College for Women summer courses. Mr. Carroll, hospitalized at Waterman Memorial, and family plan updates as conditions allow. W M Kennedy travels Orlando to Pensacola then Oklahoma for business, planning to visit the Sun, Maryland Tanner family on return. Lt. (j.g.) Robert A. Schmittauer arrives stateside with wife Dorothy White. they travel to Ohio then California where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Clarke
Florence Ann
Miami
C. A. Killian
Sylvan Shores
Pfc
Greensboro
North Carolina
William Stephens
Tallahassee
Florida State College For Women
Lewis Carroll
Billie and
Lewis, Jr
Daytona Beach
Carroll
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
W. M. Kennedy
Orlando
Pensacola
Mrs. Kennedy
Oklahoma
Kennedy
Sun
Maryland
Mount Dora
J.g
Robert A. Schmittauer
States
Dorothy White
Jacksonville
Ohio
Schmittauer
Bomford
Abby Jo Simpson
Henry W. Land
Orange County
District 2
France
Florida
Garrison
B. C
Peter
Interior
O. K
Stars & Stripes
Henry
Birth of Virginia Dare to Mr and Mrs Sills
Mr and Mrs M F Sills of Route 2 Box 145 Mount Dora announce the birth of a daughter on June 24. The baby's name is Virginia Dare and she weighed 13% pounds at birth. The notice was delayed due to a reporting mix up between two people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Sills
Route 2
Box 145
Mount Dora
Virginia Dare
New Compact Sound Recorder Captures Eight Hours
The current issue of Radio News reports a newly developed sound recorder about the size of a portable radio. It uses a cellophane tape to enable eight hours of continuous recording or playback without changes, allowing radio fans to record missed programs and listen later at their convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio News
Notes About Our Men In Service Continued From Page 1
Mr and Mrs Oscar Stephens of Clayton street receive a cable from son Oscar Jr saying all well and safe in the Pacific submarine service. Capt Henry W Land formerly Orange County Commissioner in France reports conditions from the front describing ruins mines snipers and constant danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stephens
Clayton Street
Oscar, Jr
Oscar
Pacific Theatre
Stephens
Letter From a Soldier Describes Hardship and Yearning for Home
An American soldier writes of crowded ration packs and hardtack, rain and wind, and shelling while in the field. He notes off limits French towns, constant air activity, and longing for family life at home, urging protection for loved ones and expressing devotion to his wife and children.
Sorrento and Area Social Notes Occupation and Visits
Sorrento and nearby towns host visits and family news. Daytona Beach relatives visit Sorrento. Molteres return to St Petersburg after a stay with Torberts. Edwin Battle visits Port Orange family as brother heads to service. Frances Weinmann returns from Patterson New Jersey. Betty Beagle and Jacalyne Conley celebrate birthdays at the Community Building. Royal family moves to Barbourville to work on a farm owned by Turner of Umailla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
N. J
Barton Driggers
Halifax
Mass
Roy Sanders
Eustis
Sorrento
Sunny
Will Moore
Moore
Sutherland
DeLand
Sorrento Presbyterian Church
Lake County Tops Florida in Fifth War Loan
Lake County surpasses its Florida quota in the Fifth War Loan with total sales of 2,488,568 against a 1,192,000 target, reaching 208.8 percent of quota. E Bond sales also exceed target with 610,058 against 482,000, aided by 63,552.50 credited through Army and Navy payroll deductions. Karl Lehmann praised Lake County for the strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
County War Finance Committee
Florida
State
Army
Navy
Karl Lehmann
State Committee
Lake
Armance
All delays are dangerous in war quote by John Dryden
A brief quotation from 1669 attributed to John Dryden emphasizes that delays in wartime can be dangerous and costly. The line is often cited to stress urgency in military decision making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dryden
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Crete
MT A
Arthur Lane
Rosie Area
Dials Frazee
Barbara Jo
Aah
Ea Frank Jenks
Secaty
A Hayworth
GeNe Kelly
Erome Ker
Teewatconor
Arizona Trail
Tex Ritter
Fuzzy Knight
Atte Joel McCrea Mevreen
OH Hara Darnell Anthony Quinn Edger Pruchanan Themes
Mitchell
Rosie
David L. Wiley
C. L. Stokley
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Mrs
Marie Thompson
Albert Thompson
Norfolk, Va
New Jersey
Cc. J. Palmer
Houston, Texas
Capt
H. J. Wise
Miss Adelaide Wise
Ruby Doster
Western Union
Atlanta
Elwood Carpenter
Cuyahooga Falls
Marilyn Johnson
William Wells, Sr
W. C. Stokley
Dennis
Mrs. Stokley
Florence Lee
Quantico
Washington, D. C
E. D. Darkhuff
Calvin Richardson
University of Pennsylvania
Séitie of the Beauties
Ritta Hayworth
Princess Theatre
Manuel Sedano
Sedano
Opal Hutcheson
Colley
Dr. Colley
Wm. Conliffe
Sgt. Conliffe
Sgt
Conliffe
Flint
Michigan
Joel McCrae
Buffalo Bill
Italy
First National Bank
Mount Dora, Florida
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
W. J. Kistler
Realtor Corner
Fifth ST. Tavarei
Hale’s Grocery
Poe
Vigoro
Swift & Company
MtDora Hardware Company
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