Notes About Our Men In Service In Mount Dora
A wartime letter from Pvt Ralph Townsend describes two weeks on furlough then duty at Perrin Field Texas. He details uniforms, pay, and a high rifle range score, plus letters home from Ralph Milton and family news from Denver Colorado and Chicago. The item notes service clubs aiding soldiers in Washington Street Club and a weekend in Chicago with tours of the lakefront and North Shore.
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Ralph Townsend
Perrin Field
Texas
Mount Dora
Claud Chapman
Ralph
South Pacific
Milton
Denver
Colo
Aew
E. J. Christopher
Fort Custer
Mich
Chicago
Rhuredey
Washington Street Club
E ‘Sion
Lincoln Park Beach
Windy City
North Shore
Michigan
Dodgers
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Philly
Sheppard Field
East Town News Highlights Community Notes and Lodge Revival
Mrs. Jessie Crawford and Mrs. Martha Thomas host relatives from Tallahassee visiting their grandmother. Willie Banks and his mother return from a two week vacation. Mrs. Zellamae Larry hosts a 12:30 luncheon with Ruth Hudson Francis Young Lula Hills Kattie Mae Williams and Doris Dramond in attendance. The local Masons restart the lodge and many men join urging strong support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Crawford
Martha Thomas
Tallahasse
Willie Banks
Mother
Zellamae Larry
Ruth Hudson
Francis Young
Lula Hills
Kattie Mae Williams
Doris Dramond
Order of the Masons
East Town
Renewal fuel oil ration applications urged before winter returns
Citizens are urged to submit renewal fuel oil ration applications now to avoid end of season backlogs as winter residents plan to return. Officials warn delays could limit access to fuel and require additional verification.
Kiwanis Club Members Celebrate with Guests and Awards
The Kiwanis meeting featured a single guest Henry Page. Cigars were provided by Jack Simpson and Bill Barnett for their birthdays. W. Donald Conkling won the attendance prize. Dr. S. C. Colley returned after treatment for a snake bite at Lake County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Page
Jack Simpson
Bill Barnett
W. Donald Conkling
S. C. Colley
Lake County Hospital
Small Hospitals Thrive on Personal Touch and Community Support
The Mount Dora Hospital credits its survival to careful management strong professional and lay backing and a loyal community. It emphasizes the value of individualized patient care in small hospitals and thanks readers for friendships while hoping continued support and growth amid a center of medical opportunity. V Mail is a real bargain.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Hospital
Buses Carry Over Half Of Intercity Traffic In War Effort
A survey shows intercity buses carried over half of all long distance travel as restrictions curb private autos. Bus leaders urge raising speed to 45 mph on open highways to boost capacity without extra cars or staff. In 1942 buses carried 692 million passengers. figures suggest this will be exceeded this year. The industry frames transit as a family war effort supporting War Bond payroll plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proteus Agpincicbie Ethias
Cay
Arthur M. Hill
Bus Operators Organization
Tax Deed Notice for Lake County Florida Property
Elsie A. Turner holder of Tax Certificate 1541 filed for a tax deed on property in Lake County Florida described as Block 3 Kerr's Second Addition Leeebary. The property formerly in John R. Anness name will be sold to the highest bidder at the court house door in Tavares on October 4, 1943 at 11 A M.
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Florida
Leroy M. Hulse
Tavares
Fla
Geo
Lake County
A. J. Harnage
D. C
L. G. Thomas
A. D
County of
Lake
State of Florida
Groveland Farma
J. W. Beach
Maeiee
Tyke
Paircutt Court
Elsie A. Turner
Kerr
John R. Anness
G J. Dykes
Giark
Pircuit Court of
Court of Lake County
A. J. Llarnage
Flora
Fred'f
Cran
Etta G
Crandell
Fred F
J. Dykes
Rogers Wells
John BE
Middleon
Francis Emma Middieton
John B. Middieton
Notice of tax deed on certificate issued 1940
Notice that F. H. Higby holder of Tax Certificate No 420 filed for a tax deed on the described property in township 21 range 26 with an assessment in the name Ben F. Reaves. If the certificate is not redeemed as required by law the described parcel will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer Stor
F. H. Higby
Ben F. Reaves
Ee Reper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gate
Roy
Solomons
Ruby
Glenn
Grove
O. K
Piggly Wiggly
Rock OF Gibraltar
Florida Telephone Corporation
East Town News
Kiwanis
Agate
Homer Morris
Texaco
U. S. Highway 441
Mersuure, Finn
Locscute
Pia
Plaintiff
Cora
White
Cora S. White
Ors County
Wisconsin
Herlong, Jr
T County
Lay
Alice M. Fox
W. M. Kennedy
Mbd
Nena
ALA
Mount Dora, Fla
Your Pulpwood Committee
Shell
George J. White
First National Bank of
Mount: Dora
C. J. Brown
Brown Lumber & Manufacturing Co
Alfred Rehbaum
Mount Dora Hardware Company
A. Brotherson Service’ Brides Supply Company
P. B. Goethe
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