Kiwanis Club hears Naval Tactics talk by John Maloney
Lt. Com John Maloney spoke on Naval Tactics at the Kiwanis meeting. Past President Jack Simpson presided as Manuel Sedano, ill, announced vacation plans to Florida. A delegation attended a district meeting in Orlando where Mount Dora Club earned a gold certificate for membership.
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John Maloney
Kiwanis Club
Jack Simpson
Manuel Sedano
Manuel
Florida
Orlando
Mount Dora
Richard H. Simpson
Monticello
Warren Roberts
Orlando Morning Sentinel
Harold Hippler
Eustis
Nine Mount Dora Band Members Return From FSCW
Nine members of the Mount Dora Band returned Saturday after a six weeks course in music at FSCW in Tallahassee. Four members joined the Garnet Band, the school’s senior ensemble. The group earned high marks in final exams with three at 100 percent, one at 96 and another at 93, reflecting strong effort.
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Mount Dora
Tallahassee
Garnet
Charles Javens
Doris Harding
Faye Shipes
William Stevens
Sedano
Gun ‘Subosl
Dette Racks
Ing
Lucille Minkley
Faye Ruth Shipes
Maryann Hadlock
Sue Bond
Buddy White
Ration Board Schedules Afternoon Closure
The Ration Board office will be closed every afternoon for public break. Residents with business should visit the office between 9 a.m. and 12 noon for assistance.
Lewis Carroll Improves at Home After Hospital Stay
Lewis Carroll, previously confined to Waterman Memorial Hospital, is improving at his home on North Donnelly, marking progress in his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Carroll
Waterman Memorial Hospital
North Donnelly
First Aid Equipment Sought By Council
Defense communities in the county urge immediate collection of first aid kits and stretchers for UNRRA medical units in Greece. Governor Holland and the State Council lead the drive. County Commissioners transfer control to County Council. Mayors and local Commanders urged to deliver gear to the Court House Ta vas or contact Ralph Arey for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert S. Osincup
Division of Health
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Greece
Holland
State Council
UNRRA
County Council
Tavares
Ralph Arey
Two Week Quarantine Rule Enforced for Incoming Pupils
The Lake County Board of Public Instruction will enforce a two week quarantine on pupils and teachers arriving from states with poliomyelitis epidemics. States listed are Virginia New York Pennsylvania Kentucky and North Carolina. Notify visitors from these states planning school entry. J. Banning County Superintendent.
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Lake County Board of Public Instruction
County Health Unit
Lake County Health Unit
Virginia
New York
Peonsylvadia
Kentucky
North Carolina
J. Banning
County Budget Adopted With No Protest
County Commissioners met on Wednesday August 23 to hear complaints on the 1945 budget and millage assessments but for the second year in a row no one appeared to protest. The budget was adopted subject to State Comptroller approval, signaling taxpayer confidence in the board. Lake County plans for the fall victory garden move forward with land preparation and fertilizer timing. Garden crops suggested include crowder peas tendergreen beans cucumbers okra squash mustard and tomatoes with tomato plants to be set now.
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Lake County
Lawn Bowling Champions Set New England Fame
Jack Judge and Mary Judge led their teams to national lawn bowling titles in New Haven. The Judges won the first cup, with Judge as lead and Mary as third on the women’s team, as Boston routed rivals in a tight final. Bridgeport and Boston also featured strong showings, with Mount Dora and Florida circuits cited for future plans.
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Jack
Mary
Jack Judge
New Haven
Judge
Bridgeport
Boston
Priscilla Delano Rice
Margaret Russell
Bob
New England
Mary Judge
John
Florida
Mount Dora
Emmet Richardson
Tor
Morse
Weeks
Kirkpatrick
Milwaukee
Richardson
Bill Harding
The
New Haven Courier
British Empire
Floridiana Library Donated to University by Yonge
Julien C. Yonge of Pensacola donates his Floridiana library to the University. The collection, once described as the state’s most valuable private library, encompasses Florida historical material including newspapers, maps, letters, and manuscripts. It preserves early Tallahassee St Augustine Pensacola files and pre Civil War papers from Jacksonville Quincy Apalachicola Marianna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Tigert
Cn of Florida
Julien C. Yonge
Pensacola
Florida Historical Quarterly
Florida
Yonge
P. K. Yonge
Board of Control
Historical Records Survey
Tallahassee
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Quincy
Apalachicola
Marianna
Rags Wanted by Camp Motor Pool
Camp near here seeks rag donations from locals. Bring any old rags to the Chamber of Commerce or to Sgt. Wiete at 352 Third Ave. The drive aims to supply the motor pool with needed textiles.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sgt. Wiete
Notes About Our Men In Service MISSING IN ACTION
First Lt. Joseph M. Greene is missing in action since August 17 over Romania. His wife, Mrs. Joseph M. Greene, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Greene are to be notified of any details. A January 1943 photo shows him as a cadet at Nashville Army Air Center. In a France letter he urges war bond purchases and pride in American unity amid the war effort. Lt. Stanley is identified as the son of Mrs. C. E. Brooks and husband of Jeannette Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Greene
Romania
France
Ordnance Department
Stanley
C. E. Brooks
Jeannette Pike
Letters From Service Men and Marital News In Jackson And Hutchinson
In Russell Kay's column a boy overseas writes his father. James Christie of Mississippi Ordnance Plant is home on a fifteen day furlough. James Allen has been transferred to Hutchinson Kansas from Jacksonville NAS. Luther Hogsett wounded in Italy receives Purple Heart. Russell Hogsett returns to Texas after a ten day furlough with his wife and parents at Lake Jem. Earl Griggs of Lake Jem stationed in Miami is home last weekend and visits Ocala relatives. A service column in the New York Herald notes Harry Hopcraft and the captain of his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kay
James Christie
Mississippi Ordnance Plant
Jackson
Mississippi
James B. Allen
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Hutchinson
Kansas
Pfc
Luther J. Hogsett
Italy
Tech
Russell R. Hogsett
Texas
Lake Jem
Earl Griggs
Miami
Ocala
New York Herald
It _Certane
Harry Hopcraft
Red Cross Dressings Questioned for Men’s Needs
Fragmentary text questions the Red Cross approach to dressings for men, contrasting infant garments with adult care. Mentions times Tuesday Thursday Friday and cryptic numbers, unclear event details.
Florida Foreclosures Drop 44 Percent In 12 Months
The State Chamber of Commerce reports Florida non farm real estate foreclosures for the year ending June 1944 fell 44 percent from 1943. Foreclosure rate for Q2 1944 was 13 per 10 000 structures, higher than the national rate. Four business failures occurred in Florida in the first half of 1944, with Dun and Bradstreet recording none in January and February.
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Florida
State Chamber of Commerce
Federal Home Loan Bank Administration
Dun and Bradstreet
Southeast
Dun and
Bradstreet
Freshman Week Plans Completed at University of Florida
Freshman Week for the University of Florida opens September 14 with Dr John J Tigert delivering the welcoming address. Returning sophomores under a faculty committee will run the orientation which includes physicals registration and library instruction while traditions like the honor system and student government are highlighted through talks on self help scholarships and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
John J.tigert
Florida
W. W. Little
Labor Day Closing Prompt Mount Dora Businesses
Mount Dora merchants announce all day closure on Labor Day Monday September 4th. Shoppers are urged to use Saturday for purchases and participate in supporting the war effort by buying War Bonds.
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Mount Dora
Major Cooley Retires From Army Over Disability
Major Thomas H. Cooley ends twenty seven years of service with the U S Army returning to inactive status September 26 1944 due to physical disability The officer served in World War I and World War II including command at Camp Davis North Africa and the North African Theatre Headquarters He plans to resume his Mount Dora law practice about October 1 1944 and will not draw retirement pay. Local chamber seeks housing information for rental facilities to assist visitors and residents.
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Thomas H. Cooley
U. S. Army
Lawson General Hospital
Atlanta
Cooley
France
Officers Reserve Corps
Camp Davis
N. C
University of Virginia
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
North Africa
Army
Judge Advocate General's Department
Washington
Medical Corps
Mount Dora
Rationing Schedule Urges Oil Renewals by Sept 1
The Ration Office asks residents to submit fuel oil renewal forms by September 1 to receive 1944 1945 allotments. Gasoline A11 remains valid through November 8. Processed foods A8 through F5 are good indefinitely at 10 points each, meats and fats A8 through D5 valid. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
Mount Dora Schools Reopen With Assembly
The Mount Dora Public Schools reopen Monday September 11 at 9 am with the Assembly. pupils must be ready for examinations on September 11. Elementary faculty meets September 9 at 10 am and high school faculty at 2 pm. The Principal will be in his office September 7 and 8 to confer with patrons and pupils. D. D. Roseborough Supervising Principal.
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Mount Dora
Directors To Vote On Referendum 84
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce mails ballots to directors for Referendum 84 on Social Security policy. Fifteen policy statements cover general, old age and survivors, employment services and unemployment, and medical and cash sickness benefits. Ballots must be returned within ten days to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares for tallying and forwarding to Washington.
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Chamber of Commerce of
United States of America
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Miss Twila Camp Attends School Meeting
Miss Twila Camp a member of the Lake County Elementary School Curriculum Committee attended a supper meeting Friday night at the Hitching Post in Tavares. Work for the coming year was discussed with county supervising principals and state education officials including Frank J. Banning J. E. Bevis C. C. McCracken and Mildred Swearinger present.
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Twila Camp
Lake County
Hitching Post
Tavares
Frank J. Banning
J. E. Bevis
C. C. McCracken
Mildred Swearinger
State Department of Education
Dr Fenn Returns After August in Daytona Beach
Dr. H. T. Fenn writes from Daytona Beach that he and his family have spent August there and that he will be in his office Friday. He says they have been having a good time but it is awfully hot.
Morning headlines reveal reader’s shifting mood
A reader scans the morning paper and feels a changing mood as headlines range from grim to hopeful. The page framing and tone influence daily attitudes, reflecting how news cadence shapes sentiment.
Important Salvage Meeting in Leesburg City Hall
Mrs. Lucile Tally announces an important salvage meeting at Leesburg City Hall at 2 00 p m on September 6. C G Campbell state chairman calls for concentrated effort to salvage tin and paper for the war effort. Civic leaders local chairmen and all interested parties urged to attend.
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Lucile Tally
Leesburg
C. G. Campbell
Two Receive Degrees From State College for Women
Mount Dora area residents Mary A as B S graduate and Winifred H arc received B S degrees from Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee on Saturday August 26 1944. Both earned honors as Mount Dora High School alumni.
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Mount Dora
Hoics
State College
Wome
Young
Florida N
Tallahassee
Auust
Mary
Winifred
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Rags
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RED Cross
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Sutley
Hanscom
Kohlman
Mr. la Postlude
Dale
Lawrence
Franmerci” Tschaikowsky
Miss Norman
C” Millard
Sydney H. Landy
England
Weekly Business Review
Fla. State Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Army
Lake County Ber of Commerce
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Maj
Thos. H. Cooley
D. D. Roseborough
Miss Twila
DR. Fenn
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