Christmas Meeting and Club Activities Notice
The January movement details a PTA monthly meeting at 3 30 in the building with a Christmas program by the ele grades. The public is invited. The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a meeting at City Hall with Tenth District president Mrs Kirkpatrick as guest. A Christ mas program follows. Daughters plan a December meeting at M Cameron s Lakeshore home to collect toys for Christmas baskets. MR AND MRS TANNER host a Sunday fried chicken supper marking two birthdays and an anniversary since Pearl Harbor. Decorations feature poincettias and silver green bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Tenth District
Andine Kirkpatrick
Reilly
Giles
Uma
M. Cameron
Lakeshore
Fers
Carl Ris
North Tremain Street
Mrs. Tanner
Arthur Tanner
Woodland Avenue
George Keller
Fletcher Crane
Colley
Pearl Harbor
Suber-Chamberlain Marriage Announced
Mrs H H Chamberlain of Tangerine announces the marriage of her daughter Mildred Bartlett to Mr Carl Glenn Suber of Tallahassee. The couple plan to reside in Tallahassee where Suber works as a civil engineer with the Civil Aeronautics Department. Mildred is a Mount Dora High School graduate and studied at Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suber-Chamberlain
H. H. Chamberlain
Tangerine
Mildred Bartlett
Carl Glenn Suber
Tallahassee
Mount Dora High School
Florida State College For Women
Talassee
Orlando
Suber
Civil Aeronautics Department of Commerce
Subera
Surprise Birthday Dinner for J F Hunt in Pleasantville
Mr and Mrs Jerry Daniels hosted a surprise birthday dinner on Saturday evening for J F Hunt of Pleasantville New York who is spending the winter with them A pot luck supper and birthday cake followed by a cards session were enjoyed Attendees included JL Sarver Edith Myers Claudia Brockett Katherine Lobeck Anna Slack Harry Hildwein Weeks C C Coles Charles Stevens and the Daniels couple plus Mr Hunt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Hunt
Jerry Daniels
J. F. Hunt
Pleasantville
N. Y
JL. F. Sarver
Edith Myers
Claudia Brockett
Katherine Lobeck
Anna Slack
Harry Hildwein
Weeks
C. C. Coles
Charles Stevens
Daniels
Hunt
Christmas dinner with miniature sleighs as centerpieces
The scene featured miniature sleighs carrying nuts with Santa Claus as the driver. Attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dihel, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Crane, Mr. and Mrs. George Keller, and Mr. and Mrs. Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
W. M. Kennedy
Sam Dihel
Fletcher Crane
George Keller
Tanner
Mount Dora Seaside Residents Return for Winter Season
Local notes list numerous residents and visitors returning to Mount Dora for the winter. Among them are Tracy M. Kramer Jr from Tallahassee, R C Thomas from Patchogue, W A Baker from Contoocook New Hampshire, T C Jensen from Daytona Beach, E C Mitchell from Columbia South Carolina, F H Begol from Marquette Michigan, and others. Several officials and families plan extended stays at hotels and private homes, with updates on health, roles, and upcoming school events. James Davis, son of Mae Davis, elected junior class president at Lumberton Mississippi High School, also stars in the junior play Criss Cross to be performed December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Mae Davis
East Eighth Avenue
Lumberton
Miss
Criss Gross
Soldier's Christmas Wish From Lumberton Address
He regrets that he cannot come home for Christmas, and hopes some of his friends will write him, at 202 Second St., Lumberton, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second St
Lumberton, Miss
Lawn Bowler Dedication and News From Mount Dora Club
The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club mourns John J. West a founding member who died last week. The spring 1928 dedication of the bowling court is noted while new and returning members arrive including Robert C. Thomas and Joseph E. Walworth. President Thomas promotes recruitment as bowls sets are offered for sale and humor and club lore continue in a lighthearted column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. West
Bowling Court
Miles Hadsall
Mount Dora
Robert C. Thomas
Thomas
Joseph E. Walworth
Andover
Massachusetts
George Meinecke
Scarsdale
New York
William E. Breckenridge
Gorham Street
Jim Nelson
Jim Clark
Will Breckenridge
Jack
Kittie
Woman's Club Hosts Year-End Meeting and Christmas Party
The Woman's Club held its final meeting of the year at the Community Building on December 2. Attendees enjoyed a Christmas party organized by the Library Committee and discussed inviting wives of Battery C officers visiting Mount Dora. A card party is set for December 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the door. A Block plan committee will canvass residents on meat rationing to aid troops and undernourished nations. Pamphlets on substitute foods were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Library Committee
Battery C
Mount ‘Dora
Morse
Miss Richards
Christmas Library Meeting Features Readings and Recitals
Judge Criswell explains missing the last meeting while the Library Committee led the program. Miss Milner read book recommendations, Mrs Claflin sang, Mrs McDonald read from Mrs Appleyard's Year, and the group ended with Little Star of Bethlehem. Poinsettias adorned the room and refreshments followed. Card party on the 16th and first meeting of the new year on January 6th announced by Publicity Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Smith
Red Cross Expands War Time Support and Aid Programs
Since Pearl Harbor the Red Cross expanded field directors from 1087 to 2977 and now trains 50 to 100 people weekly. It runs 776 stations abroad, serves over 400000 men, staffs 70 hospital buildings, and runs troops clubs in England Iceland and Australia. Disaster operations surged, with 1.2 million dollars spent and over 700 killed 4000 injured. Submarine warfare victims aided for 2500+ survivors. Knitted garments by chapter corps total 1184445 articles and many personal kits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Red Cross
Insular
Army Hospital
England
Iceland
Australia
The Measure of a Man review by Dora Aydelotte
Aydelotte presents John Patten a Prairie Home merchant in 1890s Illinois facing change from mail order and the automobile. The family endures a mayoral race and Prohibition tensions as Patten protects his home and business, revealing character and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Aydelotte
Illinois
John Patten
Prairie Home
Patten
Mary
State Press Ass'n Elects Officers
Henry H. Hudson publisher of the Titusville Star Advocate was elected president of the Florida Press Association at the annual Jacksonville conference. He succeeds Clayton C. Codrington of the Lake City Reporter. New officers include Eugene Li Matthews Starke first vice president Owen A Brice Lake Wales News second vice president and Russell Kay Florida News Service Tampa secretary treasurer. Guests toured with Knight Brothers Paper Co Jacksonville Paper Co and Virginia Paper Co. David E Smiley publisher of the Tampa Daily Times urged publishers to guard wartime information and follow Office of Censorship guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Hudson
Titusville Star-Advocate
Florida Press Association
Jacksonville
Clayton C. Codrington
Lake City Reporter
Eugene Li
Matthews
Starke
Bradford County Telegraph
Owen A. Brice
Lake Wales News
Russell Kay
Florida News Service
Tampa
Knight Brothers Paper Co
Jacksonville Paper Co
Virginia Paper Co
David E. Smiley
Tampa Daily Times
Florida
Office of Censorship
Office of
Cen
Publishers Banquet Hosts Discuss 1943 Convention
The Florida Times Union and Jacksonville Journal hosted editors and newspaper men at a Friday banquet at the Seminole Hotel. The association decided to delay a decision on holding a convention in 1943 until next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times-Union
The
Jacksonville Journal
Seminole Hotel
LocalAuto Service Expands Sweet Potato Shredders
Leesburg Florida based Jungle Auto Service manager J D Boyte is expanding into manufacturing sweet potato shredding machines for livestock feed. He has placed units as far north as Rocky Mount North Carolina and is assembling more machines for distribution along the Atlantic Coast Line network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Inp County
Leesburg, Fla
J. D. Boyte
Jungle Auto Service
Rocky Mount
N.C
Engineers Build Disengageable Cutting Machine in Nassau
The article describes a machine developed from plans by Prof. F A Kummer of Alabama Polytechnic Institute. A clutch-like assembly on the driving wheel allows the cutting disc to be disengaged when the device is moved, enhancing portability for export to Nassau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
F. A. Kummer
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Alabama
Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports near 400 memberships
The 1943 campaign opened at the chamber’s annual meeting and 353 memberships had been received by Friday. Membership classes are Regular one dollar Contributing five dollars and Sustaining twelve fifty. War Savings Stamps checks should be mailed to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Tavares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Also Mentioned on This Page
Princess Theatre
Colman
Arthur Grant
Sergeant York
Gary Cooper
Walter Brennan
Joan Leslie
Die Rathbone
Jane Frazee
Robert Paige
Eugene Pallette
Russell
Aherne
Blair
Adia
State Theatre
Eustis
Oven
Aileen
Martha
AIR
P. T
Biggram Menta Dially
Sa P. T. A
Elegrades
Corsa
Wally
Public Service Building
Ocklawaha
A. R
Sally Dress Shop
Tracy M. Kramer, Jr
R. C. Thomas
Patchogue, N
Villaa
W. A. Baker
Contoocook, N. H
T. C. Jensen
Daytona Beach
Fifth Avenue
E. C. Mitchell
Columbia, S. C
J. E. Fortner
F. H. Begoie
Marquette
Mich
Halil
Alexander and
Seventh
Ruth Williams
Pythian Sisters
De-Land Temple
Orin W. Sadler
Greenwood
S. C
Ensign Gould Sadler
W. E. Jones
Brookly
Cn. Eugene L. Downs
C. L. Jones
Bellmore, L. L. N
St. Petersburg
Will
Ount Dora
Gatelius
Ellen Waite
Lima
Ohio
Henry Stein
Akron
J. P. Williams
Mr. Williams
Emma Williams
Lake Beauclaire
M. P. W. Kreutz
Wellesley Hills
Mass
McDonald and
Eighth
K. I. Best
Cleveland
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Russell Clark
Sheridan Road
Sylvan Shores
C. E. Beeman
Grand Rapids, Mich
J. Ross Porter
Marshfield
Wis
Geraldine _ Richardson
Good Samaraitan Hospital
West Palm Beach
Miss Richardson
Navy
Ida Walden
Margaret Lewis
McDonald Street
Ninth and McDonald
Walden
Here
Jean Arthur
Novaro
Gary Grantland
Ronald Coleman
Miss Arthur
Lawn Bowling News
R. W. Horsley
Practical Jeweler
Clayton Street
Mount Dora, Fla
Red
Mount Dora Public Library Committee
State Press Ass’n
Christmas Club
First National Bank
Mount Dora, Florida
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hale’s
Kellogg
Kellogg’s
Lake County Publicized
Cory Coffee Makers
Silex
Mt.Dora
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