Glider Pilot LaMar M Silver Receives Wings at Lubbock
LaMar M. Silver earned his wings as a glider pilot and was appointed a flight officer at the Home of the Winged Commandos in Lubbock Texas on November 30. He trained with SPAAF crews that educated hundreds of glider pilots for airborne operations. A Mount Dora High School graduate, he left in 1942 to join the Topic unit and recently toured his mother Mrs Ida M Silver before heading to Laurinburg North Carolina for assignment with the 15th Troop Carrier Command at Maxton Laurinburg Air Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMar M. Silver
Winged Commandos
Lubbock
Texas
Uncle Sam
SPAAF
Silver
Mount Dora High School
Ida M. Silver
Laurinburg
N. C
15Th Troop Carrier Command
Maxton- Laurinburg Air Base
Military transfers and leaves listed for service members
Pfe. Russell Williams moves from Jacksonville to Camp LeJeune North Carolina. Percy Davis relieved from sea duty and stationed at Algiers Receiving Station New Orleans. La ne pebertee Jr to Midshipnisas Behl Chicago for special training. Cpl. Otis Hale on a fifteen day furlough from Stewart Field New York arrived Monday. Jack Pease sent overseas at Pvt John D Pease 14154558 Co E and Plat APO New York. N Sgt Robert A Quixley arrived Monday from Camp Butner on a fifteen day furlough, first since last December. Quixley is Chief of the Interviewing Section of Classification and Assign ment Branch of E P.R.C. at Camp Butner. Ernest Minkley home on a thirty day leave after 15 months submarine duty in the South-West Pacific and at end will report to San Francisco. He wears multiple ribbons including the President's unit citation and sub war patrol medal with four stars. He met his sister Mrs Irvin L Cox in Augusta Georgia and they returned home to surprise their parents Mr and Mrs Curt Minkley. Pvt Bill Barker arrived Thursday Continued on page 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Quixley
Camp Butner
N. C
Sgt
Quixley
E P.R.C
Ernest Minkley
San Francisco
Calif
Irvin L.cox
Augusta
Curt Minkley
Basketball Schedule Consolidates Alumni and County Lineups
The notice lists multiple upcoming boys and girls basketball games across towns including HERE Eustis Lyman Appoka Winter Park Tavares Ocoee Umatilla Groveland Leesburg Apopka with dates from December to February and a February 16 conference tournament marked by numerous abbreviations and partial names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Lyman
Appoka
Winter Park
Tavares
Ocoee
Umatilla
Groveland
Leesburg
Boys
Eter Park
Bos
Kiwanis Club Listens To UK Speaker H. L. Donovan
H L Donovan president of the University of Kentucky will address Kiwanis at the Community Building. His visit with Dr and Mrs Donovan includes a conference with Sam and Mrs Dihel. Members honored the late Manuel J Le One Major with tributes from speakers including Cooley, Roseborough, Doggett and Brown. LaMar M Silver, a glider pilot, and Kiwanian Tom Murray visited the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Donovan
University of Kentucky, Lexingon
Kiwanis
Caxton Doggett
C. Oe Brown
LaMar M. Silver
Tom Murray
Eustis
Mount Dora Woman's Club notes December meeting
The Mount Dora Woman's Club met December 6 with Mrs. Arthur Pratt presiding. New members were welcomed, W D Patton resigned as recording secretary, to be replaced by Mrs. Forrest Clowes. A bridge party is planned for December 20 at the Community Building from 2 to 4 pm with prizes and refreshments. An acoustic improvement project with the Parent Teacher Association was discussed. Entertainment featured readings from Dickens' Christmas Carol with a cast led by Mrs. Etta MacDonald as Scrooge and Miss Davis as Bob Cratchit, followed by tea hosted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dickens
Scrooge
Etta MacDonald
Marley
Miss Milner
James Richards
Bob Cratchet
Miss Davis
Crachet
Miss Ashley
Miss Gould
Tiny Tim
John Marcell
Alan Claflin
Miss Norman
Betty Ray
Delphia Norman
Margaret Lo Froos
Jane Smith
Gordon
Brockett
Cleary
Henry Swift
Dynamics of Religion sermon at Community Church
Dr. James Austin Richards preached on belief and immortality shaping life, urging faith in the God of Jesus as world changing. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at 3 with Edith Wentworth speaking on the American Indian. Mrs. Arthur A. Tanner led the morning singing with the choir directed by Mrs. R. N. White, Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Austin Richards
Dr. Richards
Jesus
Everest
To Man’s Association
H. H. Mallory
Wald Street
Edith Wentworth
Arthur A. Tanner
R. N. White
Lord
Roberts
Christmas Seals Drive Fight Against Tuberculosis
This holiday message urges readers to buy and use Christmas Seals, supporting the fight against tuberculosis. It reminds that the tradition includes answering letters and sending gifts through the postal service.
Baptist Church Upcoming Services and Improvements
The church posts next Sunday schedules with Bible School at 9 45, morning service 11, training union 7, evening service 8. Subjects are Under the Juniper Tree and When the aes Grows Dark with varied music. Members note Lottie Moon services and ongoing carpet, plaster, and paint work plus new hymnals from Mr. and Mrs. Groves. A correction fixes a time error about Thanksgiving services to 8 p.m. the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Training Union
Sutley
Aes
Mendelssohn
Harry Rowe Shelley
Rena Bouterse
Harris
Peele
God
Price
Methodist Church
Important Citrus Forum In Orlando Friday
The Citrus Forum in Orlando Friday December 15 at 8 p m in the Chamber of Commerce Building will address hurricane damaged citrus trees and fruit. Speakers include Dr A F Camp Lake Alfred Experiment Station, R C Evans Florida Citrus Commission, J L Reid Florida Canners Cooperative, Dr Arthur Stahl University of Florida, and John Moscript Florida Citrus Commission. Growers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando and Florida
J. L. Reid
Florida Citrus Canners Cooperative
Wales
Arthur Stahl
University of Florida At
Gainesville
John Moscript
Florida Citrus Commission
Methodist church surpasses Crusade for Christ goal in postwar relief
The congregation exceeded its 1080.00 target as part of the 25,000,000 Crusade for Christ fund this year and next. Pastor Mr Doggett thanked the committee members for diligent work. A Youth Rally drew about sixty youths from Mount Dora Zellwood Eustis and Tavares with talks by Rev Spotswood and Tampa youths inspiring faith reaffirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusade For Christ
Methodist Church
Doggett
Jessie Conner
Chris Jacobsen
Lizzie Barrett
J. S. Banks
R. M. Brown
James Simpson
Ernest Mosteller
S. C. Colley
A. P. Sidel
Harry Hildwein
C. G. Loveless
Mount Dora
Zellwood
Eustis
Tavares
C.L. Spotswood
Tampa
Shuffleboard Club Elects Officers At Mount Dora Meeting
The Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club held its annual meeting on December 5 to elect officers for the upcoming year. H Gardner Bourne was named president, A C Jenney vice president, and Frank W Pohlman secretary treasurer. A bylaws committee was formed and a special meeting on December 16 at 2 30 p m was called to vote on the bylaws. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Junior Class Play "Brother Goose" Delights Community
The junior class presents a comedy at the Community Building on December 15 at 8 o clock. A sparkling, funny show with witty lines and a large cast promises uproarious climaxes and a memorable evening for all. Don’t miss this laugh success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Goose
Local Boy Earns All-Star Honor in Central Florida
A Mont Dora athlete, Charles Javens, was chosen as an all star in the Central Florida Conference on All-Stars at Apopka on December 4. He served as co captain of his team this season and this marks his first year of football. Hats off to Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apopka
Central Florida
Charles Javens
Montft Dora
Charles
Entertainment Planned in Community Auditorium December 29
Keep the evening of December 29 free for a program in the Community Auditorium. The Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band with student conductor Charles Javens will perform, joined by Mrs. Paul Johnson's tap dancing pupils. Doors open at 8. Further details will appear in the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beve
Manuel J. Sedano
Charles Javens
Paul Johnson
Wim
Water Control Meeting in Orlando
Lacy Thomas of Groveland and Mayor H. C. Brown of Clermont led the Lake County delegation at a two day Soil and Science Society meeting in Orlando. The opening day covered flood control and water conservation with papers by authorities and local discussions on drainage and issues. Other Lake County attendees included W. Le. Barnett, Donald Conklin, County R. E. Norris, and Ralph Arey, secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Thomas
Groveland
Florida Farm Bureau
H. C. Brown
Clermont
Lake County
Soil and Science Society
Orlando
Thomas
Brown
W. LE. Barnett
Donald Conklin
Mount Dora
R. E. Norris
Ralph Arey
Thnt
The
Zellwood Land Sale Locks In 360 Acres to Dingfelders
Florida Humus Company sold 360 acres of Zellwood truck land to Julius Dingfelder and wife for 30500 dollars. The transaction marks the opening of Unit 2 acres at Zellwood to be planted to celery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Dingfelder
Florida Humus Company
Zellwood
Holler Returns to Detroit from Breezy Point Lake Dora
W E Holler general sales manager Chevrolet Division GM Corp resumes duties in Detroit after weeks at Breezy Point on Lake Dora. Accompanying him was Bill Power a top salesman who aided in the 6th War Loan Drive and spoke in Orlando and to Ocala editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill) Holler
Chevrolet
General Motors Corp
Detroit
Breezy Point
Lake Dora
Bill) Power
Power
Orlando
Ocala
Christmas Party for Surgical Dressings Workers
A notice invites all Surgical Dressings Workers to a Christmas party in the Surgical Dressings room on Tuesday afternoon December 18 at 2 o clock. Attendees should bring a small gift and a shareable contribution such as sandwiches cookies or cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surgical Dressings
Chairman Surgical Dressings
Junior Class Play Tomorrow Night at Community Building
The junior class presents a play tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Community Building. Local students perform in this school event. Proceeds may benefit yearbook and student activities.
B. T. Tiller Enters Real Estate Business
Former store owner B. T. Tiller relocates to 419 Donnelly Street joining J. G. LaDue in real estate. After years in securities and agencies, he prepared for a Florida branch with Strout Farm Agency and gained Tampa office experience during the last boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Tiller
Tiller
Grandview Street
Donnelly Street
J.G. LaDue
Ncweities
Sanea
Fla
Strout Farm Agency
Tampa
Mount Dora Redeems Bonds With Council Approval
Mount Dora will redeem bonds totaling 34000 following Town Council authorization at its December 5 meeting. Donnelly Park bonds amount to 26000, as stated by Treasurer John B. Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
John B. Griswold
Fire Minimal Damage at Rhodes Street Home
A Wednesday morning blaze at the home of John Aldrich on Rhodes and Liberty streets caused little damage. The fire started from a wood heater and was quickly contained with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
John Aldrich
Liberty Streets
Richard Eddy Wins Seat on City Council
Richard R. Eddy defeats David S. Simpson Jr to win a council seat in a 68 to 161 vote tally. Other local races include a five year term for park commission with candidate Robert W. Dickson and candidates Jim Dean George J. White James A. Nelson and E. M. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
David Ss. Simpson, Jr
Richard R. Eddy
D. S. Simpson
Blackburne
Forrs Park Commission
Robert W. Dickson
Jim Dean
Prapeti Neodatecenbastsnen
Town Council Reorganizes and Plans Public Safety Upgrades
Regular meeting notes a full council with Town Clerk and Attorney present. Mayor Simp son absent for illness. East Town requests added police protection for weekend nights. residents seek stronger enforcement of building rules. Council forms joint committee to study and report back. Summary of bonds due January 1 1945 and land purchase for a pole yard near an A C L rail siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
East Town
Satuday
Sylvan Shores Subdivision
Sanford Bank
Donnelly Park
Christmas Seal Sale Progressing in Lake County
Lake County reports show higher Christmas Seal sales than last year as the TB committee expands education and local tuberculosis committees. Mrs. Eugene Simpson says the rise reflects intensified prevention work and calls on families to remit seals promptly to fund year round health education and early detection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Eugene Simpson
Edward L. Trudeau
TB Association
Income Tax Help Arrives in Mount Dora
Thomas Long deputy of Internal Revenue will be in Mount Dora at the Chamber of Commerce from December 19 to January 3 to advise and assist taxpayers in making out their income tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Long
Internal Revenue
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Bishop Moore to Preach Sunday Afternoon at Local Methodist
Bishop Arthur J. Moore of Atlanta will preach at the Mount Dora Methodist Church Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Introduced by Dr. R. C. Holmes, Orlando district superintendent, he heads multiple Methodist conferences and chairs the Board of Missions and Church Extension. Invitations extend to Eustis and Tavares Methodists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Moore
Atlanta
R. C. Holmes
Orlando
Mount Dora
Moore
North Georgia
South Georgia Conference
Florida Conference
Board of Missions and Church Extension
The
Methodist Church
South
First Church
Birmingham
Eustis and
Tavares
Honor Roll Lists By Grade With Student Names
Grade 7 students on honor roll include Eddy Harding Evelyn Minkley Floyd Risley Mary Martha Simpson Herbert Trenham George Sims Helene Wages. Grade 8 lists Patty Claflin Tim Fulton Barbara Shipes Sally Strite. Grade 9 honors Lorene Bethea Mary Jo Burr Ross Dutton Roy Dutton Gordon Folger Frank Keller Howard Nutter Virginia Perry Carol Swort Juanita VanDeroef. Grade 10 names Sue Bond Dorothy Eckholdt Doris Harding Lucile Minkley Laura Roveborough Bobby Turner. Grade 11 recognizes Ashton Brown Jack Burr Opal Hutchinson Jacqueline Ober Lois Rhodes. Grade 12 honors Ilene Compton Johnie Mae DeLoach Jsnclle Harding Lois Holloway Trudie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Harding
Evelyn Minkley
Floyd Risley
Mary Martha Simpson
Herbert Trenham
George Sims
Helene Wages
Patty Claflin
Tim Fulton
Barbara Shipes
Sally Strite
Lorene Bethea
Mary Jo Burr
Ross Dutton
Roy Dutton
Gordon Folger
Frank Keller
Howard Nutter
Virginia Perry
Carol Swort
Juanita VanDeroef
Sue Bond
Dorothy Eckholdt
Doris Harding
Lucile Minkley
Laura Roveborough
Bobby Turner
Ashton Brown
Jack Burr
Opal Hutchinson
Jacqueline Ober
Lois Rhodes
Ilene Compton
Johnie Mae DeLoach
Jsnclle Harding
Lois Holloway
Trudie Williams
Bowling Club News Starts Season With New and Used Bowls
Membership nears seventy five as demand for used bowls grows. Towers Hamilton of Norwalk arrives for a third straight Mount Dora season while Wright Mol lineaux of Brooklyn visits after a two year absence. August Engelhard remains home due to war, and Mr and Mrs Forrest A Deer arrive to occupy Breckenridge cottage as the season opens with new bowlers welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers Hamilton
Norwalk
M. Hill
M. Engelhard
Forrest A. Deer
Breckenridge
View Street
Scientific Bowling Bias by Mr R N Clark
Mr R N Clark of Brightwaters Lawn Bowling Club Hendersonville North Carolina promotes science of bowling preferring mails and rinks over grass for accuracy He is longtime secretary treasurer of Peabody Lawn Bowling Club Beach and developed a machine to true up inaccurate bowls He helped write and publish a 12 page continuation on page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Clark
Brightwaters Lawn Bowling Club
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Clark
Peabody Lawn Bowling Club
Beach
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Pfe
Russell Williams
Jacksonville
Camp LeJeune
Percy Davis
Cem
U. S. Navy
Algiers
New Orleans
Ne Pebertee Jr
ASUSN
Cpl
Otis Hale
Stewart Field
Oo Point
N.Y
Jack Pease
Pvt
John D Pease
Ee Co
APO Ee
New York
Bill Barker
Kiwanis ' News
Europe
Shuffleboard Club
W. E. Holller
Lake Dhanvis
Mount Dora Redeems Bonds
Richard Eddy
Bishop Moore
Bishop Arthur J. Moore
Jr-Sr. High School
Lawn Bowling News
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