Boy Scout Troop 19 Earns Advancing Honors Amid Orphans Nickname
The Boy Scouts Council covering seven Florida counties highlights Troop 19 with nine Red Cross Advanced First Aid Certificates and a Mobile First Aid Unit. Despite limited parent support, the troop claimed multiple Advancement and Attendance Banners including permanent possession for 1941, earning the nickname The Orphans. Longtime Scoutmaster Bob McMurray is credited for service. current Scoutmaster Paul Hitchcock leads a detailed patrol roster with roles in Emergency Service Corps, Signalling, Pioneering, Health and Safety, Life Saving, Automobiling, and Lone Cub Raoul Barker.
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Florida
Troop
American Red Cross
Bob McMurray
Paul Hitchcock
Curtis Ja
Paul Mosteller
Robert Goodman
Fred Beards
Emergency Service Corps
Wolf Patrol
Glenn Rhodes
Norman Tuckett
Walter Tucker
Edward Klatte
William J. Barker
David French
Bat Patrol
John R. Barker
James Bean
Donald French
Walker Horseler
Harod Blunt
Horace Adams
Wallace Verigan
Bob White
John Coffin
Thomas Kelly
James Wetz
William Broom
Charles Javens
Dale Evans
Owl Patrol
Robert Allen
Dwight Mosteller
Robert Finney
Jack Dillard
Robert Turner
Ronald Caldwell
Howard McCree
Raoul Barker
Leisure's Hidden Cost Raises Living Burden
Opinion notes that excess leisure ups expenses and invites missteps, urging a more disciplined lifestyle to avoid financial strain and trouble.
Grand View Hotel Welcomes Winter Guests
Recent arrivals at the Grand View Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. Alfred V. Sayre of Philadelphia for their annual visit. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Kreutz of Boston plan a post holidays trip north, with Mrs. Kreutz staying longer. Lt. Col. and Mrs. John Bethel of Fort Knox stay briefly. Frederick J. Porter of Freeport, Long Island, joins his usual winter visit, and William E. Holler Jr. returns for the season.
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Grand View Hotel
Alfred V. Sayre
Philadelphia
P. W. Kreutz
Boston
Kreutz
John Bethel
Fort Knox
Frederick J. Porter
Freeport
Long Island
William E. Holler, Jr
Grand View
Community Band Grows as Town Demonstrates Unity
A local newspaper recalls the town rally after a major event, praising citizen cooperation in buying over $2000 of instruments for the high school band. The piece lauds the 38 piece band and 11 piece junior band, led by Mr Sedano, and notes the revival of latent musical talent through community support and shared town pride.
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Sedano
New Mail Schedule Lists Outgoing Flights and Times
The notice from C. Dooley, postmaster, outlines outgoing mail routes and closing times, including Sunday schedules. It lists daily departures for statewide air mail and train mail, with times from 7 10 A.M. to 5 30 P.M. and air routes to Florida, Tavares, Eustis, and Leesburg.
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Tavares
Eustis
Lees
Air Mail
C. Dooley
Pastmaster
H. S. Basketball Schedule for December to March
The schedule lists H. S. basketball games from December 19 in Groveland to March 14 at the State Tournament. It includes dates and locations for matches against Alumni Ocoee Clermont Winter Garden Tavares Leesburg Eustis Umatilla and a pair of class plays on January 16 and February 20.
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Groveland
Alumni
Ocoee
Clermont
Winter Garden
Tavares
Leesburg
Eustis
Umatilla
Sylvan Shores Welcome Season Guests From Akron and Petosky
Sylvan Shores Hotel hosts include F W Work of Akron and H B Kerr with son Bert in the 145th Infantry at Camp Shelby on Christmas furlough. Also present Dr A M Brodie and Mrs Bushnell, late arrivals from Hinsdale Illinois. Early guests Tom Travis of Petosky Michigan and Mr and Mrs Worrell of Miami.
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F. W. Work
Akron
Ohio
Sylvan Shores
H. B
Doc) Kerr
Bert
145Th Infantry
Camp Shelby
A. M. Brodie
Oliver Bushnell
Hinsdale
Illinois
Tom Travis
Petosky
Michigan
Mrs. Worrell
Alton Road
Miami
Personal notes from Mount Dora scene in winter visitors
Friends report guests and winter residents including Mrs. A. J. Camp and Theodore Swanson returning from Pratt's Hollow New York for the Mount Dora season. John Workman of Cleveland Ohio joins hosts on Ninth Avenue while Curtis Minkley a U S Navy aviation mechanic finishes ten day furlough and prepares to return to Norfolk Virginia with a strong service record.
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Theodore Swanson
Pratt's Hollow
N. Y
Mount Dora
John Workman
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Fenton
Ninth Avenue
Curtis Minkley
U. S. Navy
A. C. Minkley
Norfolk
Navy
Stork Visits Leesburg Area Douglases Welcome Son Leslie Wayne
Mr and Mrs L C Douglas of 205 N Orange Ave Leesburg announce the birth of a six pound 12½ ounce son Leslie Wayne born November 26 at a Leesburg hospital Mother and baby are doing nicely The Douglasses formerly lived in Mount Dora where Mr Douglas managed the A P store and have many friends eager to hear of the arrival Mr and Mrs Archie Tucker announce the arrival of a son December fourth named Robert Neal Mother and baby are doing nicely
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L. C. Douglas
N. Orange Avenue
Leesburg
Leslie Wayne
Douglas
Mount Dora
A&p
Archie Tucker
Robert Neal
Sojourner Amid Tear Dimmed Waysides
A reflective note evokes travel by a lone wanderer, dwelling on paths and distant vistas. The voice contemplates endurance and quiet observation as landscapes unfold, inviting a moment of inward pause and contemplation.
DAR Chapter urged to aid Red Cross drive
Notice to members of Ocklawaha Chapter D A R states Florida state Regent Mrs Abernethy has received a telegram from Red Cross seeking cooperation in a fifty million dollar campaign. It asks chapters to notify their members through the Red Cross chairman and send contributions to their chapter for remittance. War Service and Red Cross Chairman Hattie M Allen at Florida Society D A R signs the message.
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Ocklawaha
Daughters of the American Revolution
Robert S. Abernethy
Florida Society
Red Cross
Norman Davis
William Pouch
D.A.R
Hattie M. Allen
War Service and Red Cross
Florida Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Card of Thanks from Mrs. T. C. Jensen
The Jensen family thanks friends and neighbors for deeds kindness cards and flowers during illness.
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T. C. Jensen
Heirs Of Liberty Returns To The Air
The Department of Justice and the Patriots Committee announce a second series of Heirs of Liberty patriotic dramatizations to air December 18 on NBC red network. Each episode features a lineal confidant of a founding father and invites teachers to use the broadcasts as historical prompts. Scripts and transcriptions are available free from the Department of Justice for noncommercial use by schools and radio stations.
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Department of Justice
Patriots’ Committee of Revolutionary Societies
William H. Pouch
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Heirs of Liberty
Red
National Broadcasting Company
Our Republic
Dept. of Justice
W. On
Patriots’ Committee
Patriotic Societies
United States
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Sons of the Revolution
Daughters of 1812
Children of the American Revolution
General Society of the War of 1812
S. J. G. Golden
Florida
Lake County Collects Over 100000 In Taxes This Year
Lake County has recovered more than $100,000 from the 1941 tax roll of $432,862 since it opened November 20. Tax collector Mrs. Pearl L. Cullen announced that response to the tax bills has been strong and she, with four assistants, has worked long hours to issue receipts. The county notes surprising tax reductions this year. one man paid 3 cents on a $70 building, another 4 cents on a separate property.
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Lake Ene
Pearl L. Cullen
Tavares
God's Messengers in Bloom Peace Amid War
The message speaks of poinsettia blooms as a hopeful sign amid tragedy and war. It urges families to gather, seek divine guidance, and share the flowers as a sign of love and protection from the Heavenly Father. It invites readers to reflect and find peace in their hearts.
Educators Propose County Open Forum Discussions
County high school principals and the county superintendent plan non partisan open forums on current issues under the Education Information and Morale program of the State Defense Council. An advisory committee from local civic groups will assist, with libraries lending materials and schools possibly hosting weekly discussions in Mount Dora led by Prof. D D Roseborough.
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State Defense Council
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Woman’s Club
D. D. Roseborough
Mount Dora
Community Committeemen Elected for 1942 ACA Program
Lake County voters selected community committeemen and delegates to the county convention for the 1942 Agricultural Conservation program. Leaders named include F. B. Carver and C. R. Stearns in Leesburg and Fruitland Park respectively, with J. H. Williams as vice chair. Other appointments span Tavares Mount Dora Eustis and Uma districts with alternates named.
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Lake County
Leesburg
Okahumpka
Fruitland Park
Lady Lake
F. B. Carver
John Bager
C. R. Stearns
J. H. Williams
J. B. Klotz
John Roche
Groveland and Clermont Committee Members Named
A list names many officials and alternates from Groveland Montverde Clermont and Howey with chairmen vice chairs and alternates. The fragment notes a separate quote about a woman's memory reflecting on her husband’s misdeeds.
Dining Conducts Social Gatherings With Proper Etiquette
The guide stresses that meals and gatherings succeed only when guests follow etiquette and shared norms. It notes table manners, timely arrivals, and considerate conversation as essential elements for harmony and enjoyment.
Notice to Electrical Contractors and Appliance Sellers
Town of Mount Dora announces discontinuation of shared installation costs for electric ranges and water heaters funded by the town. This aligns with National Defense Program directives from the Federal Office of Production Management under Order P.46. Town Council action recorded December 4, 1941. Town Clerk J. B. Griswold.
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Mount Dora
Federal Office of Production Management
OPM
J. B. Griswold
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Henry Leon Drugg
In probate in the Circuit Court of Lake County Florida estate of Henry Leon Drugg deceased creditors and all persons having claims or demands against the estate must present them to Hon A B Herlong Jr county judge at the Lake County Courthouse Tavares Florida within the time allowed by law. This notice requests all creditors to file their claims and demands against the estate with the proper court official.
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COUN
Lake County
Florid
Henry Leon Drugg
Florida
Herlong, Jr
Tavares
al Dlate
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