Notes About Our Men In Service Continued from Page 1
Mount Dora notes detail Ensign Shipes a Navy torpedo plane pilot with 32 flights over enemy waters aboard an Avenger. He trained at Corpus Christi and Fort Lauderdale, is a Mount Dora High School alumnus, and served with Seabees overseas. The letter recalls the Seabees anniversary and describes life in England, London trips, hospital duties, and post exchanges with American rations and citrus from the U.S.
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Englith Avenue
Mount Dora
Navy
Atlantic
Ensign Shipes
General Motors
Amelia
Ensign
Naval Air Stations
Corpus Christi
Texas
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Mount Dora High School
Seabees
Navy Seabees
United States Naval Construction Battalions
Pearl Harbor
Lake Co C of C Receives Inquiries From 42 States
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports 42 states sent inquiries listing 26 from New York, 24 from Illinois, and many others with 10 or more inquires. several states sent 5 to 9 and a large group 1 to 4. A personal letter went to each inquirer and pamphlets followed two days later. twelve responses prompted second letters seeking more specifics on sports or property.
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Illinois
Ohio
Tts
Michigan
New Jersey
Fumesvente
Alabama
California
Florida
Kentucky
Maryland
Nebraska
Texas
Virginia
West
Wisconsin
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Washington
Fishing His Hobby at 84 Draws Letter from Tennessee
In a letter to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce T H Farmer of Martin Tennessee near his 84th birthday expresses longing to return to Lake County to pursue his lifelong hobby of fishing. He thanks the County News for its coverage praising Lake County and its growth noting financial progress and towns. He says he has not visited Leesburg for three winters and is eager to catch big bass there.
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Lake County
Leesburg
Basketball Schedule and Admission in Local Games
Jan 2 Eustis boys and girls. Jan 5 Lyman boys and girls. Jan 9 Appoka boys and girls. Jan 12 Winter Park boys and girls. Jan 16 Tavares boys and girls. Jan 19 Ocoee boys and girls. Jan 23 Umatilla boys and girls. Jan 26 Groveland boys and girls. Jan 30 Tavares and Umatilla boys and girls. Feb 5 Leesburg boys and girls. Feb 6 Apopka boys and girls. Feb 9 Ocoee boys and girls. Feb 12 Noon Estis boys and girls. Feb 14–16 Conference Tournament. Feb 20 Leesburg. Feb 23 Winter Park. Mar 1–2 District Tournament. Admission: elementary 15c Jr/Sr High 25c Adults 35c, home games at 8 p.m.
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Eustis
Lyman
Appoka
Winter Park
Tavares
Ocoee
Umatilla
Groveland
Leesburg
Apopka
Goys
Estis
Clubbed Champion Fisherman Praised for Bass Feats
The speaker boasts winning four silver cups and forty other valuables in contests, claiming to have beaten all rivals. He describes using a 14 pound bass on stationery and recalls a remarkable bass string of seven fish totaling 59 pounds, averaging eight pounds each, while greeting fishing friends.
V Mail Highlights Benefits of Airmail Use
The message promotes V-Mail as an Americanism that shares plane space with other mail. It urges readers to use V-Mail to enjoy faster delivery and efficient use of air transport resources.
Notice to Creditors In Estate of George Beasley Beasley
Public notice in Lake County Florida probate asks all creditors and others with claims against George Beasley deceased to present them to County Judge A Be Herlong Jr at the Lake County Court house in Tavares within eight months from first publication. Failure to file within the period could bar the claim. The notice names the estate and requires proper presentation of demands per court rules.
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Lake County
Florida
George S. Beasley
Beasley
George
Herlong, Jr
Tavares
Notice of Intent for Final Discharge in Florida Estates
Court notices announce executors and executrices filing final reports and seeking discharge in Lake County Florida. Ruth M Starrett and Mary M True as executrices request approval from Judge A S Herlong Jr on January 24 1945. Notices reference Milton G Starrett and Manfred P Whitten estates and include attorneys Mount Dora Florida and county officials.
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Ted
R. L. Beasley
Betate George
Beasley
Thomas H. Cooley
Milton G. Starrett
Manfred P. Whitten
Herlong, Jr
Lake County
Florida
Mary M. True
Mabel T. Breck
Hono Herlong
Mabel T LaBreck
Esetee
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Axi
Esapuale
Creamery
Burton’s Garage Automotive Repairing
Pacific
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Ben Morsell
Jurton
England
U. S
London
Buckingham Palace
St. James
No. 10
Downing Street
London Bridge
the Thames
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Big Ben
Hyde Park
General Hospital
Ker
Post Exchange
Orlando
Paul
Zorie
Steve
Lanning
Pi Paul
St Paul
Brist
Harbor Laborator
Ruth M. Starrett
Bitton G. Starrett
W. M. Ken Mount Dora
Womas
Raymond Labreck Aeuiniarioe
Mabel T. Banks LaBreck
W. M. Kennedy
Homer Morris
Texaco Gas and On
Jimmie’s
U. D
Jimmie) Hardester
DELCO
U. S. Highway 441
Silver Screen
Progressive Farmer C
Southern Ag
Christian Herald
Gentlema — Life
the Woman
Parents' Mag
Screenland
Sports
Eno Vc
Science Illustrated
Keene Homes
Journal
Farmer’s Wife
Ee Tribune Household Pathfinder
Progssive Farmi Breeder’s Gazette Southern Agriculturist
Kespee Homes Surfer
Ine TV
American Fruit Crower
American Home
American Poultry Journal
Christian Herald Coronet
Etude Music Magazine
Farm Jrnl
Farmer's Flower Grower
Parents’ Magazine
Your . S
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RFD
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