Mount Dora Club Seeks 1944 C C Membership Drive
Mount Dora calls for community support as the Chamber of Commerce leads a 1944 membership drive. Teams aim to enroll 175 members, with a $1.00 annual fee to boost city recognition and services. Credit preferences and drop-off options at the Chamber office are noted, listing captains and many local business names as supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Edgerton
George C. Keller
J. E. Fortner
D. Fletcher Crane
Harold G. Morse
R. C. Thomas
O. . Simpson
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
E. P. Mosteller
Carl S. Graves
Alfred Rehbaum
J. D. Pease
A. C. Quixley
Manuel J.sedano
G. B. Hurlburt
George
Mount Dora Woman's Club notes postwar activities and leadership
The Mount Dora Woman's Club reviews its library progress, honors Miss Margaret Lewis for her history of the library, and thanks Miss Madeleine Milner for reading it. The group plans a State Federation luncheon with reservations by February 8, includes remarks by Mrs Eugene E Simpson on postwar women issues, and announces new officers for the coming season led by President Mrs A P Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dornacht
Margaret Lewis
Madeleine Milner
Mount Dora
Spear
Eugene E. Simpson
Eardley Wilmot
State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Ralph Austin Smith
State Federation
Edna Fuller
Bailord
WAC
A. P. Pratt
Howard Spear
M. J. Cornish
W D. Patton
H. H. Smith
Bradley
Louise Deboe
Special Business Meeting of Community Church
A special meeting an all interested will hear the report of the committee appointed in January to develop remodeling plans for the church front. Scale plans and elevations will be shown and estimates of expense discussed. Committee members are Dr Arthur P Pratt Mrs Mabel M Cleary and Mr Frederic Ke Whiting. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comunity
Arthur P. Pratt
Mabel M. Cleary
Fredericke Whiting
Wellcome
Community Church Notes Preview Sermon by Dr James Richards
Worship service notes announce that Dr James A Richards will deliver a sermon at the morning service at the community church. The item indicates a church event with a visiting speaker and morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Richards
Old Frontiersman Captain Lloyd Recounts Wild West Tales Sundays
Captain Jack Lloyd, 76, famed aging frontier figure, will perform at the Princess Theatre this Sunday. He witnessed the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok in 1876 and recalls Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill, Teddy Roosevelt, and early film days. Lloyd also rode with the Wild West shows and worked in silent movies, sharing frontier gunfight memories and Alaska Yukon exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lloyd
Princess Theatre
Wild Bill” Hickok
Lloyd
Number Ten
Belle Union
Jane
Alaskan
Jack London
Yukon
Klondike
Teddy” Roosevelt
Jack
Registration Book Open for Mount Dora Democratic Primary
The registration book for Mount Dora District 20 Lake County is now open at the Sadler and Simpson office on Fifth Avenue. New residents eligible to vote in the May Democratic Primary should register promptly and those already registered should verify their status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Sadler and Simpson
Fifth Avenue
Allie
Nates
Weather Watch Post Finds Little News on Quiet Days
The text notes long watches and routine spotting with few aircraft to report while admiring changing cloud effects and a lovely lake. Robins appear in unprecedented numbers but birds are not logged as observations, leaving this column sparse with news.
Methodist Church Pays Off Mortgage
The First Methodist Church Official Board and mortgage fund committee met for a Victory Supper last Tuesday in the Parish House. They celebrated paying in full a $2685 mortgage on the parsonage, leaving the church debt free. Mrs. Harry Hildwein led the supper, James Simpson chaired the mortgage fund committee, and Caxton Doggett presided at the following Official Board meeting.
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First Methodist Church
Harry Hildwein
James Simpson
Caxton Doggett
Waves Recruiter Tour In Central Florida Urges Local Women
Mrs. Elizbeth B. Kramer volunteers as Waves recruiter urging local young women to see Sally Gibbons on a special tour in Central Florida. Gibbons, arriving from Jacksonville, will be at Orlando Navy recruiting station from Saturday through February 15, inviting women aged 20 to 36 with two years of high school or business college and married applicants need eligibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s’ Reserve of the Navy
Elizabeth B. Kramer
Waves
Sally Gibbons
Florida
Mount Dora Council Sets Budget and Repairs During February Meeting
Town council met February 1 with most members present. George J of the Mount Dora Chamber requested an annual appropriation which was granted. The water plant pump motor was repaired and water and light services were satisfactory. A power hoist for street work was authorized. A cemetery caretaker was authorized for Forest Cemetery. The seaplane float repair was rescinded and docks at the Yacht Club approved with town not assuming upkeep. $4500 in Series G bonds were ordered for the 1941 refunding fund and annual audit planned. Appointments named health officer Dr. S C Colley assessor Grant Cowles and attorney W M Kennedy. After bills, adjournment occurred before midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
George J
Mount Dora
Forest Cemetery
Morse
Yacht Club
S. C. Colley
Grant Cowles
W. M. Kennedy
Masonic Supper Planned by Mount Dora Lodge No 238
Visiting Masons are invited to a supper hosted by Mount Dora Lodge No 238 on Tuesday February 15 at the Lodge Hall on Donnelly Avenue north of Fifth. Supper will begin about 6 30 p m.
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Mount Dora Lodge No
Donnelly Avenue
Fifth
Local magic duo to showcase startling mysteries
On Tuesday February 15 the Lestas present a demonstration of mystic feats. Clifford Lesta is a renowned master of magic and occult sciences and a brilliant speaker, while his wife assists and enhances the program with her participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestas
Clifford Lesta
Bond buyers receive Princess Theatre passes for two films
Bond buyers will be issued passes for a double feature at the Princess Theatre on Monday February 14 featuring Hitler Dead or Alive and Ride 'em Ride with Gene Autry. The theater promotes A Bond for Every Seat and urges frugal spending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Gene Autry
Mount Dora Faces Uma at Home Tomorrow Night
Local prep basketball features Mount Dora hosting Uma Attila tomorrow with Seabreeze boys visiting next Wednesday for a high school doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorrow Night High
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Seabreeze
Kiwanis Lunch Guest Dr Henry N Edmonds Talks
Dr Henry N Edmonds dean of the chapel Rollins College was guest at the Kiwanis luncheon to discuss Winston Churchill in observance of Lee’s birthday. The talk was well received with most members present and several visitors in attendance. Attendees included S R Mitchell N V Trautman Arthur H Sampson Wm B Louthan Forrest N Andrews Frank D Clement and three armed forces members. Wm Ford was inducted by George White. Carl Graves announced the Boy Scout drive running February 8 through 15 conducted by two Kiwanis teams led by Manuel Sedano Reds and Harry T Mathews Blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Edmonds
Rollins College
Kiwanis
Winston Churchill
Lee
Foye
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanians
S. R. Mitchell
Central
Cape Cod
Mass
N. V. Trautman
New Albany
Ind
Arthur H. Sampson
Leominster
Wm. B. Louthan
East Liverpool
Ohio
Forrest N. Andrews
Plainesville
Frank D. Clement
Mount Dora
Armed Forces
Nelson Morley
Earl Stanley
Cliff White
Wm . Ford
George White
Carl Graves
Boy Scout Committee
Kiwanis Club
Manuel Sedano
Reds
Harry T. Mathews
Blues
Hethcox States Position in Sheriff’s Race
Hethcox declares he will not run for Lake County Sheriff if Ted Cassady enters the race. He urges veterans and families to support Cassady who is overseas, and says he would appoint Cassady as Chief Deputy if elected. If he does not run, he will seek County Commissioner for District 5, the current office he holds.
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Umatilla
Florida
Lake County
Ted Cassady
Ted
Nine Girls in Rehearsal at Mount Dora High
Mount Dora High School seniors rehearse Nine Girls a mystery drama by Wilfred H Pettitt to be staged Friday February 18 at the Community Building. Cast and production staff work busy two weeks with scenes pacing from horror to suspense ending in a sharp courtroom style finale.
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Wilfred H. Pettitt
Mount Dora High School
Macbeth
Marilyn Johnson
Grace Lee
Farr Griggs
Robert Jackson
Ellis Williams
Merry Robertson
Dorothy Geiger
Lorene Yates
Reading glass requested for Red Cross V mail letters
Staff Assistance Corps members urge the public to lend a magnifying glass to read V mail from service families. If available, bring to the Red Cross room on Fifth Avenue or call 2513 to arrange delivery or pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staff Assistance Corps of the Red Cross
Red Cross
Fifth Avenue
Army chaplain to speak at First Methodist Church
Chaplain Herman Murdock of the 91st Service Group Leesburg will address the congregation next Sunday evening at 7:30. He is a Methodist minister invited to discuss the chaplain's work in the service.
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Herman Murdock
91St Service Group
Leesburg
First Methodist Church
Murdock
Methodist Church
Columbus Soldiers From A Battery At Grand View Hotel Reunion
The group from Columbus Ohio, all members of A Battery 226th Search Light Battalion now in Ocala, pose in front of the Grand View Hotel. Russell Clark hosts the dinner and reminiscences with Pvt Robert Hixson Merrill Burchnell Harold Miner Clinton Rapp Paul Mills and others present. several are away on details.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ocala
Russell C. Clark
Clark
Grand View Hotel
Grand View
Robert i. Hixson
W. Town St
Merrill D- Burchnell
S. May Ave
Harold Miner
Chicago Ave
Russell “Stoney” Clark
Clinton B. Rapp
E. Main St
Paul L. Mills
Racine Ave
Robert Montoney
Meek Ave
John R. Doran
S. Dakota Ave
Wesley van Gundy
N. Guilford Ave
National Farm Lady to Visit Lake County
Mrs Charles W Sewell a national figure in farm affairs will speak at the Lake County Farm Bureau Federation meeting February 17 at 8 15 pm The Groveland Poultry Club endorses the event and will assist in arrangements The Groveland Municipal Auditorium will host the county wide meeting aimed at farmers growers and their wives
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Charles W. Sewell
Lake County Farm Bureau Federation
Groveland Poultry Club
Groveland Municipal Auditorium
Sewell
United States
Lake County
Salvage Drive Urges Quick Drop at Local Stations
Local salvage chairman Mr. F A Whiting calls for prompt disposal of waste paper and tin cans to designated centers on Fourth avenue east of Donnelly and at Fifth and Alexander. Papers folded to half page size in 12 inch bundles. tins washed, ends removed, cans flattened, and ends inserted before flattening. Delivery slated for Monday to prepare Tuesday for Wednesday morning pickup.
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Turner Paint and Body Shop
Fourth Avenue
Donnelly
Standard Oil
Fifth and Alexander
F. A. Whiting
Whiting
Notes About Our Men In Service
Lt Arnold N Brown Army Air Corps stationed at Midland Texas is on a fifteen day leave with his parents at Lakeshore Drive. Pettey Officer Ralph Wilson Shaw promoted to machinist mate third class after diesel training and will be assigned to ship duties. Lt Renee N White from South Pacific writes of a USO unit that entertained 200 men in rain. entertainers Jackie Heller George Finkleburger Lon Parker M D praised for entering combat zone. Sam Feritta former Mount Dora school boy in Marine Corps at Banana River Naval Base visited with Dr and Mrs H T Fenn. Steve Feritta, Navy veteran, has had two carriers sunk including the Wasp and earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for heroic rescue of a navy officer.
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Arnold N. Brown
Army Air Corps
Midland
Texas
Albert L. Brown
Lakeshore Drive
Pettey
Ralph Wilson Shaw
Grace Shallenberg
Renee N. White
South Pacific
USO
Jackie Heller
George Finkleburger
Lon Parker
Sam Feritta
Mount Dora
Marine Corps
Banana River Naval Base
H. T. Fenn
Steve Feritta
Sam
Navy
Wasp
Jimmie Allen Honored For Aerial Gunnery Training
James B. Allen from Mount Dora Florida, an aviation radioman third class, is one of ten men to receive the commanding officer’s personal commendation for excellence in studies upon graduating from an aerial gunnery course at the U S Naval Air Station Jacksonville. He will serve as aviation radioman and aerial gunner, completing a six week program on weapons used in Navy fighters. He is the son of Major and Mrs M B Allen of Mount Dora.
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James B. Allen
Mount Dora
Fla
U. S. Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Naval School
Allen
M. B. Allen
Engineers
Navy
Mount Dora High School
E. E. Dolecek
Cub Pack Set Meeting With Pie Fund Fee Next Monday
Cubmaster Milton Willard announces a pie pack fee due at 7 30 P M Monday in the Parish House of the First Methodist Church Cubs and parents urged to attend. Church committee members A P Sidel Howard Simpson and W M Kennedy are to attend along with Den Mothers Mrs Patton and Mrs Hill and Den Dads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Willard
First Methodist Church
A. P. Sidel
Howard Simpson
W. M. Kennedy
Patton
Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. of C
Atkins Laundry
Richard M. Brown
Builders Supply Co
Brown Lumber’ & Mfg. Co
Stiles Bradley
Harriet L. Bibber
Citrus Culture Corp
E. G. Coane
Champ W
Conkin
Crate Urnnena
D. Church
Frank D. Clementeme
Colley
James C. Cooper
Grant
Cowles
M. B. Claflin
Geo. W. Dahlin
Clark Dillenbeeis
M. Louis Denbroeder
E Richard Edgerton
J. B. Fortner
First National Bank
William M. Ford
A. Lee French
R. G. Galloway
Golden Triangle Laundry
P. B. Oath
Co. M. Gudgeon
J L. C. Jerne, A. c Johnson
Rege C. Keller
Louis Klatte
Kimballs "Garane
Kennedy
William B. Louthan
Lakeside Inn
Mary D. Learned
Helen C
Ert
George Lamoreux
Green Lantern
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Mount Dora Hardware Co
Clarence J. McKenzie
J. M. McCown
Jane B. McDonald
Millie L. MacKenzie
J. A. Nelson
P George A. Pierce
Southern Printing Co
Eustis
William T. Patterson
George H. Peabody
Parker's Market
Poinsettia’ Restaurant
Raymond F. Porter
Howard BE
Page
A. C. Quixley Realty Co
Alfred Rehbene, Sr
Piotiexenes Canneries
Roseborough
Taeamsbottom
Schneider's Creamery
O. M. Simpson
M. W. Simpson
L.chen K. Sirens
Sally Dress ‘Bhorn
Schriner’s ‘Pac
Wean Swift
Woodcraft, Inc
Simpson, Jr
Nancy J. Stu
Frank A. Theall
Turther
Paint and Body Works
Paul W. Burrentine
Carrie A. True
Turner
Avery
Villa Dora Hotel
William Watt
Fred Work
Dr. Ver Wells
George J. White
William Wingler
A. J. Waltz
Winn-Lovett Socery Co
Wayside Packing House
Old Frontiersman
Abraham Lincoln
Observation Post
Council Proceedings
Kiwanis News
Hethcox
National Farm Lady
Jimmie Allen
CUB Pack
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