Lawn Bowling Club Mourns John M Welch Member Dies
John M Welch of Detroit and Mt Plymouth died February 7 leaving the Lawn Bowling Club missing a genial member. Mrs Welch receives club sympathy as President Thomas and members Bryant Downes Wilmot Swift and Hadsall attend the state tournament in St. Petersburg entering two trebles teams. Ed Jones and spouse won all their games in the husband and wife event with a three way tie for second. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Welch
Detroit
Mt. Plymouth
John Welch
St. Petersburg
Ed. Jones
Mount Dora Band Boosters Club Organized
A group of Mount Dora High School supporters met in the auditorium to form a Band Boosters Club with Mrs. George Coffin elected president for the current term. A constitution committee was named to draft rules ahead of the February 19 meeting at 7 30 p.m. All band supporters, especially parents, are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
George Coffin
George J. White
Grady Simpson
Maurice Turner
Band Boosters
American Passport Senior Play Rehearsals Near Finish
The senior class nears final rehearsals for the play American Passport with Florence Lee as Judy Hamilton and Ernest Minkley as Bill Wilson. Cast includes John Burkart, Maxine Clery, Helen Wells, James Christie, Evelyn Turrentine, Wilma DeLoa, Martha Williamson, Mrs. Schwartz, and Calvin Richardson. Performances Friday at 8 in the Sangrety Building. tickets from students or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lee
Judy Hamilton
Ernest Minkley
Bill Wilson
John Burkart
Judy
Maxine Clery
Sybil Jennings
Helen Wells
James Christie
Griswold Sisters Delight Mount Dora Tourists
The Griswold Sisters performed for the Tourist Club in Community Hall on Tuesday evening. Their fourth visit featured lighter humor with Jessalyn impersonations and piano support by Joyce, praising lively vocal solos and duets. The Wise Orchestra and Philart Trio provided instrumental highlights, earning high regard from a discerning audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Mount Dora
Jessalyn
Joyce
Wise Orchestra
Instrumenta
Wnas
Philart
Kiwanis Dinner and Lincoln Birthday Notes
Kiwanis shifts to an evening supper and annual meeting with Florida Attorney General J. Tom Watson as speaker. Attendance aims for 100 percent. August Engelhard marks 25 years as a Kiwanian with cigars, including a long streak of 780 consecutive meetings. Kenneth Rogers discusses hobbies and astronomy, noting it helps refresh mind and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. Tom Watson
Florida
Clark Dillenbeck
Lee French
Engelhard
Lincoln
C. H. Lichliter
Edwin
Kenneth Rogers
Rogers
Our Wife Preview Sets Saucy Comedy in Frames
The Kiwanis Frolic presents the Columbia comedy Our Wife at Princess Theatre February 26 27. Melvyn Douglas stars as the bewildered man hunted by Ruth Hussey and Ellen Drew in a witty battle of wits and feminine trickery amid rowdy romantic misadventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
John M. Stahl
Princess Theatre
Melvyn Douglas
Ruth Hussey
Ellen Drew
Doug
Ruth
Ellen
Express Service Commended for Prompt Flower Deliveries
Mrs. George L. Zell praises the express company for fast handling of boxes of flowers to Washington, D. C. and other northern points. She sends a letter at the same time, and most deliveries arrive the day before the recipient receives the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Zell
Express Company
Washington, D.C
World Day of Prayer Observed at Local Churches
The World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday February 20 at 2 30 p m in the Baptist Church. Women from the Baptist Congregational and Methodist churches join in the service and all women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
The
Baptist, Congregational
Methodist Churches
Air Raid Wardens Must Be Trained in Mount Dora
Public notice requests wardens nationwide to train in duties, first aid, and incendiary bomb control. Area head wardens should organize classes with police and fire departments to begin immediately, including night or Sunday sessions. Qualified instructors in Mount Dora and nearby areas are listed with names of local trainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Simpson
Mount Dora
Defense Council
FBI
Orlando
Story
Shipes
Eustis
Leesburg
William Barnett
Paul Hitchcock
George Hall
Violet Hopcraft
Ralph Paul
QO. M. Simpson
Louise Walden
William Jay Barker
Katharyn Nutt Lobeck
Vandiver
Sorrento
Ralph G. Battle
Mount Plymouth
John. D. Brooks
A. F. Schrup
Dr A E Armstrong to Preach Sunday at Community Church
Rev A E Armstrong D D of Lake Mohawk New Jersey and former Ridgefield Park pastor will preach Sunday morning on Making the Christian Life Attractive. He is expected Friday and will stay at Hotel Mount Dora with friends Mr and Mrs Manuel Sedano as plans for Lakes and Hills attractions and fishing in Florida Lakes and streams are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Armstrong
D.D
Lake Mohawk
New Jersey
Ridgefield Park
Mount Dora Boosts Lake County Chamber Membership
Mount Dora increased its Lake County Chamber of Commerce memberships to 128, surpassing the 120 quota and joining 11 towns with full marks. New sustaining memberships include Yowell-Drew Company Orlando, Mount Dora Publishing Co, First National Bank Mount Dora, and others. contributing members include Lions Club Eustis and Montverde town, with $1 regular memberships also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Yowell-Drew Company
Orlando
Robinson Groves
Eustis
Jack B. Eason
Tavares
Ken Parris
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Civil Defense Corps Committees Named
At a County Defense Council meeting in the Chamber of Commerce office committees for the Civil Defense Corps were appointed. Food Health and Housing chaired by D F Crane with S C Colley Wm J Barker R V Parker and Mrs George Coffin. Home and Community Service chaired by Mrs Mabel Cleary with Mrs Ism Griswold and Mrs Emma J Talk. Relations and Finance led by Rehbaum Sr Kee Keller. Industry and Material Resources chaired by Dr J Brown with J E Fortner P B Goethe. Civil Protection includes Mayor M V Simpson and Police. Communications led by J M Smith and Wm Lawrence. Transportation and Personnel chaired by G B Hurlburt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Defense Council
Chamber of Commerce
Civil Defense Corps
Food, Health
D. F. Crane
S. C. Colley
Wm. J. Barker
R. V. Parker
George Coffin
Mabel Cleary
Ism Griswold
Emma J
Reh
Rochester minister plans Mount Dora residence
Rev. A. E. Driggers of Rochester Pennsylvania spent the week in Mount Dora, preaching at the Community Church. He was impressed by Mount Dora and intends to move here, saying it is more beautiful and attractive than any other Florida town he has visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Driggers
Rochester
Mount Dora
Florida
Beautiful Vesper Service Draws Large Local Audience
A Sunday afternoon vesper service at the Community Hall drew a large appreciative crowd. Florence Gilbert Hanscom led organ and Celia Stein Claflin sang contralto while Marie Tice Carson accompanied on piano. Anton Ponyetsky played violin and Herman Liebenthal cello as the choir sponsored the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Celia Stein Claflin
Marie Tice Carson
Anton Ponyetzky
Herman
Liebenthal
Victory Book Drive Collects 194 Books in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Library reports 194 books gathered for the Victory Book Drive and sent to Central Florida headquarters in Orlando for sorting and redistribution. The nationwide effort ended Saturday with broad public response including 32 books from Tangerine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Orlando
Barn Dance Planned by Tangerine P T A
The Tangerine P T A sponsors a barn dance at the Tangerine Town Hall this Thursday evening with Norman Beasley providing music as usual. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangerine
Tangerine P. T. A
Tangerine Town Hall
Norman Beas
Men to Register for Selective Service Answer 9 Questions
Brig. Gen. Vivian Collins Florida State Director of Selective Service outlines a short 9 question process for men registering February 14 to 16 under the Selective Service Act. Registrants answer basic identity details including residence mailing address telephone age date and place of birth and employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Vivian Collins
Florida
Lake County C of C Provides Defense Council Funding
Lake County Chamber of Commerce will cover all expenses of the Defense Council including telephone telegraph printing and postage without county appropriation. The move ties membership to participation in defense activities and follows prior meetings in Jacksonville Daytona Beach and a statewide defense planning effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County Defense Council
Chamber of Commerce
Defense Council
Lake County
Cathedrals of Old England Lecture Draws Parish
Sunday evening Mr. John Everington lecturer and artist speaks at 7 30 in the Methodist Church on The Cathedrals of Old England with colored illustrations. The talk invites a pilgrimage to early worship places and ancient churches in England and promises to deepen faith and appreciation of stone poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everington
Old England
England
King's Daughters Appeal for Help for Diabetic Patient
The King's Daughters seek funds for a young man recently released from hospital with diabetes. He needs a special diet insulin and nurse guidance for learning food preparation and insulin use. The group urges contributions to Miss Nancy Stuart or any circle member to support this costly case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Stuart
War Time Recipes Resurrected From 1917 By Mrs David S Simpson
Mrs David S Simpson reprints 1917 wartime recipes to help conserve white sugar flour and shortening. She sends the editor a beautiful nameless white rose from her garden admired by the office. The editor plans to publish the recipes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Simpson
Attorney General Watson To Speak At Mt Dora Supper
Mount Dora civic groups join for an annual dinner meeting at the Community Building. The Honorable J Tom Watson Attorney General of Florida will address more than 200 attendees after S W Speer and Gene Speer acquire Laughlin Estate near Zellwood for about 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
C.of C
Mount Dora
Tallahassee
Florida Tops Volunteer Defense Enrollment Across States
Mayor LaGuardia announced on December 31 1941 that Florida leads states with 750 000 volunteers in all branches of defense. New York 501 273 Pennsylvania 225 695 Massachusetts 215 000 Louisiana 250 000 California 136 400 New Jersey 130 000 Virginia 127 000. Florida's 93 521 active volunteers include air raid wardens auxiliary firemen auxiliary police and medical personnel with the rest in other protective services.
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Florida
Laguardia
National Ocd
Defense
New York State
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Louisiana
California
New Jersey
Virginia
Citizens’ Defense Corps
War Time Practice Reaches Mount Dora
Mount Dora operates on war time with schools and the Mount Dora Publishing Company as the only groups sticking to the old schedule. The publishing house will shift to 8 to 5 daylight hours once daylight extends, to avoid extra electricity use. The extra afternoon hours are enjoyed by workers leaving Gaterick earlier, gaining more daylight for outdoor activities at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Publishing Company
Gaterick
Home on short leave from Parris Island Marine
Robert Green Pohlman of the Marines spent the week ending in Mount Dora with his parents Mr and Mrs Lafe Pohl man on a short leave from Parris Island South Carolina where he serves in Headquarters Company He enjoys the service and is proud to be a Marine the oldest branch of the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Green Pohlman
U.S. Marines
Mount Dora
Lafe Pohlman
North Donnelly Avenue
Parris Island
S. C
Marines
Revival at Mount Dora Church of God led by Brother Moore
A revival is held at the Church of God in Mount Dora conducted by Brother Moore of Tennessee. Everyone is invited to come and hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God In
Mount Dora
Brother Moore
Tennessee
Company B Finds Armory Quarters for Florida Defense Force
After a year of scattered facilities the Florida Defense Force’s Company B gains a home at Eustis City Hall. The Adjutant General’s office approved conversion of space for offices storage and weapons protection with city support. The unit seeks donated office furniture to equip the new quarters and calls Captain Rollin Javens for leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's Office
Eustis
Company
Rollin Javens
Florida Defense Force
NYA Openings For Mount Dora Youth 10 Positions
The National Youth Administration announces openings for 5 boys and 5 girls from Mount Dora and nearby. Girls go to Camp Roosevelt for special training, boys to trade schools in Orlando. Interested youths should contact Miss Bettye Lotz at Mount Dora City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Mount Dora
Camp Roosevelt
Orlando
NYA
Bettye Lotz
Mount Dora City Hall
Poppy Sale Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary schedules its annual Poppy Sale for Saturday February 21. Be ready to contribute to support veterans and raise funds for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American. Legion. Auxiliary
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Paul R. Hitchcock
Boy Scout Emergency Service Patrol
Hitchcock
Hitch
Powers
Lawn Bowling Club
Kiwanis News
Lake County C. of C
Laughlin Estate
Laughlin
Zellwood
S. W. Speer
Gene Speer
Conway
James Laughlin
Piries of Carson, Pirie, and Scott
Chicago
Pryor
NYA Openings
Uncle Sam
U. S. Defense
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