Scouts Lead Salvage Drive This Week
Scouts organize a salvage collection with Boy Scouts gathering paper and tin cans from Fourth to Ninth avenues. Residents are asked to stack newspapers in crosswise bundles, wash cans, and drop items at the Fourth Avenue center while fats go to the Fifth and Alexander depot for 4 cents and 2 meat points per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Kiwanis Club
Fourth Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Fourth
Standard Oil
Fifth and Alexander
Community Club Magician Delights Audience at
Clifford Lesta wowed the Community Auditorium audience with magic tricks assisted by his wife and volunteers including Howard Nutter George Blunt Dorothy Anne Norton Jimmie Padgett Rex Key James Sills and Lawrence Willard. Rev Arthur Pratt was elected president at the meeting. A Lakeside Trio concert and senior class play are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lesta
Mr. Lesta
Howard Nutter
George Blunt
Dorothy Anne Norton
Jimmie Padgett
Rex Key
James Sills
Lawrence Willard
Arthur Pratt
James Richards
Lakeside
Besse Cotterill
Florence Cotterill
Alice Cotterill
Washington
Mount Dora Woman's Club notes meet in February session
The Mount Dora Woman's Club held a Friday meeting with Mrs. F. C. W. Kramer Jr. presiding. The program featured a flag salute, patriotic readings, a conservation talk by Miss Alice Crutcher, and reviews of fundraising for the Endowment Fund. Leaders from nearby clubs, state federation leaders, and a Women’s Army Corps speaker participated, with nominations announced for officer positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
F. C. W. Kramer, Jr
America the Beautiful
Pasay
Waoasioos Aod
Elizabeth
Coe
Roland J
Mount Dora Wonor
W. J. Rogers
Tavares Woman's Club
Embury
Umatilla
Lacy Thomas
Groveland
Floyd Roe
Clermont
J. P. Doss
Tavares
E. B. Koonce
Eustis
Henry Self
Jessie Gould
Alice Crutcher
Leesburg
Hull
Groveland Woman’s Club
Tampa
Een
Ralph Austin Smith
Florida Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Florida
Lucile Jalley
Baillod
Women’s Army Corps
Lieut
Ballod
Jesus
Two Man Jap Submarine Exhibit Arrives at Eustis
The world famed two man Japanese submarine captured intact after Pearl Harbor will be shown at Eustis on February 21 from 5 to 10 p m. The 81 foot 170 ton sub on a diesel truck tour has display ramps and walkways to reveal interior workings and navigation gear. It used 104 storage batteries to power twin propellers and carried 18 foot torpedoes and TNT for its 3rd exploit claimed in legend.
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Pearl Harbor
Eustis
America
Navy Department
Observation Post News Describes New Canvas Cover and Furnishings
The post gains a new canvas cover for the cot and a fresh chair at the telephone while the old chair with missing arms and back is removed. Readers praise the improvements and hope they last during the duration. Watch duty on Sunday yielded busy half hours with formations, direction changes and flight splits, and a new flag is on order though hard to obtain in these times.
Mrs Doggett to Enact Religious Play This Sunday
Caxton Doggett will perform The Terrible Meek a Kennedy drama about post crucifixion events next Sunday evening at 7 20 in the First Methodist Church The cast includes a woman an Army Captain and a Soldier Doggett trained in dramatics at FSCW and upon graduation presented a three act play with seven characters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton Doggett
Charles Rann Kennedy
Methodist
Poe
Senior Class Play "Nine Girls" at Community Building
A Friday evening performance of the Senior Class play titled Nine Girls will be staged at the Community Building. The event features student actors and directed by faculty, presenting a lighthearted stage piece for the campus community.
War Bond Quota Oversubscribed in Mount Dora
Mount Dora reports Fourth War Loan quota of 148000 oversubscribed with total sales of 152352.50. Lake County quota stands at 1115900 with remaining demand noted.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce membership grows
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports 187 members by noon Wednesday in the 1944 campaign. New members listed include Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Russell Clark Frock & Frill Shop Florida Public Service Co. Florida Telephone Corp. Robert T. Gould R. W. Horsley plus others.
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Mount Dora
Tangerine Bonds Surpass War Loan Quota Record
Tangerine surpasses its $3,500 War Loan quota by more than threefold with bond sales totaling $10,983.50. Mount Dora and Tangerine in Orange County celebrate the strong civic effort and local pride in the war bond drive.
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Tangerine
Orange County
Mount Dora
Jis
Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights and Scout Week Readings
The Kiwanis Club hosts a Tuesday luncheon with magicians from the Lestas and notes Boy Scout Week as Mount Dora Troop eleven Scouts join as special guests. Dr Henry N Edmonds Rollins College Dean lectured on Winston Churchill and his global influence.
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Lestas
Henry N. Edmonds
Rollins College
Winston Churchill
Mount Dora
Carl Graves
George White
Joe Doggett
Boy Roberts
Don Clif Onford
Ian Tom Murray
Forrest M. Andrews
Painesville
Ohio
Shirley R. Mitchell
Cape Cod
Mass
R. van Oorhis
Beacon
N. D
M. Cook
Butler
Seniors to Present Nine Girls Friday at Community Bldg
Mount Dora High School senior class presents the mystery drama Nine Girls at the Community Building on Friday February 18 at eight o clock. The play by Wilfred H Pettitt unfolds in a mountain clubhouse during a holiday weekend where nine girls witness a shocking murder. It blends suspense with collegiate humor and keeps the audience ahead of the culprit through two fast paced acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Wilfred H. Pettitt
A. H. Woods
Longacre Theatre
New York City
Community Church Adopts Remodeling Plans
At a special meeting the Community Church approved interior remodel plans drafted by Dr. Arthur P. Pratt. A building committee was named with Pratt as chairman and four others to oversee the project, expected to cost under two thousand dollars with $500 already set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. Pratt
Church Council
Pratt
Mabel Cleary
George H. Peabody
James A. Richards
Frederic A. Whiting
Frozen Food Locker Plant to Open in Eustis Florida
The Lake County Frozen Food Locker Plant will be opened in Eustis serving Eustis and surrounding Lake County towns. Hartley Hethcox will manage the facility with 500 lockers each about 300 pounds capacity. The $25,000 project includes a reception and retail room, processing area, and storage for meats fruits and vegetables.
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Eustis
Mount Dora
Umatilla
Tavares
Lake County
Hartley Hethcox
Chamber of Commerce
Victory Garden
Hethcox
Mr. Hethcox
Del-Air Corporation
de- Land
Florida
Service Club Notes and Soldier Hosts Return
The Service Club reports Peggy Barker has returned to Rosemont College and is missed by soldiers and hostesses. Battery members visit weekly despite a recent mission. a Valentine dance drew a large crowd. Mrs Holmes and Mrs Wilmot were absent due to illness and hope to return next Sunday. Attendance over four weeks reached 1,429 servicemen.
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Service Club
Peggy Barker
Rosemont College
Battery
Valentine
Holmes
Wilmot
Poppy Day Returns in Mount Dora
Poppy Day returns on Saturday February 19 in Mount Dora. The sale supports the American Legion and its Auxiliary to aid disabled veterans from World War I and II, with half of proceeds staying in the Auxiliary for welfare and rehabilitation work. The event honors veterans in government hospitals and active service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores Homes Sold
The New Sylvan Shores Company reports the sale of three homes in Sylvan Shores to new families. The J.G. Ray Jr. brick residence on Sheridan Road sold to W. L. Poulton of Fort Lauderdale. The W. P. Bennett residence sold to Capt. and Mrs. Chester Conelly of Taeford Ohio. The Carpenter winter home on Florence Road sold to W. Buckman.
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New Sylvan Shores Company
J.g.ray, Jr
Sheridan Road
W. L. Poulton
Fort Lauderdale
W. P. Bennett
Chester Conelly
Aeford
Ohio
Mrs. Carpenter
Florence Road
W. Buckman
Senior Class Nine Girls Charity Event at Community Building
A Friday night event at the Community Building featured the Senior Class titled Nine Girls. Proceeds or outcomes are not specified in the brief readable text.
Tucker Brothers Report From World War II Service
Archie R. Tucker and Walter L. Tucker, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, sent letters home from Italy describing their service. Archie serves in a postal unit, while Walter studies in San Antonio, Texas, and both express satisfaction with their outfits and good progress.
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Archie R. ‘Tucker
Walter L. Tucker
Archie
Italy
Walter
San Antonio
Texas
Tucker
Local Service News Highlights Wartime Promotions and Awards
Harold Lane receives the Good Conduct Medal from Lt. William L. Miller for exemplary behavior and efficiency. Cpl. Roy R. Beasley is promoted to sergeant in Bougainville theater after two years and nine months in service with 22 months overseas. Second Lt. Charles D. Boxell, Mount Dora native, is training as a Flying Fortress pilot. Continued on page 8.
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Harold Lane
William L. Miller
Engr. Ava. Bn
Harold
Emmett L. Lane
Roy R. Beasley
Bougainville
Beasley
A&p Tea Co
Guadalcanal
Charles D. Boxell
Lois F. Boxell
Mount Dora
Special Meeting of Band Booster Club Called
A special meeting of the Band Boosters is announced for Thursday evening at the high school auditorium. The group will decide whether to enter the Mor Dora School Band in the state contest. All members are urged to be present.
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MoDora
Lees A
First Baptist Church Plans Sunday Services and Union World of Prayer
The First Baptist Church outlines its schedule for Sunday February 20 with Rev Otis Wy Faye preaching at 11 00 am on Loving the Unlovely and 7 30 pm for But God The Bible School meets at 9 45 am The Union Training Class is at 6 30 pm The mid week prayer meeting is at 7 30 pm The Guild asks members to donate two children s garments or undergarments for the Union World of Prayer service at 3 00 pm in the community church and Miss Jean Hendrie is coordinating.
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Otis Wy Faye
Bible School
Baptist Union
2Ee Guild
Jean Hendrie
Union
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George Washington
Observation Post
Kiwanis News
Community Church
Service Men’s Club
Sylvan Shores Homes
Archie R,. Tucker
Sara Swiger
Jacksonville
Visi
Special
First Baptist Church
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