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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
8
Rates for social room use by out-of-town groups or outside talent give profits to be shared. Evening and day rates apply with heat options. Auditorium use by Mount Dora citizens or private parties has separate pricing and stage fees. The building is free to civic clubs and churches, not opened Sundays or holidays except for services, with damage adjustments.
In a blaze at a three story sanitarium built in 1890 and operated seasonally, Mrs. Mary Summermatter of New York and Miss Albert were seriously hurt after escaping by window. Louis Volz of New York City fell from a ladder aiding rescues. Firefighters fought the flames from 4:20 pm, with the Mount Dora Red Cross and local volunteers aiding victims and arranging lodging. Coroner's inquest postponed findings.
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals with locations across New York Chicago Philadelphia and Florida. Entries mention injuries, hospitalizations, and specific addresses including Orlando Eustis Mackinac and Coral Gables with several related to Hotel Mount Dora and Lakeside Hotel. The fragment suggests a major incident affecting many people.
J E Goodwin of Lakeland was convicted for trapping in Lakele and fined 250 or six months in jail by County Judge A S Herlong. He was arrested February 5 by Officer D C Land after 100 pounds of catfish were removed from a trap and placed in a boat. The fish were donated to the Harry Anna Crippled Children’s home.
A local membership drive outlines a $10 annual fee with a higher $1000 option and targets 150 new members in Mount Dora. The roll of current and prospective members includes Micha and Richard, with Captains Rehbaum and Pease among listed leaders and many local businesses named in the membership roster. The text also lists numerous individuals and institutions connected to the effort, reflecting a broad community network backing the drive.
George White urged donors for the Central Florida Blood Bank at the Kiwanis meeting at the Baptist Church. Dr Colley spoke on plasma supply and blood usage at Lake County Medical Center. Carl Graves reported on the Boy Scout Drive and L C Smith won the attendance prize. Rev Claxton Doggett invited members to a Methodist Church service on the 28th and the club approved attendance.
Eustis joins Lake County Chamber with 235 memberships, reaching 114 percent of its quota. Leesburg leads with 275 members on a 230 target. Minneola exceeds its goal at 290 percent of 5. Clermont 119 on 104, Tavares 87 on 115, Mount Dora 86 on 120, Howey 65 on 25, Montverde 52 on 25, Groveland 44 on 40, Umatilla 43 on 40, Astatula 29 on 10, and Fruitland Park 22 on 10. Sustaining memberships at 12.50 each include O. W. Smith, Astatula, Citizens Bank of Clermont, Alfred Rehbaum, Mount Dora, and Yowell-Drew Company of Orlando.
Lake County has eleven service clubs including six Kiwanis and three Lions, reflecting continued community volunteer activity and cross club collaboration amid ongoing civic initiatives.
Lake County and Mount Dora Red Cross volunteers aided Tangerine fire victims before Orange County teams arrived. They organized transport to hotels, listed needs, secured clothing and funds, bought shoes without ration cards, reissued railroad tickets, and set up meals and first aid.
British Major and mining engineer in Egypt narrates opening a legendary emerald mine in the Colombian Andes. He faces bandit clashes and local feuds, mines gold, attempts tea cultivation, and resists crooks while balancing wartime duty in the Middle East.
The U S Secret Service cautions the public not to cash government checks without proper identification. Millions of military personnel and war workers receive government checks, and forgers pose as the named payee to steal them.
A Lakeside Inn column reports social events at Mount Dora including a Sunday Trio benefit with Lieutenant Antonetsky and several guests from Philadelphia and Ocean City. It mentions a postponed croquet tournament, a large card party, and a possible publicity stunt about lawn bowling. War rationing updates follow with Book No. 2 registration beginning March 1 and the sale of rationed goods resuming later in March.
Last week's drill tested experienced members on troop and fire power defense of the Highland avenue bridge over the A C L tracks. The piece notes leadership training and civilian soldier defense readiness, highlights Lt. Harvey Kimball's return as first platoon commander, mentions new recruits and potential rejoiners, and invites enlistment for emergencies and drills moving to Eustis in March.
February 26 rationing update outlines invalid No 3 coupons after date and valid No 4 until April 6. It allows exchanges for guaranteed coupons for households with under 200 gallons yearly. June 15 confirms No 17 stamp in War Ration Book 1 covers one pair. Individual families may use coupons for all members.
The Woman's Club welcomed two new members and held a well attended meeting led by Mrs. Wilmot who announced a postponed venue show to March 5 and 6 due to Food Rationing. Mrs. N E Carpenter spoke on Cherokee history and Oklahoma land grants while Mrs. Stanley offered songs.
Red Cross units in the Eastern Area must accelerate production to meet War Department demand for surgical dressings. Volunteers urged to join county stations. Mrs. Emil Yde and Mrs. Florence Hetsch lead county effort. The 1943 Red Cross fund drive to launch on March 1 and county ministers asked to participate.
In a nationwide drive the American Red Cross will provide kit bags to each service member at departure for overseas duty. Lake County sewing and packing groups advise including cigarettes and card holders to reduce tax, with contents ranging from tobacco, papers, shoe laces, envelopes, gum, razor blades, sewing kit, and a varied collection of buttons and fasteners.
Wartime guidance promotes stretching fat supplies by conserving butter and other fats. Use butter thriftily, eat all you get, and flavor wisely. Keep fats covered and cold, avoid butter heavy dishes, and substitute oils or spreads when suitable.
In Re Estate of Milton G. Starrett, Deceased, a matter before Eurnery. W. M. Kennedy, Attorney, Mount Dora, Florida, Tate. Legal notices reference estate proceedings and representation.
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