Lehmann Receives Farewell Leave For Florida War Bond Work
Karl Lehmann, praised as a tireless force behind Florida war bond sales, took a 90 day leave of absence extended to a month of vacation by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. He directed state war finance efforts from Jacksonville and traveled about 200 000 miles coordinating committees and speeches. Florida's defense bond sales totaled 1 619 654 021 dollars. Lehmann plans return February 12 and retains ties with the War Finance Committee in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville Times-Union
John L. Fahs
Internal Revenue and Defense Savings
Florida
Lehmann
Federal
Jacksonville
Rec
Office of the
War Finance Committee
W. W. McEachern
Jp? Lauderdale
Ralph Bagwell
Montverde
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Tavares
Lions Club Meeting and Opry Ticket Sales At Mount Dora
A Mount Dora Lions gathering featured jokes about a Connecticut grave marker and a question about Lion Grady Simpson’s real name Gene Downs. The group noted Grand Ole Opry tickets for Eddie Arnold and the Tennessee Plowboys at the Community Building, with sales encouraged by Lions. Members honored included Oscar Stephens Bill Turrentine and Donald M Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Lion
Connecticut
John Doe
Grand Ole Opry
Eddie Arnold
Tennessee Plowboys
Mount Dora
Oscar Stephens
Bill Turrentine
Donald M. Vaughn
Lion Turrentine
Lion Jimmy Dix
Lion Grady Simpson
Hotel Villa Dora Hosts Club Events and Games
The Villa Dora Hotel reports a week of active shuffleboard matches led by Kesselli and Perkins with Bidwell and Bradley close behind. Next week brings croquet with Alta Belshe, a regular bingo night, and a weekly card party. Guests include J H Hoge and Robert Hoge of Bluefield, Henrietta Brown, Muriel Shaw, Bobby Ripley of Bridgeport, Mrs Edward New, and Edward Valentine of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesselli
Woman’s Club
J. H. Hoge
Bluefield
W. Virginia
Robert Hoge
Henrietta Brown
Muriel Shaw
Bobby . Ripley
Bridgeport
Edward New
Iain Inn
Eustis
Edward Valentine
New York City
Omission in Report Misses Pythian Sisters See
A report suppression last week left out the name of the Pythian Sisters see Bighitters due to Alma Mills acting as Excellent Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Bighitters
Alma Mills
Grand View Hotel Sees Wide Stream of Visitors
Daily arrivals fill the Grand View with guests from many states and Canada. Notable parties include Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, Mr. Kerr, Capt. Bowdish, Dr. H. B. Stewart, Captain H. H. Granger, and numerous travelers from Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Indiana, and beyond. On January 10 the Florida State Guard held a dinner and meeting at the Grand View with a magician entertaining guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View
A. L. Hicks
T. Staley
Lapier
Mich
Lexington
Harold W. Smith
Jackson
James Kerr
Washington D. C
Kerr
Capt
Bowdish
Lula B. Wheeler
Shawnee
Okla
R. B. Pegram
M. Hooker
Macon
R. C. Garner
Tom Curry
Lewis Williston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Geo. Vance
Sonia,Mich
H. Wilch
Findlay
Ohio
Clyde Williams
Daytona Beach
M. T. Nichols
Elyria
Don W. DeLay
Columbus
L. C. Grenmore
Cleveland
A. Gerber
Chicago
Ill
G. Harris
Manchester
I. G. Hobbs
Dan Newark
W. B. Langford
S. H. Agnew
Cuyahoga Falls
D. C. Keller
Albert Culberson
Pittsburgh
H. A. Chase
Foxboro
Mass
C. J. Crane
Kansas City
Miss
Eens. Danes
New Orleans
Louisiana
Florida State Guard
F. W. Davidson Wins Major Award at 73
F. W. Davidson, aged 73, received his third award at the Naval Air Base in Jacksonville. The major honor recognizes his inventions and the department reports a 150 percent rise in production due largely to his work. Davidson modestly calls it “not so bad for an old man.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Davidson
Naval Air Base, Jacksonville
Mount Dora Faces Strong Tavares in Big Game
Mount Dora meets the high‑quality Tavares squad in a anticipated matchup set for tomorrow night. The contest promises a competitive clash between two local programs and may showcase key players on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tavares
Lawn Bowling Meeting Elects Officers in Mount Dora
A lawn bowling gathering in Mount Dora elected Robert C. to another term as president and William Clan as vice president, with Harold Morse reelected secretary treasurer. Dr. Robert Dickson Edward Blackburne and Joe Ferguson chosen as governors. By-laws set the 1947 meeting in early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Eenner
N, Y
Emmet L.waukee
Wis
Bertha E. Mary
Robert C
William Clan
Louis Denbroeder
Harold G. Morse
Robert W Dickson
Edward B. Blackburne
Joe B. Ferguson
Mount Dora
Poole
Will McLachlan
Mayo
Mee
al Maben
George Meinecke
George Church
John McDonald
Frank Taylor
Lloyd Oster
Christmas Seal Sales Report in Lake County
Mrs. Onie Ruth Hunter announces Lake County has raised 8322.24 from Christmas seals and bonds, up 19 percent from last year at this point. Town receipts include Leesburg 3167.10 and Mount Dora 1011.00, with 900 contributors still expecting to pay. Reminders were sent January 15 and the county aims for 9000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onie Ruth Hunter
Lake County
Clermont
Eustis
Fruitland Park
Groveland
Howey
Leesburg
Mascotte
Montverde
Mount Dora
Dayona Beach Hotels Destroyed by Fire in Daytona Beach
Two famous old tourist hotels at Daytona Beach were destroyed by fire early Monday morning. The flames started in the Daytona Beach hotel which had been condemned and was not occupied and spread to the Trackers escaped with out injury. No estimate of the damage was available Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fine Tomatoes Grow On Tremain Street Plants
Mr. L. R. Tremain shows off his September planted tomatoes at home on Tremain Street. Plants reach tall heights and bear profusely, with tomatoes noted as meaty and delicious.
Pupil of Madame Homer to Give Recital Here
Pupil of Madame Louise Homer from Leonia New Jersey will perform a recital at Rollins College. Miss Balsara Jewel Song from Faust and other pieces from Mendelssohn Mozart Puccini Bach Liszt Barber and more. Admission is free with a plate offering to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Homer
Trope
Ballara
Leonia
N. J
Rollins College
New On
City
Institute of Musical Art
Juillard School of Music
Rollins
Madame Louise Homer
Israel
Elijah Mendelssohn
Mozart
Ccccce
Musetta
Sacccceciciecsk
Isara
Barber Garden of the
Comissards
Homer
Spress
Miss Balsara
Notes About Our Men In Service
Capt William C Stewart has received his discharge and is making his home in Eustis. Robert Hewitt Turner Jr of Mount Dora will report for induction at Camp Blanding. Pfc Virgil R Wickersham of Sorrento was discharged at Coral Gables RAF base. R E Hoisington SM2c leaves for Belfast Maine to be stationed at a Coast Guard base. Bob Burkart returned to The Citadel after active service via Camp Butner and overseas in the ETO. Oscar D Stephens Jr EM1c discharged from the Navy after 3 years including time aboard Sawfish. David McDuffie, once a barber shop shine, overseas in the Pacific with one battle star, stays in the Army to study a trade. Lt Frank P Marion and wife arrived from New York to spend Christmas with his mother in Mascotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hewitt Turner, Jr
Mount Dora
Lake County
Camp Blanding
Bob Burkart
Citadel
Charleston
S. C
ETO
Camp Butner
N. C
States
Oscar D. Stephens, Jr
Emi
Naval Service
Naval Personnel Separation Center
Jacksonville
Navy
Sawfish
David McDuffie
Hardy Barber Shop
Pacific
Frank P. Marion
New York
Betty Bruner
Mascotte
Signs of Times and Local Happenings in Lake County
A rambling column notes sun setting on Lake Dora, December council patience, Mount Dora golf course success, and local hardware and boat works figures. The writer shifts to reflections on writing a column, praising Martin Andersen and Leesburg’s George Ware, and thanks readers for listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Dora
Paul
WSM Opry
al Sr
al Jr
Man Grady
Cliff Deming
Mount Dora
Willard
Mount P
Davis
Doc
Harold
Paintemup Turner
Jack Groves
Hardware al
Lakeside Folger
Lumber King
Hunter Charlie
Curtis
Vernon
Lake County
Eustis
Orlando
Andersen
Martin Andersen
Republican Women Sponsor Rally in Eustis Club
The Lake County Republican Women's Club with Eustis members will host an afternoon rally January 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eustis Woman's Club building. An interesting speaker will address attendees. All county residents interested in constitutional government are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Republican Women’s Club
Eustis
Eustis Woman’s Club
SGT. BRYANT TO SING AT FIRST BAPTIST SERVICE
Sgt. Don Bryant, baritone pianist, will be guest artist at the First Baptist Church on Sunday January 27 at 7 30 p m for the regular monthly musical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bryant
First Baptist Church
Zionist plea at Kiwanis on Palestine homeland
Reverend Richard E. Evans addressed the Kiwanis Club urging U S government action to reestablish Palestine as a Jewish homeland. He cited Nazi brutality against Jews in Europe, called for action to correct Western interests, and condemned fascism and bigotry worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Richard E. Evans
Ae Club
Evans
Europe
Re Registration of Lake County Voters Opens February 4
Lake County voters must re register to vote in state county and national elections. Ralph G. Battle, supervisor of registration, announced the first re registration since 1914 and listed district registration officers across 7 Umatilla to 26 Leesburg North. Citizens may register in their precinct with the local officer or at the Court House in Tavares starting February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Ralph G. Battle
Pet
Umatilla
Clermont
Helen Merle Brown
Montverde
A. M. Lowery
Astatula
M. L. Reaves
Lake Jem
Mary Wetz
Tavares
Herman Dykes
Mount Dora
Jack Simpson
Honey
H. Benzee
Maneola
E. S. Pulliam
Groveland
J. L. Westfall
Ferndale
Fruitland Park
W. J. Harrell
Leesburg
North
Court House
Woman's Club Luncheon and Guest Speaker Event
The Woman's Club held its mid year luncheon at the Lakeside with large attendance. President Mrs. A. P. Pratt led a brief business meeting after lunch, then Mrs. Phillbrown reviewed Philadelphia Holy Experiment by Struthers Burt. Next meeting January 23 at 2 30 p m in the Community Building with Dr Helen W Cole speaking on A Reader Looks at the World or Rocking Chair Travel. Ribbons for sale at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Lakeside
A. P. Pratt
Phillbrown
Daytona Beach
Philadelphia
Struthers Burt
Helen W. Cole
First Federal Savings and Loan Buys Tavares Mortgage Portfolio
On January 1, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis purchased the entire mortgage portfolio of Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares. The Tavares association is liquidating, with all mortgage matters handled by the Eustis unit. The Eustis association paid a 4 4 percent semi annual dividend to shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis
Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares
Tavares Association
First Federal Association of Eustis
Eustis Association
Tavares
Mount Dora
Tavar
Lions Offer Tonight Grand Ole Opry At Community Building
Mount Dora Lions Club presents Eddie Arnold and his Tennessee Plowboys at the Community Building tonight at 8 15 as a benefit for Lions Club civic projects. Advance tickets promise a full house from W S M Nashville with a portion of proceeds boosting local charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Grand Ole Opry
Mount Dora
Nold
Tennessee
WSM
Nashville
Eddie
NBC
McNatt
Wiggins
Tommy Page
Oscar Sullivan
Lloyd George
Comerian
Henderson
Tenn
Grand Olepry
The
Lions Club
Roy Christopher joins Cooley law practice in Mount Dora
Roy Christopher, recently released from military service, associates with Thomas H. Cooley in Mount Dora to practice law. He is a Florida Bar member since February 1942, a University of Florida alumnus with AA BSBA LLB, and a former AAF and War Department investigator with ties to Mount Dora American Legion Post 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Christopher
Thomas H. Cooley
Mount Dora
Christopher
University of Florida
General College
College of Business Administration
College of Law
Bar of Florida
John Marshall
John Marshall Debate Club
Law College
Sigma Chi Fraternity
AAF
Judge Advocate
Viasac
War Department
Honolulu
T. H
American Legion
Mount Dora Baseball Association Meeting for 1946 Team
A meeting of the Mount Dora Baseball Association is called for Tuesday January 22 at 7 PM in the Chamber of Commerce office to discuss plans for a 1946 ball team. Anyone interested in baseball is invited and urged to attend. Remember 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Baseball Association
Chamber of Commerce
Caught a Big One at Sylvan Shores Hotel
Akron resident William Weller, current guest at Sylvan Shores Hotel, reportedly set the season’s bass record with a 13 pound 2 ounce catch. The fish’s cavernous mouth hints at a remarkable haul at the lakefront resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weller
Akron
Ohio
Sylvan Shores Hotel
Mount Dora High School Basketball Schedule 1945
The Mount Dora High School boys and girls basketball schedule lists games against Tavares Umatilla Winter Garden Leesburg and other opponents with all games at 7 30 p m Admission fees are 15 cents for elementary 25 cents for juniors and seniors and 35 cents for adults The schedule notes exceptions for January 29 and February 11 against Leesburg for boys A and B teams with the remainder of matches open to all teams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Leesburg
Tavares
Umatilla
Neto
Conterones
Fed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karl Lehmann
Treasury
Lions News
Gene Downs
Villa Dora
Grand View Hotel
Lawn Bowling News
Barbara Balsara
William C. Stewart
Virgil R. Wickersham
Sorrento
Army
RAF
Coral Gables
R. E. Hoisington SM 2c
Joseph Swift
Mr. Swift
Belfast
Maine
Coast Guard
Republican Women Sponsoring Rally
Sgt. Bryant
Kiwanis News
First Fed. Savings and Loan Purchases
Cooley
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