Lions Club Discusses Defense and War Bonds
Mr. George White of the First National Bank in Mount Dora explains why Defense Bonds are voluntary savings drawing interest, not gifts, and contrasts American freedom with Axis regimes. The Lions Chamber Kiwanis clubs discuss the March of Dimes and infantile paralysis relief at a February 5, 1942 joint meeting. Cecil Parker and Otis Hale win Defense Stamps in the weekly prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
George
Naoi
Mount Dora
Defense
White
America
Chamber Eree
Kiwanis Club
The
Cecil Parker
Otis Hale
Frederick Sleight Enters Yeoman Training Course
Frederick Winfield Sleight son of Mr and Mrs Wmn C Sleight recently completed his preliminary U S Navy training and was assigned to the Naval Training School in Toledo Ohio for a sixteen week intensive yeoman course He has been selected for specialized training at the Storekeepers School due to aptitude and ambition He graduated last June from the University of Arizona and was active in Mu Alpha Nu Fraternity and the American Antiquity Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Winfield Sleight
Wmn. C. Sleight
United States Navy
Naval Training School
Toledo
Ohio
Navy Department
Naval Armory
Frederick One
Naval Service
Mu Alpha Nu Fraternity
American Antiquity Society
University of Arizona
Navy Seaman Julian Drawdy Injured in Fall
Mount Dora youth and Navy seaman Julian Drawdy slipped in a hatch aboard the Receiving Ship in New York and injured his lower spine. He will wear a cast for eight weeks and is in Navy Hospital Brooklyn, after earlier discharge. He longs for letters from Mount Dora friends at Ward E-3, Navy Hospital, Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Drawdy
Mount Dora
Navy
New York
Navy Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
Julian
Tourists Club Review Highlights Miss Houston and Miss Williams
The Tourist Club presents a refined program featuring Miss Marie Houston in lyric soprano with Miss Judith Williams. Miss Rhoda Wise performed solos earlier. Houston and Williams wore authentic gowns, pleasing an audience. RCA Victor has released Houston recordings. Tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Clan
Rhoda Wise
Aree Ieee
Senateas
Marie Houston
Judith Williams
Miss Houston
Miss Williams
United States
R. C. A. Victor
Two Of America's Outstanding Artists To Appear In Eustis
Gina Van de Veer lyric soprano and Barton Mumaw renowned dancer will perform February 3 at 8 p m in Eustis City Auditorium. Van de Veer trained in Europe with Franz Mittler as accompanist. Mumaw, a leading dancer with the Shawn Dancers, will tour nationally after this Florida appearance with Jess Meeker on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Florida
Gina van de Veer
Barton Mumancer
City Auditorium
Eustis
Gila van de Veer
Illinois
Berlin
Tzerland
Bremen
Czechoslovakia
Vienna
Salzburg
Mozart
Europe
America
Franz Mittler
Barton Mumaw
Shawn
Florida
Jess Meeker
Mr. Shawn
Mr. Mumaw
Benefit bridge sparks at Mount Dora on January 29
Mount Dora Chapter 103, O. E. S. will sponsor a benefit bridge at the Community Building Thursday January 29 at 8 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. The committee includes Mrs. Pearl Camp Mrs. Viola Davis Mrs. Sophia Story Mrs. Bertha Brown Mr. M. V. Simpson and Mrs. Jennie Cogswell as chairman. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Pearl Camp
Viola Davis
Sophia Story
Bertha Brown
M. V. Simpson
Jennie Cogswell
Grand View Hotel Hosts Dinner and Bridge Event
Mrs George Cary of Sylvan Shores entertained at dinner and bridge Tuesday evening at the Grand View Hotel with patriotic colors, flowers, and candles in the table decor. Recent arrivals named include Mrs Eli C Ives Mount Carmel Conn and Miss Gertrude Miller New Haven Conn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cary
Sylvan Shores
Grand View Hotel
Grand View
Eli C. Ives
Mount Carmel
Conn
Gertrude Miller
New Haven
Tourist Club Members Not Yet Reported
Mrs Henry T Brown Edith S Bourne Mrs R Devereux F Thompson listed as tourist club members. The text notes products from low grade tobaccos including varnish soap insecticide fibre board and paper bags. Kentucky University chemists advise the research division of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Brown
Edith S. Bourne
R. Devereux
F. B. Thompson
Kentucky University
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Central Florida Placed on 48 Hour Alert Status
Central Florida enters a 48 hour alert from 12:01 a m to midnight Friday affecting nine counties in the Orlando District. A district wide practice blackout will test the Air Raid Warning System with exact timing concealed to measure readiness. Citizens urged full cooperation and to stay off lights until an all clear is given, and motorists to pull to the curb with lights off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Third Interceptor Command
Rudy
Unpaid property damages threaten Mount Dora to Plymouth road
Orange County officials warned delays in rebuilding the Mount Dora to Plymouth highway due to a few property owners seeking high damages. County leaders said state funds could be diverted if right of way deeds are not secured by February 1. Condemnation actions may begin soon against unwilling owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Plymouth
Orange County
Ralph Davis
Dr Brodie Preaches Sunday on Heaven at Community Church
Dr Andrew M Brodie will preach Sunday morning in the Community Church on Heaven following requests from former parishioners. Deacons plan to have Rev A E Driggers of First Presbyterian Rochester Pa preach Sunday morning February 8 while Driggers visits Eustis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Brodie
A. E. Driggers
First Presbyterian Church of
Rochester
Driggers
Eustis
Red Cross Motor Corps Seeks Women Volunteers
All women aged 18 to 50 are invited to a meeting at 8 o clock this Thursday in O. M. Jack Simpson's office to form a Red Cross Motor Corps. If enough registrants do not attend, the corps cannot be organized, so eligible women should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Motor Corps
O. M
Jack) Simpson
Motor Corps
Princess Theatre Drives Dimes With Band Parade In Mount Dora
Mount Dora’s Princess Theatre and the Mount Dora High School Band launch a March of Dimes drive from January 22 to 29. A 3:00 PM band parade through the business district precedes fund collection in theatre lobbies. Half of proceeds stay local. half support the national foundation. Clark Gable feature to promote giving. Birthday cards for the President offered with dime slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedano
Mount Dora High School
Princess Theatre
Mount Dora
National Foundation
Clark Gable
Mount Dora Forms First Red Cross Volunteer Unit
Mount Dora establishes its first Red Cross Volunteer First Aid Detachment led by D. D. Roseborough and Paul Hitchcock with help from Mount Dora High School students. Hitchcock also serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 19, the first Emergency Service Training Troop in Central Florida. The school earns kudos for producing numerous Advanced First Riders.
Mount Dora Air Warden Praised For Ready Plan
Mount Dora honors O. M. Simpson chief air raid warden for the town. He organized a rapid plan in the last blackout trial and now leads the county in First Aid training. Simpson aims to become a certified instructor through the upcoming course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
O. M. Simpson
Simpson
Important Meeting of Spanish War Veterans in Eustis
All United Spanish War Veterans are invited to the Albert W. Gilchrist Camp No. 21 meeting in the Municipal Building Eustis on Sunday January 25 at 2 30 pm Officers for 1942 will be installed and matters of great importance will be presented outlining the units role in the National Defense Program as directed by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Gilchrist
Eustis
United States
Evening Song Service at Methodist Church
The adult choir directed by Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon will present a musical program next Sunday evening January 25 at 7 30. Anthems duets mixed quartet solos poems and old familiar hymns will be sung for congregational participation. The public is invited to attend.
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The
Methodist Church
C. M. Gudgeon
Mount Dora Bowls Over Orlando in Friendly Matches
The Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club hosted a series of friendly games against Orlando teams. Despite Orlando taking the men’s totals 107 to 84, Dorans won four of six men’s games and also the two women’s games. Individual results highlight close finishes and a sudden death by John A. Dexter’s passing clouded the day. The article also notes a women’s tournament commencing in January with a 29 to 9 decisive match and the roll of honors in defense stamps prizes. Orlando league teams later visited Mount Dora, taking three of four in totals.
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Geee Moon
Dora Yacht Club
Mount Dora
Orlando
Orlandoans
Dorans
Wyer
Bradley
Harold Morse
Cary
Stevenson
Parks
Russell
Stevens
Breckenridge
Crockett
Maben
Swift
Niles
Cheesman
Delano
Meredith
Jack
Hill
Clark
Ferguson
Bryant
Wilbur
Lewis
Rhodes
Thayer
Dexter
Steinmetz
Snamen
Smedley
Horton
Balleny
Converse
Dickson
Nelson
Thomas
Nickerson
Smith
McDaniel
Woodworth
John A. Dexter
Pratt
Schoeninger
Hutchinson
Roland Morse
Adams
Poole
Parker
Schrodes
Weld
Berry
Wilmot
Storer
Marsh
Miller
McQuiston
Cornwall
Downes
Harold Esch
Pickard
Lester Esch
Reed
Mount Dora Needlework Guild Marks Ten Years of Helping Needy
Mount Dora branch of the Needlework Guild, a nationwide non sectarian organization headquartered in Philadelphia, celebrates ten years with Mrs Gerald B Hurlburt as president and 14 directors. The group holds its Ingathering in February, collects clothing and money for a shoe fund, and distributes garments to needy children in Mount Dora in cooperation with the King's Daughters. Members contribute two articles of clothing or a small cash amount to support expenses and national dues. Further notice will list the ingathering date and director names.
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Philadelphia
American Needlework Guild
Mount Dora
Gerald B. Hurlburt
National Needlework Guild
King’s Daughters
Teachers in government service to be on preferred list
At a January 19 meeting the Lake County Board of Public Instruction endorsed reemployment for a teacher who has enlisted or been called to government service. The teacher will be placed on a preferred list on return and receive first consideration for vacancies they qualify for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Board of Public Instruction
Kiwanis Talk Promised by International Guest Speaker
Kiwanis news reports an upcoming address by Compe Jahan de Noue head of the French Souage Department at Rollins Gatlene. Barnett will introduce the speaker as Dr. Andrew Melrose Brodie delivered a world crisis talk last Thursday outlining a path to safety and peace based on divine laws. Lieutenant Governor Herb Barnum spoke of motivating the year’s work while guests from Winter Park Eustis Indiana New York City and Tennessee attended along with prize drawings and birthday cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Simpson
Jahan de Noue
Rollins Gatlene
Samen
W. LE
Barnett
Andrew Melrose Brodie
God
Herb Barnum
Winter Park
Mount Dora
E. E. Alexander
Johnson City
Tenn
M. Brodie
George Keller
Senate panel backs 10 million Medi fly damage payment
Telegram from Congressmen Hendricks reports the Senate claims committee unanimously approved SB 2022 to provide a 10 million dollar appropriation for losses by Florida growers in the Mediterranean fruitfly campaign. The bill, by Senator Schwartz, sets up claims proof and future filings and heads for the January 22 calendar. The House claims committee will report HR 5950 by Congressman Ramspeck soon, with the Florida delegation urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hendricks
Mount Dora
Senate Claims Committee
Senate
Florida
Schwartz
Claims Committee
House
Robert Ramspeck
Georgia
Selective Service Registration Date Announced for 20 21 Year Olds
Brig Gen Vivian Collins state director of Selective Service announces February 16 as the nationwide registration date. About 19 500 Florida residents aged 20 and 21 will register, with an estimated 9 000 000 men nationwide aged 20 to 45 to register, including 1 650 000 in the 20 21 bracket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Vivian Collins
Selective Service
National Selective Service
United States
Mount Dora Fire Department Leads County in First Aid Training
The Mount Dora Fire Department tops the county in First Aid training due to the foresight of Fletcher Crane and Fire Chief Ernest Mosteller, boasting more trained First Aiders than all other departments combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Fletcher Crane
Ernest Mosteller
Art League Meeting This Afternoon in Mount Dora
The Mount Dora Art League will meet this Thursday at 2 o clock at 644 Alexander Street the home of Mrs A P Bigelow Members should bring painting materials and related supplies for a session of art work and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Art League
A. P. Bigelow
Alexander Street
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Pye MacLelland
Gloria Watts
Oliver Jia
Evelyn Cassady
Letitia Carberry
Sarah Roseborough
Lizzie
Aggie
Marilyn MacLelland
Ellen Leighton
Eagle Hotel
Bobby Vincent
Bettina Trent
Lena Harding
Sheriff Lem Pike
Robert Hecker
Wesley Andrews
Norman Tuckett
Denby Grimes
Edward Klatte
Dorice Gaylord
Dorothy Adams
Manuel Sedano
Frederick
Orange, Lake, Seminole
Osceola
Volusia
Brevard
Indian River
Okeechobee
St. Lucie
Orlando District
John Forney Rudy
Tampa
Lake County
Brodie
RED Cross
Mount Dora Air Warden
Defense Savings
Treasury Department
Lawn Bowling Club
Needlework Guild of America
Kiwanis News
George White
C. M. Brown
Alfred Rehbaum
ART League
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