Rebuilding Dora Plymouth Road Plan Approved
The U S Bureau of Public Roads approved reconstruction of U S 441 linking Mount Dora and Plymouth at a cost of 750000 with work to start in 30 to 45 days. Orange County will condemn holdout properties. bids to be advertised once right of way is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Mount Dora
Plymouth
Orange County Commission
J. Rolfe Davis
C. J. DeCamps
Florida State Road Department
U. S. Bureau
Davis
Frank E. Owens
Lake County
Boar
Delinquent Mount Dora Taxes to Be Published in July Issue
The Delinquent Tax List for 1941 will be published starting with the July 9 issue of the Topic. Tax Sale will be held August 6. Delinquencies are limited as many property owners pay promptly. current collections on the tax roll stand about 85 percent with total 1941-1942 budget receipts at about 94.1 percent of goal with four months left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
USO Campaign Nearing Goal In City Drive
Richard Eddy, chairman of the local USO drive, reports contributions are coming in well and the fund is about fifty to sixty dollars from the $360 goal set for Hoan Dora. The campaign closes July 4 and Eddy is confident the target will be met. additional contributions are welcome at the First National Bank the Chamber of Commerce Mr Eddy or his home at 628 East Eleventh avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Eddy
USO
Hoan Dora
First National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Eddy
East Eleventh Avenue
Oscar Stephens Jr. Given Send Off
The school band in full uniform gathered at the bus station to honor Oscar De Laney Stephens Jr. as he left for Orlando to enlist in the U S Navy. His younger brother Billy plays in the band, adding a touching note to the farewell. Oscar has worked for months at First National Bank and hopes for acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar DeLaney Stephens, Jr
Orlando
U. S. Navy
Billy
Oscar Junior
First National Bank
Lions Return to Den After Feasts and Installations
Monday night meeting shows Lions of Eustis near full attendance with Turrentine and Stanley absent. President Bowie plans to appoint committees next week while Secretary Hale departs for army service. Downs named temporary secretary. Next gathering at 7 30 at the Community Building, tailtwister Rehbaum to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Turrentine
Stanley
Lion
Bowie
Hale
Sam
Lion Downs
Lion Hale
Tailtwister
Lion Rehbaum
Mount Dora Fire Record Honors Quick Responses and Low Loss
Mount Dora’s fire department touts a remarkable year with only one house fire and minimal damage just four dollars in repairs. The last major incident occurred July 1, 1941, at Ray Daniels’ Liberty Street property causing about $1,000 in damages. Fire Chief Mosteller credits resident cooperation and well maintained equipment for the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ray Daniels
Liberty Street
Daniels
Mosteller
George Hall
Vacation Bible School Closing Program Slated For Friday
The First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will present a closing program Friday night at 8 o'clock. About 86 enrollees attended with steady daily participation. Volunteers praise the faculty and thank local contributors for daily treats including Uithoven Brown Owens Moorhead Hendrie Stanley Thompson Cole Hale's Grocery and the Women’s Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. M. Uithoven
C. M. Brown
Stella Owens
C. C. Moorhead
Jean Hendrie
A. A. Stanley
Carswell Thompson
Bradley Cole
Hale’s Grocery
Women’s Missionary, Society
Local News Note Points Readers to Page Eight
Brief instruction indicates additional local news items are continued on page eight. No specific events or names are provided in the fragment.
Watch Gift Binds Community To Local Soldier
In a Red Cross Defense Center tribute Otis Hale received a high quality Longines wristwatch funded by friends who heard he needed a soldier’s timepiece. George White delivered the presentation as Hale prepared to return to training. the gesture reflected strong local regard for Hale. Kiwanis notes, June honor roll list, and a program by George White followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Hale
Blanding
Notes About Our Men In Service
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Scott of Rhodes Street has two sons in the Army James and Thomas. James a private first class at Key Field Meridian Miss has been on bombing practice and writes he is very busy and hopes a transfer to McDill Field Tampa where friends have been sent so he can come home on days off. He is pleased by the raise in pay for privates and plans to send more money home and take out more insurance. Thomas is at Barksdale Field La and likes Army life he writes his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth H. Scott
Rhodes Street
James
Thomas
Key Field
Meridian
Miss
McDill Field
Tampa
Barksdale Field
Inoculation Day Offers Rabies Shots for Dogs
Dog owners who missed vaccination have another chance as Dr. Baker of Sanford returns Friday July 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the town hall. Each inoculation costs 1.50 with licenses obtainable at the Town Clerk’s office upon showing the certificate. The municipal ordinance, urged by the State Board of Health, requires vaccination for resident safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Sanford
State Board of Health
Unusual Century Plant Grows Over 30 Feet at Dr Ketcham’s Home
A century plant at Dr Ketcham's Lake Franklin Park residence has towering central stalks surpassing 30 feet. Blooming likely within days, then the plant will die after flowering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Ketcham
Lake Franklin Park
Mrs Nancy Red ditt Injured in Fall
Mrs Nancy Redditt mother of Mrs W L Story and E A Redditt suffered a dislocated hip and fractured ribs from a fall at a Citra home while visiting. She rests as comfortably as possible. Mrs Story plans to move her back to Mount Dora if feasible after visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy . Redditt
W. L. Story
E. A. Redditt
Mount Dora
Story
Citra
Mount Dora observes Fourth of July holiday closings
All day Saturday businesses in Mount Dora will close for the Fourth of July. Casekeepers are reminded to market Friday for the weekend. The Public Library Bank and Post Office will also be closed all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Presbyterian Conferences Close at Lakeside Inn
Presbyterian Churches held multiple conferences at Lakeside Inn in June and July with 763 attendees. Leaders from Florida and other states directed adult, college and business youth, and intermediate sessions. The Pioneer Conference wrapped with a strong vesper program and notable speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Inn
Alex Batchelor
Presbyterian Churches of
State of Florida
J. A. Kellenberger
Greensboro
N. C
B. K. Tenney
Atlanta, Ga
Margaret Spencer
Montreal
Henry W. McLaughin
Richmond
Daniel T. Caldwell
Marshall Woodson
First Presbyterian Church
Tampa
Floyd Eaddy
First Presbyterian Church of
St. Petersburg
Grand View
Mount Dora
B. L. Bowman
D. D
Sarasota
Florida
Oo Peer Rres
M. Ry
Orlando
Marshall Pilkington
Fort Lauderdale
Time Extended For Scrap Rubber Drive In Mount Dora
Mount Dora extends scrap rubber collection by ten days due to remaining supplies. Citizens are urged to bring rubber to local filling stations for pickup by gasoline company trucks and delivery to salvage headquarters. Contact Mrs. H. T. Fenn or Mrs. R. W. Dickson to arrange pickup or donate proceeds to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
H.T. Fenn
R. W Dickson
Red Cross
Mount Dora Band Concert Saturday in Donnelly Park
The Mount Dora Band directed by Manuel Sedano will perform Saturday at 4 PM in Donnelly Park. It is the town's only public Fourth of July event, and residents are invited to attend and support the band’s weekly concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Donnelly Park
Manuel Sedano
Ceiling prices display requirement emphasized in upcoming series
The article explains a government mandate to display ceiling prices and current prices on most retail items starting July 1. It notes customers will seek these prices and merchants failing to display them risk trouble, as displays must be easily read and located by shoppers.
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Defense Center
Dora- Plymouth
Igton
Tiocks
Bunty
Lake Jem
Sda
Chy
Feliersity
Cincinnati
J. E. Mattocks
Clk Theerly
Oscar Stephens, JR
Army
Louie M. Branch
Joseph M. Detten
Deerick B. Greene
Robert A. Quixley
Charles E. Burchett
Paul T. Ault
Otis L. Hale
Joe Detten
Ethelyn Zell
Lions News
Vacation Bible School
Kiwanis News
Kiwanis Club
Ladies of
Lillian Banks
James V. Johnson
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Miami
St. Johns
Stuart Sadler
Annapolis
John Barker
Kiwanian
Wm. J. Barker
Edwin F. Miller
Zellwood
W. L.E. Barnett
W. J. Barker
T. A. Brotherson
D. F. Crane
R. W. Dickson
C. Dillenbeck
A. L. French
J. B. Griswold
G. C. Keller
G. A. Richardson
M. J. Sedano
J. M. Smith
L. C. Smith
J. C. Urquhart
A. J. Waltz
M. Wells
Geo. J. White
Otis Hale
James. A. Scott
Nancy Redditt
Govt. K
Washington, D. C
George J. White
War Savings Committee
Lake County War Savings Committee
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
First National Bank of
Tomaty
Tomai
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