Sermons Begin at Methodist Church on Suffering Theme
At eleven o'clock next Sunday the Methodist Church will host a sermon series starting with God and 5 Fact of Suffering. Mrs. C. M. Brown leads the music and Miss Edith Wentworth heads the Youth Fellowship meeting at 6 30 in the Parish House, followed by a social hour. Teachers and officers of the church school meet July 11 at 8 in the Danish House. attendance urged.
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Gibson
C. M. Brown
Edith Wentworth
Dasish
Welfare board seeks war duration visitors to fill critical posts
The State Welfare Board invites applications for a new emergency class of welfare visitor positions. Areas deemed critical may hire applicants lacking permanent qualifications, with assignments across the state and a six month wartime tenure. Leesburg offices provide full details and forms.
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The
State Welfare Board
Lake County
Leesburg
Merit System’ Council
Eclipse of Sun Saturday Seen in Morning Sky
The sun will be partially eclipsed on Saturday morning July 9 between seven and eight o'clock, with less than half of the sun obscured. The view will be visible in the local area.
Sunny Corner Sold in Local Transaction
Mr and Mrs. E. E. Lewis sold their home Sunny Corner at Elly and Ninth Avenues to Juane P. Hopkins. Hopkins plans repairs and remodeling at once and will move his family in when ready, then operate an electrical business from the property.
Sermon Themes At Baptist Church For Next Sunday
The church invites all to regular services next Sunday with the pastor in the pulpit for morning and evening sessions. The morning message marks the pastor’s first anniversary on the subject Crossed Signals, while the evening talk covers With Jesus in the Wilderness, with special music at both services.
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Jesus
Lake County Progress Claim Backed by Figures
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares cites strong data to show prosperity with deposits near 18 million dollars, War Bond purchases totaling about 15 million and bonds exceeding 14 million, real estate around 50 million, personal property 25 million, and farm income in the 25 to 30 million range. War Loan sales exceed quotas with 675 thousand on an E Bond quota of 614 thousand, and over a million beyond the 1,257,000 overall quota. About 90 percent of Lake Countians rely on agriculture for livelihood, underscoring its prosperous status.
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Lake County
Lake
Orlando Firm Buys 30 Acre Grove in Citrus Chase
R. E. Bob Carrigan and H. F. Boland, North Carolina contractors now based in Orlando, acquire a 30 acre citrus grove. The deal, recorded with stamps, closed by T. J. Lindorff and Central Title Company.
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Orlando
R. E
Bob) Carrigan
H. F. Boland
North Carolina
Orand
Boland
Dee
T. J. Lindorff
Rander
Central Title Company
Ballad on Northern and Southern Quarrels Over Representation
Fragmentary verse laments the clash between Northern and Southern states over representation based on population. It mocks self-righteous denial, tax fears, and political games that fuel decades of division, duty, pride, and the risk of splitting the state.
The Nature of the Beast by Ruth Crosby Noble
Ruth Crosby Noble offers an accessible introduction to animal psychology. She explains how animals perceive and think, detailing senses like bat echolocation and bee ultraviolet detection, and reviews tests on instinct intelligence and learning with professional museum experience.
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Ruth Crosby Noble
American Museum of Natural History Department of Education
Rast elected district governor by Lions in Daytona Beach
George H. Rast, former Leesburg Lions Club president, was elected district governor for District 35N at the Lions International annual session in Daytona Beach. H. McNulty, Melbourne, who served as district governor last year, presided over the meeting. James A. represented Leesburg, with John Lang of Winter Park among visitors and district 35S governor elect.
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Lions International
Daytona Mead
George H. Rast
Leesburg Lions Club
C. H. McNulty
Ofelbourne
James A
Leesburg Club
John Lang
Winter
Kiwanis Club Mount Dora Holds All Kiwanis Week Program
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club held an All Kiwanis Week meeting with an outlined program from Kiwanis Education. Highlights included the International President’s message, financial structure remarks, and a keynote from J Harold Hippler. Guests Tracy Kramer Jr. and Pfc Leroy Larsen were introduced. Larsen’s service and medals were noted. A Independence Day program followed with pastor George Gibson scheduled as speaker.
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Hamilton Holt
W. L. Story
International
O .E
Pete) Peterson
Jimmy Sutley
Kiwanis
J. Harold Hippler
Eustis
Mr. Hipler
Florida
Tracy M. Kramer, Jr
Miami
Pfc
Leroy A. Larsen
Harold A. Larsen
Texaco
Larsen
Jack Simpson
78Th Infantry
Aachen
Ludendorf Bridge
Remagen
Pit
George Gibson
Methodist Church
Lake County Agricultural Agents Through the Years
Lake County's first agricultural agent was Jack Peters in 1912, serving 20 months under a Lake County Cooperative Improvement Association arrangement. The next pioneers include William Gomme in 1914, followed by M. M. Javens 1918 1920, H. G. Clayton 1920, E. F. DeBusk 1921 23, Leo H Wilson 1923 25, E. W. Jenkins 1925 27, C. R. Hiatt 1927 37, and N. B. Norris from 1987 to the present.
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Lake County
Jack Peters
Hillsborough County
General Education Board
Lake County Cooperative Improvement Association
William ‘Gomme
M. M. Javens
Mount Dora
H. G. Clayton
E. F. DeBusk
Leo, H.wilson
E.W. Jenkins
C. R. Hiatt
N. B.norris
Lawn Bowling News and Obituaries from Local Club Life
Robert T. Gould is remembered with sympathy for his leadership. Jessie Gould is named in condolences. The column notes winter birds and quips about local figures like Charlie Bennett, John Mercer, and Alexander Kerr. Ethelbert V. Grabill appears as lead-off man in match play and Scotland’s bowling influence is discussed. The piece mentions Dr. and Mrs. Bradley traveling south and praises prompt play and signaling in bowls led by the jack.
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Robert T. Gould
Robert
Jessie Gould
Charlie Bennett
Independence
John Mercer
Tufts
Alexander Kerr
Harry Soper
Alex
Scotland
Graybill
Mount Dora
Win Sleight
Mattocks Elected President of Fifty Year Class at UNC
John E. Mattocks of Orlando and formerly Mount Dora was named president of the fifty year class at UNC Chapel Hill commencement exercises. He also became vice president of the Old Students Club, while William R. Kenan Jr. serves as president. Florida residents Dr Maree Harrell Horne and Mrs Horne attended the graduation.
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John E. Mattocks
Orlando
Mount Dora
University of North Carolina At
Chapel Hill
Old Students Club
William R. Kenan, Jr
Florida East Coast Railway Co
Pollocksville
N. C
Mattocks
University of North Carolina
Florida
Lake Jem
Peeroone
Maree Harrell Horne
Horne
Bradenton Beach
Doctor Fenn Returns To Office After Family Death
Dr. H. T. Fenn has returned to his Union Springs Alabama office after being called away last week by the death of his sister in law, Mrs. E. J. Fenn, wife of his elder brother.
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H. T. Fenn
Union Springs
Ala
E. J. Fenn
Obituary of Robert T. Gould 1861 84 Contoocook Mount Dora
Robert T. Gould died at 84 at his Contoocook home Gould Hill on June 26 15 he was born May 23 1861 in Contoocook He served in the Massachusetts Legislature and held many local offices in Merrimack County He winters in Mount Dora Florida for over fourteen years His daughter Jessie Gould survives along with nephews and nieces Funeral services were held at his Contoocook home last Thursday at 2 pm
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Robert T. Gould
Con
Mount Ramany
Gould Hil
Contoocook
Jes and
Ruth
Hill) Gould
Gould
New Hampshire Horticultural Society
Merrimack
Jessie Gould
Mount Dora
Rationing Rules Update and Stamp Validity Notes
The notice outlines expiration dates for Blue and Red stamps, including Sugar Stamp No. 36 for 5 pounds, and Airplane Shoes stamps No. 1 to No. 3. It requires car owners to write license numbers on each coupon and to present mileage records when applying for passenger car gasoline ration. Applications by mail are encouraged to save time.
Barber Shop Relocates to Salvage Depart Store Room
The Barber Shop moves from the Simpson Building to the former Salvage Depart store room. The Dress Shop previously known as Tees Mac High is set to reopen in the area.
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Rice
Tees Mac High
Discharges and Service News From Mount Dora Area
Cecil Barks returns home to Mount Dora after 34 months with the Signal Corps in Italy. Billy Treadwell enters Maritime Service training in St Petersburg. Pvt. Jon R. Barker from Mount Dora joins the Army after induction with 25 others from the county at Camp Blanding. Pfc. George Collins returns to Mount Dora after 32 months overseas in North Africa Sicily and Italy and a Persean flight to Miami. Friends note Major Robert Mayo’s visit and Major Harold Oppenheimer’s May 25 report in Naha Okinawa detailing amphibian tractor supervision and estuary crossing efforts.
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Cecil Barks
Signal Corps
Italy
Mount Dora
Pvt
Jon R. Barker
County
Camp Blanding
George Collins
North Africa
Cicily
Persia
Miami
Pulaski
S. Mayo
Highland Park
Robert Mayo
Harold Oppenheimer
Naha
Okinawa
Engin U.S. M. C
Hadlock Returns With Niece After Extended Stay
Mr. Frank Hadlock and his niece Joann Lord returned home after a several weeks absence. The brief item notes their return and new routine at home.
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Mr. Frank Hadlock
Joann Lord
Tome Aea
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Spirit OF America
AtaTerv
Richard Mansfield
Sunny Corner
Lake IS
Robert W. Savin
Ballard
Tallahass
Southland
LIONS
Kiwanis News
Fount H. Rion
Palatka
Kiwanis International
Tony Meilen
St. Autine
Lake’s Agricultural
Lawn Bowling News
Jack Mattocks
DR. Fenn
Roy R. Beasley
Roy Beasley
States
Pacific
California
Billy Treadwell
Modelle Treadwell
Maritime Service
St. Petersburg
Frank Hadlock
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