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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
8
The East Town Sunday School flourished with the return of Sister M. L. Gilbert after five weeks of illness. Attendance rose, the assistant superintendent kept the school steady, and Rev. A. L. Russell delivered a wonderful 11 30 sermon. Rain interrupted the B T U. programs.
The Mount Dora church reports a joyful service despite rain with members healing. The Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ held a week long congress bringing visitors from Jacksonville and Otter Creek. Attendance lifted spirits and $110.40 was raised, with A L Smith as pastor and Elizabeth Mills reporting.
Lake County farmers shipped about 1 500 cars of watermelons as season ends. Each car averaged 15 tons and brought 650 to 850 dollars, totaling over 1 million in income. Rain and late growth are extending the season, adding thousands to farmers’ cash flow. Coast Guard warns pleasure boat operation remains restricted in New York harbor.
The article discusses the honorary discharge button awarded to veterans as a symbol of honorable service. It notes over a million have been discharged since the war and that many are returning to civilian life each month. The emblem, small and little known, serves to recognize their sacrifice and pride.
I thank our many friends for their kindnesses and helpfulness during my husband illness. Z. Amy Crowell expressed gratitude for support and care received.
Miss Marion Briggs, Red Cross personnel director, writes from the Pacific during World War II. She describes Honolulu life and the tropical surroundings, the mix of nationalities, daily routines, food, and culture noted in early May 1945. She notes large military presence, evolving postwar recovery, and her shifts coordinating service at various clubs and posts.
Sailors and officers shared songs and dancing on deck after shore leave. A Harmonica musician led music while gifts and verses circulated. The crew enjoyed a moonlit small boat trip and the Fleet Recreation program included a Coffee Run for B 29 crews returning from missions. Sugar shortage led to improvised cane tea mix.
Fragmentary note mentions island natives and a whiskey set aside for a few days. The informal tone implies a personal correspondence or diary fragment lacking clear events or dates.
Public notice states M Davis and Grace A Pavish holders of tax deeds filed May 1 1943 seek tax deed issuance. Describes property in Lake County Florida 120 ft by 190 ft by 115 ft by SE50% of NE quarter Sec 30 Tws 22 RBE containing 0.25 acres. Certificate formerly in name B A White. If not redeemed by law, property to be sold at Court House door Tavares Florida at 11:00 AM on the first Monday in August 1945. Dated June 25 1945. Official seal G H O J Dykes Clerk. By A J Harnage D C.
J C Cooper and Bob Sadler holders of Tax Certificate 315 filed for a tax deed on Gov Lot 8 Sec 1 Gov Lot 8 40 acres in Lake County Florida. DeLand Finance Co. is the certificate holder. If not redeemed by law the land will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Tavares Florida at 11 A M on August 6 1945
Notice is given that Harriette Eb. DeMuth has filed a final report as administrator of the estate of George E. DeMuth deceased and seeks final discharge. A hearing before Judge A B Herlong Jr. in Lake County Florida is set for July 18 1945 to approve the final discharge. Also notices to creditors for the estate of Kate Donnell Buwer appear in probate.
The First National Bank of New Kensington as executor asks all claims against the estate of Kate Donnell Bower, deceased, to be presented to Judge A S Herlong Jr in Lake County Florida within eight months from first publication. Failure to present within time will bar claims as provided by law. Dated June 12 1945.
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