State Defense Council Begins Widespread Fingerprinting
The State Defense Council launches a two purpose fingerprinting campaign for identification and to detect fifth columnists. Florida officers and volunteers will be fingerprinted, with FBI coordination. Rules restrict armed volunteers, and the plan emphasizes reporting suspicions to local chairs while avoiding public panic and premature crackdowns.
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State Defense Council
Talla
al H. Blan
National Guard
SDC
FBI
Defense Council
Florida
Civil Protection
Jacksonville Volunteers Lead 500 in Training Program
Volunteer Fire Fighters Jacksonville organizes 500 volunteers to aid regular departments in all cities. Training begins July 21 with experts and State Department of Public Instruction cooperation, under the State Fire College in Daytona Beach with Florida fire chiefs attending.
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Jacksonville
State Department of Public Instruction
State Fire College
Daytona Beach
Florida Fire Department
Floridians Push Defense Ideas and Tax Reform
Readers propose defense measures from pony patrols to clay banks of aluminum and a water wheel powered perpetual machine. The letter writer urges cooperative organization, fair tax distribution, and action guided by the new tax laws.
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SDC
West
Florida
Kiwanis Club Quiz Night Raises Funds for Charity
George White arranged a Kiwanis quiz with five chairs filled by C. H. Lichliter Thos H Cooley A C Quixley J M Smith and Chas Gebhard. Questions covered US Presidents Civil War World War and state and national topics. Prizes started at five cents and doubled to a top of 3.20 earned by perfect scores with three 100 percenters. Prize money went to the Easter child fund and guests included W R Rothe and W L Zeller.
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George White
Procyin
Unusucoum Steere Hs Te
C. H. Lichliter
Thos. H. Cooley
A. C. Quixley
J. M. Smith
Chas. Gebhard
United States
Florida
Kiwanian
Lichliter
Smith
Gebhard
Cooley
Quixley
Eas Child Fund
Mit
W. R. Rothe
Army Air Coes
Charles Gebhard
Iwanian
W.L. Zeller
Eustis
Hurlburt
Lake County Bonds Buy Defense Savings Bonds
The Lake County Board of Commissioners authorized purchasing fifty thousand dollars of United States Defense Savings Bonds, urging citizens to support the national emergency effort by buying bonds and stamps. The resolution commends the U S Government and urges financial aid to defend democracy.
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Board of County Commissions of
Lake Cunty
United States Treasury Defense Savings
Frank E. Owens
Eustis
License Savings Program
The
Treasury
Lake County
United States
United States Defense
United States of America
Board of County Commissioners
Florida
Dagen
State officials require licenses for all county fishing
State Game Department officials note all fishermen must obtain a license even when fishing within their own county and urge sportsmen to secure one at once from their local county office to avoid penalties.
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State Game Department
Methodist Church Set For Quarterly Conference Sunday
The first Quarterly Conference of the Methodist church will be held Sunday July 13 at 2 30 p m in the Parish House. All members urged to attend. The list details trustees stewards and officers with terms and post titles across church leadership roles.
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The
Methodist Church
Mount Dora teens among 104 Floridians named to Officers Reserve Corps
The War Department commissioned 104 Floridians with three Mount Dora natives among them. A Lee French Jr Don Harvey Kimball and William Cosby Stewart were named second lieutenants in Field Artillery. Also commissioned were Howard Hall Babb Umatilla Edwin Walter Fly Zellwood Raymond Eugene Isted Eustis and Alvin Curtis Powers Umatilla as second lieutenants in Infantry Quartermaster and Field Artillery respectively.
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Mount Dora
British Cadets Arrive in Miami for 12 Weeks Training
A 150 cadet contingent from Britain arrived in Miami last week for twelve weeks of intensive training. Similar groups have trained at Arcadia and Lakeland for several weeks.
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Miami
Arcadia
Lakeland
Volunteers Sought for Mount Dora Air Raid Warning Service
Mount Dora residents are invited to join Florida s Air Raid Warning Service overseen by the Florida Defense Council. About 25 observers are needed for one Mount Dora post as 24 hour watches begin during drills or emergencies. Men and women may volunteer. applicants must read write English, have good vision and hearing, and be available to serve without duty conflicts.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Florida Defense Council
War Department
Eary
National Defense Program
Air Raid Warning Service
J. M. Smith
Fourth
Donnelly Streets
Defense Savings Bond Explained for National Defense
The quiz defines a U S Defense Savings Bond as proof of loaned funds to the U S Government for defense. It bears 2.9 percent annual interest if held to maturity of ten years. It urges purchase at post offices or banks or by writing the Treasurer of the United States in Washington D C.
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U. S
United States
Washington, D. C
New Mail Schedule Starts Monday in City
Beginning Monday, 1941 heat, a new mail schedule outlines Incoming routes Except Sunday due by 8 45 A M Air Mail Star Route 9 45 A M Regular and Air Mail 4 00 P M Regular and Air Mail Outgoing Except Sunday closes 9 15 A M Regular and Air Mail 3 30 P M Regular and Air Mail 5 30 P M Air Mail Star Route Sunday Star Route Only 9 15 A M Realar on Air Mail 5 1 and 4 30 P M Sarak Air Mail
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Realar
Alr
Sarak
City Dads Announce Mill Reduction In 1941 Taxes
Mount Dora town council approved the 1941 42 budget in a special session. The millage dropped from 13 to 10 4 mills based on 3 251 166 debt service and 2 253 316 operating expenses. Homesteads up to 5 000 offset taxes, with 997 850 value exempted. overall reduction exceeds 22 percent despite little change in valuations.
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Mount Dora
Blue Heron Moved to New Location on Fifth Avenue
The Blue Heron owned by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wetz was moved Tuesday from the old Mount Dora Cafe site to 121 Fifth Avenue West. Lunch continued at the old stand, while trucks moved dining equipment to the new location for the evening meal.
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The
Blue Heron
Howard Wetz
New Place
Fifth Avenue
West
Mount Dora
Lake County Defense Bond Sales Hit Ninth Week Total
Lake County Defense Bond sales for the ninth week totaled 1376.50 with Clermont leading at 791.50 and Leesburg second at 498.45 including 398.45 from the Leesburg post office and 100 from the Leesburg First National Bank. Other post offices reported minor sales.
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Lake County
Office of the Defense Council
Clermont
Leesburg
Lions Club Meets in Absence of Top Officers
Lions Mosteller led the meeting as president and officers were absent. J. G. Ray Jr and C. E. Burchett were officially accepted for membership and will be recognized next meeting. Committees were appointed for the coming fiscal year and a letter from Past President Leon Cheek was read with best wishes.
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Lion E. P. Mosteller
Lion White
Fremove
Tampa
Lion McMurray
Mr. Hand
Lions
J. G. Ray, Jr
C. E. Burchett
Ray
Burchett
Lion Mosteller
President McMurray
Cecil Parker
Jimmy Dick
P. W. Turrentine
Lions Education
Ray Eckholdt
Cecil Bowie
R. V. Parker
A. D. Marshall, Jr
A. A. Stanley
T. A. Townsend
Cliff White
Otis Hale
L. C. Douglas
E. P. Mosteller
al Rehbaum, Jr
Leon Cheek
Uncle Sam
Mount Dora Lions Club
Lion Parker
Cheek
Lion Cheek
Friday Sewings Continue at Masonic Hall for Red Cross
Friday sewings continue at the Masonic Hall to aid the Red Cross and the King's Daughters. Volunteers are asked to sew part of the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and bring a covered dish if staying for lunch. Those with a sewing machine to lend should leave word at the Topic office.
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Masonic Hall
Red Cross
King’s Daughters
Mount Dora U.S.O. drive surpasses quota with 346 raised
Mount Dora contributions to the U S O fund total 346 dollars with additional gifts promised. The drive targets 300 dollars as part of a community effort to fund and operate centers for service members off base. Notable donations include 25 from Mrs J R McDonald and five dollar gifts from J E Fortner and Thos H Cooley.
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Mount Dora
U.S. O. Fund
Annie R. Reynolds
Geo. J. White
Mount
Dora
J. E. Fortner
H. Cooley
Gremedy Finan Astis Dccienssenves
Saonsesscesccaness
New Bass Folder Promotes Lake County Fisheries
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares has released an eight page illustrated folder on bass fishing in Lake County Florida. Copies are available on request at the Court House. The folder uses du plex enamel paper and features more than a dozen photos. It was written by Secretary Karl Lehmann and the chamber staff.
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Lake County
Florida
Florida Racing Commission reviews 14 tracks for 1941-42 dates
The Florida Racing Commission held executive sessions to evaluate applications from three race tracks ten dog tracks and one jai alai fronton for operating dates in 1941 and 1942. The sessions focused on eligibility and scheduling approvals.
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Florida
Racing Commission
Florida Watermelon Shipments Lead This Season Over Last
Florida watermelon shipments are nearly 1,000 cars ahead this season compared with last year, marking a strong pace for producers and distributors in the state. Local growers report steady demand from buyers across regional markets.
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Florida
Florida State Exhibit Draws Crowds at Atlantic City
The Florida State Exhibit in Atlantic City attracts large summer crowds with visitor projections of at least two and a half million. Officials anticipate strong turnout across the season as travelers flock to the event.
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Atlantic City
Florida Grape Show And Convention Opens In Lake County
Florida grape growers and leaders gather for a two day Florida Grape Growers Association event at Lake County venues. Dr. Charles Demko presides with lectures on growing and marketing grapes and a banquet by Eustis groups. Officers include President Dr. Charles Demko and Secretary R E Norris.
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Florida Grape Growers Association
Lake County
R. E. Norris
Florida
Lucie K. Miller
K. W. Loucks
Leesburg Experiment Station
Charles Demko
Harry Gaylord
Eustis
A. E. Pickard
Orlando
J. T. Finnell
Miami
E. L. Lord
Association
Lord
L. M. Rhodes
Harold Hipler
Eustis P. T. A
Aeerservis
Charles W. Mabey
Lutz
S. W. Hiatt
State Marketing Bureau
Florida Experiment Station
Page Vineyards
Eustis C. of
The
Altoona
Leesburg
Tavares
Frank W. Davidson
Mount Dora
Eventful Month for the Merci ers
Rev and Mrs Aubrey Mercer announce the birth of a daughter Audrey Eileen on June 26 in Abilene Texas. Audrey weighs 6 pounds 5% ounces. Mercer lately graduated from Abilene Christian College on May 26 and is to begin duties at the Church of Christ in Seminole Texas.
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Aubrey Mercer
Mercer
Leta Brantley
Mount Dora
Abilene
Texas
Audrey Eileen
Abilene Christian College
Church of Christ
Seminole
Girl Scouts Plan Saturday Outing and Scrapbook Project
The Girl Scouts will spend most of today at Mrs Schrup s Mount Plymouth home with a noon weiner roast at an outdoor fireplace. They will work on hospital scrapbooks as part of the July Scout project and meet at the Scout Room at 11 o clock before departing for Mount Plymouth.
Florida State League Night Games at Leesburg Schedule
The notice lists Florida State League games at Leesburg this week with 8:00 P M night games on Sundays and holidays at 3:00 P M. July 10 Orlando July 12 Daytona Beach July 14 DeLand Ladies Night July 15 Open at Sanford.
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Leesburg
Enetian
Orlando
Daytona Beach
Uly
DeLand
Sanford
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