Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Roles and Attendance
The Kiwanis meeting featured Captain C R Javens discussing the Florida Defense Force and a Bay Agent giving a talk on Seeeps and Lake County map difficulties. Dr Colley led the fechas. Whitney Lindsey of Lakeland attended as a guest and George Coffin won the attendance prize funded by Alfred Rehbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
C. R. Javens
Florida Defense Force
Bar Ay
Lake County
Colley
As. Whitney Lindsey
Lakeland
George Coffin
Alfred Rehbaum
All Star Benefit Game at Tinker Field Draws Local Fans
Lake-Orange All Star Team faces Winter Park Sunday at Tinker Field Orlando with 3:30 pm first pitch. Proceeds aid boys in service with Mount Dora, Mascotte, Clermont clubs contributing players and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake-Orange
Winter Park
Tinker Field
Orlando
Recen
Moore Jr
Gay Nick
e-Orange Boys
Mount Dora Boys
Minkley
Hale
Chapman
Homer Morris
Mount Dora Club
U S O Contributions Update From Mount Dore
The U S O fund shows 352 dollars raised with an extra 6 dollars since last week. Late contributions include Dr G A Richardson five dollars and Mrs Marguerite Prinz one dollar. Mount Dore’s quota remains listed as .00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dore U.S. O
G. A. Richardson
Marguerite Prinz
Mount Dore
U.S.O
Corporal Hurlburt Promoted in 124th Infantry at Camp Blanding
Corporal Thomas D. Hurlburt, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald B Hurlburt, has been promoted in Company M 124th Infantry 31st Division at Camp Blanding. He is the first in his company to earn the corporal rating after enlisting with the first Lake County contingent. He will be home for ten days then report back to Camp Blanding and depart with his company for Dry Prong for maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Hurlburt
Gerald B. Hurlburt
124Th Infantry
Camp Blanding
Lake County
Residence Hospital News of Dr Reed Ill in Watertown
A letter from John Sterling of Watertown reports Dr Harry Westbrook Reed is seriously ill at a Watertown hospital and is in an oxygen tent as of Monday. The notice conveys the patient’s condition and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Westbrook Reed
Watertown
N. Y
John Sterling
L. A
Trustees Discuss Reorganizing High School Districts
Trustees review reorganizing high school districts during a July 10 meeting at Tavares High School. County Superintendent Frank Banning explains the new assessment law and millage changes designed to avoid tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares High School
Frank Banning
Aithnas
Mount Dora Library picks four hot new 1941 titles
The Mount Dora Public Library previews four recent releases. Berlin Diary by William L. Shirer covers current world events. The Captain From Connecticut by C. S. Forester revisits the War of 1812. Junior Miss by Sally Benson follows a New York girl's family life. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry, a Newberry winner, portrays Mafatu the Polynesian boy conquering fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge
the Sutherlands
Lavina
Beatrice Deni
John Doe
Richard Roe
New York City
Mount Dora
Berlin
William L. Shirer
Chuck
Connecticut
C. S. Forester
Horatio Hornblower
Josiah Peabody
Delaware
Sally Benson
New York
Judy
Hollywood
Armstrong Sperry
Newberry
Mafatu
Pelican Democrat
Perry Belmont
Osah Nanny Drane
Dire Public Library Committee
Mount Dora business group to regroup for summer trade
A Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce meeting saw poor attendance due to a misdated notice but sparked plans for a follow up next Tuesday at 8 p m. Attendees discussed boosting summer commerce, encouraging local purchases, and coordinating with Florida Theatres Inc to revive the local theatre schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Theatres, Inc
Sparks Theatres
Paramount
Sparks
Lake County seeks aluminum banks for defense pull
Lake County communities form aluminum banks under County Defense Council to collect surplus metal for wartime needs. Gatherings run July 21 to 29 with bins made of wire and sticks, central shipment point to receive material. Cities Leesburg Eustis Montverde Tavares already collecting as council members outline plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Re Boveeges
Lake County Defense Council
Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
United States
Leesburg
Eustis
Montverde
County Defense Council
J. Edwin Baker
Umatilla
O. S. Fraser
Clermont
H. R. Harper
Karl Lehmann
L. L. Polk
M. L. Roberts
Groveland
W. F. Robinson
A. C. Stubbs
Defense Bonds and Stamps Promote Minute Man Poster
Treasury Department defense poster replicates Daniel Chester French Minute Man statue urging purchase of Defense Bonds and Stamps at banks and post offices as part of wartime defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Defense Savings
Daniel Chester French
America
Big Brothers Camp at Deer Lake Dates Announced
The Big Brothers Camp for 8 to 10 year olds at Deer Lake runs July 26 through August 16 with a ten day session for girls finishing August 6 to 16. Cost is $800 per child, with applications available from Eleanor Minkley at the Chamber of Commerce. Transportation from Leesburg City Hall is provided, and Kiwanis support may aid families unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brothers
Deer Lake
Mount Dora
Aii Mts
Eleanor Minkley
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Minkley
Victor Larson
City Hall
Leesburg
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Bond Sales Up in Lake County Across Eight Days
Defense bonds and stamps purchases by private citizens in Lake County rose to 13 047 40 for eight days ending July 8. County Commissioners added 50 000 in bonds while individual post offices and banks reported varied totals with Howey-in-the-Hills leading locally at 4 000 in bonds and 1 80 in stamps. Other notable totals include Leesburg First National Bank 1st State Bank Eustis Mount Dora Clermont Groveland and Fruitland Park offices with bonds and stamps sums ranging from 510 50 to 1 483 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Howey-in-e-Hills
First National Bank of Leesburg
First State Bank of
Eustis
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Clermont
Sant Groveland
Fruitland Park Ald
Tavares
Mount Dora 1940 Delinquent Tax Sale Advertised
The town advertises a 1940 delinquent tax sale to be held August 18. The list is short because 83 percent of the 1940 tax budget has been collected to date, vs 76 percent at the same point last year for 1939.
Defense Bond Prices And Government Use Of Funds
The smallest Bond costs 18.75 dollars and grows to 25 dollars in ten years. A 75 dollar bond yields 100 dollars. Other bonds follow similar increases. Proceeds fund the National Defense Program. Buy at post offices banks or write to the Treasurer of the United States, Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, D. C
Florida State League Games at Leesburg This Week
Leesburg hosts night games at Venetian Field at 8 00 P M and 3 00 P M on Sundays and holidays. July events include Ocala Gainesville Orlando and St Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Venetian
Ocala
Gainesville
KHN
Orlando
St. Augustine
Trainee graduates at Fort Bragg among first group
Several local young men are among the initial 13 500 trainee graduates at the Field Artillery Replacement Training Center Fort Bragg North Carolina Pvt Leon B Cheek Jr transferred July 2 to the 181st Field Artillery at Camp Forrest Tennessee trained at the F A R C as an instrument and survey man Privates Roy R Beasley and Ralph E Chapman transferred July 7 to the 72nd Field Artillery at Fort Bragg as cannoners and James Branton of Sorrento also to the 72nd Field Artillery Fort Bragg trained as a truck driver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Artillery Replacement Training Center
Fort Bragg
N. C
Leon B. Cheek, Jr
181St Field Artillery
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Roy R. Beasley
Ralph E. Chapman
72Nd Field Artillery
James Branton
Sorrento
Lions Club Hosts Mount Dora Girl Scouts Event
The Lions Club sponsored the Mount Dora Girl Scouts evening program with Miss Eleanore Minkley as guest speaker outlining troop needs. Local officials discussed a Lake Joanna lot deed for the troop and future building plans as two Scouts Miss Doris Harding and Miss Dorothy Eckholdt performed. President Sibareau inducted C. E. Burchett and J. G. Ray Jr. as new members and the board met to plan next year’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Mount Dora
Eleanore Minkley
Lake Joanna
Lashar
Doris Harding
Dorothy Eckholdt
Harding Poe
Mary Agnes Harding
Gram'ma
Lions Code of Ethics
Aluminum Drive To Open Saturday In Mount Dora
The Aluminum Drive for Mount Dora opens Saturday with a 10 00 a m matinee for children at the Princess Theatre. An aluminum article serves as admission for all kids. The event features Return of Daniel Boone with Bill Elliott. Scouts sponsor with Lions Club aid. an aluminum bank will stand at Donnelly and Fourth Avenue for discarded items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Princess Theatre
Daniel Boone
Bill Elliott
Lions Ub
Donnelly and
Fourth Avenue
Lake County Registrants Count Hits One Hundred Sixteen
Lake County records show 116 men, aged 21, registered in Tavares for the second selective service draw. Names and hometowns include Leesburg Eustis Mount Dora Groveland Umatilla and others as the list proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tavares
Cauuinl
Dates Set For Eighth Annual Citrus Institute
The Eighth Annual Citrus Growers Institute will run Monday through Friday August 25 to 29 at Camp McQuarrie in the Ocala National Forest near Astor Park Lake County. Organized by Lake County Citrus Growers and Florida Agricultural Extension Service the event offers education recreation and low-cost lodging for growers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Growers Institute
Lake County Citrus Growers, Inc
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
R. E. Norris
Ae McQuarrie
Ocala National Forest
Astor Park
Lake Coun
Camp McQuarrie
I. Ate
Eine
Citrus Institute
Red Cross First Aid Instructors' Course at Leesburg
Lake County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a 30 hour First Aid Instructors course in Leesburg from August 4 to 16. Classes run three hours nightly, five nights a week for two weeks. book cost 60 cents via the Lake County Chapter. Mount Dora residents urged to enroll. names left at the Topic office for timing and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
American Red Cross
Leesburg
Mount Dora
TOO MANY FISH AT INDIAN ROCKS AT SUMMER HOME
Grady Simpson and Harold Wilson fished Saturday and Sunday at Indian Rocks Gulf guest of C. M. Brown. They returned with about 175 pounds of grouper and grunts after a fast bite, sharing tall stories of a double catch when Browns line snagged another fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Simpson
Harold Wilson
Indian Rocks
Gulf
C. M. Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Wilson
Mount Dora
North Carolina Return for Wilson and Fuller Guests
Mr and Mrs John H Wilson Jr Mr and Mrs W T Fuller and Miss Madeline Fuller left for Franklinton NC after a two week visit with Mildred Wilson of Mount Dora. They toured Marine Studios Daytona Beach Orlando Santando Springs Lake Wales Bok Tower Ocala and Silver Springs and hope to return to see Miami and southern Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wilson
W. T. Fuller
Madeline Fuller
Franklinton
N. C
Mr. Wilson
Mildred Wilson
Mount Dora
Marine Studios
Daytona Beach Orlando
Santando Springs
Lake Wales
Bok
Ocala
Silver Springs
Miami
New Mail Schedule Set to Begin April 7 1941
The post office announces a new weekly mail timetable starting Monday April 7 1941. Incoming Except Sunday due 8 45 A M air mail star route and 9 45 A M regular and air mail plus 4 00 P M regular and vote out except Sunday closes 6 15 A M Sunday mail 3 30 P M regular and air mail 5 30 P M air mail star route Sunday star route only incoming 9 15 A M regular and air mail 4 30 P M regular and air mail C C DOOLEY postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dooley
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Kiwanis News
Baseball News
Tinker
Taker Winid Ockeeae
Mascotte
G. Morton
H. Morton
Fort
Smith
Jerue
McCutcheon
Bissell
Goolsby
Ashley
Webb
Smit
Zellwood
Barks
Sheppard
Shadden
Abour Ee
Morris
Ross
O'Dell Redd
Bill Treadwell
Morton
U.S. O
Corporal Hurlburt
DR. Reed III
United
Florida State League
Lions News
Weria. O
Leroy Burge
Habakkus Evans
Freeman Jefferson Nichols
Lishe
Joyce Harrison Gano
Leroy McClon, Jr
Elijah Salimon
Cassia
Donald Ferguson Strickland
Mount Doran
Emmett Bb. Veter
William Whitney Lavendar
Lewis
Edward Knight
Altoona
Karlabet Hunziker
Delmer Clemmons
Robert Little
Okahumpka
Jim Moore
Freddie Carswell
Yalaha
Silas Bo Maynor
Sooanersit
James Blake Edmondson
Leesbur
Donald Gene Preston
Douglas Banks Sewell
Truman Driggers
Paisley
Mar Greer
Chester Edmund Curry
Willie Lawrence Moore
Lady Lak
Rupert Burton
Herman Edwards
John Oran’ Lackey
Leroy Austin
Joseph Windford Fribbley
Walter Brantley
Howard Munson Tibball
Walter Jackson
Robert’ Lee Hamilton
Haywood Bennie Warren
Lemon Rosco
Drigger
Alfred V. Johinson
Carl Arthur Mattson
Dedrick Bunard
Greene
Mount
Dora
John ‘Thomas Brown
Charlie Green
Seaphus Best
James Furlow
James Ervin Adkison
Daniel Travis
Bozeman
Ralph B.greene
Edwin Robert
Naglish Jr
Harold Lane
J. Neward Harper
Thomas Francis Logan
Edward Russell Wiley
Norman Dee Mullins
John Lindsay Gibson
John Bernard Newman
Curtis Wendell Lucas
Astor
Horace Patrick Hall
Charles Hall Thacker, Jr
Charles Avant Vaughn
Thomas Marshall Arrington
Seabrow
Alberta Montgomery Leesburg
Ellison Milton Foster
Loyd Hinson
Thomas William Joseph Merritt
Huie Floyed
Morris Howard Watson
Wilbur Owens
William Horrace Jones
Grovelan
Royace Page
Ferndale
R Lee Scogin
Regenald Eric Rowe
Fred Holmes
Eype
Nathan Rex Bridges
Red Cross
North Carolina
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