Lake County Tax Assessor J Philip Doss Dies At 49
J Philip Doss tax assessor of Lake County died last Tuesday morning in Eustis hospital after a heart attack. He helped shape Grove and property valuation methods and had just completed the 1944 tax roll. Born in Astor Park he moved to Tavares eight years ago after election. He was a Methodist steward and active in Masons Shrine Kiwanis and Elks. Survivors include widow Mollie Frances Atlanta and Lillian Milner of Georgia. Funeral held at Shepherds Cemetery in Tavares with Page Funeral Home arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Philip Doss
Lake County
Eustis
Grove
J. M. Lee
Astor Park
Tavares
Lillian Milner
Georgia
Shepherd
Bentee Gey
Page Funeral Home
J. Edwin Baker
An Z. Mattox
Roy P. Hamlin
W. J. Rogers
Leonard Duncan
C. Harold Hippler
Harold Ferran
D. W. Terry
Lee
Town Council to vote on coin op phonograph ordinance
An ordinance licensing coin operated phonographs and other musical devices will come up for final passage at the Town Council meeting on August 1.
Retail drug gists in the United States number around sixty thousand
An estimated sixty thousand retail druggists operate across the United States providing prescription services and over the counter medicines. The figure reflects nationwide pharmacy presence and employment in the sector.
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United States
Tentative Lake County Budget Mirrors 1943 Budget Totals
Lake County plans the 1944 45 budget with the same total taxes as 1943 44 and a higher operating expense total of 291 799 up from 244 536. Revenue increases from fines licenses delinquent taxes and other sources push anticipated revenue 47 263 higher than last year while the 3 mills general revenue fund yields 102 658 and road and bridge 3 mills 123 170.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Baker
New Pastor Welcomed at First Baptist Mount Dora
Large crowds greet J H Sutley as he begins ministry at First Baptist Church Mount Dora coming from Delaney Street Orlando. Morning talk followed by a strong evening sermon. Church debt free and ready to pursue its mission. Music notes announced for Sunday by Mrs Hanscom. A humorous aside about a chicken and onions ends with a war bonds call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sutley
First Baptist Church
Mr. Sutley
Mount Dora
Delaney Street Baptist Church
Orlando
Nes
Hanscom
John Brahms
G Giordani
C. A. Kemn
Williams
C. A. Kem
Service Men's Club Sees Steady Week and New Hosts
Attendance remains steady at the club while a nearby contingent is expected to boost activity. Hostesses Mrs Wentworth and Mrs June Dutton will stage busy days ahead. Donations include two cases of fruit juices from Mr and Mrs Win Sleight. Navy personnel and Mount Dora visitors attend, and perfumed handkerchiefs are shared with South Pacific servicemen.
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Wentworth
June Dutton
Win
Allbright
Barrows
Ingram
Anderson
James Allen
Mount Dora
South Pacific
Henry McLemore
Service Notes From Overseas Leaves and Transfers
A series of military notes lists Pvt Jack Pease home from Camp Bland ing and Midshipman John Burkart back in Annapolis on a 28 day furlough. It also mentions John G Treadwell’s new Mel bourne Florida address and Curtis Jackson’s transfer to a far southern base. Earl Griggs finished boat training in Jacksonville and is now stationed in Miami. Lewis J Drawdy Jr S2c improves after transfer to Bainbridge Md for quartermaster school. Lt jg George M Battle takes a 30 day leave with parents in Daytona Beach before reporting to Seattle. Jimmy Allen ARN 3c visits his mother and sister in Tallahassee then returns to Hutchinson Kansas. Toby Green returns from New Guinea for hospitalization then plans weekend visit. Capt Leon Cheek and wife depart for Camp Maxie Paris Texas where he is stationed. Miss June Fenns joins for month. Otis M Hale learns nephew Lt Emmett Hale was killed in a B 26 bomber over Huntsville Ala. another brother wounded over Germany. Lt Charles Boxell on ten day leave before going over seas. he is the Fort rs flier seen over Mount Dora and salutes his mother Lois Boxell. Continued on page 8.
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Charles Boxell
Charles
Grace
Mount Dora
Lois Boxell
Clayton ‘Street
Kiwanis Club Hosts Talks on Labor Rules and France
This week Mrs. Ruth M. Allen of the U S Employment Service Leesburg will address Kiwanis on New Labor Regulations of the War Manpower Commission. Last week Dr J E Guy spoke on France in honor of the French National Holiday and shared insights from years in the country. Attendance prize winner was Buster Brown grandson of Vice President Brown.
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Ruth M. Allen
U. S. Employment Service
Leesburg
War Manpower Commission
J. E. Guy
France
Buster Brown
Brown
Lake Apopka Anglers Target Full Catch in Lake County
Bass are biting in Lake County as Tom Wright and his nephew fished Lake Apopka for an hour and landed several beauties. Sportsmen from Miami St. Petersburg Lakeland Daytona and Tampa register at local camps this month seeking rest and fishing limits.
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Lake County
Tom Wright
Montvérde
Apopka
Florida
Miami
St. Petersburg
Lakeland
Daytona
Tampa
Cookie Drive Map May Include Cookie and Cake Donations
The Eastern Star will supply cookies for the Service Men's Club from June 15 to July 14 with chairwoman Mrs. Jennie Stovall coordinating a list of donors led by Mrs. Ida Sellers and Mrs. Pearl Camp. Catholic Daughters plan cookies from July 15 to August 15 under chairwoman Mrs. R. W. Dickson.
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Ladies of the Eastern Star
Service Men’s Club
Jennie Stovall
Ida Sellers
Pearl Camp
W. K. Patrick
Doris Camp
Helen Gallimore
Josephine French
Brotherson, Sr
Mattie Simpson
Claudia Brocket
Lena Sopher
Josephine Simpson
Chris Jacobson
Ruth Gudgeon
Jessie Slone
H. I. Akehurst
Agnes’ Cameron
Annie Moorhead
Julia Lee
C. M. Brown
Esther Maglathlin
Leslie Jackson
Effie Javens
Mabel Cleary
Agnes Cameron
Lie Jackson
Chaiman
R. W. Dickson
Lack of Small Change Feels Like Being Penniless
A bemused remark notes the embarrassment of not having any coins or small bills on hand, equating it to having no money at all and highlighting everyday money woes.
Proclamation Calls Florida Farm Safety Week July 23 29
Governor Holland proclaims National Farm Safety Week July 23 29 urging state residents to reduce farm accidents. Florida Safety Council and extension services to intensify safety education, survey farms for hazards, fix wells and wiring, and promote healthier, safer farming practices statewide.
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United States
Spessard L. Holland
Florida
Tallahassee
Holland
Presidnt
Mayo
Florida Safety Council
Farmer Clubs
University of Florida Extension Service
Asher Frank
Union
Frank
Mascot Squirrel Friskie Joins ROTC Unit Mascot Reel
An electrical worker Art Fowler at Camp Murphy fed a Florida squirrel with a medicine dropper until it could crack nuts. The animal moved with the unit to a California base and is now known as Friskie and designated mascot and will appear in a short news reel.
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Florida
Art Fowler
Camp Murphy
California
Doctors for War Manpower Commission Announced
Dr J C Dick inson of Tampa states the east central Florida district has one doctor per 2200 people under the procurement and entry committee for the War Manpower Commission. The disclosure highlights staffing goals amid wartime medical needs.
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J. C. Dickinson
Tampa
East Central District
Florida
War Manpower Commission
Florida posts record cash balance for fiscal year
Florida reports a total cash balance of 29,582,328 across operating funds, the highest in state history. More than 60 million remains in trust funds and investments for teachers retirement unemployment compensation and infrastructure. Gov Holland and Comptr. J M Lee released the year end figures noting a 2 million war bond purchase near year end and a delayed closing to finish bills and payrolls.
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Florida
Holland
Comptr
J. M. Lee
State Road Department
General Revenue Fund
Paper Salvage Drives Across Florida Counties
Florida counties join the National King and Queen Paper Salvage Drive with early June results. Fort Lauderdale reports 130000 Lbs, Arcadia 27000 Lbs, Miami 1754000 Lbs, Jacksonville 1442000 Lbs, North Florida 49000 Lbs including Mount Dora 6000. Citizens urged to bring scrap paper to the salvage room north of Dr Colley's office on Donnelly Avenue. Contact Mr. Nutter or J S Banks for the committee.
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Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Arcadia
Miami
Jacksonville
North
Mount Dora
Baumgardner Home Sold On Highland Avenue
Mrs Marie Baumgardner sold her Highland avenue residence and will stay with sister Mrs R T Wynne in Miami Florida. New owners plan remodeling and making it their home. The sale was arranged through Wm P Wingler.
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Marie Baumgardner
Highland Avenue
R. T. Wynne
Miami
Florida
Wm. P. Wingler
Lost 1944 car tag found in Topic office
Clarence Hobdy found a 1944 passenger car license tag and turned it in to the Topic office. Owner may reclaim by calling the provided numbers and should thank Clarence with a reward for returning it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hobdy
Clarence
Rainbow Division Champagne Hour observed in Orlando ceremony
Lt Col David L Wiley of Mount Dora spoke at the Summerall Chapter Champagne Hour in Orlando. He recalled the Rainbow Division victory at Champagne France and read Rogue Bouquet by Joyce Kilmer. A minute of silence honored the Battle of Champagne.
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Lamar Hotel
Orlando
Summerall
Rainbow Division
Champagne
France
James A. Rolfe
E. E. Brammer
United States
Florida
National Association
David L. Wiley
Mount Dora
Florida State Guard
Rainbow
Joyce Kilmer
Wiley
84Th Infantry
Bay Pines Veterans Hospital
Tiller's Store Sold to John E King and Wife Peggy
Tiller Bros sold Tiller's General Store on N Grandview to John E King and his wife Peggy King. Peggy is B T Tiller's granddaughter. The Kings hail from Sanford where he worked in S S Stevens stores and later with a large department store. B Tiller and J T Tiller will retire at 771 E Eighth Avenue.
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Tiller, Bros
B. T
J. T
Tiller
N. Grandview
John E. King
Peggy King
Peggy
B. T. Tiller
Mr. King
Sanford
S. S. Stevens
J. T. Tiller
Eighth Avenue
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Commission
Baptist Church
Bob Catledge
Sumter County Times
WAVES
Navy Hydrographic Office
B. Kramer
Honlace
Navy
America
National Association OF Manufacturers
WE Air
Pvt
Jack Pease
Camp Blanding
John Burkart
Eto Annapolis
John G. Treadwell
Melbourne
Curtis. Jackson
Earl Griggs
Lewis J. Drawdy, Jr
Navy Hospital
Newport, R. L
Bainbridge, Md
J.g
George M. Battle
Raybun Battle
Daytona Beach
Lt. Battle
Seattle
Washington
Jimmy Allen
Arn 3-c
Hutchinson
Kansas
Toby Green
New Guinea
San Francisco
Rome
Fenns
Leon Cheek
Camp Maxie
Paris
Téxas
Capt. Cheek
June Fenns
Otis M. Hale
Emmett Hale
Huntsville
Ala
Emmett
Germany
University of Georgia
Kiwanisn News
RED Cross
State OF
R. A. Gray
Secretary of State
Baumgardner Home
Dave Wiley
Tiller’s
Pucrsarapal
U.S. Naval Air Station
Floyd Bennett Field
New York
Elizabeth B. Kramer
Helen Street
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