Mount Dora Spotters Wrap Up War Time Watch Duties
Observers report disjointed clues about disappearances and lost items. Howard Nutter and Richards’ glasses surface under a mattress while Lamoreux recovers from a jacket sting and a fall during a rain shower. Eighteen Mount Dora spotters meet at Ferran Park with air craft silhouettes and talk on identification before visiting the Eustis post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nutter
Richards
Lamoreux
Mount Dora
Eustis
H. E. Allen
Lieutenant Price
Corporal Hoffman
Leesburg Air Base
Mount Spra
Zell
Keller
Eustis Post
Ferran Park
Howard
Lake County War Savings Bonds and Stamps Totals
Lake Countians have 3.406 million dollars in War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Clermont leads with 14146.40 per capita about 254 each. Banks total 2.731 million in county sales with First National Bank of Leesburg atop the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Groveland
Leesburg
Clermont
Mount Dora
Eustis
Fruitland Park
Howey
Altoona
Astatula
Astor
Ferndale
Grand Island
Lady Lake
Lake Jem
Mascotte
Minneola
Montverde
Okahumpka
Paisley
Sorrento
Tavares
Umatilla
Yalaha
First National Bank of
First State Bank
Citizens Bank
First Federal Savings and Loan of
Bank of Tavares
Lake County Federal Savings and Loan
Vacation Bible School Registration at Baptist Church
All boys and girls aged 5 to 17 are asked to attend registration at the Baptist Church Friday morning July 23 at 9 o'clock. The two week program runs Monday to Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Each day from 10:30 to 11 Mrs. Lamont Gould of Eustis will teach Bible stories with a flannel board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Lamont Gould
Eustis
Dinner Dressings Class Hindered by Low Attendance
Few workers attended the evening surgical dressings class urging registration at the Red Cross center. The Thursday group of 27 ladies produced about 500 dressings, keeping supervisors busy, as plans resume once enough enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Center
Red Cross
Poinsettia Restaurant to Open Monday
Mr and Mrs Raymond Northrope announce the Poinsettia Restaurant opening Monday at 121 Fifth Avenue West. The eatery will offer regular meals and short orders. Mrs Northrope, with prior Mount Dora Hotel experience, will run the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Northro
Fifth Avenue
West
Northrope
Mount Dora
Agricultural Scholarships Open for Florida Students
Two four year scholarships funded by a US corporation and named for Senator Fletcher and James Westcott Jr. will be awarded for agricultural study at the University of Florida. Renewals announced by Dr. John J. Tigert leave both slots vacant for September. Applicants from rural areas, Florida high school graduates, with commitment to agricultural work, may obtain details and forms from Dean R C Beaty, Gainesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
University of Florida
John J. Tigert
Prociner
Tigert
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
James D. Westcott, Jr
R.C. Beaty
Beaty
R. C. Beaty
Gainesville
Timber Sales Reach Nearly Two Million From Southern Forests
The National Forests in eleven Southern states sold almost two million dollars worth of timber and forest products in the fiscal year ending June 30 1943. Virtually all these products were used in producing war materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Forest Service
Kiwanis Meeting Features Patton Talk On Philippine Experiences
Mount Dora guest speaker Walter D. Patton, immediate past commander of the United Spanish War Veterans Florida, will discuss his Philippine experiences. Miss Margaret Barker, in New York Red Cross service, spoke on Our Oldest Ally France and Bastille Day, praising Franco American ties and liberty statue gift. Attendees included Pfc. Otis Hale and Lt. Worth, with Frank Hadlock winning the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Patton
Mount Dora
United Spanish War Veterans
Department of Florida
Kiwanis
Philippines
Margaret Barker
William Say Barker
New York Red Cross
France
Bastille
United States
Thirteen States
de Gaulle
Giraud
Pfc
Otis Hale
Lieutenant Worth
Lake Beauclaire
Robert C. Kilbourne
Eustis
Frank Hadlock
Victory Canning Drives Mount Dora Food Effort
Mount Dora's Victory canning kitchen has operated under six weeks and processed over 1 800 cans mainly lima beans and field peas. A community canning session will be held next Wednesday July 28 at the school cafeteria. Residents are invited to join bring a lunch and support local food conservation. For appointments call Mrs H T Fenn 401 or Mrs Frank Silver 3841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Victory
H. T. Fenn
Frank Silver
The Ranch Opens On Eustis Road As Fine Dining Spot
Russell C. Clark opens The Ranch on the Eustis road opposite Riley's Camp. The establishment features a private dining room for clubs and parties, a larger kitchen, and a regular dining room. Luncheon runs to 2 PM and dinners from 6 to 9 PM. No liquor beer or wine will be served or sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell C. Clark
Eustis Road
Riley
New Florida Fishing Laws Take Effect July Twenty Fourth
Florida adopts uniform state wide fresh water fishing rules to replace county laws. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission retains most rules with tweaks to seasons bag limits sizes and licensing. Some counties face closed seasons while others have no closed season on several species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Dead Lakes
Calhoun
Gulf
Town Sets Millage Again As 1943 Budget Approved
Town Council on July 13 adopted a fiscal 1943 budget with four mills for debt service and six and one half mills for operating expenses matching the prior two years. Real and personal property totals rose to 3 310 316 with 2 225 741 for operating. funds for Community Building and park upkeep were allocated. A postwar public works reserve was discussed for street resurfacing, funded by improved collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Anibere
Ion
Coundlanen
R. J. Morse
Griswold
Kennedy
Dickson
E. C. Burkart
Park Commission
Council
Donnelly Park
Silewell General Fund
Methodist Church and Sunday School Picnic
The Methodist Church sponsors a picnic for church members and Sunday School friends on the parsonage grounds Wednesday evening next week July 28 at 6 o clock. Bring your picnic basket for an old fashioned outing and a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Canteen Class Offered for Red Cross Nutrition Graduates
Women who completed the Red Cross nutrition course are asked to sign up at the Red Cross center for a canteen class taught by Mrs. Lucie K. Miller. Register soon to ensure the class can start. leave your name at the Red Cross center at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Center
Lucie K. Miller
Ae Cross Center
Possibe
Red Cross Knitting Help Available From Margaret Lewis
Miss Margaret Lewis in charge of Red Cross knitting has a yarn supply for sweaters helmet caps and watch caps. Get yarn and instructions at her home 728 McDonald street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lewis
Red Cross Knitting
McDonald Street
Soldiers entertained at local Service Club event
Over one hundred fifteen soldiers attended a gathering at the Yacht Clubhouse hosted by the Service Club in the past week. The note mentions saving fats to grease the Axis as part of wartime morale messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Notes About Our Men In Service
Walter Tucker left Sunday for Miami Beach to start aviation cadet training. Harry Clark, son of Russell Clark, Mount Dora, completed pre flight training at Santa Ana California and may be sent to Florida for further training. Lt. A Lee French Jr completed primary training at Hat Box Field Muskogee Oklahoma and is in basic training at CAAF Coffeyville Kansas with soloed and hopes to earn wings with AAF in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tucker
Miami Beach
Harry Clark
Russell Clark
Mount Dora
Santa Ana
Calif
Florida
A. Lee French, Jr
Hat Box Field
Muskogee
Okla
CAAF
Coffeyville
Kansas
AAF
Soldier W M Key on furlough visits ill father
Pvt. W. M. Key returns home from Jefferson Barracks St. Louis to visit his ailing father C. D. Key and his family. He and his bride arrived Monday night and will leave Saturday to return to Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
W. M. Key
servicemen updates from home front and overseas
Milton Chapman was ordered to leave Orlando for Denver after a weekend visit with his family. Constine de Wolski, aviation cadet at Maxwell Field, has prior service and was accepted into the AAF on July 4, 1943. Capt. Harvey completed the Medical Officers' course at Edgewood Arsenal. Otis Hale left for Stewart Field after an eight day furlough. Corporal Harold Lane, overseas, writes from England noting cool weather and unfamiliar dialect, asking for a new cigarette lighter due to a broken one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Chapman
Orlando
Constine T. de Wolski
C. L. de Wolski
Sanford
Mount Dora
de Wolski
Army Air Forces
Maxwell Field
Ala
AAF
Bennett B. Harvey
Medical Warfare Service
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Otis Hale
Stewart Field
West Point
N. Y
Harold Lane
England
Rationing Program In Brief for Various Goods
Ration details cover meat cheese and other foods with red Book 2 stamps P Q R S valid through July 31 blue stamps N P Q valid Aug 7 R S T valid Aug 1 through Sept 7 sugar Book 1 stamp 13 five pounds through Aug 15 stamps 15 and 16 five pounds each for home canning coffee Book 1 stamp 22 one pound July 22-Aug 11 shoes Book 1 stamp 18 through Oct 31 gasoline East No 6 valid July 22 Elsewhere No 7 valid July 22 A coupons three gallons East four elsewhere B and C two and a half gallons rest of East three gallons elsewhere four gallons fuel oil Period 1 coupons valid until Jan 3 1944 worth 10 gallons per unit last year period 5 coupons valid through Sept 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Defense Forces Authorized to Enforce Air Raid Rules
General Albert H. Blanding announces a new law empowering sheriffs police air raid wardens and auxiliary police to enforce blackout and air raid regulations during blackouts and air raids. The State Defense Council rules now have statutory authority previously based only on common law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Blanding
SDC
State Defense Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Observation Post
Robert Namon Carroll
Clefton Earle Schaeffer, Jr
Ben Leavy Driggers
Calhoun George Washington Winningham
James Wilson Parrish
Lloyd Ray Jackson
Grady Nevels Lanier
Thomas Neal Liles
Harry Loren Short
Herbert Ernest Mathews
Archie LeRoy Lopez
Howard Ray McClain
James Nathaniel Thompson
Poinsettia
Kiwanis ' News
Methodist
St. Johns
Paul Edris
Robert .L. Torrence
Katie Sue Echols
S. L. Hunter
Robert H. McCaslin
Myrtle Williamson
Freeman Parer
Alex R. Batchelor
Laura Cason
James Pittman
Alice Hover
Grace Burgess
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
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