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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
5
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting Monday evening at 7:00 with supper. Attendees will gather at the dent, Mrs. Ben Street, then proceed to Lakes Dora and South City for the meeting agenda.
Personal Miss Mary Agnes Harding visits relatives in Tampa. Mrs Lillian Banks stays in Tampa for a two week visit. Mr Kenneth Maglathlin returns home from Pensacola for a week’s vacation. Mr and Mrs T C Jensen off to Daytona Beach for several weeks. Mr and Mrs J C Urquhart left for Chicago by train and expect to stay not over two months. Miss Mary Marshall hosts Miss Virginia Clarkson and Mr Herbert Clarkson of Ocala for a few weeks. Mrs A L Andrews, daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Key, visits husband at Biloxi Mississippi. Miss Mary Emma Jones in Fort Worth Texas after visiting her sister in Little Rock Arkansas. Mrs G B Hurlburt at Lake County Medical Center after jaw operation Monday night. She is progressing well. Mr and Mrs W L Newman recently left for their summer home in Romulus New York en route via New Jersey to visit a brother.
Mrs Estella Clark visits Daytona Beach to stay with her son Harry Clark while Mrs Frank Hubbard visits Miss Thorne for a week. Mrs Carl Graves and baby daughter with sister Mrs James O Sullivan reside in a Maplewood cottage for the summer. Mr Graves employed at Maplewood club. Dr E C Joe hosts egg for bridge. Dr Marsh to attend Minneapolis convention then join Dr Devorsak at Bridgeport. Families from Philadel Philadelphia and north travel and keep summer homes. Miss Eleanor Minkley returns to Chamber duties after two week vacation in Philadelphia Ocean Grove Atlantic City. Amber pauses Florida Exhibit at Atlantic City impresses visitors with moss draped oaks. Bert OHara from Weedsport NY visits for O Hara birthday and brings album of reunion memories and cards.
Obituary notes the death of Uncle George Bundy 93 of Norwood Ohio died July 22 at Deaconess Hospital Cincinnati. Born London 1848 he settled in Lebanon later moving to Norwood and Florida winters. Civil War veteran Mason and longtime promoter of music. Also included: column of home cooking tips with practical advice and a sample menu and recipe for Tuna Fish and Noodle Casserole.
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for Junior Inspector Trainee Ordnance Material Associate Attorney Assistant Attorney Junior Attorney Law Clerk Trainee Principal Marine Engineer Senior Marine Engineer Marine Engineer Associate Marine Engineer Assistant Marine Engineer Principal Naval Architect Senior Naval Architect Naval Architect Associate Naval Architect Assistant Naval Architect with salaries ranging from 1440 to 5600 dollars. For more information inquire at your nearest first or second class Post Office.
Mrs Julia Kieno, Westinghouse Home Economist, presents guidance for homemakers on wartime needs and efficiency. She outlines practical tips for conserving resources, supporting troops, and maintaining household routines during the home front phase.
Orlando Morning Sentinel reports a day in the life of Robert E. Norris of Tavares, a county agent who guides farmers on new methods, assists in war efforts, and helps restore Sea Island cotton. He serves as secretary of multiple Lake County farm groups and oversees rural production quotas.
The Marine Corps invites college students and recent graduates under 30 to apply for ten weeks of Officer training at Quantico Virginia. Enlistees with degrees may receive a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve after training. Enrolled students defer until completion. graduates enlist and train within 30 to 90 days. Pay for a 2nd Lieutenant is about 200 dollars monthly.
Bob Norris, 31, details his career from Detroit roots to becoming Lake County agricultural agent in 1937. He describes early work inoculating hogs, guiding citrus, cotton, vegetables, beef, poultry, and hog programs, and coordinating county farm leaders and services during wartime.
Six weeks after promising to keep Silver Springs open and run a glass bottom boat if needed W M Shorty Davidson co owner oversaw a crowd of more than 3000 at a Tallahassee field event. He piloted a photo sub boat for over an hour during a variety show staged by Dale Mabry Field personnel.
Thank you note expresses gratitude to Mrs. Zell for a chair and a one dollar donation to East Town Community Center in the name of Mamie Lee Gilbert.
Notes about service members include Mrs N W Morley at Fort Lewis Washington Corporal LaMar Conant has returned to Fort Benning Ga after a visit home in Sorrento called there for the death of his sister Miss Mary Charles Conant The Topic asks for pictures and news items about the boys with promise to return cuts soon and not damage them
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