Kiwanis Interclub Meeting on Law Enforcement During War
Kiwanis News reports an inter club meeting between Tavares and Mount Dora on law enforcement during wartime conditions. Guest speaker last week was Captain F W Samuelson chaplain of the Regional Hospital Orlando who spoke on Memorial Day duties of U S citizens to uphold national ideals. Secretary Carruthers announces Mrs S W Swiger as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Tavares Club
Mount Dora
F. W. Samuelson
Orlando
United States
Carruthers
S. W. Swiger
Sally Dress Shop To Occupy New Up To Date Store
Sally Dress Shop plans a full remodel in the M W Simpson Building at Donnelly and Fifth Avenues, converting adjacent spaces into a 30 by 42 foot modern shop with air conditioning plates glass windows and private offices. The project, approved by the War Production Board, aims to reopen in the fall with expanded floor space and new cabinets and mirrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Simpson
Donnelly and
Fifth Avenes
Sally Dress Shop
Thos. H. Cooley
Burger Shop
Mr. Cooley
Frank Cornish
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Brown Builders Supply Company
Mount Dora
War Production’ Board
Miss Dopkeen
Whitman, Mass
Whitman
Mass
Orlando
Baptist Church Plans Fall Programs and Vacation Bible School
The church outlines its fall schedule and summer activities with Sunday services at 11 o'clock and 9:45 Bible school. A Vacation Bible School session for about 80 pupils is planned, with many staff names listed. A swimming party and melon cutting for children are planned Friday afternoon, followed by commencement exercises inviting parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Tien Free
Training Union
Son Ie
Praise Ae
Mr. Groves
Pastor Sutley
Whitehead
LoFroos
Cole
Keene
Gridley
Trenham
Parker
Siess
Thompson
Eudell Sulley
Groves
Atkins
Chapman
Grand View Hotel Welcomes Wide Ranging Guests
Recent arrivals at the Grand View include Mr. and Mrs. William Manchester of Miami Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thomasson of Washington D C Mrs. Wm Sebaske of Southampton Long Island Mr. and Mrs C H Barry of Braintree Massachusetts Mr M L Sweeney of Westlake Ohio. Mrs Ella Mahony leaves June 14 for Washington D C After an extended stay Mr and Mrs A R Gates of Massachusetts are making their home at Tangerine after a stay at the Grand View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand View
Wm. Manchester
Miami
Everett Thommasson
Washington, D. C
Wm. Sebaske
Southampton
Long Island
C. H. Barry
Braintree
Mass
M. L. Sweeney
Westlake
Ohio
Ella Mahony
A. R. Gates
Massachusetts
Tangerine
Grand View
War Bond Premiere at State Theatre Eustis
The State Theatre in Eustis invites the public to a War Bond Premiere on Wednesday June 13 at 8 30 p m free to War Bond purchasers. The film Tonight and Night stars Rita Haworth and Lee Bowman. Tickets available in Mount Dora at the bank or post office with Bond purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theatre
Eustis
Rita Haworth
Lee Bowman
Mount Dora
Harrises Purchase Lakeshore Drive Home on Cold Summer Day
Mr and Mrs Frank J Harris of Dayton Ohio have bought the David Edgerton home formerly the Carl Broom residence on Lakeshore Drive and moved in with daughter Jane last week. They arrived during a record heat wave but plan to fix up the property. Mrs Harris is daughter of Mr and Mrs Poulton of Sylvan Shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Harris
Dayton
Ohio
David Edgerton
Carl Broom
Lakeshore Drive
Jane
Harris
Poulton
Sylvan Shores
Obituary for Mrs Charles A Milton former Mount Dora winter resident
Mrs. Charles A. Milton a former winter resident of Mount Dora died May 25 at Margaret Pillsbury Hospital Concord Connecticut. The Milton couple stayed in Mount Dora during several winters and Mr Milton is staying with daughter Amy I Runnelle Worcester Massachusetts. He plans to visit Mount Dora in early fall and welcomes greetings from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Milton
Mount Dora
Margaret Pillsbury Hospital
Concord
Conn
Milton
Ingram Bui
Amy I. Runnelle
Lincoln, St
Worcester
Mass
Are You Listed in the Census Mount Dora Plea
The state census is lagging in Mount Dora and the delay may be due to an unfamiliar district enumerator. Blank forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce to ensure you are counted. return the completed form to be included in the census. Include names and ages of all residents and armed services members living in the home. All information will be kept confidential.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Merchant Marine
Nurses’ Corps
Final Band Concert Links Growth and Spring Plans
A school band ends the term with a final Thursday concert marking progress in rhythm and style under Band Master Dresser. He notes some lack of discipline and summer school interest, urging twelve willing pupils to enroll to preserve advancement and value of the town’s band opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresser
Mr. Dresser
Stadont
Daily Takes Job at Charleston Navy Yard
Daniel W. Dailey, 35, of 140 W. 8th Ave., joins urgent Navy effort to build ships for the Battle of Japan at Charleston Navy Yard as helper ship tter. Critical needs include electricians, shipfitters, welders, machinists, sheetmetal workers, chippers, caulkers, and drillers with good pay and housing. Transit paid from workers’ rakes to Charleston. America is at war. apply at local Employment Office or Civil Service Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Dailey
8Th Ave
Navy
Japan
Charleston Ee Navy Yard
Charleston Navy Yard
Charleston
America
United States Employment Office
U. S. Civil Service Office
Ross Allen to Reopen Rattlesnake Meat Farm
Ross Allen of Silver Springs has purchased the rattlesnake cannery and farm at Rattlesnake Florida from the late George K End. End operated the facility since 1938 and sold thousands of rattlesnake meat products nationwide. Allen plans to reopen the business soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Allen
Rattlesnake Meat Farm
Silver Springs
George. K. End
Rattlesnake
Florida
End
Honor Roll by Grade Names Named for Year
Seventh Grade Mary Martha Simpson George Sims Martha Stok ley Herbert Trenham Helenee Eighth Grade Patty Claflin Tim Poulton Barbara Shipes Ninth Grade Lorene Bethea Mary Jo Burr Ross Dutton Roy Dutton Frank Keller Carol Swart Tenth Grade Dorothy Eckholdt Maryann Hadlock Doris Harding Lucile Minkley Lila Rhodes Eleventh Grade Ashton Brown Virginia Hollow Jacqueline Ober Lois Rhodes Opal Hutcheson Twelfth Grade Ilene Compton Johnie Mae DeLoach Lucile Harding Lois Holloway Trudie Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Simpson
George Sims
Martha Stokley
Herbert Trenham
Helenee
Patty Claflin
Tim Poulton
Barbara Shipes
Lorene Bethea
Mary Jo Burr
Ross Dutton
Roy Dutton
Frank Keller
Carol Swart
Dorothy Eckholdt
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Harding
Lucile Minkley
Lila Rhodes
Ashton Brown
Virginia Hollow
Jacqueline Ober
Lois Rhodes
Opal Hutcheson
Manuel Sedano Memorial Band Concert Program
The Manuel Sedano Memorial Band conducted by H C Dresser presents a program featuring March Gloria Kosey and selections from The Fortune Teller and Mlle Modiste by Victor Herbert. Serenade A Night in June King Tea for Two Kiss Me Again National Emblem and The Star Spangled Banner are also performed under Mrs. Paul Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sedano
H. C. Dresser
Paul Johnson
Gloria
Kosey
the Fortune Teller
Victor Herbert
King
Yoder
Bagley
Tin Can Salvage Notice From War Production Committee
The War Production Committee relocates the tin can bin to the Oil Station at Alexander and Step to collect tin cans. Citizens are reminded tin is essential to war needs and that household kitchens provide about 90 percent of tin. Only two cans needed to make a syrette, highlighting tin as the No 1 critical metal. The notice notes the Japan forces hold 90 percent of the world supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Tin Cans Backed War Aid In Meds For Soldiers
The article urges using tin cans to prepare syrettes of sulphur ointment and precious blood plasma to treat shock, noting World War I casualties rose from shock. It cites the Government Detinning Plant in Birmingham running half time due to tin can shortages and warns readers to support tin supply without complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Saipan
Letter From a Mortar Barrage Soldier Reflects Home Front Sacrifice
The piece echoes a home front plea during wartime urging support for the War Loan. It cites a parable of a soldier praying for his family and fellow soldiers while under fire, urging readers to back bonds to aid servicemen and civilians.
Lake County Leads E Bond Drive as County Tops Quotas
Lake County trails only one county in in bond sales with 73 percent of its quota, while state averages run 36 percent. Montverde first town over quota, Eustis first large town, Groveland intermediary, Howey surpassing 100 percent. Lesburg relies on Here's Your Infantry to hit big quotas. George Rast reports E Bond sales at 92306.25 toward 202400 quota and overall sales at 330188.25 toward 418000 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Groveland
Howey
Lesburg
George Rast
Mount Dora student wins Reader’s Digest award
Miss Trudie Williams the top honors student at Mount Dora High School receives the Sixth Annual Reader’s Digest Award for leadership potential and past achievement. She will get an honorary Digest subscription and a certificate from editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudie Williams
Mount Dora High School
Reader’s Digest Association
D. D. Roseborough
Miss Williams
Reader’s Digest
United States
Canada
Association
Nemborenes
Mount Dora Faces Transport Hurdle With Hope Of Relief
Mount Dora, Florida, lacks direct train service, relying on Sanford or Orlando connections. A bus service from Sanford to Mount Dora and Eustis is under permit review, and talks of routing ACL trains via the Sanford Leesburg branch gain support. A concrete plan would greatly aid the town’s accessibility and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Sanford
Leesburg
Orlando
Eustis
ACL
Sanford-Leesburg
Mount Ora
Curious Grapefruit From Mrs Zell’s Tree Draws Attention
A notably marked grapefruit from Mrs. Zell’s tree showcases an irregular blemish described as V shaped. The fruit has attracted considerable attention since it appeared in the window display.
Lightweight Goggles Fit Over Glasses From Plastacete
Du Bois Plastic Products of Buffalo New York announces a lightweight goggle that flexes by hand to fit facial contours. Weighing 1 1/ two ounces, it can be worn over prescription glasses. The frame is molded from Plastacete a new cellulose acetate plastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Bois Plastic Products, Inc
Buffalo
N. Y
Mount Dora Sets War Loan Quota At 169000 Dollars
Mount Dora announces a quota of 169000 dollars for the Seventh War Loan drive. The town mobilizes residents and organizations to meet the target through community drives and pledges in support of national war financing.
Grass bowling thrills endure on Florida marl sands
A Brigh twaters Club member argues that bowls will never become a strict science. The fun lies in adapting to changing conditions and the surface, with skilled play on marl sand as the South enhances recreation for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Winter
R. N. Clark
Brightwaters Club
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Reputatio
Brightwaters
Florida
South
Band school announcement for summer session under Professor Dresser
Professor Dresser conducts a summer band school starting around June 18 with one hour daily Monday through Friday for 8 to 10 weeks. Enrollment open to beginners and advanced pupils, with progress based on individual effort and supervision by a teacher. The program helps junior band members qualify for the senior band by September.
Two Minor Fires Put Out by Local Firemen
The Fire Department answered two minor blazes this week with minimal loss. Memorial Day saw a fire start in an A&P store awning near Donnelly avenue. Legion member Hall extinguished it quickly after a cigarette butt was discarded from a car or nearby building. A small hole burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Donnelly Aveue
A&p
Hall
Notes About Our Men In Service Highlights From Overseas And Local Servicemen
Local families report sons in service with updates on wounds training assignments and leaves. Cpl George Jerue recovered from head lacerations after Okinawa action on May 9. Carl E Tucker at Great Lakes boot camp. Cpl Walter L Tucker reassigned to Courtland Field Alabama. Lt Brooks supply officer at Shreveport. James Russell Williams out of jungle fever hospital in the Pacific since April 30. Cpl Archie Tucker stationed Dijon France for seven months. Lt Gould Sadler USNR visiting Mount Dora on leave before reassignment to Miami. Pfc Leon C Martensen earns Good Conduct Medal at an ETO depot. Jack Dillard finishing basic and ordnance training. Capt Daniel Gallery linked to carrier Guadalcanal and U-boat 505 action. Lt(jg) Tommy Shipes aboard Can Do carrier. Oscar Stephens Jr EM 1c to sea after first real leave with Eastern Air Lines trip to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gallery
Chicago
Guadalcanal
U.S
Mount Dorans
Tommy Shipes
Oscar Stephens, Jr
Eastern Air Lines
San Francisco
Calif
Oscar
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Sally
Grand View Hotel
Purchase Lakeshore Drive Home
Meethanedeneenen
Blanding
Millard C. Reid
Daily
Jr Sr. High
Miller
Reensburg
Iwo Jima
Lawn Bowling News
L. C. Jerue
Cpl
George Jerue
Okinawa
Carl Tucker
Carl E. Tucker
A S. Co
U.S.N.T.C
Great Lakes
Walter L. Tucker
Harlingen
Texas
Courtland Field
Alabama
Walter L. Cooper
A.S.N
Branch 1
C.A.A.F
Courtland
Charles Edward Brooks, Jr
Sam Coen
Pine Lakes Grove
Zellwood
Lt. Brooks
Shreveport
J. E. Williams
James Russell Williams
Pacific
Archie Tucker
Dijon
France
Gould Sadler
USNR
Dief
Mediterranean
O. W. Sadler
Leon C. Martensen
Carl Martensen
West Ninth Avenue
Air Service Command
Eto
Pfc
Martensen
Peers
Union Telegraph Company Etc
John A. Dillard
Marion Military Institute High School
Marion
Dillard
Jack
Memphis, Tenn
AATTC
Norman
Oklahoa
Joe Wiley Teasley
Joe Seem
Ppines
Australia
New Guinea
W. L. Teasley
Bainbridge
Maryland
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