Memorial at Madison to war hero Capt Colin Kelly Jr
All Florida joins in tribute as Madison dedicates a war memorial on June 14 honoring Capt Colin P Kelly Jr an Army flier cited as the first nationally recognized World War II hero. The design by Walter Russell features the Four Freedoms and the Atlantic Charter ideals. A national broadcast via Mutual and a statewide committee led by Governor Holland organize the dedication.
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Four Freedoms
Colin P. Kelly, Jr
America
Haruna
Captain Kelly
Madison
Fla
Florida
Walter Russell
New York
Con
Kely
de Worerite National Institute
Roosevelt
Churchill
Mutual Broadcasting System
Holland
vCapt
Kelly
Apte
Pacific
Corky Kelly
United States Military Academy
First Baptist Mount Dora Extends Call to Rev James Sutter
The First Baptist Church of Mount Dora extends a call to Rev James H Sutter pastor of Delaney Street Baptist Orlando. If he accepts the change will take several weeks to finalize. Rev J Walter Johnston preaches next Sunday with a music program including solos and anthems and a special choir.
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First Baptist Church of
Mount Dora
James H. Sutter
Delaney Street Baptist Church
Orlando
J. Walter Johnston
Thompson
Frazee
Holy Ghost
Maestoso
Mendel
Mount Dora Surgical Dressings Seeks Help This Summer
The Surgical Dressings room in Mount Dora reports May output of 6 385 dressings from 41 workers totaling 435.20 hours. With many workers away for summer they have just received 6 900 dressings and urge volunteers to contribute a few hours daily to this essential effort.
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Mount Dora
My Garden in Florida Praises Allen Andrews Editing
Marjorie Stone Man Douglas writes in the Miami Herald a glowing tribute to Allen Andrews publisher of the American Eagle for editing and publishing Henry Nehrling's essays. The collection titled My Garden in Florida appears in two pages featuring informal wise and readable pieces by the famed plantsman and horticulturist, a pioneer in plant introduction whose work expanded Floridians access to diverse plants and shrubs.
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Miami Herald
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas
Allen Andrews
American Eagle
Es‘tero
Henry Nehrling
Florida
Forest inspections planned across districts this week
District forestry inspections of burned and unburned plots, pulp wood thinning and selective cutting demonstrations are announced by W. Whitman district forester. Operations include planting sites near Ft McCoy Ocala and Chiefland with various plantings. total 158680 trees previously distributed via agents and offices.
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C. H. Coulter
W. Whitman
Kenneth McKay
Ft. MccCoy
Ocala Manufacturing Co Improvement
Silver Springs
Chiefland
H. C. Wo
Bushnell
Inverness
Mundis
Orla
Soil Conservation Service
Si Conley
Ocala
L. W. McMillan
Joe Carroll
Apapka
Gene Utwell
DeLeon ‘Springs
Sergeant Marcia Cornish Promoted at Camp Upton
Sergeant Marcia O Cornish WAC technician fifth grade receives promotion at Camp Upton New York from Colonel David E Cain commanding officer.
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David E. Cain
Camp Upton
N. Y
Marcia O. Cornish
WAC
Thomas Long to Return June 20
Mr. Thomas Long of the Internal Revenue Department, who has assisted income tax payers in Orlando every Tuesday, is so busy there that he will miss a few weeks here but expects to be back Tuesday, June 20. He will be at the Chamber of Commerce front sun Ee Pm. Sev-
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Thomas. Long
Internal Revenue Department
Orlando
Chamber of Commaton
Front Sun Ee
Christian Scientists Hold Annual Meeting at The Mother Church
The Christian Science Board of Directors addressed The Mother Church in Boston affirming freedom as a spiritual gift and linking it to Christ Jesus teachings. Stark Seeley of Cambridge was named president for the ensuing year, succeeding Mrs. Daisette D. S. McKenzie.
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Christian Science Board of Directors
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Christ Jesus
Stark Seeley
Cambridge
Mother
Daisette D. S. McKenzie
Navy Recruiter to Visit Mount Dora Tuesday
Navy recruiting officer Charles M. Allen will be in Mount Dora all morning on Tuesday June 13. Women and 17 year old boys are invited to meet him to learn about WAVES and Navy training possibilities. Mrs. Kramer cites new training info after boot camp and notes Waves may enter aero meteorology courses at Lakehurst New Jersey. Local women may contact Mrs. Kramer or apply at the Navy Recruiting Station Orlando Pont Office Building.
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Eth Kramer
Waves Volunter
Charles M. Allen
Navy
Lando
Mount Dora Ost
Mr. Allen
Mount Dora
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
New Jersey
Kramer
Pont
Orlando
Unusual Gladioli Captivate Local Flower Lovers
Mr. Richard Eddy showcases unusual gladioli varieties including Dracocephelus the green gladiolus and blue peregrina with violet blue petals and red markings. New 1943 44 season whites Eskimo Arctic Star and Rejoice add to a growing mount of interest among Mount Dora flower enthusiasts.
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Richard Eddy
Mount Dora
Notes About Our Men In Service
Lt A Secret spent a few days on leave before overseas orders after duty in field Taxes. John Gibson Treadwell Snc U S N R of the Seaman Guard Melbourne Fla visited his mother Mrs John Treadwell and family. Lt J M Greene with the 15th Air Force in Italy reports much action as a Liberator bomber pilot. Joe Dashar of Piggly Wiggly leaves for induction June 27 in Ousley Ga with family staying behind. Lt Comm William B Lawrence moved from Key West to Bremerton WA awaiting further posting. Mrs Lawrence remains in Mount Dora. Richard Van Voorhis ARM 3 c at Naval Station Georgia disappointed none from base could travel. Lt Harry A Clark navigator Corpus Christi TX near completing combat flying course at Alexandria LA. member of Flying Fortress crew for four engine bomber overseas duty. Clark is son of Mr Russell E Clark and Mrs Eliza Clark of MEAC Cress Florida.
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William B. Lawrence
Key West
Bremerton
Wash
Mrs. Lawrence
Harry A. Clark
Corpus
Vacation Church School Opens Monday Morning
Mount Dora announces Vacation Church School opens Monday at 9 oclock in First Methodist Church. Mrs. Ernest Mosteller directs the project joint Methodist and Baptist sponsorship with multiple department superintendents and staff across Beginners to Intermediate ages. Volunteers are welcome to assist with piano refreshments and teaching duties.
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Mount Dora
First Methodist Church
Ernest Mosteller
Herbert Whitehead
Pat Padgett
Paul
Lena Harding
Paul Johnson
William LaFroos
Mary Louise Rehbaum
N. E. Strite
Freeman Hill
McCown
Young Men Injured In Auto Crash Near Grandview Street
Milton Chapman home on furlough from the Army and Carey Colley were injured when their car struck a telephone pole near Grandview and Fifth. Both suffered cuts and facial injuries with Chapman more severely hurt. they received prompt treatment and were improving. Chapman’s furlough was extended then ordered to the Base Orlando after extension expired.
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Milton Chapman
Carey Colley
Grandview Street
Sixth Avenue
Carey
Milton
J. R. McDonald
Grandview
Chapman
Colley
Orlando
Infantry Day planned giant demonstration at Camp Blanding
Brigadier General E W Fales announces nationwide Infantry Day on June 15 at Camp Blanding Florida. The public will view modern Infantry weapons and training highlights plus a formal parade as community and state officials attend. Attendees are urged to respond to Infantry Day IRTC Camp Blanding Florida.
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E. W. Fales
Camp Blanding
IRTC
Florida
Service Men's Club Draws Army Wives To Mount Dora
Mount Dora sees rising visits from Army wives at the Service Men's Club near Lake Dora. Women suggested adding female signifiers to reflect their attendance while hostesses provide games, cakes, and refreshments as daily crowds top 150. The paper notes boat rides for 25 to 30 soldiers, thanks to volunteers and bakers, with May attendance reported at 1,352.
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Mount Dora
Lake Dora
Andrews
Hall
Meyer
Turner’s Bakery
Tax Stamp Reminder for Florida Car Owners
Federal Auto Stamp official John L Fahs warns Florida motorists the $5 federal motor vehicle tax remains in effect and a new stamp is required before July 1 when the current stamp expires. Stamps available by applying at any post office. each stamp bears a serial number to record in case of loss or theft.
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Internal Revenue
John L. Fahs
Florida
United States
Substituting Musicians Named for Local Science Church
Mrs. R. N. White Sr serves as substitute organist at the First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis for the summer. Mrs Celia Stein Claflin acts as soloist. Both will return to the Community Service here when it reopens.
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R. N. White
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Eustis
Celia Stein Claflin
White
Claflin
Half Year Auto Tags On Sale This Thursday
Lake County Tax Collector Mrs. Pearl L. Cullen reports that Henry J. Druggers Motor Vehicle Commissioner has announced half year automobile license plates will be available for sale on Thursday June august.
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Pearl L. Cullen
Lake County
Henry J. Druggers
Jung
Lake County Republicans form group at noonday lunch
Lake County Republican Club organizers met at Hotel Mount Dora May 31 to form a group with temporary officers led by chairman Mrs Henry Pringle and secretary Mrs O B Koonce. A basket picnic supper June 19 in Eustis will elect permanent officers and adopt by laws with speakers Emory Akerman and Warren Roberts.
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Mount Dora
Lake County
Republican Club
Henry Pringle
Leesburg
O. B. Koonce
Eustis
E. M Best
Clermont
Mary Learned
Clara Palmer
Mrs Birkbeck Called Away By Brother Death
Alexandra Birkbeck traveled from Atlanta to retrieve her mother Mrs A W Birkbeck after the sudden death of Mrs Birkbeck’s brother Arthur Hall in Farmington Connecticut. Hall who often visited Mount Dora left a widow and one daughter, and Mrs Birkbeck was among those grieving his passing. The remains will be cremated.
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Alexandra Birkbeck
Atlanta
A. W. Birkbeck
Birkbeck
Canning Sugar Distribution Reminder
Canning Sugar will be issued each morning from 9 a.m. to 12 at the Ration Office. Bring Book Four for all family members. Stamp 37 Spare is valid for 10 pounds until June 30, 1944. Please apply for Canning Sugar in the mornings only, says the Ration Board.
Surgical Dressings Room Closed Temporarily
The Red Cross room used for making surgical dressings is rented and closed until a new location is secured. Dressings production is discontinued, with notice to be given when work can resume.
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The
Red Cross
Another Home Sold in Sylvan Shores
The Ellsworth Grant home in Sylvan Shores was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Win C. Sleight. They plan improvements to prepare the property for winter season rental.
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Sylvan Shores
Win C. Sleight
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Florida Postwar Planning
Orlando Kiwanis luncheon featured Mr. Charles O. Andrews Jr. speaking on Zellwood Drainage District development. Lt. Gov Lloyd F. Gahr discussed postwar planning, praised Mount Dora Kiwanis, urged War Bond investment, and noted Mount Dora’s quota of 158,500. Guests included Lt A Lee French Jr and Harold Overhiser Jr with others.
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Charles O. Andrews, Jr
Orlando
Kiwanis
Zellwood
Lloyd F. Gahr
Orlando Club
Central District of Florida Kiwanis
Florida
Mount Dora Kiwanis
Gahr
George White
Mount Dora
A. Lee French, Jr
Army Air Forces
Harold Overhiser
See
Charles A. Hawkins
Eustis
Washington
Chaplain Fergeson to Speak at First Methodist Church
Chaplain Percy J. Fergeson of the 327th AAA stationed at Apopka will speak Sunday at 11 o clock at the First Methodist Church. He hopes to bring a soldier soloist or quartet. Mrs Anna Carr and Jon Doggett from the Florida Annual Conference are in Tallahassee for the 100th conference and plan to return Monday.
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Percy J. Fergeson
327Th Aaa
Apopka
First Methodist
Fergeson
Hera Mece
Jon Doggett
Tor
Anna Carr
Florida
Tallahasse
Reception for Father McKeown at Grand View Hotel
Public invited to an informal reception to meet Reverend G. F. McKeown of St. Marys of the Lakes in the parlors of the Grand View Hotel, Fustis, in the evening of June 1 from unspecified time to unspecified end.
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G. F. McKeown
St. Mary’s of the Lakes
Grand View Hotel
Fustis
Aan Ie Coe
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Paul Stark Seeley
Baptist Church
Sergeant Cornish
Thomas Long
Christian Scientists
Mother Church
Herb
A. Secret
Rom Field
John Gibson Treadwell
Snc
Seaman Guard
Melbourne
John Treadwell
J. M. Greene
15Th Air Force
Italy
Joe Dashar
Ousley
Mrs. Dashar
Richard van Voorhis
Naval Station
Georgia
Jacksonville
BRIG
Eugene W. Fales
Service Men’s Club
Chiistian Science Church
OUR Democracy
Saison Enya Asys Aat
Mark Twain
Kiwanis News
Methodist Church
Father McKeown
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