04 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
1
Lake County's 1942 business volume reached 12,696,500 dollars, up 454,961 from the prior year, with no tax increases. Citrus led revenue, adding over 6,000,000 dollars to growers and shippers, while truck crops and poultry contributed additional income.
Villa Dora Hotel notes March’s arrival with wartime appeals for Red Cross support and cooperative drives. It invites Lakeside Inn bowlers for a match, lists social events including a Leesburg Songsters concert, a Morrison harpischord program, and library tea and bingo plans, plus local arrivals.
The Red Cross War Fund seeks 125000000 nationally with Mount Dora quota of 2125 led by Miss Margaret Lewis and local solicitors. Districts assign solicitors, pledges already come in, and funds support overseas aid, prisoners of war, home service, surgical dressings, and Nor cross relief efforts. Contributions may be left at Topic office with Mrs Keller.
Fire department contained a blaze at the crate mill after sparks from burned cross ties spread from an old sawdust pit. Firefighters fought the log pile and dried wood to prevent damage, while town council rules that cross ties burning inside the city violate laws and ordered the railroad to stop.
Major Wiley swore in Lt Arthur O Jefferies as Captain of B Company at drill last Thursday. The unit reports a full officer complement, several NCO vacancies, and strong aspirants for stripes. Training next covers trench mortar and machine gun techniques once equipment arrives. Merry boys posted solid scores at Monday shoot. former Captain Javens completes boot camp at Parris Island and is assigned to rifle range for about 20 days of practice.
There is still time to send Victory books to the men in the service. Local results have been disappointing and there is a growing need for reading material. Worthwhile books you have enjoyed will be enjoyed by men in the Army and Navy. We must not let our men down and should mount your to our Dora Public Library.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports its 1943 membership drive led by Richard Edgerton and Alfred Rehbaum with 112 members already listed last week and additional names including Coleman's Bakery Grant Cowies Edna M Cowles and Hotel Mount Dora. Members are urged to pay a $10 fee at the Chamber office or to either of two teams to credit the donation.
A patriotic concert dedicated to the American Red Cross will be held Sunday afternoon March 7 at 3 o clock in the Community Building. George J. White of the Chain of Commerce is chairman. American Red Cross leaders from Orlando will attend. The public is invited.
First Lieutenant Henry A. Keel of Umatilla Florida, missing in action since May, is awarded the Silver Star for gallantry over Lae New Guinea. Flying a B 25 he bombed enemy installations amid heavy anti aircraft fire, his plane damaged and last seen over the ocean. He is the nephew of Mrs Robert Sadler of Mount Dora.
Shortage of workmen and war conditions push publishers to enforce a firm deadline. All advertising and news copy must be in by noon Tuesday. Late submissions risk missing publication for the week.
Lake County tuberculosis association reports February totals of 3149.25 dollars from 19 communities. Of the funds 79 percent stays in county for diagnosis and prevention while the Negro division raises 195.25 dollars. Health education shows 2500 literature pieces and 3000Tuberculosis awareness viewers in 19 communities.
At today’s Kiwanis luncheon in Zellwood Mr. William Friend of Atlanta Ga manager of the dehydration plant will speak on that project. Last Thursday May G A Sauer of Eustis presented propensa da films including a Fighting French reel with two French Navy officers as guests of Kiwanian Barnett. Additional guests were Rudy Schneider of Eustis Tom Murray of Eustis Neal V Trautman of New Albany Ind and H C McCown of New Albany and Dr Lust. Clark Dillenbeck won the February Honor Roll defense stamp.
Observers look forward to a Mount Dora AWS event. David Denslow visits to inspect the local post and attend the meeting. P-40 reporting instructions are posted for daytime and night observations. A safety gate is added at the stairs to prevent accidents.
Mrs. Leslie F. Jackson and Mrs. Lotta Weeks host guests Mrs. William Lindsey and daughter Lieutenant Lillian Lindsey of Milton Massachusetts. Lindsey recently received her commission at Fort Devens Massachusetts and is on ten days leave. She serves in the Dental Hygiene Corps.
The United Council of Church Mount Dora announces World Day of Prayer on Friday March 12 with women from local churches participating. Sponsored by the United Council of Church Women, the interdenominational observance invites all community women to attend. A rehearsal is set for Wednesday afternoon March 10.
Citizens urged to join the aerial watch, report enemy aircraft, and assist military observers. Training sessions announced to identify planes, drones, silhouettes, and flight patterns.
Mount Dora officials and the Chamber of Commerce vote to continue weekly Mount Dora programs for March. Dr Richards asks three questions about enjoyment continuation and funding. the five to one vote supports ongoing events and covering possible deficits. Donald Scott Morrison delivers a standout piano program to be repeated next Tuesday at 8 p m.
Last Friday at the Lakeside Inn the Lestas performed a top entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Coen hosted their daughter Shirley Coen and her fiancé Lieut. Edward Brooks with the wedding party at cocktails and a small dinner. Saturday featured a putting contest won by Mrs. S. R. Matlack and three men, with prizes of war savings stamps split when Catterall and Parry could not complete a playoff. The Coen Brooks reception and a Saturday evening bridge followed, with multiple prize pairings totaling $12 in stamps. New guests and regulars filled the Lakeside schedule through Sunday night, including violinist Kathryn Quinones joining the Lakeside Trio.
Col C E Lester, county commander of Citizens concrete military authorities, says Lake County will test new regulations with a practice blackout and air drill. If approval is received, the drill will occur in the evening hours of March 8, Monday.
Bennett B Harvey captain in the Medical Corps is stationed at Camp Grant Illinois after graduating from Indiana University Medical School in 1939 and serving during 1942. Stephen David Harvey, a University of Florida senior in agriculture, plans to complete his B S degree May 22 and then attend Officer Training School at Fort Benning Georgia.
The Central Florida Conference Basketball Tournament starts today at Mount Dora with opening games at 2:00 p.m. Umatilla is No. 1 seed, Mount Dora No. 2, and Eustis joins to complete brackets. Ira G. Foster and A. H. Stevens officiate all games.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce released estimates placing the state population at 1,949,086. The count is based on ration books issued and shows an increase of roughly 200,000 since May 1942.
Ensign Gould Sadler is home on leave for a few days. William Davis Lovelady of Zellwood was called to Camp Blanding for induction. Preece is stationed at Par S. C. and has received his gun as second petty officer. Charles D. Boxell at Nashville Army Air Center has become a pilot and enjoys the life despite calisthenics. Ralph Shaw, fireman second class in the Navy, spent a five day furlough with his mother and sister, crossed the equator for the eleventh time, and lists Brazil as his favorite place among his travels.
Donald Strickland stationed at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard serves as pharmacist mate third class in the dispensary and enjoys liberty every four days with swimming bowling and pictures. Ernest Minkley torpedomen 38e at Newport passed the physical test at New London and was accepted for submarine service amid a strict examination where only 18 of 100 succeed. The pressure test simulates 100足 underwater and Ernest has served since July 6.
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