East Town Services at St Mary Baptist Church Aided Rally
St Mary Baptist Church in Central Florida hosted a large Women’s Day rally with Mrs A L Russell in charge. The event raised 2336 52 including 1646 35 by women and 428 00 by others, with over fifty out of town guests and Mount Dora participation. Daytona beat Esch Pickard Esch Reed of Orlando in bowling and local singles and doubles tournaments featured strong scores.
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St. Mary Baptist Church
A. L. Russell
Sis. M. L. Gilbert
Janie L. Poe
Eustis
Marie
Sopoz
Florida
Heaulah Banks
Beatrice Russell
George D. Church
Better Building Citizenship Club
Pallbearers Society
Sauostanite
M. Thomas
Mount Dora
Daytona
Esch-Pickard-Esch-Reed
Orlando
DeLand
Ferguson
Bradley
Thomas
Grant
Blackburne
Bridgman
Jones
Hadsall
Steinmetz
Tracy
Parker
Meinecke
Caley
Taylor
Tower
McLachlan
Breckenridge
Moss
Nelson
Gordon
Mayo
Dierks
Marsh
Lawn Bowling Club Match Sees Narrow Daytona Victory
The Mount Dora and Daytona teams traded leads in a tight match as Daytona edged Mount Dora by narrow margins. Mount Dora led 10 to 5 on the 16th end before Daytona surged with a seven-shot burst, retook the lead, and Mount Dora won the 15th final end. a luncheon followed at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Munson
Mount Dora
Daytona
Shuffleboard Club Stakes Prizes On Elegant Afternoon
The Shuffleboard Club hosted a 2:30 p.m. event with Mr Haley offering prizes. Members gathered early as a decorated table displayed awards, azaleas adorned the setup, and contestants paraded with Mrs Holden in white escorted by President Mr Bourne and aide Mr Dodd.
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Mr. Haley
Mrs. Holden
Mr. Bourne
Mr. Dodd
Local club holds apron contest and bingo party
A neighborhood gathering featured a craft contest with Miss Buck winning and Mrs. White second, both awarded aprons. Mrs. Eck wore a pine and white apron with red bands. Consolation prizes included Florida souvenir handkerchiefs. Mr. Haley received thanks for hosting.
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White
Allen
Boggs
Florida
Mr. Haley
Riley's Park turn reports from Pa to Orlando trip
Mrs Barnes and Mr and Mrs Bell Riley are mentioned visiting Orlando. Ern Pop Riley nears completion of his boat house and a house warming party is expected soon. Rumsey Beims leads the fishing contest while Grady remains silent and results of the bridge contest are unclear.
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Turn
Barnes
Bell Riley
Orlando
Pop
Riley
Grady
Rumsey
Beims
Delinquency Ties to Adult Actions Says Judge Herlong
Judge Herlong asserts juvenile delinquency stems from adult delinquency and home training. He blames lazy parenting and lack of involvement, urging rededication to child-rearing and school and church-based guidance to avert a worsening trend amid wartime conditions. A Red Cross appeal and Boy Scout drive followed by a citrus industry motion picture program are planned.
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Herlong
Red Cross
National War Fund
Boy Scouts
Barnett
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Hosts 1945 Event
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites local business members and residents to a 1945 gathering highlighting community progress. Attendees will hear updates from chamber leaders and enjoy a brief program of remarks and networking.
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The
Mount Dora
Texaco Filling Station Fictitious Name Notice
Notice under fictitious name law states H L Larsen Shelly Caudel and Robert G Caudel will register THE TEXACO FILLING STATION in Mount Dora Florida Lake County after proof of publication. The filing cites Fictitious Name Statute House Bill 1175 and Florida law 1941 with date February 12 1945.
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Florida
Circuit Court
Lake County
Mount Dora
Texaco
H. L. Larsen
Shelly Caudel
Robert G. Caudel
Shelly Udet
Notes About Our Men In Service
Local notes detail servicemen and families during wartime. Bernard J. McCabe is wounded in action in England with fracture to the left leg and recovering in a hospital. Vernon Elmer Maltby has joined Navy inactive duty after enlisting February 22, with training at Bainbridge pending. Lieutenant Commander William B. Lawrence, Sr. visited Florida during a conference from the Aleutians. Second Lieutenant Cecil R. Parker, missing in action over Germany, receives the Air Medal for meritorious heavy bombardment work with the 487th Bomb Group in the Third Air Division. A letter from a patient in England describes recent surgery and recovery, including shell fragment concerns and a note about German pistols being sent home for possible safekeeping.
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Vernon Elmer Maltby
Zellwood
Navy
Young Maltby
Clyde E. Maltby
Bainbridge
Orlando
William B. Lawrence, Sr
Aleutian Islands
Florida
Cecil R. Parker
Eighth Air Force
Germany
Nazi Germany
William K. Martin
Ogden
Utah
Parker
487Th
Third Air Division
England-Africa
Messerschmitt
Regensburg
Charles E. Parker
Helen M. Stewart
Mount Dora
Harry Ne EY
W. H. Hopcraft
England
Lake County Subscribes Over Quota Early Says War Finance Leaders
Early reports from Lake County War Finance Committee chairmen indicate continued over subscription of the war bond quota. Reports received at the County War Finance Committee office in the Court House at Tavares through noon Saturday March 3 show the county maintaining its record.
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War Finance Committees
Lake County
County War Finance Committee
Tavares
Lake County Court House Receives Brightening Upgrade
The Lake County Court House at Tavares is being repainted in lighter tones and outfitted with modern fluorescent lighting. The improvements reduce light bills and glare, enhancing appearance and efficiency for officials, taxpayers, and the public.
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Lake County Court House
Tavares
Lake’s Court House
South
Grapefruit Salt Ad Sparks Talk In Life Magazine
Mrs Belle S Hamilton notes in Tell-Tale Tatter that Morton Salt ads in Life last week claimed Grapefruit Tastes Sweeter With Salt. She suggests citrus buyers may be swayed by linking grapefruit with sugar, implying shoppers reconsider sugar reliance with meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Salt People
Life
Belle S. Hamilton
Morton’s Salt
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East Town
Lawn Bowling Club
Shuffleboard Club
Crane Furniture Company
Riley's Park
Kiwanis
A Dasher
Fort McPherson
T. F. McCabe
McDonald Street
War Department
Bernard J. McCabe
Rengan
Lake
Montverde
Clermont
Ferndale
Sorrento
Grand Island
Umatilla
Fruitland Park
Frank M. Gale Proud
Lake Griffin
Court House
Salton
Homer Morris
Jimmie’s
U. D
Jimmie) Hardester
DELCO
U. S. Highway 441
U.S. Treasury Department
Lada
PTL
Florida Power
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