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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
8
Sophomores in English class have held several debates and many attended both the Conference Tournament in Umatilla and the District Tournament locally. The class laments Betty Reich's departure after a month with the group.
The freshman class regrets losing Jay Wenger who returned to Pennsylvania. They hope he will return next year while the ninth grade prepares an assembly program for an upcoming event.
In Mount Dora readers debate a proposed park display along the busy sixth avenue edge. A critic calls a billboard unsightly while supporters suggest planting azaleas with tablets honoring war veterans. A new member, J R Chapman of Kent Ohio, joins the club at a Saturday pot luck.
Mount Dora announces a $4,300 quota for the Red Cross War Fund Drive and invites local residents to contribute. The drive seeks community support to aid wartime relief efforts and service programs.
State office reports Lake County sold $524,371 in Fourth War Loan Drive or 127 percent of its E Bond quota and $1,330,074 or 119 percent of total quota. County and state officials praise local chairmen and predict March quota of $120,000 will be met with determination and success.
Sunday services ran smoothly with strong attendance from Sunday School to the night service. De votion led by Bro Fred Price, sermons by Rev Jordan on water theme. Community thanks for gifts to the Center and missionary donations. The Pallbearers Society reports sickness and upcoming meetings. News of Mrs Willie Mae Dunlop’s death in Tallahassee follows. Red Cross relays 142000 messages in one day.
Veterans list Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk assignments promotions and transfers among Navy Army Air Corps personnel. Ensign Backus reports to Norfolk March seventh. Percy Davis promoted to electrician first class in the States. Harold Durden ill at Little Creek Navy Hospital recovering. Richard Rober Van Voorhis returns to the U.S. from overseas and is at Norfolk. Lt. James S. Bryant promoted to first lieutenant with Fifth Army in Italy. Pvt. James R. Christie transferred to Camp Pickett and promoted to technician fifth grade. undergoing air cadet training. Sgt. Robert A. Quixley moved from Camp Blanding to Camp Butner in the Eastern Personnel Reassignment Center. Corporal Bob Burkart from The Citadel to Aberdeen Proving Grounds for officer candidate training. aims for second lieutenant in ordnance reserve.
Orlando pulled ahead 10 6 after ten ends then won 12 9 as Mount Dora fought back. Bridgman and Steinmetz failed to block, Reed of Orlando steered the jack to settle the final score. March 3 Breckenridge beat Bradley 14 8 and Bridgman beat Bradner 16 5 with fourteen ends in the series.
On February 10 a ceremony organized Umatilla Red Cross branch with Dr. L. Ross Lynn as chairman Mrs Rena Allen as vice chair Mrs Mittie Whitcomb treasurer and Mrs Dorothy Turner secretary. Home Service staff in local chapters rose 71 percent nationwide as servicemen and families seek Red Cross aid.
Chas J Anderson holder of Tax Certificate No for Groveland Farms Co seeks tax deed on Tracts 33 34 47 48 in Lake County Florida The property may be sold at the courthouse door in Tavares on 3 April 1944 at 11:00 AM if the certificate is not redeemed by law. Dated 23 February 1944 ClerK GEO J Dykes.
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