Notes About Our Men In Service Continued
Howell O Redd formerly of Mount Dora now seaman second class guard at Naval Air Station Lake City Florida. Yaieut William B Lawrence Jr on ten day leave at Dale-Mowbry Field Tallahassee in a fighter squadron hoping to fly over Mount Dora. Toby Green in New Guinea. temperature 135 degrees. Clyde E Wallace in U S Naval Reserves at Camp Perry Williamsburg Va. wife and daughter with her parents in Mount Dora. Corp Thomas H Scott son of Elizabeth Scott now overseas in Middle East advanced to corporal. Capt Robert W Dickson and wife visiting after a year and a half in Caribbean area Porto Rico Nicaragua Canal Zone. joined by Mrs Dickson in New Orleans after Kansas City visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell O. Redd
Mount Dora
Quincy
Florida
Seaman Guard
Naval Air Station
Lake City
Yaieut
William B. Lawrence, Jr
Dale-Mowbry
Clyde E. Wallace
U. S. Naval Reserves
Camp Perry
Williamsburg
L. C. Greene, Sr
Corp
Thomas H. Scott
Elizabeth Scott
Rhodes Street
Middle East
Robert W. Dickson
R. W. Dickson
Dickson
Caribbean
Porto
Rico
Nicaraagua
Canal Zone
New Orleans
Kansas City
Lake County
Camp Blanding
U. S. Army
Lake County Court House
Tavares
Leesburg
Howard Charles Smith
Robert Lee Harmison
Jesse David Thomas
Percy
Allison Walker
Ernest Thompson Lewis
William Justus Blandenbeckler
Sam Woodrow Turner
John Henry Link
Richard Louis Carver
James Edward White
Walter T. Hill
Eustis
Jack Drew Emerson
Robert Justin Marshall
William Clarence Brainard
Forrest Aubrey Shirley
Clyde Eugene Wallace
Byron Eldridge Cooper
Kirby Otts Huskey
James Dewey Corbett
Claude Warren Walker
Sidney Buchanan
Herbert John Merck
William McKinney
Okahumpka
John William Atz
Umatilla
James Edison Testerman
William Carl Holton
Edd Smith Padgett
James Quinton Draughon
Donald Albert Clements Martin Washington Hand
Walter Revels
Charles Lewis Coleman
Clermont
Allen Reginald Morrow
Leon Monroe Gaddy
Joseph Morrell Smith
Razz Hayward Bowen
Clarence Daniel Osteen
Astatula
Charles Thomas Ingram
Groveland
Severino Cianchini
Raymond A. Carlson
Marvin Lester Roberts, Jr
James Bronton Jackson
Lessie Cylde Sloan
Hubert Prevatt
Astor Park
Dillard Richardson
Mascotte
Elzia Sedell Taylor
Fruitland Park
William Francis Monroe, Jr
Dewey Wheeler Phillips
Lester Spnece
First V Mail from LaMarr in Pacific
In a letter from LaMarr, now overseas near the Pacific, he asks why the Topic has ceased arriving since he left the States. He praises the paper overall, notes he misses the news, and teases details about overseas life, including “The Land Down Under.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMarr
Conant
Pacific
Australia
States
Letter From LaMarr Conant About APO Number Correction
A reader notes a postal mix up with the APO address has been corrected. The letter expresses hope the paper will reach the intended recipient promptly and anticipation of a future reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMarr Conant
Over $1 600 Raised On Red Cross Quota
Dora Branch notes the Red Cross needs in war time with local drive results. A thermometer tally shows pledges rising past 1400 toward the goal as contributors give hundreds to support front line aid and home relief for soldiers and families. Field Day plans include compass reading and machine gun defense drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Red Cross
Orlando
Saung
Anama
Argent
A. J. Waltz
Mercury
B Company Briefs On Drill and Uniform Checks
Report from B Company notes Thursday night drill mixed with guard duty training for newer men. Emphasis on property checks and uniform inspections including reissuing nickel gray summer uniforms. Blackout halted Monday night shooting. eight or nine marksmen saw fire volume drop during a half hour intermission.
Unusual items shine at Wo man’s Club hobby show
A hobby show at the Woman’s Club near the ration board on Fifth avenue displayed rare antiques and quaint articles. Dr Henry Stiles Bradley exhibited ivory carvings including a letter stamp and ivory canes while Mrs Sam Diehl showcased mounted photographs and Mrs W M Kennedy lent old oil burning lanterns among many boxes, quilts, lamps and animal miniatures supervised by Mrs Eardley Wilmot as Ways and Means chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Ration Board
Fifth Avenue
Henry Stiles Bradley
Sam Diehl
W. M. Kennedy
Eardley Wilmot
Ways and Means Committee
February Bond Sales in Lake County Near $100 000
Lake County War Savings drives report February totals at $99 937.25 with towns and institutions posted varied results. Mount Dora led county sales with $10 628.25 while Eustis totaled $13 994.70 and Clermont $12 389. Groveland and Tavares followed with smaller figures, and several post offices and banks contributed to the countywide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Chamber of Tavares
Savings and Loan
Lake County
George H. Rast
Hattie Allen
War Savings
Sorrento
Fruitland Park
Walter E. Clark
O. B. Smith
Eustis
Frank Isted
Cassia
Federal Savings and Loan
Clermont
H. K. Stokes
Mount Dora
First National Bank
George J. White
Umatilla
Oakley Andrews
Tavares
W. J. Rogers
C. F. Evans
Montverde
Altoona
H. Lightfoot
Astatula
O. W. Smith
Ferndale
Leo Stars
Howey
Dodge Taylor
Lady Lake
G. Herbert
Minneola
W. H. Scott
Okahumpka
H. E. Price
Paisley
Jessie Perkins
Yalaha
H. B. Hunter
Vast Bass Stock Seen In Lake County Waters
Bass weighing over ten pounds each are plentiful in Lake County with anglers catching thirty to forty per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Dorans Win Cage Title In Tourney
In a county boys basketball final Dorans overcome Mount Dora 38 32 with Durden of Umatilla leading the scoring and Mount Dora players Geiger and Harding behind. Umatilla and Mount Dora each reach the final by eliminating Groveland Seabreeze and Lyman Eustis respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julich
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Fede
Wid
Endkie
Easley
McCown
Wiggul
Lyman
Eustis
Groveland
Seabreeze
Durden
Geiger
Harding
W. D. Cole
George J. White
Eustis Mount Dora Land
R Bronson
Goodman
McKay
Steller
McCall
Bacon
Don
P Julich
Arnold
Pierce
Straker
Parker
Stuart
Umatilla Sateen Weateapa Seabreeze
Alegeee Mee
Mount Dora McCown
French
IiGoodman
Mosteller
Don Fehg
Teasley
Parker F
Umatilla Oe
A Mosteller
INA Umatilla
Mount Dora Linn
Durhans
Crane
Green
Hadlock
Umatilla Freon Ehseweae
Mount Dorawsleesee
Lake County
What You Say With WAR BONDS
Washing machines and other household appliances are not available today as manufacturers convert plants to war work. If you save today by buying War Bonds, this money will start factories rolling and put millions to work after the War is won.
Class B cage tourney opens in Umatilla this week
Nine teams contest the Fifth District Class B Basketball Tournament in Umatilla starting March 11 with Oviedo seeded No. 1, followed by Umatilla Mount Dora and Apopka. Mount Dora won the Central Florida Conference title last Friday, advancing toward the state finals in Daytona Beach March 18-20. Officials I J Foster and A H Stevens will referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Oviedo
Mount Dora
Apopka
Cental Florida
Seabreeze High Gymnasium
Daytona Beach
I. J. Foster
Daytona Bach
A. H. Stevens
Center Hill
Groveland
Lyman
Eustis
Seabreeze
Tavares
Groveland- Lyman
Prepare for the emergency before it happens
Study first aid and join the Mount Dora and Lake County Chambers of Commerce to strengthen community readiness and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
The
Lake County
Safety Award Medals For No Accident Drivers Named
The facsimile of the Seite Award from American Fire and Casualty Company Orlando honors commercial vehicle drivers with bronze medals for a twelve month no accident record. five years earns a gold medal. A. Lee French, the Mount Dora agent, presents the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seite
American Fire and Casualty Company
Orlando
Florida
A. Lee French
Mount Dora
Lake County Cities League Meets Friday
Lake County city officials gather Friday evening March 12 in Umatilla for the spring session of the Lake County League of Municipalities. State Senator J Edwin Baker and Representatives Lacy Thomas and Harry Johnson will attend to discuss Florida legislature issues for 1943 and receive marching orders. Supper at 7 30 p m at the Whitley Inn costs 65 cents per plate. reservations via the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Umatilla
Florida
Whitley Inn
Regulations Change for S A L Dead River Bridge Openings
New rules alter the S A L bridge near Tavares requiring the draw to open 7 8 am and 5 6 pm for Coast Guard Reserve boats linked to Leesburg Army Air Base. Emergency openings may occur with notice to the bridge tender. vessels unable to pass during closed hours must give 30 minutes notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead River
Tavares
United States Coast Guard
Leesburg Army Air Base
U. S.C. G. Reserve
War Bonds and Home Front Efforts Rally Support
A wartime message urges readers to support war production and heating plant efforts. Citizens urged to contribute resources to provide tools for the fighting forces and sustain morale during the duration of the conflict.
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Toby Green
New Guinea
Axig
U.s.war Bonds
Ormund Powers
U.S. Treasury Department
Homer Morris
Texaco Gas and Oil
Willard
U. S. Highway 441
Cou
UNTV
Milton G. Starrett
Ilton G. Starrett
Fairfield County
Connecticut
Herlong, Jr
Ruth Hudson
County Lake
State of Florida
Allen Sherman
Roe
Fla
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Lake County Cities League
S. A. L. Dead River Bridge
Treasury Department
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