Aircraft Recognition course sought for Ground Observers
Observers are urged to volunteer for day and night watches as Air Forces seek better aircraft recognition. Chief O M Brown and reporters solicit help at 1252 Alexander street and nearby venues, honoring Alfred Rehbaum Jr. and noting shifts in staffing due to war duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Army Air Forces
O. M. Brown
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Jacksonville
Alfred
Barra
North
R. M. Brown
Alexander Street
W. W. Schwartz
Princess Theatre
Record Busting Shipyards Build Merchant Fleet
Every shipyard in the country is setting records in constructing a merchant marine vital for transporting supplies and troops to the seas. The total cost of hundreds of ships now under construction runs into millions of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Seas
Lake County Officials Back Sales Tax and Local Tax Plan
Lake County officials voted to push a sales tax measure and discussed consolidating city and county tax collections though opposed by many due to cost. The League urged home rule, limited centralization, and warned against excessive Tallahassee and Washington power, while topics included liquor control and juvenile delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Harry Johnson
Tavares
Lacy Thomas
Groveland
League
Tallahassee
Washington
Rotary Founder Praises Mount Dora Visit
Paul P. Harris founder and president of Rotary International and Mrs Harris have returned to Chicago after a stay at the Grand View Hotel. Harris spoke to the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club and shared experiences from a varied career. He traveled widely and once worked as a reporter, teacher, actor, cowboy, and salesman before practicing law. The couple hopes to return next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul P. Harris
Chicago
Rotary International
Harris
Grand View Hotel
Rotary Clubs
Mount Dora
San Francisco
Denver
Los Angeles
California
Colorado
Louisiana
England
Europe
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
Italy
Radios Wanted by 31st Fighter Control Squad
The 31st Fighter Control Squad at Leesburg Air Base requests donations of usable radios to be rebuilt for use in recreation rooms. Donations may be left at the Topic office or arranged by contacting Lieut. James King at Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Air Base
Mane
James King
Leesburg, i
RATION BOOK TROUBLE AT PUBLIC DINING ROOMS
A government rule requires diners consuming twelve meals a week at hotels or restaurants to surrender their ration books for the time of dining. Some patrons oppose this, insisting they should eat with their own coupons for extras while the establishment must collect the ration book.
Turnip from Lake Jem Farms Weighs Eleven Point Seven Five Pounds
A family size white turnip from Lee M. Bottom's Lake Jem Farms weighs eleven and three quarter pounds. The item, described as a white turnip not a rutabaga, could feed a large family across several meals rather than a hotel full of patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M.bottom
Lake Jem Farms
Company Briefs Field Day Training Exercise Report
The "B" Company conducted a field day to test instruction and compass navigation. Lunchtime featured a chicken pilau meal as the 19 man unit, led by Lt. Kimball, attempted to locate and disable a 10 man force with two machine guns under Lt. Scott, drawing at dusk when defenders held position. Privates Clark and Mulholland stood out for scouting. five miles of marching and crawling were logged. recruitment continues to show progress with expected non commissioned appointments soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compass Bearing. Com
Kimball
Scott
Albert S. Clark
Clark
Mulholland
No Ban on Civic Club Luncheons
The report that the OPA banned civic club luncheons is inaccurate. The office focuses on fair food distribution and does not regulate how hotels and restaurants use their allotments. Meetings aid bond purchases and wartime production, with trade and labor groups discussing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
WAAC Examination Tour in Orlando March 18 20
Lt James E Hughes assistant recruiting officer Tampa will visit Orlando March 18 19 and 20 to conduct WAAC examinations. A mental alertness test for interested applicants will be given March 20 at 9 30 a m at the Orlando Army Recruiting Sub Station 204 Post Office Building. Corporal Smith notes this provides access for applicants to the qualifying exam usually offered in Tampa Jacksonville and Miami. Write Army Recruiting Office 204 Post Office Building Orlando Florida for applications and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Hughes
Tampa, Florida
Orlando
WAAC
Post Office
Corporal Smith
Tampa
Jacksonville
Miami
Army Recreating Office
Florida
Red Cross Surgical Dressings Group Sets New Quota
The Red Cross surgical dressings group reports 12000 dressings completed since January 15. No new quota before April 1 requires 4500 more. The dressings room operates 9 to 5 daily and 7 to 9 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Gerald Aries and Mrs Colley in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Leesburg
Ae Gerald Aries
S. C. Colley
Lenten Study Group At Community Church Begins
Dr Richards starts a Lenten series at the Community Church this Sunday at 7 30 PM. He leads a discussion on the Old Testament Prophet Amos and how its teachings apply to contemporary life. All interested are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Richards
Artars of the Community Church
Amos
Parker starts five month aviation course at Tennessee
Cecil Parker reports he has begun a five month aviation cadets course at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and says he likes it very much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Parker
Knoxville, Tenn
University of Tennessee
Army transfers and homecomings reported from forts
Capt Henry W Land moved from Fort Bragg to Fort Sill with his wife and family. Paul T Ault, previously at Fort Revere, Mass, returns home for a few weeks after several months away. Pfc Berkley C Thompson, from Camp Forrest, Tenn, is on a fifteen day furlough to March 22. Mrs Marie Thompson has received letters from her Donald stationed somewhere abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Land
Fort Bragg
N. C
Fort Sill
Okla
Paul T Ault
Fort Revere
Mass
Berkley C. Thompson
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Marie Thompson
Donald
Craftsmans visit delights Mount Dora publisher
Cent W. Taylor from Ohio and Sanford, on travel with the National Editorial Association, toured Mount Dora visiting the Wise and Urquhart families and the Topic office. They enjoyed Lake Dora and Canal views, discussed printing ideas, and spoke of the Buckeye newspaper from Archbold, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cent W. Taylor
Northwes
Ohio
Campre
Mount Dora
Tampa
Harry Wise
J. C. Urquhart
Sanford
Mr. Taylor
National Edi Association
Atlanta
Georgia
Stia
Southern States Envel Company
Flora
Florida
Wise
Minnesota
Urquharts
Tangerine
Lake Front
Gerald Hurlburt
Red Cross
Lake Dora
Lake Eustis
Taylor
E. L. Downs
Archbold
The
Buckeye
Kellers
Lake County Enjoys 1942 Bright Business Record
Editor E D Lambright applauds Lake County for a 1942 business year totaling over 12 million dollars driven by citrus sales of oranges grapefruit and canned fruit. Farmers diversified with watermelons cabbage cucumbers lettuce poultry eggs cattle hogs grapes and Sea Island cotton amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Lambright
Tampa Tribune
Lake County
Water samples satisfactory after Mount Dora tests
Three samples from Mount Dora were sent to the State Board of Health for a periodic test. Samples collected by H. D. Over r on March 8 and received March 9 showed negative presumptive results and were reported satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
State Board of Health
H. D. Overr
Blood Bank Mobile Unit Coming to Mount Dora
The blood bank mobile unit will be in Mount Dora all day Monday to collect blood plasma for the Central Florida Blood Bank. Potential donors are urged to call the Defense Center this week to register for a donation time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Bank
Mount Dora
Central Florida
Defense Center
Dr Foye to Preach at Baptist Church Sunday
Dr Otis W Foye will fill the pul pit during Mr Montgomery's absence. The morning message is The World Passes by My Window and the evening topic is Two Men Under One Hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis W. Foye
The
Baptist Church
Lake County Reports Over 400 Miles Of Improved Highways
The county announces it now maintains more than 400 miles of improved highways. Officials say upgrades include paving repairs and drainage work across the system to boost travel efficiency and safety for residents and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Over The Top In Red Cross Drive
Mount Dora Branch raises funds for the Red Cross War Fund as over 400 on deposit and more contributions arrive. Lake Jem, Sorrento, and Mount Plymouth have reported amounts with many canvassers still to submit reports. The Mount Dora quota was 2125 dollars, and local communities urge further gifts at First National Bank Topic Office or with Dr Dickson or Miss Margaret Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Sea
Red Cross War Fund
Lake Jem
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Mount Plymouth
First National Bank
Dickson
Margaret Lewis
Honor Roll by Grade Notable Students Named
Honor rolls list top students by grade level with percentages of the class. Seventh grade includes Gordon Folger Frank Keller Dorothy Layne Virginia Perry Juanita Vandereff. Eighth grade lists Sue Bond Dorothy Mae Conner Maryann Hadlock Doris Harding Lucille Minkley Lila Rhodes Laura Roseborough. Ninth grade features Bobby Allen Eulene Jones Betty Jo Montag Lois Rhodes. Tenth grade names Johnie Mae DeLoach Lucile Harding Trudie Williams. Eleventh grade highlights Gladys Irene Crane Dorothy Geiger Marilyn Johnson Grace Lee Allene Moon Lorene Yates. Twelfth grade lists Dorothy Adams Jimmy Allen Mildred Edwards David French Lena Harding Marjorie High Nancy Hollingsworth Dan Layne Paul Mosteller Sara Roseborough Bob Willard Wylania Williams Norman Tuckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Folger
Frank Keller
Dorothy Layne
Virginia Perry
Juanita Vandereff
Sue Bond
Dorothy Mae Conner
Maryann Hadlock
Doris Harding
Lucille Minkley
Lila Rhodes
Laura Roseborough
Bobby Allen
Eulene Jones
Betty Jo Montag
Lois Rhodes
Johnie Mae DeLoach
Lucile Harding
Trudie Williams
Gladys Irene Crane
Dorothy Geiger
Marilyn Johnson
Grace Lee
Allene Moon
Lorene Yates
Dorothy Adams
Jimmy Allen
Mildred Edwards
David French
Lena Harding
Marjorie High
Nancy Hollingsworth
Dan Layne
Paul Mosteller
Sara Roseborough
Bob Willard
Wylania Williams
Norman Tuckett
Ration Notes Warn of Stamp Use and Overlap Period
OPA reminds readers to guard ration books and use high value stamps. Prunes raisin allowances drop to 12 points per pound while beans peas and lentils fall to 4 points. half pound items cost 2 points. An overlap from March 25 to 31 lets use both first and second period stamps. After March 31 only second period stamps remain valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
First Baptist Pastor Becomes Army Chaplain
Rev. Floyd Montgomery of Mount Dora has been accepted as an Army chaplain and inducted this week. He departs April 4 to train at Harvard Chaplains School after recovery from a prior medical issue that caused an earlier rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Montgomery
First Baptist Church of
Mount Dora
U.S. Army
Chaplains’ School
Harvard University
Montgomery
Lenten Vesper Service at St Thomas Eustis
A Lenten vesper was held at St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis on Wednesday evening. Because some members could not attend evening services a Friday afternoon service is planned at 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Homestead Exemption Forms Available From Town Offices
To obtain the Homestead Exemption, file annual applications with the Town Assessor by April 1. Blank forms are at the Town Clerk’s office or with L. R. Tremain, Tax Assessor, 411 Donnelly Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Tremain
Aax
Donnelly Avenue
L. A. Tremain
Kiwanis Meeting Featured Aviation Medicine Speaker
Major Leroy H. Oetjen of the Medical Corps, once of Leesburg, will speak at the Kiwanis meeting on aviation medicine and recent advances. Other guests include Paul Harris of Chicago, founder of Rotary International, and Capt. Robert W. Dickson Jr. on leave with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy H. Oetjen
Medical Corps
Leesburg
Pasident
Kiwanis
Oetjen
Aafsat
Orlando
Paul Harris
Chicago
Rotary International
Rotary
Harris
Grand View Hotel
Robert W. Dickson, Jr
Leo Summermatter
New York City
Manuel Sedano
R. I. Barnett
Caxton Doggett
Hartley White
Braintree
Mass
Mount Dora
Colley
Grievances Over War Rationing and Taxes Shared
Mr W S Cadman recalls a cousin in England with two sons in service and two daughters teaching in evacuated towns. The family endures no electricity or running water. cold weather and coal shortages forced an eight week school vacation. The daughters pay about 57 percent of their salaries in income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Cadman
England
Egypt
Wales
Twenty-Five Cents Not Always a Quarter Joke
A Cincinnati man went to file his income tax return and paid the first installment with two dimes and a nickel. The internal revenue agent noted the amount was short of the owed tax, and the man explained he believed the first payment was only a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Collector of Internal Revenue
Mount Dora Youth Gains Naval Academy Entrance
John Carr Burkart of Mount Dora Florida has passed the entrance exam for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He attended The Bullis School in Silver Spring Maryland and will enter the academy in June 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carr Burkart
Mount Dora
Florida
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington, D. C
Naval Academy
Bullis School
Silver Spring
Maryland
Eee
Annapolis
Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Rescheduled
The executive board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is moved to Thursday afternoon at 3:30. The session will be held at the chamber of commerce office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce Board Meeting
Chamber of Commerce
Jess Hunter Named to State Prostitution Law Study Panel
Jess Hunter of Tavares, State's Attorney and Lake County attorney for the Board of Commissioners, was selected by Governor Holland to join a committee examining tightening 1943 laws on prostitution to curb venereal disease. Also serving are Tallahassee attorney J Velma Keen, Health Officer Dr Henry Hansen, Dr G S Osineup of the Florida Medical Association, Turner Butler of the State Beverage Department, Tampa Mayor R E L Chancey, and Lewis Petteway for Attorney General Tom Wann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Holland
Hunter
J. Velma Keen
Tallahassee
Henry Hansen
G. S. Osineup
Florida Medical Association
Turner Butler
State Beverage Department
R. E. L. Chancey
Tampa
Lewis Petteway
Tom Wann
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Observation Post
U. S. Treasury Department
Ration Book Trouble
Civic Club
J. H. Woods
Tommy
U. S
San Diego
Calif
Cadet George M. Battle
George M
Buster) Battle
Dallas
Texas
Naval Air Training Center
Corpus Christie
Battle
W. R. Battle
Daytona Beach
U.S. Treasury Department
DR. Foye
Kiwanis News
U. S. Naval Academy
Jess Hunter
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