Generous Response In Lake County To Polio Fund Appeal
Lake County residents contributed to the 1945 Infantile Paralysis Appeal and the local chapter retained half the funds for county use while sending the other half to the National Foundation for research. The note thanks donors and notes a polio patient received nursing support enabling potential full limb use. Donation balance listed as 2809.22 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
National Foundation
Keller
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Cy G. Thomas
Clothing Drive For War Victims By Kiwanis In Mount Dora
Kiwanis International sponsors a National Clothing Collection with the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club participating. Donations of usable clothing for men women and children will be distributed to war victims and refugees through the Red Cross. Items may be left at the Chamber of Commerce or the Red Cross room or requests for pickup can be made through Kiwanis committee members Paul C. Milner Prof. D. D. Roseborough L. C. Smith Dr. R. W. Dickson and George Jones. Collection continues through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis International
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Paul C. Milner
D. D. Roseborough
R. W. Dickson
George Jones
Mount Dora curbside garbage policy sparks untidy streets
Readers lament unsightly curbside garbage cans in Mount Dora as weekend collections leave cans visible for hours. The new practice allows the collector to remove trash from wherever cans are stored, reducing curb clutter but drawing concern over lingering eyesores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Aes
Youth Center Parents to Meet at Hurricane Hut
Fathers and mothers of Youth Center youths and friends are asked to attend a meeting at the Youth Center Hurricane Hut on the corner of Donnelly and Seventh avenues this Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Please attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly and
Seventh Avenues
Baptist Church To Finish Exterior This Week
The church advances exterior work to finish the building in white with black trim and complete a pastorium by Easter Sunday. The campaign target is 2500 dollars, with about 1000 already raised, and final plans await church approval and priorities. Lieut Ralston charmed parishioners last Sunday with The Lost Chord and The Holy City as a tenor solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer
Lieut. Ralston
Sullivan
Holy City
Adams
Community Church dedicatory service and church improvements noted
The article covers a dedicatory morning worship at the Community Church praising recent renovations, the choir offerings including The Lord's Building and Trust in the Lord, and notes on the Woman's Association meeting led by Mrs George H Peabody. It also previews next Sunday's Bible Class and a talk on the Modern Return to Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic A. Whiting
Ding Committee
Tschaniainowski
Roberts
A. Tanner
Woman’s Association
Missionary Committee
George H. Peabody
Alice Kurtz
Madeleine Milner
Liam
Melvin White
Belle W. Hamilton
Anna
Siam
Joshua
Jordan
Palestine
Palm Sunday Worship at Methodist Church
Sunday worship centers on Palm Sunday with Robert Decker as soloist. The pastor will baptize new members and infants at Easter. Rev W E Bancroft of the Ohio Conference will speak at 7 45 PM on Is the death of Christ sufficient for salvation. Doris Harding announces Jane Smith leads Youth Fellowship on Sunday. Parents should consult the pastor about Easter baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Robert Decker
W. E. Bancroft
Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church
India
Christ
Doris Harding
Youth Fellowship
Jane Smith
Holy Week Services Planned by Local Churches
The Community and Methodist churches will hold two Holy Week services next week. Thursday at 8 pm a Communion service in the Community Church features the Last Supper reading. Good Friday at 8 pm in the Methodist Church includes readings and songs with no sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton Doggett
James Richards
Methodist Church
Jacksonville Beach
Service Men’s Club Hosts Entertaining Night
The Service Men's Club held a round world tour themed program with performances by a guest artist supported by S. Florence Hanscom on piano. Red Cross decorations and Florida turkey work enhanced the club atmosphere as junior hostesses ensured guest enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieee
Gradi
Saversi Tela
S. Florence Hanscom
Riley’s Park Dinner Praised By Hosts Mrs Bumsy Beims And Mrs Paulie Werner
A dinner event at Riley’s Park hosted by Mrs Bumsy Beims and Mrs Paulie Werner featured a baked ham meal and abundant treats. The report notes hearty praise for the hosts and playful mood among attendees, with continued coverage indicated on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumsy Beims
Paulie Werner
Pop
Riley
Bible Scenes Presented at DeLand First Methodist
Mrs Isabella Taylor gave a vivid program at DeLand First Methodist Church on Sunday evening March 18 portraying scenes from the Bible in Oriental attire. The presentation, titled The Romance and Drama of the Patriarchs, traced lives and loves from Abraham to Jacob and Rachel and culminated in the Song of Evangel, illustrating timeless human emotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
DeLand
Isabella Taylor
Christ
Abraham
Isaac
Rebecca
Jacob
Rachel
Joseph
New Residents to Open Wheeler Trading Co in Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs A S Wheeler formerly of Greensboro North Carolina and Bradenton Florida have moved to Mount Dora to operate the Wheeler Trading Company buying and selling. Wheeler has leased the former Smith Service Station at Donnelly and Fourth and plans to open early next month. They reside temporarily at the Hotel Mount Dora and seek a small home or apartment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Wheeler
Greensboro
N. C
Bradenton
Florida
Mount Dora
Wheeler
Wheeler Trading Company
Smith
Donnelly and
Fourth
Masten Recollects First School Teacher in Drift to Azalea
H S Masten recalls meeting his earliest school teacher years later. The narrative recalls starting school at Azalea near Dundee Michigan at age four or five. An Michigan picnic at Eustis brings together Masten and an elderly woman named Mrs Bed, who tracked his progress through the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea
Dundee
Michigan
Death-Defying Wreckless Dash Earns Bronze Star
Marine Sergeant J Hiram Woods earned the Bronze Star for leading three amphibious tractors across an open Saipan airstrip under constant artillery fire and directing water and ammunition delivery on Tinian. He also holds the Presidential Unit Citation with the assault unit. Woods is the son of George Woods of Mount Dora Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hiram Woods
Saipan
Tinian
George Woods
Mount Dora
Florida
Holland M. Smith
Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
Woods
Mount Tapotchau
Amphibian
Saipan-Tinian
Military notices from the field and homefront
Ensign William Thomas Shipes receives a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade and serves aboard a Pacific ship. Walter E. Harris visits family on 18 days of leave while in service since January 10, 1944, at Glenview Illinois. Lt. Jessie L. High Jr. finishes missions February 6 and prepares to return home. Sgt. J Wilton Adams wounded on Luzon after a clash that left 35 enemy dead and one heavy machine gun captured. Lt. A Lee Frenchy Jr. enjoys a rest at an English seaside Air Service Command Rest Center before continuing missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Harris
AMM
Glenview
Illinois
J. Wilton Adams
New Guinea
Luzon
Adams
A. Lee Frenchy Jr
Air Service Command
America
Germany
French
Mount Dora Chamber hits 183 members in 1945 drive
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports 183 members to date the largest in its history. New members include D D Roseborough, Vincent's 5 and 10c store, G W Malone, Howard Page, H Voss. One year membership is $10 and can be left at the Fifth Avenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Residents at Mount Dora Hotel Attend Farewell Events
Dr H Connelly and spouse return after years of work and attend revival at the Baptist Church. Hotel guests include Mr MacKenzie and son, Mrs A S Wheeler and party planning to reside in Mount Dora. Mr J H Don celebrates birthday. St Anna Day party bids farewell to Mr and Mrs Gollwitzer and Mr Ed Ryan bound for Ohio. Prof Tucker screens hometown pictures from Vermont, foliage praised. Ladies play bridge. prizes go to Mrs Ayers and Mrs Gollwitzer. Desserts served as clubs meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae H. Connelly
Onn
Baptistist Church
Mr. MacKenzie and Son
Haines
A. S. Wheeler
Man
Mount Dora
J. H. Don
St.ancca
Henry Gollwitzer
Ed Ryan
Ohio
Tucker
Vermont
Ayers
McDermott
Spencer
Leary
Gollwitzer
Hall
Social whirl at Villa Dora Hotel as season wanes
Guests bid farewell with luncheon and bridge hosted by Miss Mabel Richards. Prize winners included Mrs. L. M. Blodgett and Carl S. Graves. Evanston guests Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sanderson left after a season on the hill. Notables heard Mrs. Mildred Seydel speak on celebrities. New arrivals include Carl Hammond of Rochester and Mrs. Watson House of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Richards
John Mowery
Eustis
Mount Dora
Bridge
J. C. Sanderson
Evanston
Illinois
L. M. Blodgett
Helen Given
Harry Mathews
Carl S. Graves
George D. Church
Mussolini
Spain
Finland
Clarence Darrow
Wonneck
Brown
Carl Hammond
Rochester
N. Y
Watson
Hartford
Connecticut
Band Boosters' Club Meeting Plans Summer Programs
The Band Boosters' Club will meet Wednesday March 28 at 8 p.m. in the school lunch room. Mr. Dresser will present summer plans, and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Boosters
Dresser
Son Killed in Action Captain John R Conner of Rainbow Division
Mr and Mrs Richard M Brown mourn the loss of their son Captain John R Conner a member of the Rainbow Division who was killed in action during the Ardennes push He leaves his widow and baby daughter Nancy living with Mrs Conner’s parents on Signal Mountain Chatta- due to wartime casualty notices he receives sympathy from friends through calls and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Brown
John R. Conner
Lawn Bowling News and Memorial at Mount Dora
The flag at half staff marked the death of George C. John on March 15 at St A, a key donor to bowling and Lakeside Inn circles. Helen Hutchinson and the club mourn his loss as the sport of lawn bowling strengthens friendships and memories endure at Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. A
George C. John
Saveie Metal
Helen Hutchinson
Lakeside Inn
George
Hutchinsons
Lake Placid Club
New York State
Elysian
Mount Dora
Ferguson
Hadsall
Ed. Jones
Blackburne
Moss
Nelson
Breckenridge
McLachlan
Grant
Parker
Bradley
Bridgman
Band Box Announces Public Concert by Mount Dora Bands
Members of the Senior Band practice new numbers for a public concert at month end under Mr. Dresser. He praises the Junior Band and plans to add juniors to the Senior Band as graduates depart. Watch this column next week for concert details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dresser
Boy Scouts Enable Paper Salvage Drive Details
In a corrected notice Scouts under Scoutmaster Groves and Cubmaster Merkle will collect waste paper on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Each Scout or Cub is credited by weight, with a 1000 pound achiever medal for the drive’s end. Contact a Scout or Scoutmaster to arrange collection and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groves
Merkle
Eienhower
Red Cross War Fund Drive Surpasses Six Thousand
As of March 20 1945 the Red Cross War Fund Drive total exceeded $6 000 with the Mount Dora-Sorrento Lake Jem district already over its $4 300 quota. Local groups including Mount Dora Growers Cooperative and Mount Dora Public School teachers reported 100 percent participation along with numerous individuals contributing from $10 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mount Dora - Sorrento -Lake Jem
Mount Dora
George J. White
Red Cross Fund
Muriel Maben
Simpson Fruit Company
Florida Telephone Corp
W. J. Piowaty
Henry Jones
J. E. Sapp
Lewis Carroll
R. V. Parker
Howard J. Simpson
R. W. Dickson
G. B. Hurlburt
G. W. Malone
Villa Dora
Clara Belle Backus
Mary Klein Cooper
Sol Spillky
Brendal Toru Sisson
W. P. Wingler
M. F. Cowart
H. T. Fenn
W. E. Lackey
J. B. Mills
Mary Lindman
Ronald Christie
Robert L. Bishop
Mae Barks
Hattie Allen
Tangerine War Fund Drive Totals 703.79 In Orange County
Tangerine reports 703.79 collected for the Red Cross War Fund with 59.29 from the colored community. Last year 510.00 was raised, about 200 more this year. Workers include Mrs. J. Brown Mrs. M. B. Swift Mrs. Chris. Jacobsen Mrs. C. H. Estey and Mrs. B. F. Williamson and Mamie Lee Williams Marian W. Nichols Johnny Torrence. Funds go to Orange County Chapter with Orlando headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangerine
Red Cross
Sylvan Shores Hotel Hosts Impromptu Musical Evening
At the Sylvan Shores Hotel an impromptu concert featured Donald Scott-Morrion impersonating composers with a harp keyboard program including Bach Scarletti Handel and Debussy. He performed Bach on the harp sichord and Scarletti sonatas as well as Debussy Etudes and The Sunken Cathedral. Mrs Celia Stein Claflin sang a group of songs with notable beauty, including Campbell Tipton The Spirit Flower Luxembourg Garden and What's in the Air Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Shores
Donald Scott-Morrion
Scarletti
Bach
Handel
Debussy
Morrison
Johann Sebastian Bach
Claude Debussy
Sunken Cathedral
Celia Stein Claflin
Garbage collection changes for town residents
The new system keeps cans in place for pickup and requires separating garbage for hog swill. Collections happen twice weekly, with some days rolling to following days if Monday or Thursday routes are unfinished.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holy Week
Service Men’s Club
Riley’s Park
H. S. Masten
O. K
Wiliam Thomas Shipes
Tommy
William Thomas Shipes
Pacific
J. L. High
Sorrento
Jessie L. High, Jr
C. of C
Hotel
Boosters’ Club
Lawn Bowling News
B Bees
Bessie Dierks
George Leitch
Joe Tracy
Steinmetz
BOY Scouts
Lake Jem
Sylvan Shores Hotel
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