Kiwanis Meeting Hosts Speaker on Safety and Ireland Talk
Caxton Doggett brought Fred T. Barnett of Lakeland as Kiwanis speaker, Barnett promoting evangelistic work and narcotics education in Florida schools. Father William O’Farrell of Eustis spoke on Ireland and Saint Patrick, praising his early Christian work. New members Harold Overhiser and John Swarts joined, and attendance honors went to R T Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Meeting
Caxton Doggett
Fred T. Barnett
Lakeland
Methodist Church
Barnett
Methodist and
Baptist Churches of Florida
Kiwanis
William O'Farrell
Eustis
Ireland
C. M. Brown
Sedano
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Harold D. Overhiser
Boy Scout Committee
John W. Swarts
Lakewood
Ohio
Mount Dora
Floyd Montgomery
Greensboro
N. C
Frank E. Owens
Tom Murray
C. A. Urquhart
Englewood
Ill
Forrest N. Andrus
Painesville
E. J. Close
Camp Pickett
B. O. Williams
QM Corps
Camp Ritchie
Walter T. Fowler
Apalachicola
Florida
Edward C. Mitchell
Alabama
Frank D. Clement
Otis W.foye
R. T. Gould
Remodeling Start at Community Church
Remodeling work began Monday at the Community Church with the first step placing a new door in the west end and replacing the removed window with the door and window from the choir room. The project aims to improve exits for large audiences and is funded by voluntary contributions freeing funds for other church needs.
Lenten Bible Class At First Methodist Church
You are invited to attend the Lenten Bible Class at First Methodist Church during the season at 10 o clock each morning. The study theme is The Sacredness of Life and attendees are promised benefit from participation.
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First Methodist Church
Local Letters Rate Changes Announced for Sunday
The notice states domestic air mail will cost 8 cents per ounce and letters sent in the local area begin Sunday. The brief specifies rate adjustments and the effective start date for service changes.
Mount Dora Servite Men's Club praised for care of home sick soldiers
A Mount Dora Florida service men’s club earns praise from Eleanor Kiesewetter of North Bergen New Jersey for kindness shown to Pvt. L G Kiesewetter and other soldiers. The letter notes weekly visits from out of town youths and well attended Saturday dances led by junior hostesses.
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Camp Beauclair
Service Men’s
Mount Dora
Pvt
L. G. Kiesewetter
Orlando, Florida
Lake Beauclair
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Eleanor Kiesewetter
80Th St
North Bergen
N. J
Harris in Race for Legislature
B D Harris, lifelong Lake County resident and local hardware businessman, seeks a seat in the legislature. A Democrat active in chambers, Kiwanis, and local sports leagues, he emphasizes more business experience among lawmakers to aid farmers and orange growers.
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B. D. Harris
Leesburg
Lake County
Mr. Harris
Government Buying Eggs for War Supply in Lake County
O W Smith of Lake County Supply Co in Astatula told the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares that he is authorized to purchase eggs for the Government at the pre price at time of inspection and has nearly 400 cases ready for shipment. He quoted a 32 cent per dozen price for large clean eggs.
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Lake County
O. W. Smith
Lake County Supply Company
Astatula
Local letters 3 can ounce startin Sunday
Domestic air mail rate set at 8 cents per ounce begins Sunday as the new postal charge for letters. Officials advise mailers to weigh items accurately to avoid overage fees.
Candidates For Major Public Posts Contests In Florida
Florida voters face a shorter ballot this year with few contests for delegate to the National Democratic convention and for Presidential electors. The Democrats hold most nominations while Republicans field some candidates for Governor Attorney General and Congress. Incumbents include Claude Pepper in the Senate and J. Tom Watson for Governor as party lines define the crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hardin Peterson
Lakeland
United States
Claude Pepper
Tallahassee
Alston Cockrell
Jacksonville
Millard Conklin
Daytona Beach
J. Ollie Edmunds
Finley Moore
Lake City
Miles H. Draper
Tampa
Henry C. Pencap
Miami Beach
Republicar
Edwin Baker
Umatilla
Milon Caldwell
Ernest R. Graham
Hialeah
J. G
Jim) Cary
Bob Sikes
Crestview
Parkhill Mays
Monticello
Pat Cannon
Dan Chappell
Clyde A. Epperson
Lewis J. Conant
USNR
Miami
Edith Shaffer Stearns
Coconut Grove
Joe Hendricks
DeLand
West Palm Beach
Edward W. Greb
Lake Worth
Musicians and Sermons Highlight Baptist Church Services
Large crowds attended both services last Sunday at the Baptist Church. Chaplain and Mrs. Montgomery sang a morning duet, Cpl. Donald Bryant performed in the evening, and Chaplain Bradley from Eustis delivered the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Montgomery
Cpl
Donald Bryant
Bradley
Eustis
Foye
Jesus
God
Christ
the Baptist Church
Columbus
Ohio
Schubert
Blood Bank Unit Visit Scheduled for Mount Dora
Central Florida Blood Bank will be in Mount Dora on April 17 at the Red Cross room for donor registrations. Organizers seek at least 30 donors and urge interested individuals to sign up for an appointment promptly.
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Central Florida Blood Bank
Mount Dora
Red Cross Room
Notes About Our Men In Service
John William House Seaman First Class enjoys Navy life and trains at Camp Endicott Davisville after sea duty. Ens William Thomas Shipes transfers to Glenview Illinois. Lemuel C Downs promoted from Major in the South Pacific writes of jungle gifts and awaits home. Lieutenant Downs, UF 1938 ROTC graduate, began overseas duty April 1942 and seeks reunion with wife and son Joseph Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William House
Heire E
Naval Reserves
Camp Endicott
Davisville
R. L
Sorrento
Battle
William Thomas Shipes
U. S. Naval Air Station
Glenview
Lemuel C. Downs
Lem
Eugene L. Downs
Liberty Street
Topic
South Pacific
Rl Inlay
W. M. Kennedy
R.O.T.C
University of Florida
Fort Sill
Okla
South
Pacific
Joseph Michael
Community Club Meeting Receives Praise and Future Plans
The Community Club held its regular Tuesday meeting in the Community Building with a Florida Keys lecture by James B. Pond. An electrical storm paused the program but Pond kept the audience engaged with Personalities He Has Known stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Keys
Flora Keys
James B. Pond
Program
Pond
Eveniing
Stenkste
Pratt
Carl S. Graves
Graves
Chamber of Commerce
Jap Marle Houston
Vila
Chap Bradley to Preach at First Arab Church
Earl K. Bradley of the United States Army will preach Sunday evening the 26th at 8 o'clock in the First Arab Church. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the service.
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Brs
Ogr
Earl K. Bradley
Uni States Army
Lawn Bowling Directory Shows 105 Clubs Across 19 States
The 1944 directory lists 105 clubs in 19 states from Florida to Maine with California leading 24 clubs. St Petersburg tops member counts at 385. In the tournament, Fred Wheeler of East Longmeadow faced Will Breckenridge of Mount Vernon in the singles final, Breckenridge winning 12–11 after a tense 90 minutes.
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Harold Morse
Alcan Lawn Bowling Association
Florida
Washington
California
Maine
St. Petersburg
A.S.B.A
James Murray
al California
Emmet L. Richardson
Milwaukee
Mount Dora
Murray
America
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Fred Wheeler
East Longmeadow
Massachusetts
Will Breckenridge
Mount Vernon
New York
Wheeler
Moss
Casey
Dierks
Breckenridge
Bradley
Bridgman
Converse
Breck
Revival Services At Methodist Church With Lakeland Speaker
Special revival services are in progress at the Methodist Church with Fred T. Barnett of Lakeland Florida as guest speaker. The series began last Sunday and runs through Friday at 8 p m. Barnett directs Narcotics Education for the Florida Cooperative Committee and speaks to Kiwanis luncheon and local schools today. The sermons focus on The Miracle of The New Birth and What Shall I Do With Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Fred T. Barnett
Lakeland
Florida
Barnett
Florida Cooperative Committee
Woman’s Club
Florida Education Association
State Department of Education
Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora
Eustis and
Tavares
Special Choir Rehearsing for Palm Sunday Service
The special choir of the Community Church rehearses Saturday evenings at 7 30 to prepare for a song service on Sunday April 2 at 7 30 p m They will also assist in the morning on Palm Sunday and Easter.
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Earsass
Sexvmne
Local letters 3c an ounce starting Sunday
Domestic air mail 8c an ounce and letters within the United States priced for air delivery begin Sunday. Postal notices indicate new rates and service changes affecting ordinary mail and special handling.
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Air Mail
Sheriff Candidate Cooper Promises Aggressive Economical Service
Mr. Cooper runs for Sheriff of Lake County on 23 years in law enforcement. A Lake County native, he knows every section of the county. He served five years as a bank guard in Mount Dora and over fifteen years for the late B. A. Cassady. If elected, he pledges to carry out duties aggressively, economically and courageously.
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Mr. Cooper
Lake County
First National Bank
Mount Dora
B. A. Cassady
Cooper
Shuffleboard Tourney Ends With Men Dominating Play
The shuffleboard club held a Saturday tourney with seven boards filled led by Mr. Fred Holden and Miss Olive Hall. The men won 12 to 9 as two top ladies, Miss Iva Buck and Mrs. Mattie White, deserted for a boat ride.
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Fred Holden
Olive Hall
Lords of Creation
Iva Buck
Mattie White
H. Berry
Ardmore
Okla
Georgia
Postal rate changes effective March 26
Beginning Sunday March 26 domestic air mail rates rise to 8c per ounce and air mail to overseas military remains at 6c per half ounce. Local letters advance to 3c per ounce, insured fees start at 10c, registration at 20c, parcel post up 10c per pound, and money order and C O D fees increase. C C Dooley Postmaster.
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C.O.D
C. C. Dooley
Woman's Club Meeting and Lunch Notice
The annual meeting and luncheon of the Woman's Club will be held on April 5 at the Community Building. Reservations must be made before April 8 with Mrs. John Alvord. The luncheon starts at one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Lakeside Inn
John Alvord
Art League Sketching Class to Meet at Gilbert Park
The Mount Dora Art League will hold a sketching class at Gilbert Park next Monday afternoon at 1:30. Charles E. Shaw of Eustis is expected to attend as adviser and consultant.
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Art League
Gilbert Park
Charles E. Shaw
Eustis
Smiths Buy Donnelly Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs Homer A Smith winter visitors from Thoria have purchased Mrs Helen C Dorne s Foon at 1355 North Dees sore and take possession this month Mrs Dorne moves to Orland where she has been engaged in Red Cross activities
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Homer A. Smith
Thoria
Helen C. Dorne
North Dees Sore
Dorne
Orland
Red Cross
Mount Dora Seeks Red Cross War Fund Top
The 1944 Red Cross War Fund Drive in Mount Dora trails its $4,300 quota with $3,240.68 reported, needing $1,059.32 to surpass the goal. Widespread giving is urged through local banks, the Red Cross Center, and the Learned Building, with a list of donors over $10 detailing many civic and business supporters.
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Red Cross
Mount Dora
First National Bank
George J. White
Elizabeth Blair Kramer
Mount Dora Red Cross War Fund
Citrus Culture Corporation
Willard Wadsworth
A. E. Bell
George W. Hurley
R. E. Lee
Lewis Carroll
Harriet B. Mallory
S. C. Colley
James H. Bryden
Frank Burkart
Cei
Adeline M. Watt
Rose A. Miller
Bertha Lydy
Harold G. Morse
J. E. Fortner
Lakeside Inn Properties, Inc
Mount Dora Public School
Alfred Rehbaum
Mount Dora Woman's Club
A Simpson
Edith M. Fish
Lee Ransbottom
Hasan Anna Ransbottom
R. F. Porter
Elizabeth B. Kramer
Mary. D. Learned
J. B. Griswold
D. F. Crane
Wirth
Newman
J. M. McCown
James Stimpson
John T. Mercer
Julian Meade
East Town
Cauley Lott
Milner-Rosenwald Academy
Sandibon
Annie C. Blair
W. B. Ferguson
Katherine Kirby
Frank Hadlock
Gladys G. Malone
R. W. Dickson
Manuel Sedano
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
O. M. Simpson
Band Serenades Lieutenant Edgerton Before Departure
The Mount Dora School Band in full uniform serenaded Lieut. (jg) Richard Edgerton at Lakeside Inn to honor his departure for duties in the navy supply department. Edgerton had aided the band school by providing facilities and support, and the performers expressed gratitude for his community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Edgerton
Mount Dora
Lakeside Inn
Edgerton
Lakeside
Fort
Phgee
Mac McWhorter Qualifies as Constable Candidate
W C Mac McWhorter qualified as candidate for constable District 20 Lake County Mount Dora District. He operates Burton's Service Station and has many friends in Mount Dora and across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. “Mac” McWhorter
Lake County
Mount Dora
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Florida War Finance Committee
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Kiwanis News
Community Church
Service Men’s Club
Harris
John William Hogsett
Lawm Bowling Club
Clarence W. Cooper
Shuffleboard Club
Donnelly Avenue
Lieut
W. C
Mac) Mewhorter
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