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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1945

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Kiwanis Inter-Club Easter Meeting In Eustis

Kiwanis Club members from Mount Dora visited Eustis for an inter club Easter meeting. Richard M Brown chaired the program on church support and spiritual aims. Dr Otis W Foye gave the Easter talk, and Frederick MacLean of Haines City entertained with a vocal solo and encore.

Mount DoraiKwanis Club Eustis Richard M. Brown Otis W. Foye Everard Stubbs Springfield Rotary Club Rotary Stubbs Fellows ‘Gear Shaper Company Frederick Mac- Lean Haines City

Riley's Park Dinner Prep Reverses Roles as Men Serve

In Riley's Park a forthcoming event features men cooking and serving while ladies write next week. The piece notes last week's southern chicken dinner praised by Mrs Best and Mrs Hale, with Paulie managing food supply amid a meat shortage. Hale Crawford Grady oversee K P duty and potato prep, while Pop Riley leads with hotel experience. plans discuss decorum and a close session on a table setting idea that drew mixed approval. Mickey Finn and wife have returned to Michigan. Fishermen prep gear for season.

Paulie Bumsy Pete Poppilly Gibby Mr. Hale Mr. Crawford K. P Grady Pop Riley Jis O. K Tom Mickey Finn Pop Riley Michigan Happy Landing

March Bist Deadline for Homestead Notice

The note warns that March Bist marks the final deadline for homestead filings and indicates an April inset at the courthouse in Tavares. It emphasizes timely action to avoid penalties.

Tavares

Easter Cantata at Methodist Church

A sixteen voice choir performs The Story of Easter at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 8 p.m. Mrs. C. M. Brown directs with piano. the hour long cantata includes Holy Week hymns and follows Jesus from self denial to Crucifixion and Resurrection. Soloists include Ruth Woodman Stanley Alice Davis and H. P. Bradner.

C. M. Brown Janet Lorentz Jesus Caxton Doggett Brown Ruth Woodman Stanley J. G. Ray, Jr Alice Davis H. P. Bradner Doris Harding Robin Decker Asap Dennee

Band Box Public Concert With New Director Dresser

The Band Box plans a public concert next Tuesday night April 3 in the Community Building auditorium as part of the P T A program. It will be the first under new director H Cliff Dresser who chose some pretentious numbers. No programs will be handed out due to paper shortages. Senior band members listed include Charles Javens Lucille Harding Dwight Mosteller Ruth Shipes Faye Shipes Doris Harding Laura Rose borough Maryann Hadlock Sue Bond John Zoller Bob Petruschell Lucille Minkley Bob Turner Howard Nutter William Stephens Buddy White Gordon Folger Jackie Ober Barbara Shipes Verdual Hamlin Clyde Mosteller L G Simpson Sally Strite George Sims Floyd Risley Johnny Gargano and June Dresser. Dresser was overheard saying there must be less levity.

H. Cliff Dresser Charles Javens Lucille Harding Dwight Mosteller Ruth Shipes Faye Shipes Doris Harding Laura Roseborough Maryann Hadlock Sue Bond John Zoller Bob Petruschell Lucille Minkley Bob Turner Howard Nutter William Stephens Buddy White Gordon Folger Jackie Ober Barbara Shipes Verdual Hamlin Clyde Mosteller Sally Strite

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Invitation

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce has issued an invitation for participants and members to join and engage with local business networking and community events at the chamber offices and affiliated programs this season.

Easter Cantata at Methodist Church Plans Open

A joint concert by Baptist and Methodist choirs performs Easter Sunday at the Methodist Church with a 4 30 pm vesper service and no evening program The day’s music features The Savior Lives Again Resurrection Morn and But Now Is I Risen with solos by Mrs E H Van Voorhis Sgt Malcolm Messinger and Mrs Ruth Woodman Stanley Prof and Mrs Alphonse Carlo and other instrumental selections by Carlo and the Rollins College Conservatory ensemble.

Dustin A Methodist Church E. H. van Voorhis Alphonse Carlo Conservatory of Music Rollins College Ruth Woodman Stanley Mount Dora Malcolm Messinger U. S. Army Mozart Mr. Carlo Christ Caren One Foundation la Folia Corelli

Community Church Easter Service Plans and Bible Class

A Community Church Easter service led by organist Mrs. Robert N White Sr and a nine voice choir features an 11 am service with hymns readings and an Easter sermon titled Putting on Immortality based on I Corinthians 15 50 53 followed by benediction and a postlude. The 10 am Bible Class will discuss the division of Canaan and Caleb's mountain and cover the Palestinian Riots of 1929.

Robert N. White Jesus Christ M. B. Foster Mildred Anderson Alice Davis J. Granier Arthur Tanner N. Rimskey-Korsakoff Israel Caleb Mr. Bridgman

Holy Week Services Unite Community and Methodist Churches

The Community and Methodist congregations will hold two solemn Holy Week services this Thursday and Friday. Thursday at 8 pm in Community Church features a Communion Service with the Last Supper narrative. Friday at 8 pm in Methodist Church includes readings of the Crucifixion and a prayer service led by Dr. James Richards.

Caxton Doggett James Richards Robert Mackey Methodist Church Jacksonville Beach

Service Men's Club Seeks Loaned Radio for Club Gatherings

Mount Dora’s Service Club appeals for a spare radio to fill in while their jukebox is at a repair shop. Private Martin Mobley sends a Belgium greeting and hopes to return soon. Melton Phay from Texas wishes to spend his next furlough locally. Hosts listed include Mrs Holmes Strawn Tetzler Soper Specer Morse and Matthews among others.

Martin Mobley Belgium Mount Dora Mobley Melton Phay Texas Holmes Strawn Tetzler Soper Specer Morse Aes Matthews And

Promotion for Captain John M. McCown Jr in Italy Front

Captain John Mortimer McCown Jr has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in an armored field artillery battalion on the Fifth Army front in northern Italy. He entered service in 1941 and has served at Fort Knox North Ireland England North Africa before Italy. he holds the Distinguished Unit Badge Bronze Star and European Theatre Ribbon. son of Mountra, Florida residents. Pvt Edwin T. Wade of Sorrento, overseas for three years, writes playful letters to his wife about induction and training.

John Mortimer McCown, Jr Italy McCown Ft. Knox Kentucky North Ireland England North Africa University of Florida J. M.mccown Mount Ra Edwin T. Wade Sorrento

Lake County inductees report for service at Camp Blanding

Pvt. Jack D. Pease has returned from overseas to Stark General Hospital in South Carolina. Oscar Lee Durden of Mount Dora and Truman Hill Royal of Sorrento reported last Wednesday at Camp Blanding for induction. Former Mount Dora residents Lemuel and Billy Colson, now in Starke, are in service. Lemuel Colson trains as tail gunner on a B-29 after three years in the Canal Zone. Billy Colson awaits his pre flight course at Boca Raton.

Pvt Jack D. Pease States Stark General Hospital South Carolina Oscar Lee Durden Mount Dora Truman Hill Royal Sorrento Lake County Camp Blanding Lemuel Billy Colson Lemuel Colson Starke Cpl Canal Zone Billy William S.) Colson Boca Raton

Community Club Hears Music Program Closure

The Community Club closed its season Tuesday evening with Pearl Mauk violinist Helen Norwell soprano Mary Gilmore accompanist and Meyer Shader baritone substituting for absent Cpl Hawks. Vice President Bourne thanked the Chamber of Commerce for winter entertainment and Carl Graves for arranging programs despite difficulties.

Pearl Mauk Helen Norwell Mary Gilmore Meyer Shader Cpl. Hawks Bourne Chamber’ of ‘Commerce Carl Graves Peogeares

Shuffleboard Club elects pro tem secretary awaiting Baker’s return

The shuffleboard club named Mrs. H. H. in as secretary pro tem to fill Baker’s place before his move to New Hampshire. The club enjoyed a successful season with growing membership and held a pot luck supper. A surprise wedding visit for Mr. and Mrs. Judson Chapman occurred with members bringing gifts including an electric table lamp and a Pyrex dish, followed by a park gathering and evening games.

Baker Granite Hills New Hampshire H. H.in 11Th Ave Alexander St Judson Pman Mr. Bourne Chap Mr. Chapman Mrs. Chapman

Carlo Concert Delights Large Audience At Rollins

Alphonse Carlo violin professor and Katherine Carlo pianist from Rollins College performed for The Woman's Club and guests. They played Kreutzer Sonata and Kreisler selections with praise for tonal nuance and Chopin solos. Mrs Pratt praised the program and a return engagement is planned for next year to bring more listeners.

Alphonse Carlo Katherine Carlo Rollins College Carlo Gagliano Naples Stradivarius Chopin Pratt Carlos R. N. White

Millard C Reid Wins War Department Civilian Service Emblem

Millard C Reid a civilian employee at Camp Blanding Florida receives the War Department Emblem of Civilian Service. The award honors six months of satisfactory service at a War Department installation and was presented by Col E C Rose the camp commander.

Millard C. Reid Camp Blanding Florida Eleventh Ave War Department Act of Congress

Commun next Sunday night event announced

Fragmentary notice hints at a gathering titled Commun on Sunday night of April 3. Details are unclear but reference to a planned meeting at an unspecified venue.

Red Cross War Fund Drive Nears SixFive Hundred

Mount Dora Lake Jem Sorrento district raises nearly 6600 toward a 4300 goal in the 1945 war fund drive. Oversubscription tops 2300 with new donors including Princess Theatre Mount Dora Kiwanis Club and local schools adding support. East Town contributions of 164.73 were led by Cauly Lott at the East Town Public School.

Mount Dora-Lake Jem-Sorrento Red Cross Greatea Princess Theatre Mount Dora Kiwanis Club Mount Dora Colored School Olivia Steenburg W. D. Patton Grace G. Bradley T. H. Cooley Josephine Siesskrant East Town Cauly Lott

Violinist Carlo Musicale Delights Mount Dora Club

Mount Dora Woman's Club enjoyed a March 2 musicale in the Community Building auditorium with Prof Carlo on violin and Mrs Carlo on piano. The program, led by Mrs R N White, featured flawless playing and expression. A brief business meeting followed, noting the National Clothing Drive starting April 1. Tea served by Mrs Bertine and Mrs Briggs. The annual Lakeside Inn luncheon is April 9 at 1 15 p m, tickets 135, reservations by March 31. Mrs Jos L Gray, Florida Federation president, will attend as guest speaker.

Mount Dora Carlo R. N. White Pratt Bertine Briggs Lakeside Inn Jos. L. Gray Florida Federation

Birthday Celebrations at Mount Dora and Orange Guests

Mrs Florence Hanscom hosted readings and games at the Grand View hotel Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Charles Wilmot of Orange New Jersey entertained Friday for their son Eardley in Mount Dora with Mrs Erdley Wilmot and Mrs Kocher as guests. Louis Gordon hosted a dinner and bridge Monday night with a guest list including Harry Swift Harold Morse Eardley Wilmot Ellen Williams Louis Denbroeder and Dr Pratt. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Hain Miss Locke and S L Talmadge from Nor walk Conn.

Florence Hanscom Grand View Charles Wilmot Orange New Jersey Eardley Mount Dora Erdley Wilmot Kocher Louis Gordon Harry Swift Harold Morse Eardley Wilmot Ellen Williams Louis Denbroeder Pratt Hain Miss Locke S. L. Talmadge Norwalk Conn

Hotel Mount Dora Hosts Weekend Travel Notes

Spring weather and Easter boost tourist movement with several departures to Cleveland East Liverpool Arbor Michigan and New York. A weekly bingo for guests and a special lunch for Mr Ryan create cheerful social moments at the hotel. Recent arrivals include Mrs Louise Clairmonte from Teaneck and Mr Ed Main from Schenectady.

Gollwitzer Cleveland Ohio Edward Ryan East Liverpool Perry Grennan Arbor Michigan A. S. Wheeler North Carolina Adam Schiederer Chappaqua N. Y Gests Ryan Louise Clairmonte Teaneck And Ed Main Schnectady

Mount Dora P. T. A. Meeting Planned for April 3

The Mount Dora P. T. A. will meet in the Community Building auditorium at 8 p m on April 3. The Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band will perform and Mrs. Paul Johnson's tap dancers will be featured. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.

Mount Dora

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Sets 1945 Membership

The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports a total membership of 185 for 1945. During the past week, additional memberships were received.

Mount Dora

Senior Band And Dance Pupils To Present Program

Senior Band under H Cliff Dresser and dance pupils of Mrs Gladys Johnson will present a program on Tuesday night April 3 at 8 00 in the ing. The program features Russian Dutch and marches with selections from Fortune Teller and The Thunderer among others. Dance pupils include Little Folks Intermediates and Senior Top Class with listed names.

H. Cliff Dresser Gladys Johnson Bigelow Little Folks von Suppe Fortune Teller Victor Herbert Walter Miles Zamecnic Dixie the Thunderer Sousa Jean Adkins Barbara Moore Ann Tremain Ann Edwards Betty Stockton Patsy Wells Mary Ann Brotherson Kay Brown Josephine Brown Cathy Land Barbara Jean Larsen Leslie Ann Faulhaber Jessilee Dresser Patricia Johnson Windy Martyn Bardwell Mary Grace Conboy Betty Jo Eckholdt Mary Ann Kelley Betty Jane Pollard Linda Raulerson June Bowie Lestina Larsen Sara Jo Land Rose Huff Sue Scott Aline Paul Jane McElrath Helen Whitehead Patricia Johnon Evelyn Brock Patricia Dean Jean Parker Martha Simpson Barbara Teasley Frances Teasley Adrianne Norton Virginia Perry Anne Zoller Sally Strite Phyllis Turner Dorothy Mae Conner Wae Een Eeirginia Perry Impson Marian Roseborough

Lawn Bowling News and Honors for Kibitzer Members

Secret ary of the Orlando Hedairg notes a team will travel to Mount Dora for morning and afternoon games. The piece then lists summa cum laude and cum laude honors for several members and benefactors, plus a lively Kibitzer Auxiliary note and light humor about musical ideas and greetings from Milwaukee.

Orlando Hedairg Os i Korse Lando Mount Dora M. Engelhard Bridgeport Connecticut Emmet L. Richardson Milwaukee Wisconsin Unt Dorn Carl S. Graves William S. Kennedy Henry Page Alfred Rehbaum Win C. Sleight Frank A. Theall Oliver J. Bushnell Hinsdale Illinois Andrew M. Brodie Villa Dora Charles A. Bennett Robert A. Decker Robert T. Gould John T. Mercer Willam T. Patterson Kibitzer Auxiliary Kummon Kibitzers Emmet Richardson Charlie Weeks

Notice on Showtimes for Since You Went Away

The listing explains long picture requires multiple showings next Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 00, 6 00 and 9 00 p m with a nine minute news reel at 5 51 and 8 51 p m. Easter activities are also mentioned for the less fortunate.

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Gen. Eisenhower Boy Scouts War Production Board J. A. Krug Boy Scouts of America Eisenhower Kiwanis News Riley’s Park Community Church Holy Week Service Men’s Club John Mortimer M’cown Shuffleboard Club Millard Reid Lake Jem Grand View Hotel Hotel C. OF C Lawn Bowling News
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