Notes About Our Men In Service In Mount Dora
Sgt Charles R Shirley recounts a 224th battalion homecoming from the South Pacific via New Zealand and San Francisco. He praises Mount Dora’s community support, recalls nine or ten community shows in New Guinea and the Soldiers’ warm reception by local friends and family.
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South Pacific
States
New Zealand
San Francisco
Mount Dora
SVG
Wren Atoll
224Th
New Guinea
Sedano
Charles R. Shirley
Kiwanis Discusses Timber Use and War Plant Prospects
The Kiwanis meeting covered Florida's timber potential and efficient use of land for wood products. Plans highlighted include a proposed government wood sugar and ethyl alcohol plant near Eugene Oregon and increased timber utilization to support domestic needs. Notable attendees included service members Maj Thomas H Cooley Lt R N White Pfc Billy Sanford and local figures.
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Florida
War Production Board
Eugene
Oregon
Jacobs
Bill Barnett
Armed Services
Thos. H. Cooley
R. N. White
Billy Sanford
Pulpwood Shortage Affects Every Farmer Says War Official
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones warns pulpwood shortages hit farm marketing through cartons wraps liners pads and bags. He ties Uncle Sam’s 14 million cords for 1944 to Europe invasion and urges farmers to contact County War Boards or agents to cut pulpwood.
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Marvin — Jones
Sam
Europe
War Food Administration
War Production Board
War Manpower Commission
County War Board
Vella Dora Hotel closes nineteenth season with party
The Vella Dora Hotel wraped up its nineteenth season with a garden party and buffet supper for guests and friends. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. William Lowden Mrs. Grace Bradley Mrs. Olive Blodgett Mr. George Church Mr. John Schoonmaker and for rummy Mrs. A W Bertine. Flowers and magnolias decorated the dining room and lobby as Armer Johnson and Alfred Rehbaum assisted the host.
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Chael Ray
Manuel Sedano
John
William Lowden
Grace Bradley
Olive Blodgett
George Church
John Schoonmaker
Rummy
A. W. Bertine
Armer Johnson
Alfred Rehbaum
Farewell Party at Kill-Kare Lodge for Azella Goodell
A Tuesday evening gathering at Kill-Kare Lodge hosted by Miss Azella Goodell featured cards and refreshments. Mrs. Wellington of Middlesex Vermont contributed maple sugar as a birthday gift, with warm wishes and farewells marking a pleasant night.
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Kill-Kare Lodge
Azella Goodell
Arthur Bigelow
Wellington
Middlesex
Vermont
Three Meetings Planned at Court House War Efforts
Karl Lehmann visits Tavares Friday as three Court House meetings convene in the Home Demonstration room. At 2 pm the Defense Council discusses a Jacksonville report and war service reorganization. at 2:30 the Lake County Chamber of Commerce officers meet. at 3:30 the War Finance Committee reviews Fifth War Loan plans. Also urged are local chairmen and aides to attend. A pesticide ball for army worm control in corn fields is noted as a recommended method.
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South Pacific
Marine Sanford
L. A. LaFiles
Augusta
Tom Murray
Eustis
J. F. Groves
Alfred Rehbaum
M. L. Denbroeder
Harry Mathews
North
Dixie
Dr. Foye
Manuel Sedano
Kiwanis
Karl Lehmann
Tavares
Court House
County Defense Council
Ralph Arey
Jacksonville
Lake County
County War Finance Committee
Florida gardeners praise Brown Crowder and Conch field peas
Brown Crowder Large Blackeye and Conch varieties have shown strong performance for home garden planting in Florida. This selection offers reliable yields and good adaptability to regional conditions for enthusiasts and small plots.
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Florida
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