Kiwanis Notes Highlight Band Efforts and Fund Drive
Kiwanis members praise a band performance as strong as higher class groups. Major Tom Cooley discusses North Africa war conditions. The club reports a 16.05 donation toward band school for a member, with at least 60 needed per student, and honors April members on the roll including Frank D. Clement and Carl Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baner Sedano
Tom Cooley
North Africa
Frank D. Clement
C Committee
Robert Gould
Willis V. McCall
W. L.E. Barnett
C. M. Brown
R. M. Brown
Donald Conking
Fletcher Crane
M L. Denbroeder
Caxton Doggett
R. W. Dickson
S. S. Dihel
Clark Dillenbeck
A. J. Waltz
Miller Wells
George White
District Forestry Inspection Tour Across Central Florida
State Forester H J Malsberger and Fire Controller Joe R Gramling will tour Marion Levy Citrus Lake and Flagler counties along with Volusia and Orange county units. They will inspect tower sites roads and telephone lines and review proposed next year’s development under protection. District four covers 10 midcentral counties with 1 056 617 acres under protection by the Florida Forest and Park Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Forest and Park Service
Marion
Levy
Citrus
Lake and Flagler
Volusia
Orange
H .J. Malsberger
W. M. Whitman
Joe R. Gramling
Whitman
L. W. McMillan
A. S. Conley
Foye Pastorate Ends as Baptist Church Sees Hope
Sunday services marked the close of Dr. O W Foye and wife’s ministry at the Baptist Church. Believers felt sadness then joy as Dr Foye delivered a hopeful sermon and two young women joined Christ. Ambrose contralto “One Sweetly Solemn Thought” sung by Mrs Van Voorhis praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Foye
Baptist Church
Red Cross At An Army Camp Camp Blanding fund use and staff
Charles W. Gross reports Camp Blanding Red Cross spent 56138.54 in three months averaging 18712.84 monthly to support headquarters and station hospital. The unit staff of 35 handles loans totaling 33749.56 to 1440 men, 986 telegrams monthly, 3333 interviews and 1730 letters monthly. Estimated annual operating cost about 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Charles W. Gross
Camp Blanding
Bond maps posted in England
Ralph Arey assistant secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce sends his son Captain Philip S. Arey a Treasury map showing Fourth War Loan bond sales and Florida and Lake County participation. Phil reports the map and local news were posted on headquarters bulletin boards in England and notes favorable reception by English Army personnel. He describes hospitality, concerts at Albert Hall, and social events with London clubs and Red Cross gatherings, while hoping to meet Lake County soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Arey
Lake County
Phil
London
Albert Hall
PSO
Red Cross
England
Clothing Wanted for Russian War Relief Drive
Mount Dora School urges public aid collecting clothing and shoes for Russian War Relief. Contact students or call Professor Roseborough at the school to arrange pick up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Professor Roseborough
Shuffleboard Club Sees Decline in Members for Northward Trips
The shuffleboard club reports many members have left for the north leaving only a few courts in use. On Friday evening May 5 four courts were active and fewer will be available soon. The winter has been fine with about 150 members and many visitors enjoying pot luck suppers bingo and cards, with the NH correspondent promising a fall return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Charles
Minnie Magne
C. B. Gray
Iowa
Caroline Towers
Bradley
N. J
Gail King
Revenna
Ohio
Earl Dodd
Toledo
H. C. Bourne
Francistown
N. H
Charles Milton
Concord
P. C. Reed
Pembroke
Mass
Fred Porter
Freeport
L. I
Iva Buck
New Hampshire
Nominations Set for Citrus Marketing Committees
Citrus growers from Lake, Citrus, Sumter, Pasco, and Hernando counties will gather at Leesburg City Hall on May 18 to nominate eight growers for the Growers Administrative Committee and eight alternates. Shippers and independent handlers will also nominate members for the Shippers Advisory Committee in Lakeland on May 19 with weighted votes based on current fiscal year fruit shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake, Citrus
Sumter
Pasco
Hernandi
Leesburg
Secretary of Agriculture
R. E. Norris
Growers
Shippers
Shippers Advisory Committee
Florida Citrus Commission
Lakeland
Shippers Committee
Growers Committee
Growers Administrative Committee
War Food Administration
Have Missed Mount Dora In Renewing His Subscription
Eugene Allen of Swartz Creek Michigan writes that he has missed Mount Dora friends during the last three winters but still reads the Topic weekly. He plans to visit Mount Dora next season and notes a delayed spring with oats sown, good wheat, and growing grass. He aims for 48 acres of winter wheat 25 acres of oats and about 28 acres of white beans to harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Allen
Swartz Creek
Mich
Mount Dora
Treatment method for infectious bronchitis in chicks
A mix of mineral oil and eucalyptus oil is reported to help infectious bronchitis in chicks. Two to three drops are placed into the bird’s mouth opening at least once daily, ideally twice, ensuring it reaches the windpipe for effectiveness. Common symptoms include gaping and coughing in affected birds.
Notes About Our Men In Service
Major Thomas H. Cooley left Monday for Fort Benning Georgia to resume Army duties after recuperating at home from illness. Donald Slack embarked for sea duty from Norfolk with his wife and baby son in Mount Dora for the duration. Cadet W F Duggan, in Clemson training, is now at Camp Claiborn Louisiana. Private Estas E Dukes in the Marine Corps is in a Navy hospital at New River awaiting medical discharge. Sgt Milton R Chapman home briefly from Shreveport then overseas. Chaplain M J Bouterse Jr back in the States after fourteen months overseas. His brother Harry Bouterse is in Cuba with the Merchant Marines. Harry Jr. at Cecil Field. Harold Durden home on furlough from Little Creek then to Fort Pierce for land duty. Cpl James H Snell writes from India about pay in rupees and harsh conditions, noting famine and poverty. Letter dated April 20 reached Mr and Mrs Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Cooley
Fort Benning
Donald Slack SF 1R c
Norfolk, Va
Donald, Jr
Mount Dora
Estas E. Dukes
Rhodes Street
Marine Corps
Parris Island
S. C
New River
N. C
M. J. Bouterse, Jr
States
San Francisco
Umatilla
Harry Bouterse
Miami
Cuba
Merchant Marines
Harry, Jr
Cecil Field
Jacksonville
M. J. Jr
Harry Sr
Rena Bouterse
J .G. Ray, Jr
M. J
Harold Durden
Little Creek
Fort Pierce
G. 8S
Crow
Paisley
James H. Snell
India
Our boys must keep on fight and buy war bonds
A wartime exhortation urges continued support for the war effort with ongoing bond purchases and backing of military action, emphasizing perseverance until victory is achieved.
Law'n Bowling Club Eyes Neighborhood League Proposal
The club discusses visiting Milwaukee to learn from bowler exhibitions and considers forming a neighborhood league. Members hint at possible rivalries with teams like the Water Tower Gang and Silver Meteos of Sylvan Shores, and note Striving for more competition next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Lamoreux
Eckis
Penney Farms
Elmer
Willard Bryant
Games Committee
Cub
Willard
Water Tower Gang
Silver Meteos
Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora Crackers
Villa Dora
Lakeside
Hi Bradner
Seventh Avenue
Yton Street
World's Largest Real Estate Agency Opens Eustis Branch
The E. A. Strout Realty Agency, headquartered in New York, appoints Thomas B. Brown as local agent for the Eustis territory. Strout, with 44 years in business, operates 300 branches nationwide and markets farms, country homes and groves while expanding in East and Central Lake County. Brown comes from North Carolina and plans civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Strout Realty Agency
Fourth Avenue
New York City
Thomas B. Brown
Eustis
Strout
Maine
California
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
Los Angeles
DeLand
Florida
Brown
Lake County
North Carolina
Presbyterian Church
Help Needed for Surgical Dressings by Mount Dora Red Cross
A community appeal urges women with loved ones in service to aid the Red Cross by making surgical dressings. With invasion approaching, demand will rise sharply as factories meet only a fraction of needed dressings. Volunteers are asked to contribute time daily as dressings rooms expand their hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
Medical Corps
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Mount Dora
Mount Dora O E S Holds Evening Meeting With Mothers Program
Regular Mount Dora Chapter O E S meeting convenes tonight at 8 p m in the Masonic Hall. A special program honors all Mothers and Past Electas the Mother Star Point. Members and visiting members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Masonic Hall
Pea Varieties Prove Satisfactory for Home Gardens
Brown Crowder Large Blackeye and Conch varieties of field peas perform well for home garden planting. The report notes good harvest potential and suitability for local soils, encouraging gardeners to select these named varieties for improved yields.
Two Run-Off Contests Set in Lake County Elections
May 23 run-off will decide Florida governor candidate between Millard Caldwell and Lex Green and Lake County sheriff race between Willis V. McCall and H P Pryor Jones. May 2 results show Pepper re nominated for U S Senator with 194 346 votes. other statewide nominees re elected by large margins. Ralph G Battle won registration supervisor. George L Singletary Manuel Sloan re elected for district seats. W L Story named Lake County constable. Local results include H Lightfoot winning district five and McCall leading sheriff race with Jones close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Claude Pepper
U. S
Pepper
J. Ollie Edmunds
Jacksonville
Millard Conklin
Daytona Beach
Finley Moore
Colin English
W. B
Babe
Douglass
Harry P. Johnson
Tavares
Tim M. Sellar
Leesburg
House of Representatives
Willis V. McCall
H. P. (Pryor) Jones
Ralph G. Battle
George L. Singletary
Manuel Sloan
H. Lightfoot
W. L. Story
Sorrento News Roundup of Residents and Travels
Mrs. Jean Batterree returns to Sorrento from Pine Bluff Arkansas and is glad to be back in Florida. Miss Hattie Allen joins the Continental Congress Daughters of the American Revolution sessions in New York City. Miss Flint and Miss Laura Flint visit Burkeville Virginia en route to Wisconsin. E C Porter leaves Sorrento for New Hartford New York for the summer. Miss Roose of Perrysburg Ohio visits aunt Miss Adams for the month and plans to return to Ohio. Edwin Battle returns to Jacksonville Naval Base after home visit. Mrs Battle to join him. Lt J L High stationed at Army Air Base Lincoln Nebraska finding cold weather after Florida visit. Miss Aleen Cowart travels to scenic friends in Florida. C Wilcox at home of Toming for T A Circle gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Batterree
Sorrento
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Florida
Hattie Allen
New York City
Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Waldorf- Astoria
Commodore Hotels
Flint
Laura Flint
Burkeville
Wisconsin
E. C. Porter
New Hartford
N. Y
Miss Roose
Perrysburg
Ohio
Adams
Edwin Battle
W.C
Jacksonville Naval Base
Lincoln
Neb
Aleen Cowart
Scenine
Race Encement
Florda
St. “Mie
C. Wilcox
T. A
Toming
Dairy cow productive period extends 4 to 6 years on average
The record notes dairy cows yield profit over a span of about four to six years. It also mentions a few cows thriving beyond this primary period and cites a case from Rieti where profit appeared after ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieti
Red Cross Home Service Programs Aid Military Families
The Red Cross Home Service assists service members by verifying home conditions through chapter volunteers, and guiding requests to commanding officers for private medical care and extended furloughs. It notes jurisdiction limits, with Lake County advising Tangerine residents contact local chapter heads.
Navy recruiter to visit Mount Dora for WAVES info
Specialist C. M. Allen from Orlando will be at the Mount Dora post office all morning Tuesday May 16 inviting local women and 17 year old boys to learn about WAVES. Basic WAVE qualifications include age 20 to 36 and good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Allen
Navy
Orlando
Mount Dora
Mr. Allen
Elizabeth Kramer
Blue
The
Chancel Opens at Community Church This Sunday
Mothers Day will be observed in the morning service with Dr. Richards preaching on The Mother of Jesus. The remodel progress includes a newly opened chancel and paneling with improved acoustics. War restrictions may delay some parts into 1945. gifts total 2115 from Ohio and Massachusetts supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Preschool Clinic Called for Mount Dora Students
The Mount Dora P T A urges parents of children entering school in September 11 1944 from Lake Jem Tangerine and Ur Dora areas to bring their children to the Mount Dora School for car examination and clinic by the Lake Do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
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Kiwanis News
Trip
BOND
Shuffleboard News
Citrus Industry Marketing Agreement Committee
Mabelle Ramey
Grand Chapter of
Order of the Eastern Star
W. F. Duggan
Clemson College
South Carolina
Camp Claibourn
Louisiana
Milton R. Chapman
Shreveport
Tampa
General Parker
8Rd Air Force
Chapman
Law'n Bowling Club
A. S. Herlong, JR
Red Cross Home Service Program
Chapter Home Service
Mary Gordon
WAC
Gordon
Home Service
Lake County Home Service Corps
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