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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
1
A church program lists hymns and scripture with titles like Fairest Lord Jesus and O Master Let Me Walk with Thee. It records Pastor Rex Caxton Doggett and Rev Moggett leading worship, with congregational responses and a prayer for those in national service.
Ny hoes Kiwanis News reports Frank Zoller of Beechnut Corp announced as speaker to discuss Zellwood developments. If he cannot attend a substitute program is expected. Last Thursday’s Mothers Day meeting featured Dr Merle Anderson on honoring mothers daily with corsages and carnations.
The May 9 Cubs and parents gathering at the Methodist Parish House honored den mothers with Warrants of Appreciation for Mrs. Walter Patton Mrs. Freeman Hill Mrs. Milton Willard and Mrs. M B Claflin and den chiefs Bill Lo Froos Jim Padgett Howard Nutter John Zoller. Cubs received Wolf and Bear badges including Billy Carroll George Blunt Lawrence Willard and Alan Claflin with gold arrows and silver arrow awards.
The Lake County War Finance Committee held the best attended and most optimistic meeting yet at the Courthouse in Tavares led by Karl Lehmann of the Florida War Finance Committee. The county’s Fifth War Loan quota is 1 192 000 with pledges hoped to be secured by June 12 the drive’s first day.
Miss Mary Calhoun director of children's work for the Florida Conference will conduct a Class A training session at the First Methodist Church parish house next Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The course covers the Vacation Church School to be held in June and all workers in the Vacation School are expected to attend.
A report from a lawn bowling club notes a late afternoon class boost in alertness after lunch and suggests a summer diet study. Frank Bridgman invites Mount Dora bowlers to submit food ideas linked to performance, listing many humorous named dishes and inviting further contributions from researchers.
M B Claflin was appointed Cubmaster of Pack 19 Cub Scouts at a May 5 meeting held at his home. The board praised Milton Willard for leaving town, and William LeFroos was chosen secretary treasurer. The note lauds parental involvement and the Cub program guiding boys aged 9 to 12 toward Boy Scouts.
The Clermont Press publishes delinquent taxes for Lake County with copies available at the Topic office for 5 cents. Delinquent lands will be sold at the County Court House in Tavares on June first.
Voters are urged to go to the polls on Tuesday for the second primary election. The governor and county sheriff races are highlighted as important to Florida and its counties. Voters should study the candidates and cast their ballots.
William Jay Barker serves as field director for the American Red Cross in England after leading local Red Cross and civilian defense efforts. Other Mount Dora servicemen include John Gibson Treadwell and Percy Davis with seaman and electrician roles overseas. Inductees from Mount Dora include Robert E. Lee and James Edward Avery. Corporal Donald O. Thompson, a Mount Dora High School graduate, saw action in North Africa Sicily and Italy. M-Sgt. Charles E. Pohlman, a Hunter Field veteran, is promoted, wife Janet Murphey Pohlman living in Garden City Savannah Georgia.
With warm weather bringing open windows residents report loud radios disturbing neighbors. Town ordinance bans sounds loud enough to annoy others and urges all with radios to lower volume so it cannot be heard outside the home day or night.
The public is invited to an election party at the Court House in Tavares on the second primary Tuesday night. Returns will be telephoned hourly from precincts by volunteers. Florida Telephone Corporation donates phone service. Details are handled by Herman Dykes Paul Reed and Ormund Powers.
The school band will give the last Saturday night concert of the season at the bank corner Donnelly and Fifth starting at 8 o clock. Many people enjoy these concerts and will miss them. Citizens are urged to come out for the closing performance this week.
The Red Cross Home Service program assists disabled veterans and families of deceased servicemen in filing claims for discharge and other benefits. Mustering-out pay, veterans administration forms, burial allowances, flag for the casket, headstones, and national service life insurance are outlined with designated contacts and procedures. Richard Eddy of Mount Dora Post, American Legion, handles mustering-out pay applications through the VA Regional Office Bay Pines Florida.
A Mount Dora Service Men’s Club report highlights a busy period with increased “snacks” activity and strong support from soldiers. A letter from Sgt. Rose praises the club as a home away from home and a lively rendezvous, noting coffee and pastries as favorites. Local hostesses and cake donations from Mrs Beebe and others are recognized, with several soldiers spending passes at the club.
The Mount Dora School sent nine boxes of clothing and shoes to Russia War Relief, Inc. at 401 Washington St New York City. The faculty and students thank the public for the generous response and inviteFurther contributions by freight collect to the same address.
Sam C. Peacock publisher of Clermont Press and former Mount Dora attorney travels statewide as a candidate for governor of Florida.
The Mount Dora Service Men's Committee plans a $2000 fundraising drive starting May 18 to support the service club housed in the Yacht Club building. Gerald B. Hurlburt leads the Finance Committee, with an executive group including George J. White and J. B. Griswold.
Congregation members on May 21 join a nationwide effort to sign a World Order Compact modeled after the Mayflower Covenant. Dr. Richards will preach on the topic and attendees may sign. delegates at Grand Rapids will later collect and dedicate the compacts on June 25. Signers urged to write to Senators and party delegates.
The Girl Scouts report a cookie and candy sale raising 19.00 with total cash donations reaching 89.00. They aim to fund 25 girls at 7.00 for one week and may redecorate their library club room if funds exceed needs.
Miss Doris Cowart from St Louis reports a Lewis Carroll Silver Fleet truck touring Grand Avenue in Mount Dora with aluminum painted advertising. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce sponsors the campaign highlighting local attractions and drawing praise from residents and visitors alike.
The notice asks residents to bring scrap paper to the Fourth Avenue station near Donnelly and flatten tin cans before dropping them off. It explains salvaged materials fund supplies for wartime needs and urges groups to collect a full truck load. Contact Mr. Nutter or the Girl Scouts for pickup and note ration points and cash incentives.
Miss Margaret Lewis joins Red Cross knitting in Mu Dora as a large yarn supply arrives for Navy sweaters watch caps and gloves. Knitters contribute to the effort aiding sailors with warm garments.
The Rev. Paul Middleton of Orlando will preach Sunday morning at the church. Music will feature cathedral chimes during the service.
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