Simpsons Honored by Eastern Star and Relatives
Mrs Simpson a charter member received a corsage while Mr Simpson a longtime officer was given a boutonniere Rev J H Sutley Baptist pastor praised their loyalty and service The wedding cake table featured silver candelabra and gardenias Gifts were presented by Mrs David C Simpson Sr A large family and friends group attended the salute to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Mr. Simpson
J. H. Sutley
The
Baptist Church
David C. Simpson
New Type School Opens Monday in Mount Dora
Mrs. Hager starts a child care program at the Methodist Parish house then the Baptist church basement, serving infants to six year olds six days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The widow and nurse plans supervised play, clay modeling, music, storytelling, and folk dancing with meals provided. Parents should pack lunches and mats for two weeks, after which sleeping equipment will be supplied. Community supporters from local Baptist groups assist with the launch.
Visitors in Miami from Mount Dora Family
Mr and Mrs Fletcher Crane are in Miami this week visiting Mr and Mrs George W Coffin and family, former Mount Dora residents. Their son John Coffin a Carnegie Tech student is home for a week with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fletcher Crane
Crane
George W. Coffin
Mount Dora
John Coffin
Carnegie Tech
Mount Dora Couple Plans Wedding for Grace Eeeee
A Mount Dora engagement annou nces Miss Grace Eeeee to wed Robert Eldridge Lee. The ceremony for Grace and Robert is planned for June in Mount Dora with the couple expecting to be joined by Grace’s parents and William Vincent as a key family figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Grace Eeeee
Robert Eldridge Lee
Ohett William Vincent
William Arnold Vincent, Oread
Mount Dora Social Notes Reflect School Honors and Travel
The Reverend and Mrs. George Gibson hosted a First Methodist Church buffet for the high school graduating class with holy communion first. Graduates named include Dorothy Eckholt, Lucille Minkley, Laura Roseborough, Sue Bond, Robert E. Turner, and Charles M. Davenport. others unable to attend due to illness. Travelers and visitors join local residents in Mount Dora, including soldiers returning from the Philippine Islands, relatives visiting from Akron and Pittsburgh, and plans for summer homes in Crescent City, Stow, and Rising Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibson
First Methodist Church
Gibson
Book of Worship of
The
Methodist Church
Dorothy Eckholdt
Lucille Minkley
Laura Roseborough
Sue Bond
Robert E. Turner
Charles M. Davenport
Doris Harding
Betty A Black
Ocklawaha DAR Chapter Feted in Washington
Ocklawaha Daughters of the American Revolution was feted in Washington. Mrs. Riles Bolton and Miss Hattie Al rmn a librarian led the visit as national officers were elected for three years. Florida delegation of over 90 attended a Senate tea and reception with Senators Pepper Holland and Sparkman. Bolton and Allen returned home May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocklawaha Daughters of the
National Society
da Ofai
Riles Bolton
Wount
Ocklawaha
Hattie Alrmn
Flor: Ety
American Red Cross
Memorial Continental Hall
Constitution Hall
Roy Frierson
Florida
Frierson
DeSoto
Tampa
Woman’s Club
D.ar
Pepper
Holland
Senate
Capitol
Spark
Alabama
Bolton
Washington
Rhode Island
Miss Allen
Sorrento
Nurses May Win Army Commission During World War II
Lt. Col. Agnes A. Maley, chief of the Third Army nursing division, says wartime need opens regular army nurse commissions to ex service nurses who qualify. Successful applicants gain officer privileges, red allowances, and promotions. apply by writing or calling her directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Agnes A. Maley
Third Army
Seay
Col
Yaley
Col. Maley
Miss Helen Skelton to Wed George V Hill in Eustis
Eustis announcement states Helen Elizabeth Skelton daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert W Skelton will marry George Vernon Hill manager of the Eustis municipal airport in a ceremony at the First Methodist church Eustis. Skelton a nurse graduate with Army Nurse Corps service now with Dr S C Colley Mount Dora Hill former Chattanooga Tennessee navy flight instructor and nephew of Buck Frame of Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
University of Georgia
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Stetson University
DeLand
Vincent
Athens High School
Athens
Navy
Stetson
Sigma Nu Fraternity
First Methodist Church
Robert W. Skelton
Eustis
Helen Elizabeth
Mount Dora
Miss Skelton
George Vernon Hill
Eustis High School
Mound Park School of Nursing
St. Petersburg
Army Nurse Corps
S. C. Colley
Mr. Hill
Chattanooga, Tenn
Buck Frame
Chattanooga
Dorans Farewell to S S Dihel in Mount Dora
Mount Dora neighbors bid good luck as the Dihels close their Sylvan Shores home at Morningside Drive Washington Street and move to Texas. After selling belongings they will tour Natchez Miss then Lexington Ky to visit relatives before settling in Texas. The Dihels plan to inform friends of their new address.
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F. H. Weeks
Ina Webster
Manchester
N. H
Wilson Smith
Highland Av
Miss Sadie Guide
Mount Dora
S. S. Dihel
Morningside Dr
Washington St
Sylvan Shores
Texas
Dom
Ralph Gering
Natchez
Miss
Lexington
Dihel
Herman Donovan
University of Kentucky
Kiwanis
Trees as Our Sole Natural Renewable Resource
The statement argues that trees represent the only renewable natural resource. It emphasizes reforestation, sustainable timber use, and long term ecological benefits from maintaining forests as a renewable supply.
State Health Chief Opposes Milk Regulation Shift
State Health Officer Wilson T. Sowder urged the legislature to reject a bill transferring sanitary inspections of milk to the agriculture department. He said it would bar the health board from investigating milk as an epidemic source without the agriculture commissioner’s request and warned about disease risks from milk produced under poor sanitation. Routine inspections by the health laboratories should continue for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson T. Sowder
Department of Agriculture
Sender
State Board of Health Laboratories
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Board of Health
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Alfred Rehbaum
Lee
Miss Grace Lee
Daytona Beach
Lionel Seccombe
Bristol
Stella McDowell
Stella Clark
Martha Jean Gawthrop
Donald B. Gawthrop
Sorrento-Plymouth Rd
McDowell
Crescent City
Sandra Bottles
John G. Albright
Walter A. Bottles
Pittsburgh
Albrights
Stahlstown
Charles Javens
Army Air Forces
Philippine Islands
Mr. Javens
Rollin Javens
Highlandev
Mrs. Nelson Morley
Akron, Ohio
Mr. Morley
Mrs
N. W. Morley
McDonald St
Frank A. Theall
Lake Shore Jr
Nettie Theall
Lake Boon
Stow
Mass
Ada
Miss Josephine
Catenare
Mike
Pensacola
Pensacola Hospital School of Nursing
Charles H. Storr
Frederick
Lawrence Hovis
Los Angeles
C. E. Abbott
Donnelly St
Thomas David
George C. Nuttall
Arthur A. Tanner
Third Ave
Rising Sun
Joel M. Grossman
Kingsport, Tenn
Sheila Spilky
Sol Spilky
Clayton. Sr
Ann
Gainesville, Ga
Patti
Brenau Academy
C. M. Brown
Ross Dutton
Robert Turner
Mr. Dutton
Kopylov
Mr. Gibson
LOUIS‘G_JERUE nT
Helen Elizabeth Skelton
Dorans
C. A. Killian
J. R. Watkins
Mount Dora, Florida
Justhkee
Hitching Post
Tavares, Florida
Charles and
Virginia Hill
U. S
Sylvan Shores Hotel
First National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pittsburgh Paints
Crane Furniture CO
Fla
Rehbaum
Dora Fla
Akes
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