Reverend Brantley Leads Rapidly Growing Pascagoula Church
Rev J F Brantley pastor of Watts Memorial Church Pascagoula Mississippi helped dedicate the new auditorium debt free on December 1 1943 following the 1943 consolidation of Second Baptist and Lincoln Avenue churches. The church reports 280 transfers or baptisms, 497 Sunday School enrollment, and 175 in the B T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brantley
Watts Memorial Church
Pascagoula
Mississippi
First Baptist Church of
Lincoln Avenue
Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church of
John Watts
Naval Reserve
Brantley Contrrl
Jeff
Mount Dora
John Brantley
Liberty Street
The
Baptist Bible Institute
New Orleans
Gore Brantley
Law targets vicious dog owners after Miami attack
Lawmakers passed a bill by 67 to 1 to jail owners who let vicious dogs run at large after a Miami woman was killed. Senate support is expected with little opposition. The bill aims to curb animal attacks while sparing harmless dogs from blame.
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Miami
Senate
Tomorrow A chase rain away and lawn bowling notes
A New England paper features lawn bowling news and a reader’s note about Mount Dora events. The column cites Frank Bridgman of Massachusetts Senate records and mentions recent departures and an upcoming expert discussion on grass and marl bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Legislative Affairs
Mount Dora
Frank Bridgman
Frank Oars
Arthur Pratt
Harold Morse
Frank Taylor
Essay Contest Winners Named by Lake County VFW Group
Winners of the county wide Essay Contest sponsored by Lake County Vulture No 400 Forty and Eight Society honor society of The American Legion for Lake County senior high students on The I am Proud that I am an American subject announced by judges. First prize went to Sabul Langston of Eustis for 10 dollars, second to Eleanor Peacock of Leesburg for 5 dollars, third to Lois Rhodes of Mount Dora for 3 dollars, and fourth to Dorothy McCollum of Tavares for 2 dollars. Honorable mention awarded to Charles Javens Mount Dora Dixie Jean Allen Leesburg Imogene Messer Tavares Frances Nicholson Eustis.
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Lake County
Vulture No
Honor Society of the American Legion
Sabul Langston
Eustis
Eleanor Peacock
Leesburg
Lois Rhodes
Mount Dora
Dorothy McCollum
Tavares
Charles Javens
Mont Dora
Dixie Jean Alien
Imogene Messer
Frances Nicholson
40 & 8 Society
American Legion
Chef de
Republican Women Set Annual Lake County Meeting
The Lake County Republican Women's Club schedules its annual gathering for June 4 at 7 p m at the Hitching Post in Tavares. Eugene R. Flagg of Winter Park will speak. A dinner precedes the business session with dinner tickets distributed by local chairmen. reservations close June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Republican Women’s Club
Hitching Post
Tavares
Eugene R. Flagg
Winter Park
Leesburg
Henry Pringle
J. O. Kroff
Clermont
E. M. Bess
Mount. Dora
Mary Learned
Yalaha
Lew Morris
Astatula
O. W. Smith
Eustis
A. P
O. B. Koonce
Are you listed in the census Mount Dora call to act
The Mount Dora census lags as the district enumerator may be unfamiliar. Citizens are urged to fill out blanks at the Chamber of Commerce or return the completed form to be counted. Provide names ages and housing details including armed services status. All information remains confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Merchant Marine
Wacs
Waves
Spars
Nurses’ Corps
Confi Aanan
Kiwanis Club to Observe Memorial Day with Speaker
Kiwanis Club holds its regular meeting to observe Memorial Day with Captain F. W. Samuelson, hospital chaplain at AFTAC Orlando, as speaker. Samuelson, Western Reserve University and Bethel Seminary graduate, joined the Army in 1943 and has served at AFTAC since 1943. Members who attended the Leesburg inter-club meeting were well rewarded with a welcome and a talk on American citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
F. W. Samuelson
AFTAC
Orlando
Captain Samuelson
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Ohio
Bethel Seminary
St. Paul
Minnesota
Army
Leesburg
Janes J. Ollie
Jackson Ype
Kiwanis
Cramuria’ Herlong, Jr
Mount Dora Fire Department Conducts Monthly Drills
The Mount Dora Fire Department conducted the fourth drill and class in a monthly series led by Assistant Chief W. F. Williamson attended by members in work clothes. Exercises include hose layouts hydrant hookups and competition, with future plans for ladder work rope rescue salvage and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
W. F. Williamson
Fire College
Miami
Simpson
Ralph Paul
Harold
Ernest P. Mosteller
Zoning Commission to Hold Evening Meeting in Town Hall
Mount Dora Zoning Commission meets tonight at eight in Town Hall with full attendance urged. The panel, created by town ordinance, studies business and residence zoning and plans a public hearing and council report. A partial report on residences first class will be submitted for early public comment before the final zoning report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
E Commission
Canning Sugar Ration Applications Arrive at Board
Applicants submitted canning sugar ration requests to the regional Rationing Board, signaling ongoing efforts to manage home canning supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rationing Board
Mount Dora to Build Nine Hole Golf Course
Mount Dora residents and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor a plan for a nine hole golf course. land totaling eighty acres secured east of highway 441 near the Orange County line, in Lake County. Willard Wadsworth pledges 2500 dollars and local funds aim to match it, with initial memberships at 50 dollars each and early donations reaching 1000 dollars. Officers include Willard Wadsworth president Alfred Rehbaum vice president Joseph Swift secretary and John B Griswold treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Williard Wadsworth
First National Bank of
Mount Dora Golf Course
Willard Wadsworth
Alfred Rehbaum
Joseph Swift
John B. Griswold
Club
J. M. Turner
S. C Colley
Carl Graves
Harold Overhiser
Thomas H. Cooley
Gordon Folger
W. M. Kennedy
War Loan Appeal Calls for All Out Effort
The editor urges readers to support the 7th War Loan with a total war posture. Citing General MacArthur, the piece notes the Pacific conflict and references high losses of Japanese forces in the Philippines to motivate bond purchases and collective effort.
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Douglas C. MacArthur
Tokyo
Appropriate Service Held In Observance Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day services were held at the American Legion Monument in Donnelly Park led by Mount Dora Post 35. Father John F. McKeown of St Marys Catholic Church in Eustis delivered a Memorial Day address. Major Thomas H. Cooley introduced him. The program included prayers, flower placement, Band and audience, and Taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Donnelly Park
Mount Dora Post N. 35
George J. White
A. C. Bowdish
Ben H. Carr
A. B. Cole
John F. McKeown
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Eustis
Father McKeown
United States Navy
Thomas H. Cooley
America
Manuel Sedano
J. H. Sutley
Ee Sedano
Major Thomas H. Cooley
Legion
D. D. Roseborough
Taps
Manuel Sedano Band Hosts Picnic and Boat Excursion
Members of the junior and senior bands express gratitude to Mrs. Sedano and the Band Booster Club for a delightful picnic and boat trip at Gilbert Park attended by many parents. Pictures of the Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band and majorettes are available through Grady Simpson. Instrument returns must be in to Mr. Dresser by noon June 2 at 133 East Seventh Avenue.
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Dresser
East
Seventh Avenue
Free Movie Day at Princess Theatre War Bond Day
The Princess Theatre joins other venues for Free Movie Day on June 6 for War Bond buyers. Anyone showing a bond or certificate from that day gains free admission minus a 7 cent federal tax. The feature is Arsenic and Old Lace.
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Princess Theatre
Subscriptions Renewal Thank You Note
The Topic expresses gratitude for renewals of subscriptions expiring in June. It thanks readers who sent renewals before statements, noting time and cost savings amid staff shortages and increased workloads.
Mount Dora High School Commencement Exercises 1945
The Mount Dora High School graduation program in the Community Auditorium features the Manuel J. Sedano Memorial Band directed by HH. Cliff Dresser with invocation by Rev. Caxton Doggett. The event includes solos, addresses by Dr. John Branscomb, award and diploma presentations, and a reception for graduates and speaker. Graduates listed include Barbara Batton, Jacqueline Blackman, Dorothy Bond, and others with military service noted.
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Manuel J. Sedano
Cliff Dresser
Caxton Doggett
Barbara Ann Batton
Jacqueline I. Blackman
Dorothy Jane Bond
H. Irene Compton
Johnie Mae DeLoach
Donald Dare French
Lucile Annette Harding
Wilfred Hansitd Hollon
Lois Mary Holloway
Walker Lee Horsley
Marion Dorothy Hutson
Charles Javens
Annie Belle Pate
Robert L. Petruschell
U. S. Navy
Carma June Ream
Warren L. Story, Jr
U. S. Army
Trudie Williams
Baptist Church Announces Vacation Bible School Plans
The Baptist Church and Methodist churches announce a town wide Vacation Bible School for ages four to sixteen at the Baptist church starting Monday June 4 at 8:30 a.m. J F Groves is named principal. Baptism is expected in the new baptistry after the evening sermon Dont Fence Me In by the pastor. Morning worship at 11 and training union at 7 follow 9 45 a m Bible school in all departments for all ages.
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Training Union
The
Baptist Church
J. F. Groves
Community Church Holds Summer Closing Service
Dr. James A. Richards preached on "The Spirit within the Wheels" at the Community Church during a sunny Sunday service. Mr and Mrs Richards plan to spend the summer at their Bridgton Maine camp and return for the fall opening on the first Sunday of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Richards
Mrs. Richards
Bridgton
Maine
Service Men Club notes Warren Story in service and leaving campus
Warren Story has completed basic training and qualified as a paratrooper. He has transferred to transportation and is now stationed at Camp Gordon Johnson. He will receive his diploma after finishing exams. Hostesses Mrs Holmes Mrs Morse and Mrs Sarver depart for the north and will be missed along with Miss Jessie Gould. Saturday night activities with dancing singing and games were enjoyed. A boat ride is planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Story
Camp Gordon Johnson
Warren
North
Holmes
Morse
Sarver
Jessie Gould
Wrong Way to Prune Oak Branch Shows Improper Method
A reader submitted an oak branch display in the Topic window illustrating incorrect pruning. The branch was cut near its end, causing long thin suckers below the cut and sap flow that harms upper branches. J. S. Banks oversees street shade tree trimming with assistance.
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J. S. Banks
Lake County Voting Registration Law Passed
A state bill requires a fresh registration for Lake County voters with laws taking effect January 1 1946. Registration books open January 1 through April 15 at the Lake County courthouse and will also be conducted in each precinct during February. All eligible voters must register anew to be able to vote in any election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
R. G. Battle
County
Lake County Aims to Top War Bond Quota Statewide
Lake County leads the state in Seventh War Loan E Bond sales and could become the first county to clear its quota. Officials urge residents to finish the job quickly and contribute to victory.
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Lake County
Soap guidance for troops highlights hygiene needs
The document notes that keeping soldiers clean to prevent disease requires 15 bars of soap per man each month. It also states that one pound of fat yields about six bars of soap, tying provisioning to supply and efficiency.
Sunset Chapel in Philippines Aims to Lift Spirits of Service Men
Chaplain Floyd W. Cooper reports pride in Sunset Chapel, a new service men’s church in the Philippines. He notes the chapel’s central location within the headquarters area, its gray cotton cloth enclosure, and the combined efforts of native laborers and volunteers from his unit, reflecting moral and spiritual values amid war. The piece highlights ongoing construction of chapels as part of the broader camp development during campaigns from Australia to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
63Rd Service Group
Pacific
General Commission On Army and Navy Chaplains
Washington, D. C
Floyd W. Cooper
Philippine Islands
Sunset Chapel
Cooper
Australia
New Guinea
Netherlands East Indies
Philippines
Hoffman
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Rev. Brantley
Pascagoula, Mississippi
J. F. Brantely
Lawn Bowling News
Ifie
Central
G. G. Ware
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis News
Fire Department
Zoning Commission
Japan
Verybody
Mount Dora High School
Community Auditorium
Methodist Church
H. Cliff Dresser
Wagner
Lasol
Cornet
Lewellyn
Trudie ‘Williams
John Branscomb
M. E. Church
Florida
Dvorak
Wee Neane
Service Men’s Club
Lake CO
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