Kiwanis Names Officers For 1945 Year
Kiwanis News notes National Week observance and programs at local schools. White, Rehbaum, Quixley and Graves named to organize a Ladies Night event. Jeff Caruthers becomes secretary for 1945, succeeding A J Waltz. Eleanor Cox on leave. Martha Cheek acts as assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posed White
al Rehbaum
A. C. Quixley
Carl Graves
Jeff Caruthers
A. J. Waltz
Eleanore Cox
Martha Cheek
Local Tuberculosis Group Forms Community Committees
The Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association organizes local committees in each community to administer funds from the Christmas Seal Sale. Mount Dora leaders include Mrs. Eugene Simpson as chair and other members. the sale opens November 27 to fund county health work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
H. Reed Edmonds
Mount Dora
Eugene Simpson
J. D. Pease
George White
Clayton Tremain
J. E. Fortner
Rosebo
G. G. Ware
Tremain
Pease
Mount Moraecoun
White
County Association
Notice to Mount Dora Ladies on Dressings Room Hours
The surgical dressing room will be open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 until further notice. From January 1 to November 1 this year 57,789 dressings were made with 3,976 hours logged. The notice thanks the ladies for their work amid hot weather and summer absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
New Lake County Folder for Chamber of Commerce
A 26 picture folder of Lake County scenes and sketches has been received by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for information requests. Printed in green ink on magazine paper, the folder promotes attention and is available at the Court House office for mailing to friends in the United States or Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Dentist Dr Miller Wells Attends State Convention
Dr Miller Wells left Wednesday to attend the State Dental Convention at the Sea Isle Hotel in Miami Beach running Thursday through Saturday. He joins fellow dentists for meetings and discussions on new techniques and industry updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Wells
State Dental Convent
Whch
Sea Isle
Miami Beach
Obituary notice for Frederick B. Rankin dies at home
Frederick B. Rankin died suddenly of a heart attack on October 3 at his Swarthmore residence 244 Haverford Ave. He is survived by his widow Helen Rankin, son John Rankin of Ocean City New Jersey and Fort Lauderdale, and a grandson. The Rankin family spent two winters in Mount Dora at the D. F. residence on Alexander Street and had many friends here who regret his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B. Rankin
Haverford Ave
Swarthmore
Helen Rankin
John Rankin
Ocean City
N. J
Fort Lauderdale
Armistice Day Evangelistic Service At Baptist Church
The Baptist church plans Armistice Day observances with a morning Evans service and an evening evangelistic message by Cae Wara. The program featuresAdoration The Holy City Song of Peace and God Bless America and notes hurricane damage delaying exterior work. The church now owns six pianos for its organized activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agg
Warren
Ccm
Holy City
Gaul
Jonal
Guilmont
Doster
America
Berlin
Faye Shipes
Richolson
Community Church Sermon Highlights Hospitality Theme
Dr. Richards preached on Christian Hospitality from the Bible text about Jesus loving Martha Mary and Lazarus. Seven new members joined the church during the service, four by affiliation and two by letter and one by profession of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Martha
Mary
Lazarus
Dr. Richards
Iavingn
Pelltae Borsees
Methodist
Caxton Doggett
Doggett
Woman’s Association
George H. Peabody
Henry LaGier
Madeleine Milner
R. N. White, Sr
H. Stiles Bradley
Peabody
Clergy Exchange: Rev Caxton Doggett Sits With Dr James Richards
Methodist Church will exchange pulpits Sunday morning with the Community Church. Dr James A Richards will preach on the topic Religion in the Flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton Doggett
James A. Richards
Community Church
Dr. Richards
Mount Dora Fire Dept Seeks Volunteers for Training
Mount Dora Fire Department invites volunteers who live and work near downtown to apply within ten days. Applications are taken at the fire station and class instruction will be led by Assistant Fire Chief W F Williamson, recently returned from the Florida State Fire College in Miami. Ernest P Mosteller, Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
W. F. Williamson
Florida State Fire College
Miami
Ernest P. Mosteller
Mount Dora
Virgil R. Halliday
Marine Corps
Halliday
Marine Guard
Naval Air Station
Florida Leatherneck
Coast Guardsman
Richard Ellis Hoisington
Florida
United States Pacific Fleet
Saipan Island
Hoisington
Middle
School Band Concert Directed by Manuel Sedano
The School Band under Manuel Sedano performs a Friday concert at 8 p m in the Community Auditorium. A varied program will be offered and admission is free with all welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sedano
Armistice Pause Noted for Saturday November 11
The notice calls for a citywide pause from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday November 11 to honor Armistice Day. Local businesses are urged to halt activities during the two hour window.
Election Returns From Mount Dora
Mount Dora voters report results across statewide offices and local measures. Democratic and Republican candidates show varied leads in offices from Governor to Attorney General with notable counts for millage and amendments. Highlights include Right to Work amendment passing with strong support and several county offices listed with precinct totals.
Large Attendance Expected At Two Court House Meetings
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 2:30 to hear annual reports and elect officers. At 3:30 the War Finance Committee plans a briefing by Karl Lehmann on the Sixth War Loan with support from District Director G. G. Ware and county chair Frank Isted. Lake County's Sixth War Loan quota is 1 105 000, including 379 000 in E Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
County War Finance Committee
Court House
War Finance Committee
Karl Lehmann
Florida War Finance Committee
G. G. Ware
Leesburg
Frank Isted
Eustis
Lake County
Soldiers Buy Bonds At Leesburg POW Camp
Officers and all enlisted men at the Leesburg Prisoners of War Camp invested 25.5 percent of their salaries in war bonds in October. The report to the Lake County War Finance Committee notes the unit reaches 100 percent for the men responsible for German prisoners to relieve the labor shortage in Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
County War Finance Committee
Court House
Tavares
Lake County
Beetle Attacked Posts Protected by Paint Treatment
Posts and lumbers attacked by powder post beetle may be protected by first applying kerosene and then a heavy paint to seal and deter further damage.
Unclear source fragment on crop cover and rabbit attacks
Fragment mentions cover crop in citrus grove inviting rabbits that attack young trees and are faced by predators like hawks and owls. Details and context are missing to form a full news item.
Armistice Day Business Hours Announced
On Armistice Day Saturday November 1st businesses will close between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.
Notes About Our Men In Service In Our Town
Local notices detail service members awaiting orders and recent returns. Lt J L High arrived safely in England July 31. Bayard Roberts Jr and Virgil Halliday receive furloughs or discharge considerations. Coast Guardsman Hoisington cited for heroism on Saipan. Alfred Peterson and Valentine Guy enlistments announced. Wells and Greene reassigned or awaiting processing at Miami Beach redistribution station.
Service Men's Club notes and military wedding at Mount Dora
The Service Men's Club Battery B bids farewell to Battery B and looks forward to Battery C joining with music for future evenings. A military wedding at the Methodist Church unites Carl Alcott and Miss Mary Eckman with attendants and guests. the scene includes private J Grotte as best man and other soldiers partaking in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Doraub
Edward M. Ruby
John Corey
Battery “C
Thacker Twins
Astesses
Battery
Carl Alcott
Mary Eckman
Albany
N. Y
Alice Eckman
Jerry Grotte
Frank Hamm
John Hansen
Bob Stansfield
Una Eckman
Nancy Stuart
Turner’s Bakery
Alvord
Martin Grant
Ralph Chapman
South Pacific
Roy Beasley
Lawn Bowling Club welcomes new members and visitors
The article notes Bill Patterson, John Mercer, Missouri Bennett, Jersey Decker, Frank Taylor, Max Kreutz arriving to join an exclusive lawn bowling club. Jimmie Clark is expected soon as part of the advance guard of Kibitzers. The tone suggests upcoming elections for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Patterson
John Mercer
Missouri Bennett
Jersey Decker
Frank Taylor
Max Kreutz
Jimmie Clark
Mount Dora Woman's Club Opens Season with New President
The Mount Dora Woman's Club held its season kickoff at the Community Building on November first with new President Mrs. Arthur Pratt presiding. The program included reports from the secretary and Mrs. Pratt on state meetings, a six-candidate governor discussion, and plans to involve women in the Peace Conference. An informal reception followed, and a Lake County Federation meeting is slated for November 10 in Tavares. The club will meet again November 15 with Mrs. Harold Hippler of Eustis presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Eitenty
Democratic Blican
Claude Id
Miles H. Draper
Joe Hamkicks
Emory Akerman
Millard Caldwell
Bert L. Acker
Florida
R. A. Gray
J. Tom Watson
J. Harry
J. M. Lee
J. Edwin Larson
Public Instruction
State
Colin English
Nathan Mayo
Supreme Court
Rivers Buford
Elwyn Thomas
W. B
Bebe
Douglas
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Lake County
Willis V. McCall
George L. Singeltary
Manuel Sloan
H. K. Stokes
F. E. Owens
H. Lightfoot
C. H. Willard
Board of Public Instruction
J. Chester Lee
Justice of the Peace
O. M. Simpson
Constable
W. L. Story
Pratt
Whitehurst
Lake County Federation
Tavares
Harold Hippler
Eustis Real
Navy Recruiter to Visit Mount Dora on November 17
Navy recruiter Charles M. Allen will be in Mount Dora Friday November 17 for a visit. Allen, recently promoted to Chief Petty Officer, will appear with Navy Station Wagon to meet local applicants and answer questions about enlistment and careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Charles M
Chuck” Allen
Mount Dora
Armistice Day Pause Observed Nationwide Saturday
Observers are urged to pause from business from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Armistice Day Saturday November 11 as communities mark the holiday with momentary reflection.
Armistice Day Parade Observed In Mount Dora
Mayor M V Simpson and the American Legion Post No 35 urge citizens to pause work November 11 from 10 to 12. The parade forms 10 30 at Seventh and Donnelly led by the School Band and proceeds to City Hall. Major Thomas H Cooley will speak as organizations in uniform join the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Simpson
American Legion Post No. 35
The
Legion Auxiliary
M. J. Sedano
Donnelly
Thomas H. Cooley
Mount Dora
Thanksgiving Appeal Seeks Aid for Florida Children
The Children's Home Society of Florida appeals for money and goods to help about six hundred homeless children in Jacksonville, Miami, Pensacola, and Lakeland. Marcus C. Fagg notes urgent need for funds, provisions, and wearables, with 1,200 children referred so far this year. Local chairmen in Lake County list area coordinators ready to receive gifts and forward them to the society’s homes and receiving centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Home Society of Florida
Florida
Jacksonville
Miami
Pensacola
Lakeland
Possie
Marcus C
Fagg
The
Home Society
R. V. Covington
Consolidated
Lake County
I. B. Coffee
Altoona
Rollin J. Ebinger
Clermont
Harold Hippler
Eustis
D. B. McLear
Groveland
J. J. Wolfe
Howey
Irene Garris
Lady Lake
J. A. Heist
Lake Jem
Harry Stokes
Minneola
G. A. Hanford
Leesburg
J.M. Lowry
Montverde
George J. White
Mount Dora
Edith Dole
Tavares
E. L. Atkinson
Umatilla
Lake County Publicity Wins National Spotlight
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares sent a photo of a woman with a 124 pound bass to Hunting and Fishing, a national magazine with 350000 readers. The November issue reaches about 1,000,000 readers, boosting Lake County vacations and fishing inquiries and showcasing the area across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
War plants and cities for sale
Government disposal program offers to sell war plants and cities. Interested parties can visit the county chamber office to view a briefalog advance listing of industrial properties to be disposed of. The Defense Plant Corporation, funded by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, provided the briefing copy available at the chamber office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Chamber
Defense Plant Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
P T A Carnival Nets Big Proceeds At Mount Dora
The Mount Dora P T A Halloween carnival raised funds through games and booths run by local families and groups. Volunteers including J H Groves chaired the event with 80 participants parading past judges who awarded prizes for prettiest, funniest, and most appropriate costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Hallowe
Mount Dora
Paris
J. H. Groves
Fish Pond
E. G. Conboy
Frank Harding
J. M. Turner
Celia Claflin
Joan Stanley
George Sims
Jones
A. Johnson
Lashar
Carl Graves
R. V. Parker
Manuel J. Sedano
Mary Truskett
George Keller
Fletcher Crane
Opal Hutcheson
Association
Orlando Sentinel
Doris Camp
P. T
W. G. Shipley
Hallowe’en Carival
Brown Lumber Company
Simpson and Hurlburt Packing Company
Three Nice One S C Abbott Lands Bass Catch
C Abbott again brings in a fine bass string from Lake Beauclair. On Wednesday morning his total weigh in reached 18 pounds with an 8 pounder and two five pound bass. He started with bait and ended with only six minnows after his haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Abbott
Lake Beauclair
Armistice Day Observance Noted With Business Closures
All places of business will close from 10 a.m. to noon on Armistice Day to allow attendance at a brief observance sponsored by the American Legion and announced in another column.
War Effort Hen Lays Large Quarter Pound Eggs
Mrs John Griswold of New Hampshire reports her Red hen contributes to the war effort by laying quarter pound eggs two or three times weekly. The hen began with large eggs and now its current production measures 8 inches around the long way, 6 inches in circumference, and weighs 4 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Griswold
New Hampshire
M D H S Football Schedule November 10
M D H S lists football games on November 10 with Groveland as a home game. All matches start at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
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Kiwanis News
T.B. and Health Association
New Lake County
MR. C. E. Waltz
C. E. Waltz
Elyria
Ng Tly Ue
D.ee
Jugoslavia
War
J. L. High
Safetly
England
Gibson Treadwell
Fort Pierce
Naval Base
James B. Allen
Hutchinson
Kansas
Cecil Stevenson
Camp Maxey
Texas
Bayard Roberts, Jr
Bayard Roberts
Macon
Macon University
Jack Pease
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Albert Allen Peterson
Jcksonville
Orlando
Albert
A. C. Peterson
Clayton Street
Thomas Edwin Battle
Valentine Jean Guy
Jean Emil Guy
Young Guy
Tampa
Robert G. Wells
Wells
Sixth Avenue
Hospital Corps School
Great Lakes
Annapolis
Amphibious Command
Sicily
Salerno
France
Mary Alberson
Estis
California
Joseph M. Greene
Army Air Forces
No. 2
Continental
United States
AAF
Service Men’s Club
Lawn Bowling News
P. T. A. Carnival
M.D.H.S
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