Social W M U to Meet and Monday Bridge Party
The Social W M U of the Baptist Church will meet Monday at three o'clock in the church. The Monday Social Club opened its season with bridge and five hundred games at 2:15. Mrs. Schonenberger welcomed new and old members. Prizes went to Mrs. Boggs in five hundred and Mrs. Blanchard in bridge. All ladies and newcomers invited. meetings held in the Community Building social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Union of the Baptist Church
A. Schonenberger
R. Boggs
R. M. Blanchard
Mrs Arthur Tanner Hosts Birthday Party
Mrs Arthur Tanner entertained a group of friends Saturday evening to celebrate Mr Tanner's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Tanner
Arthur Tanner
Birthday Celebration for Mr. Tanner with Buffet Dinner
A party honored Mr. Tanner for his birthday with a buffet served from a lace covered table adorned with chrysanthemums and candles. Guests sat at card tables, gifts arrived and were opened, then cards and conversation filled the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tanner
Soldiers Wives Meet With Navy Recruiting Talk
The Soldiers Wives club met Wednesday at the Service club with a cordial invitation from the Woman's Club. Chief Petty Officer Poole spoke on Navy recruiting and the opportunities for Waves. Tea followed as members toured the Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Wives
Woman’s Club
Poole
Navy
Margaret Tucker
Social Committee Luncheon At Community Church
Thirty eight ladies attended a covered dish luncheon hosted by the Community Church social committee at Mrs. Florence G Hanscoms home on Grandview Street. The event featured open doors, parlors and porch tables, a Tiffany centerpiece laden buffet, hot coffee and a social hour. Miss Helen Lemert presided as president with reports heard and plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Florence G. Hanscom
Grandview Street
Helen Lemert
Grace
Alice Davis
LaGier
Stanley Holmes
H.S. Masten
Hanscom
Winter Visitors From Across the North Arrive in Mount Dora
Local residents and guests from Massachusetts New Jersey Illinois and New York converge in Mount Dora for the winter season. Many travelers including Mr and Mrs George Evans Mr James C Clark Mrs Florence Ault and Miss Margaret Simpson have settled at the Simpson Hotel and Villa Doral while others visit friends along town streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Simpson
Scotch Plain, N. J
Villa Doral Hotel
Winter Visitors and Local Social Notes at Mount Dora
Local residents report winter stays at Lake Franklin and Lake Jem Road. The Community Club held its first meeting of the season chaired by James A. Richards with officers George J. White and Carl Graves present. Families like the Shipleys Gelaberts Toftys Ferguson and Nutt share travels and visits, plus plans for medical and professional conferences in St Petersburg Mount Dora and Illinois College courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presia James A. Richards
George J. White
Richard Edgerton
Carl Graves
Mount Dora Ad Truck Tours Washington DC
Gladys Main of Washington DC reports a passing aluminum colored truck advertising Mount Dora. The vehicle belongs to Lewis Carroll's Silver Fleet, famous for touring and carrying pictures of Mount Dora's attractions and the town name on its silvery panels.
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Gladys Main
Rhodende Island Avenue
N. W
Wington
D. C
C. A. Milton
Ingram Apartments
Mount Dora
Lewis Carroll
Two New Library Books Described for Readers
Two recently donated titles draw readers to the library. The first is The Sign of Battle by Lt. Col. John G. B. It offers a complete warfare guide with maps illustrating campaign planning and army movement on the battlefield. The second book presents further insights into strategic military analysis and decision making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eignom
John G. B
General Staff School
Men in Motion review highlights war front clarity and radar impact
A Reader's Digest excerpt discusses Henry J. Tayl or's book Men in Motion describing how officers command armies and fronts in clear terms. It notes the Chetniks delaying Rommel and the radar’s dramatic role while arguing against exaggerated internationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Tayor
Men In Motion
Rommel
Reader’s Digest
Mount Dora
Obituary of Mr David Miller Vanzant in Mount Dora
Mr David Miller Vanzant 63 died at home after a lingering illness in Mount Dora. Survived by widow Myrtle and three sons Wilbur William and David, plus siblings H H and William, and five sisters. Services held November 4 at First Baptist Church Mount Dora with Rev Haynes officiating. Burial at Forest Cemetery Mount Dora.
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David Miller Vanzant
Mount Dora
Myrtle Vanzant
Wilbur
U. S
William
David
H. H. and
Callahan
Florida
Mesdames
Jeanie
Sophronia Haddock
Fernandina
Jeannette Libby
Irene Vanzarit
Julia Campbell
Hilliard
First Baptist Church
Haynes
Eustis
Forest Cemetery
Mount Ra
Death of A L Russell 82 at Jacksonville Home
Word has been received of the death of A L Russell 82 who died at the home of his son Harry C Russell 1915 Olivia street Jacksonville Fla He leaves two sons Arthur and Harry and a half brother Geo W Emerson of Eustis He was once part owner of the Simpson saw mill on the north shore of Lake Gertrude The Russell place and Simpson home are connected through family and property relations Arthur and Harry attended school in Mount Dora.
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A. L. Russell
Harry C. Russell
Olivia Street
Jacksonville
Fla
Arthur
Harry
Géo. W. Emerson
Eustis
Simpson
Lake Gertrude
Russell
D. M. Simpson
Jack Simpson
Simpson Home
Mrs. Fred W. Cross Dies at Old Homestead in Massachusetts
Mrs. Fred W. Cross wife of ex Senator Fred W. Cross died at the Old Homestead in South Royalston Massachusetts on October 28. She was the second daughter of Rev Henry S Kimball of Sutton born there and educated as a teacher. She lived with her husband in Mount Dora Florida for winters since buying the Hackett place five years ago. Funeral held at the Cross home conducted by Rev Allen A Bronsdon with interment in Riverside Cemetery. She leaves two daughters Mrs Edgar S. Russell of Tampa Florida and Mrs Jarvis L. Kaye of Mount Vernon New York. They resumed legal residence in Massachusetts about a week before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Cross
South Royalston
Mass
Henry S
Rie L. Kimball
Sutton
Cross
Danielson
Conn
Mount Dora
Hackett Place
Riverside Cemetery
Rationing stamp updates for foods and fuels in wartime
Ration updates show Green stamps A B C book 4 valid through December 20. Blue stamps X Y Z book 2 valid through November 20. Brown stamps H book 3 and G valid through December 4. Sugar stamp 29 book 4 valid through January 15, 1944. No. 18 book 1 with no final date. No. 1 airplane in book 3 valid indefinitely. Gasoline coupons for vehicles and motorcycles specify gallons and endorsements.
Florida Growth and Banking Milestones Reported
The census bureau's interim estimate places Florida's population growth since 1940 at 10 percent, including only civilians. Florida is the sole southeast state to gain while others show small losses. State banks exceed one billion dollars in total assets for the first time, per Fuller's Florida Letter.
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Census Bureau
Florida
Fuller
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Warmer Bros
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Chicago
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W. W. Haygood
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North Tonawanda, N. Y
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Charles B. Norman
Sewickley, Pa
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N. J
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Miami
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Eee Clark
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D. L. Sellers
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Round Lake, Ill
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Northampton
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Conneaut
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Washington, D. C
Naval Observatory
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Mount Vernon, N. Y
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Princess Theatre
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W. G. Shipley
Miss Vernelle
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Mr. Shipley
W. P. Gelabert
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Lake Franklin
William J. Barker, Jr
Ee Oy
Lake Beauclair
Villa Nova College
Winston Stephens
Clayton Street
Winston Seph, Jr
Washington
Ed Tofty
Grand Marais
Minn
Lakeshore Drive
Walter B. Ferguson
Ligonier
Lake Jem Road
Robert H. Nutt
Woodland Avenue
Carolyn, Anne
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Billie Bell
DeLand
Mildred Marsh
St. Petersburg
Devorsak
Illinois Colum. of
Corpoly
Foot Sur- Cree
Bridgeport
Joan Fontaine
Charles Boyer
David W. Vanzant
Mount Dora Electric Company
Highland Ave
Zellwood
Agriculture and Banking
American Agricul
Ture
First National Bank of
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Mount Dora, Florida
Federal Reserve System
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Hale’s
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Pillsbury
Pillsbury’s Fancake
CLUB
RUDO
Angelo
Shorty) Martino
Ernie Green
Lovett
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Ade
Mt.Dora
Ompany
Ross
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