Civilian Defense Workers See Army Signal Corps Films
Local civilian defense workers gathered at the Community Building to view Army Signal Corps films on gas mask use and care. Speakers, including Sergeant Beeson and Corporal Vetris, demonstrated masks while officials reported on Mount Dora’s defense setup and trained volunteers, praising the effort and noting a high level of readiness across branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Signal Corps
Beeson
Vetris
Mount Dora
O. M. Simpson
Local Defense Council
Wm. J. Barker
Lake County Defense Council Training Corps
Baker
East Town
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
George Keller
Zell
Simpson
Defense Center
Lake County
Br. Barker
Methodist Evening Services To Begin Sunday October 4
The First Methodist Church School will hold Rally Day exercises at 8 00 p m Sunday evening October 4 with the theme How the Children Have Been Hearing God Speak The program features classes presenting Hearing We Speak Through Worship Hearing God Speak Through Nature Hearing God Speak Through Literature and Beginners Hearing God Speak Through Human Need Senior Class Parents members and friends are invited to attend this service of worship and inspiration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
God
Fia
Huan
Cookie Jar Being Kept Well Filled by Local Clubs
A two week cookie supply schedule keeps the cookie jar at the Service Men's Club full. The Woman's Club filled it Sept 5 to 19 with numerous volunteers and the program lists upcoming groups and chairmen through Feb 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Sleight
J. A. Nelson
T. M. Kramer
George Malone
Betty West
Edna Dennis
John J. Alvord
Mabel Richards
Ida Lacey
Stanley Holmes
F. A. Whiting
Jean C. Hendrie
Delphia Norman
John D. Pease
George Ze
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Marshall
Kenneth Maglathlin
Cochairman
Catholic Church
R. W. Dickson
Thomas Kelly
Christian Science Church
W. D. Patton
Mount Oc Hor Erin
Additions to Bond Buyers Honoring Men in Service
A brief notice lists new bond buyers honoring service members. Dorothy Dean contributes for Felton Dean, Linnie Conboy for W. R. Halliday, Clara Backus for George Backus, Frances Smith for Sgt. E. J. McBride, Maurice and Mabel Pike for Stewart Pike, and Mabel M Cleary for Felton Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dean
Felton Dean
Linnie Conboy
W. R. Halliday
Clara Backus
George Backus
Frances Smith
Sgt. E. J. McBride
Maurice Pike
Stewart Pike
Mabel M. Cleary
Lions Club Meeting Clears the Evening Schedule
Lions Club meeting at the home of Lion Downs on Liberty street concluded with a large supper. Most members are Air Spotters or Air Wardens and postponed business to attend a Defense Council film at 8 o clock in the Community Building. Next meeting set for 7 30 at the Community Building with Lion Cecil Parker and Lioness hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion Downs
Liberty Street
Lioness Downs
Lillian Banks
Signal Corps
Cecil Parker
Dora-Plymouth Road Approved by State Road Board
The State Road Department board in Orlando approved the Dora-Plymouth highway project estimated at 750000. Highway Engineer J H Dowling said bids would be advertised soon with grading likely to start by November 1 and paid by January 1. The board also ratified a fast start on the Overseas Highway from the Florida mainland to Key West, valued at 3480000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road Department Board
Orlando
Mount Dora
Plymouth
J. H. Dowling
Public Roads Administration
Florida
Key West
Snow four inches reported from Wisconsin photos
Mrs Frank Hadlock received snapshots from her mother Mrs Koebke showing four inches of snow on the ground and trees at their Wisconsin summer home. The snow fell for four days before potato digging was complete. Some dug and stored potatoes were frozen while un dug spuds seemed unharmed. Mrs Koebke plans to return to Mount Dora next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ Hadlock
Koebke
Wisconsin
Mount Dora
Local Family Moves to Mount Dora from Astatula
Mr. Herman Cox and Mrs. Cox with children Kenneth and Carolyn moved to Mount Dora from Astatula. He works with Golden Triangle Laundry and Dry Cleaners driving a company truck. The family resides on Eleventh Avenue east of Clayton Street and plans civic and religious involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Cox
Entertainment Committee to Meet Friday Afternoon
The entertainment committee of the local Service Men's Club will meet at the Chamber of Commerce office Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora School Band Concert in New Uniforms
The Mount Dora School Band performs Saturday October 17 at 8 p.m. in the Community Building. The concert marks their first wearing of new uniforms and the program will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Notes About Our Men In Service
Delayed mail kept our notes from publication this week. they will appear next week. James A. Scott of Lakeland is promoted to corporal. Carl Minkley, home from Boca Raton Field, is in the Quartermaster's Department. Winslow Waaser, formerly of Mount Dora, on furlough visiting friends. stationed at Fort Myers. Leon Mortensen, moved from Montauk to Grenier Field Manchester New Hampshire. Curtis Minkley at Norfolk Virginia telephoned home he is on sea duty and leaving for parts unknown. James Drawdy completed training at Norfolk and earned third class petty officer rating. visiting wife and baby on eight days leave. Cpl. Emmett Peter Jr. paid a pleasant visit. formerly editor of the Eustis Lake Region, now at Orlando Air Base. Master Sergeant E. J. McBride transferred from Orlando to ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Waaser
Mount Dora
Fort Myers
Curtis Minkley
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
James Drawdy
Cpl
Emmett Peter, Jr
Peter
Eustis Lake
Orlando Air Base
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Service Men’s Committee
Scrap Drives Help Win the War
Citizens urged to save scrap as mills need materials to forge weapons. One old bucket yields steel for three bayonets, a car battery supplies lead for anti air guns and 75mm howitzers, and 29 tank guns. Copper kettles, shovels and other metals support ammunition and grenades. Report readiness to City Hall for pickup Saturday morning.
Calendar of Events at Methodist Church October Programs
Evening worship begins October 4 at 8 p m and continues each Sunday. Church School replaces evening worship. Pupils from Church School departments participate with promotions and awards. World wide Communion Sunday October 4 morning. An offering supports chaplains at home and overseas. Mid week services start October 7 at 8 p m. October 11 a Service Flag dedication honors members of the Armed Forces. Family members or friends attend for servicemen in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School Eee
Church School
Sioce Mount
Mayor Simpson Sees Again After Cataract Surgery
Mayor M. V. Simpson regains sight after a successful cataract operation ending years of near blindness. Friends may have aged, but his renewed vision brings him happiness and a fresh outlook on community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Simpson
Saving of fats worth while at Atlantic & Pacific
The Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company estimates American women saved waste fats in July August and the first week of September to provide glycerine for 11,300,000 anti air craft shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Half Holidays End for Season with Thursday Open Afternoons
The Thursday half-holidays end this season as business houses will remain open Thursday afternoons starting soon.
Kiwanis Club Luncheon Guests and Honor Roll
The Kiwanis Club hosts High School faculty as special guests with a program by the High School Band. Coast Artillery officers Col Forest J and Capt Andrews Jr spoke on Philippines defense, with other guests including Rudy Schneider Gene Morrell and local residents. The club welcomed back J C Urquhart and D D Roseborough from summer absences and noted War Savings Stamp honors and birthday cigars. Honor Roll for September lists numerous members by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Forest J
Cer
Coast Artillery
Lake County
Philippines
French
Ett Andrews, Jr
350Th Coast Artillery
Rudy Schneider
Gene Morrell
Eustis
R. M. Brown
Mount Dora
Carl Higgenbotham
Orlando
J. C. Urquhart
D. D. Roseborough
Urquhart
Chicago
Mr. Roseborough
Jonesboro
Tenn
Mr. Urquhert
Community Church Services Resume with Dr James Richards
The Congregational church resumes services this Sunday with pastor Dr James Austin Richards in the pulpit to preach The Clean sing of Prayer. Mrs Florence Gilbert Hanscom will play organ selections including Prelude Berceuse and Short Fantasia. A general invitation is extended for Sunday services at 11 a.m. with a special welcome to men in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
James Austin Richards
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Jocelyn) Godard
Kohlman
Hopkins
Observation Post Notes Reflect Duties of Air Watchers
Observers at the aircraft warning post operate around the clock to track planes in the area. Alfred Rehbaum Jr appoints reporters Mrs Keller and Mrs Zell to help write weekly notes and maintain daily records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
Keller
Zell
Rehbaum
Tampa
Tee Corvers
Poate
J Edwin Baker Elected Senator From Lake County
J Edwin Baker of Umatilla won the Democratic nomination for State Senator from Lake County by a 1490 vote majority over T G Futch of Leesburg based on unofficial returns. Baker received 2731 votes to Dutch 1241 for the unexpired term of Major Thos H Cooley of Mount Dora who resigned due to Army leave. Baker, a Florida native, moved to Lake County in 1934 to head the Harry Anna Crippled Children's Home in Umatilla and has Ai Kiwanis leadership and local defense work roles. In Mount Dora 248 ballots were cast with Baker at 225, Dutch 20, and 3 ballots spoiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edwin Baker
Umatilla
Lake County
T. G. Futch
Leesburg
Baker
Dutch
Thos
H. Cooley
Mount Dora
Florida
Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s Home
Kiwanis International
Red Cross Defense Room Notes Opens October 5 in Mount Dora
The Red Cross room on Fifth Avenue will host surgical dressings sessions starting October 5 with Mrs E H Holliger appointed senior supervisor for Mount Dora Unit 2. Assistants include Mrs Overhiser and a team of supervisors and cutters. Hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 30, plus evenings 7 to 9 on Tuesday and Thursday. Mount Dora’s quota is 2500 dressings and local volunteers are urged to participate.
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Red Cross
Fifth Avenue
Red Cross Defense
E. H. Holliger
Mount Dora
Etta’ McDonald
M. B. Hoffman
Cameron
DeMuth
Tay
Florida Defense Force raises enlistment age to sixty
The Florida Defense Force has increased the enlistment age to include applicants who have reached their sixtieth birthday if they are physically fit. Captain Charles R. Javens commands the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Defense Force
Charles R. Javens
Mount Dora Servicemen Club Drive Surpasses Funds Raised
The Mount Dora Servicemen's Club fund drive reaches 1360 of 1550 dollars in two weeks. Support pours in from Citrus Culture, First National Bank, Mt Dora Kiwanis, Mount Dora Post American Legion, and many local residents and couples, with plans to finish the drive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men’s Club
National Bank
Colley M.D
Paul C. Mibier
Alfred Rehbaum Sr
Geo. J. White
Mount Dora Lhartiacy
R. EB. Lee
Richard Edgerton
Wim.t. Patterson
A. A. Tanner
J. BE. Fortner
D. Fletcher Crane
Cingcieces Cas
Gerald’ B. Hurlburt
Norman Tuckett
Rosa Lee Beel
C. KE. Burchett
Dewitt Corle
Roxie
Mary Lindman
E. S. Ma
Alf Rehbaum, Jr
Radle
Aid
M. McCown
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U. S. Treasury Department
Courtesy
Baltimore Sun
Barker
Methodist
Lions TV . News
Dora-Plymouth
Astatula
James A. Scott
Lakeland
Carl Minkley
Boca Raton Field
Boca Raton
Quartermaster’s Department
Leon Mortensen
Montauk
Long Island
Grenier Field
Manchester
N. H
E. J. McBride
Methodist Church
Mayor Simpson
Kiwanis News
Central
First National Bank
Blood Bank Committee
Red Cross Defense Room
FLA
Defense Force
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