Navy Does Not Demand High School Education
Mount Dora voices reinforce Navy enlistment options for men without diplomas. Commander McCabe explains an elementary 100-question test grants entry with 50 percent or higher. Educators note high school background aids advancement and access to Navy schools and trades training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Uncle Sam
Thomas F. Oe
Mount Dora
Amerian Legion
Res
United States Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy
McCabe
D. D. Roseborough
Sapiivorsust Boe
Holler’s New Home Near Lake Dora Progressing Nicely
William E Holler’s Point Breeze property near Breezy Point shows a ten room concrete block house with a red tile roof and long grove of trees by the lake. Contractors Stevens and Sipple of Orlando target mid November completion, with own well water at 412 feet and a three car garage. The Lakeshore Drive curve will be widened by county order improving motorist safety. Holler, national Chevrolet sales manager, plans it as his home. son Bill remained in Florida to assist the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Holler
Point Breeze
Lake Dora
Holler
Chevrolet Company
Bill Holler
Florida
Roger Holler
Winter Park
Mount Dora
Dr Conklin Home After Month Traveling North by Auto
Dr. R C Conklin and Mr Elmer Sherbourn returned Friday from a month in the north with Conklin mainly in New York State and Sherbourn in New England. They made the trip by motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Conklin
Elmer Sherbourn
North
Dr. Conklin
New York State
R. Sherbourn
New England
Lake County Commerce Directors Hold Friday Meeting
Directors of the Lake County of Commerce will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 p m in the Home Extension and 4 H Club Building near the Court House. All directors are to attend with those who are interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctors
Lake County of Commerce
Court House
Five and Ten Store Opens in Mount Dora
Vincent Fechtel announces a new Vincent's 5-10-25c to $1.00 store will open Saturday October 18 on the east side of Donnelly Avenue in Mount Dora. Mrs. Mabel Benton will supervise with local staff, stock supervised from Leesburg. Fechtel is active in Leesburg civic groups and the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce. Further notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Vincent’s
Donnelly Avenue
Mehene Beatty
Thee McMurray
Leesburg
New First Aid Classes Start In Eustis
Owing to interest in First Aid a new class begins this Thursday night October 2 in Eustis. The Lake County Chapter American Red Cross is expanding as part of Civilian Defense to offer courses in every county city. Two First Aid courses already run in Eustis with another near completion in Mount Dora and a sufficient number of pupils enrolled.
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Eustis
Lake County
American Red Cross
Office of Civilian Defense
Mount Dora
Nomination Window Updated for Lake County School Trustees
Frank Banning announces that nominations for school trustees may be filed up to fifteen days before the November 4 election. Petitions require five or more district taxpayers and names must be registered freeholders. Only property owners who paid 1940 taxes can vote as the ballot sets the millage for two years. Official notice will be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banning
Lake County
Groveland Poultry Association Adopts Cooperative Buying
The Groveland Poultry Association led by president Leo Mussatto votes to adopt a cooperative plan for feed and equipment purchases. Secretary C Holloway notes savings of 4 to 10 dollars per ton on feeds, with current usage around 20 tons weekly. The 30 member group is seen as a progressive Florida organization.
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Groveland Poultry Associition
Leo Mussatto
C. €. Holloway
Florida Poultryman & Stockman
Groveland Association
Florida
Services To Start October 19 At Community Church
The deacons announce winter season services resume Sunday morning October 19 at 11 o clock.
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Community Church
Congregational
Lions Club Hosts Eustis DeLand and Wildwood Meeting
The Leesburg Lions Club hosted a gathering with the Eustis, DeLand, and Wildwood clubs at the Kia Hotel on Monday night. District Governor Billy Matthews of Gainesville spoke, and Lions Harry Todd of Gainesville introduced a new Leesburg member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis Club
DeLand Club
Wildwood Club
Kia Hotel
Burg Lions Club
Billy Matthews
Gainesville
Leesburg Club
Lion Harry Todd
Hurricanes Tie Lyman There Friday Night
Mount Dora Hurricanes battle Lyman to a 13 13 tie on Friday night as Minkley stars with two touchdowns and an extra point. Howell and Blankenship score for Lyman, with key blocks and a muffed extra point keeping the game level. The affair is hailed as one of the most colorful in years with passing and heavy hitting throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Vincent
Hall
Hurricanes
Lyman
Minkley
Howell
Swafford
Blankenship
Hogsett
Burkart
Jackson
McCabe
Mount Dora
Praise for M. J. Sedano Bandmaster in Mount Dora
A Mount Dora letter thanks M. J. Sedano for his work with the school band and notes his character and leadership. Hussey E. Haycock writes from Riverdale and Crane Furniture Co. mentions sending a bass and music on Sept 20. Sedano is praised as a skilled musician and director, a valued asset to Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
N. J
Mount Dora
Hussey E. Haycock
Navy recruits gain 70 percent pay rise after enlistment
Within four months of enlistment, U S Navy recruits automatically receive a seventy percent increase in pay and a promotion to a higher rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Thursday Closing Over For Season
Last Thursday ended the weekly half holidays and businesses will stay open Thursday afternoons through next spring. The bank and post office will continue Thursday noon hours and city hall will close at noon Saturdays.
Montverde Church’s Bond Claim in Lake County
Lake County news notes that Montverde church claimed to be first to buy a United States Savings Bond while Mount Dora Community Church bought a $500 bond in early May. Trustees did not publicize the purchase, but the Mount Dora church is seen as among the earliest buyers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Mount Dora
Red Cross appoints Judge Herlong as Roll Call chairman
The Lake County Chapter welcomes Judge A S Herlong Jr as chairman of the Red Cross Annual Roll Call. Carlton Huey Leesburg chapter chair, Miss Mary Elizabeth Griffis executive secretary, and Judge Herlong plan programs to boost First Aid Nursing Water Safety and accident prevention with many trained volunteers and fuel for fuel expenses. Navy recruits gain about fifteen pounds during training.
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A. S. Herlong, Jr
Red Cross
Lake County
Carlton Huey, Esq
Leesburg
Judge Herlong
Mary Elizabeth Griffis
Office of Civilian Defense
American Red Cross
Army
Navy
Typical Day's Menu in the U S Navy
A historical Navy menu lists a typical day with breakfast items such as fresh fruit Vienna sausage cereal griddle cakes with syrup bread butter coffee and vegetables then a supper of liver and bacon string beans steamed rice stewed prunes bread jam and tea. The lineup includes pot roast of beef succotash mashed potatoes salad chocolate cake ice cream and desserts for both meals.
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Vienna
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Mount Dora Visit
The Mount Dora faculty attended the Kiwanis Club meeting as guests with a program on 4 H Club work. Delegates elected for the Orlando convention and a resolutions committee was named to address the death of George W. Kimball.
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Mount Dora
Kiwanis Club
Lucie K. Miller
Onae
Biinches
Digateton
Nok Sande
Me ” Ashecates
Orlando
Hurlburt
L. C. Smith
Dr. Richardson
R. J
A. Lee French
J. M. Smith
Rally Day Observed at Methodist Church
Rally Day will be observed in the Methodist Church on Sunday October 5 during the Sunday School hour at 10 00 a m. Prelude and hymns are listed with various classes led by Mrs Doyals and Miss Neels and many other teachers with offerings and benediction to close.
Mrs. Kennedy Escapes Injury After Auto Crash
Mrs. W. M. Kennedy escaped without a scratch after her car lurched into a wild zigzag run from Sylvan Shores toward town. She turned off the ignition to avoid an oncoming car, leaped clear through a window, and walked away unhurt as the Dodge wrecked a wall, orange grove fence, and several trees.
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W. M. Kennedy
Kiwanis
Sylvan Shores
J D Mosteller Named Acting Dean at Oglethorpe English
J D Mosteller, a young Baptist minister from Screven County Georgia, appointed Acting Dean of English at Oglethorpe University School of Literature and Journalism for the 1941-42 academic year. He will oversee scheduling and teach courses including Freshman composition Mythology and Etymology and Bible 211 New Testament.
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J. D. Mosteller
Screven
Georgia
Sachs Tha
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
G. F. Nicholassen
Mosteller
Oglethorpe
Sylvania
Nicolrae Rome
Sten
Lier
J. H. Page
J. D
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora
A. J. Mosteller
North Donnelly Street
Sewing Resumes for Red Cross and King's Daughters Drive
The O.E.S. sewing circle resumes work at the Masonic room on Thursday October 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A covered dish luncheon is planned and those available for forenoon hours are welcome. Volunteers are urged to sew at home. material for garments is abundant and must be shipped by the end of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.es
Red Cross
King’s Daughters
Masonic
O.E.S
Davidson Elected Head of Dormitory at Simmons College
Pomona J. Davidson of Trenton formerly of Mount Dora has been elected student head of her dormitory at Simmons College Boston. Miss Davidson is a Mount Dora High School graduate.
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Pomona
J. Davidson
Trenton
Mount Dora
Simmons College
Boston
Miss Davidson
Mount Dora High School
Ships Count: Twenty Five Varieties for Navy Sailors
A U S Navy man will sail on twenty five different types of ships. The sentence lists diverse vessel classes representing the breadth of naval career paths and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Popeye Recruiting Ad Highlights Navy Benefits
An advertising feature promotes Navy enlistment with no rent or food costs and free medical and dental care. It notes $118 worth of uniforms on enlistment and more than forty five trades to learn, framing Navy service as a lifetime opportunity. Eligible men 17 or older can request a free illustrated booklet titled Life in the U. S. Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Life IN the U. S. Navy
Mount Dora Chamber Plans Fall Publicity Campaign
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce will advertise through the Mount Dora Topic this fall. Complimentary subscriptions will be sent to a selected audience in the Northern States and Canada to attract visitors and potential residents. Four weeks of Topic issues will be sent to each recipient, with literature about Mount Dora, and readers may suggest friends to join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Canada
Florida
Gishtay
Additoen
Central
National Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by President
The President proclaims National Fire Prevention Week urging public focus on fire prevention amid rising losses from defense production. It notes annual US fire losses around 400 million dollars and about 10 000 fire deaths, urging all to remove hazards and help defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lang Raft
Uncle Sam
Ernest P. Mosteller
New Residents Arrive From Lakeland
R A Galbreath traveling freight agent for Central of Georgia Railway and his wife with three Lakeland residents move to Mount Dora making it their permanent home. They are located at East Sixth Avenue with rental handled by A C Quixley Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Galbreath
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Lakeland
Mount Dora
East Sixth Avenue
A. C. Quixley Realty Company
Defense Savings Bond quiz Q and A
Q How do I get the highest return on my investment in Defense Savings Bonds A By holding each Bond for its full term you will secure the full maturity value A Defense Savings Bond Series E grows 331 3 percent if held 10 years Q Is the Government concerned where I buy my Defense Savings Stamps A No The government wants many people to join the National Defense Program Bonds and Stamps are sold at post offices banks savings and loan institutions and other outlets Note To purchase Defense Stamps go to the nearest office or bank or write to the Treasurer of States Vabees Co United
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Defense
Treasury
Aan
Treasurer of States
Vabees Co
United
Mount Dora Tigers 1941 Football Schedule Summary
Mount Dora High football schedule lists opponents Apopka Oct 17 and Umatilla Oct 24 with home or away notes and other dates in October. The fragment mentions James HERE Oct 10 and Pica HERE Oct 30, indicating venue markers for those games.
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Mount Dora High
James
Apopka
Umatilla
Pica
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Eaeneeeten McCabe
M. J. Sedano
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