Mrs. Wm. Vincent Named Head Mount Dora Youth Center
Mount Dora youths name Mrs. Wm. Vincent head of the youth center with a permanent post as chief of all committees. A100 volunteers form a Boosters Club. committee chairs and members include Publicity Jack Burr and Ruth Shipes, Membership Lucille Minkley, Finance Maryann Hadlock, Decorations Patty Claflin, Entertainment Doris Harding, Music Joyce Duggan, Cleanup Bobby Turner, with Mrs. Vincent to plan seasonal activities and announce a Youth Center Tag Day.
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Mount Dora
Wm. Vincent
Ate Y Center Py
Eltogether
D. F. Crane V.pres
M. B. Claflin
Wm. LoFroos
Howard Wetz
L. J. Simpson
D. F. Crane
Doris Norton
Ernest Mosteller
Geo. Gibson
Owen Or
Ruth Shipes
C. B. White
Jack Burr
Lucille Minkley
Fay Shipes
Maryann Hadlock
Patty Claflin
Dorothy Eckholdt
Doris Harding
Joyce Duggan
Bobby Turner
Vincent
Tin can bin removal to alloy back end s with paper salvage
Whiting, chairman, states the tin can bin will be removed to alloy back of end s with paper salvage. Bank official y remarks unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Gy Bank
Lake County Dairies Produce Milk in Twelve Month Run
Lake County's thirteen dairies have produced a little over anaes pounds of milk during the part twelve month period, reflecting steady output across local creameries and cooperatives. The report notes continued growth in farm production and dairy processing within the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Town Council Considers Legion Home Site and Contracts
The Town Council, with Mayor, Clerk, and Attorney present, agreed to allow a tract east of the old ice house property in Blocks 20 and 21, Sec 31 as a Legion home site. A garbage collection contract with John Henry Nelson covers October through April at 115 weekly for several months and 151 weekly for others. An ordinance restricting liquor sales within 2500 feet of schools or churches passed first reading. A Municipal Tax Adjustment Board meeting is set for October 23.
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of Council
Et Cs
Old Ice House
John Henry Nelson
Congress
SEC
Water and Light
L. Clayton Tremain
Ist
Cooley
Prisoner Charles Norris Reported Safe From Japs
Word reached Mr and Mrs Norris that their son Charles Norris, a former prisoner at Corregidor, is alive and receiving medical attention. The telegram arrived during a press run at Tapac causing a temporary halt in publication and the insertion of the news in some papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Norris
Corregidor
William Norris
Norris
Tapac
Charles
National Newspaper Week Noted in Mount Dora
Local readers mark National Newspaper Week though coverage is light in Mount Dora, with the weekly sheet treating it as just another week in the year.
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Mount Dora
Postwar flying in your home town airpark planning groups
National groups aid in airpark planning as postwar flying grows. Civil Aeronautics Administration districts and state aviation boards provide diagrams and data on site selection runways and buildings. The National Aeronautic Association and other groups back community chapters and model airparks like Eldon Missouri, guiding towns nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
National Aeronautic Association
National Aviation Trades Association
Kansas City
Missouri
Personal Aircraft Council
Aircraft Industries Association of America
Washington, D. C
Eldon
The
American Road Builders Association
American Public Works Association
Association of Land Grant Colleges and Universities
American Association of Nurserymen
Baptist Church Announces New Year Activities and Classes
The Baptist church schedules an 7:30 p m sermon and annual business meeting on October 1 to begin the new church year. New Bible school classes include a cohenta class for returned servicemen and spouses taught by Mrs J M McCown and a 17 to 24 age group class led by Mrs Slater Cox. The Training Union expands under Francis Moorhead while Florence G Hanscom plans larger choir activities and guest artists. Mrs T M Hodgin from Tampa will sing, and improvements include a Broadloom carpet and fresh red-painted steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCown
Slater Cox
Bible School
Francis Moorhead
Ion
Florence G. Hanscom
T. M. Hodgin
Sopran
Tampa
Community Church to Resume Sunday Services
Community Church will resume Sunday services after a summer break. Dr. and Mrs. Richards return from Maine and anticipate a busy winter. World Communion Sunday will be observed at 11:00 am with a sermon by Dr Richards on Communion and the Lord's Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Richards
Maine
Dr. Richards
First Methodist Church Opens Fall and Winter Season
The First Methodist Church marks the new church school year with Rally Day at 9:45 a.m. and Promotion Day activities. Worldwide Communion Sunday observed at 11 a.m. led by Darrell Pendleton. Rev. George Gibson preaches on Maintaining Faith in Humanity and One Whom God Knew Face to Face. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Officers installed. Official Board meets Monday 8 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer service Wednesday 8 p.m. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Frank Burkart
Worldwide Communion
Darrell Pendleton
C. M. Brown
George Gibson
Gibson
Florida license tag sales set a record this year
Florida automobile tag receipts totaling 10 303 773 to date surpass previous marks by 723 780 and exceed last year by about 500 000. Commissioner Geo H Asbell notes the funds primarily support the public school system through tag sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Histo
Geo. H. Asbell
Calendula Thrives in Winter Garden despite Frosts
The calendula is very satisfactory for the home flower garden in winter. Frosts may kill some of the flowers, but others will come out quickly as the weather warms up.
Notes About Our Men In Service Informs on recent veterans and their postings
Sgt. J Cliff White returns to civilian life from North Carolina with an honorable discharge button. E Slack CSF discharged from the Navy after four years. resides in Mount Dora with wife and Donald Edward Jr. Turbulent wartime service included the USS Tanamint in the Pacific and Okinawa action. Sgt Rich ard Nichols arrives stateside after two years overseas in Ireland England France Austria and Germany. plans two weeks visiting Sorrento Mount Dora before Ohio to see family. Haskell L Ferris of Sorrento discharged after five years and two months. served in Rhineland Central Europe North France with Company E 194th Glider Infantry and earned multiple decorations.
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Sgt
J. Cliff White
North Carolina
A E. Slack
CSF
Navy
Mount Dora
Oan
Donald Edward, Jr
Tanamint
Pacific
Okanawa
Marie Nichols
Richard Nichols
States
Sgt. Nichols
Ireland
Englad
France
Austria
Germany
Haskell L. Ferris
Sorrento
Europe
194Th
Ferris
Rhineland
Central Europe
North France
Kiwanis News from Mount Dora and Lake County
Kiwanis notes celebrate perfect attendance month with member pledges to attend meetings and boost involvement. Also reports on a film night of World War II scenes featuring Europe and Germany. Welcome Myron Cronwall back to Mount Dora and Bernard McCabe of the 82nd Airborne on leave. Jeff Decaniers remembered as longtime secretary. Mount Dora Kiwanis earns 100 percent club rating for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Frank J
Lake County
Kiwanis
John Page
Europe
Cologne
England
France
Germany
Bert Chester
Tavares
Barnett
Myron Cronwall
Bernard McCabe
82Nd Air Borne Division
Army
Doc Colley
Florida Kiwanian
Mount Dora Kiwanians
Jeff D. Decaniers
Jeff
Carruthers
Lake War Fund Campaign Planned
Lake County officials and regional directors of the National War Fund met at the Leesburg recreation center to outline campaign plans and quotas. County Chairman J. Carlisle Rogers introduced Dr. H. P. Constance of the University of Florida, who described the fund as a pure gift drive with two thirds aiding servicemen and one third to relief agencies. Lt. Col. Archie Holtz spoke on the morale needs of troops and the ongoing importance of entertainment and comfort for those overseas and in camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
National War Fund
Leesburg Recreation Center
J. Carlisle Rogers
Rogers
H. P. Constance
University of Florida
Constance
Archie Holtz
Nest design guidance for laying houses described
The article advises nests be dark cool and well ventilated and easy to clean. It specifies a nest 14 inches square and six inches deep with 15 inches headroom as satisfactory and recommends placing such a nest for every four to.
Red Cross notices new telephone number
Red Cross headquarters at 608 Donnelly Avenue informs the public that the telephone number changed after moving to a new location. Calls to the old number go unanswered. The new number will appear in telephone directories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros
Donnelly Avenue
Dr. Bradley Dies in Atlanta
Dr Henry Stildley died in Atlanta Georgia after a brief illness Funeral services were held at Trinity Methodist Church where he once served as pastor Burial followed in Barnesville Georgia Friends and former colleagues mourn the longtime church leader who impacted gospel ministry in the early 1900s in Barnesville and Atlanta
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Henry Stil Dley
Atlanta
Trinity Methodist Church
Barnesville
Group Insurance Justified by Town Council
The Town Council adopted a plan of group insurance for regular town employees with $1,000 straight life coverage paid by the town. Policies began August 20 1945 and the plan mirrors industry practice in Mount Dora. A recent full settlement was received October 1 for a claim filed September 24, demonstrating the plan in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ept
Change of Time for Anchors Aweigh at Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre announces a revised show time for Anchors Aweigh to 6 30 p m and 9 12 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday October 9 and 10. Doors open 6 15 p m and the feature begins at 6 30 p m sharp, with continuous programming to prevent long waits.
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Anchors Aweigh
Princess Theatre
W. D. Patton
Citrus crop insurance conditions for Florida counties
The Florida Citrus Exchange notes that trees in Lake Orange and Polk counties are not eligible under the trial citrus insurance program, but the 1946-47 crop may be insured. FCIC expects contracts ready by Dec 1 with grove specific rates based on risk, covering bloom injury and fruit set. contracts may be accepted later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Orange
Polk
Citrus
Florida Citrus Exchange
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Indoca
Lawn Bowling News From Hartford 1945
Willard Bryant reports Robert Leith of New Brunswick New Jersey named secretary and treasurer of the Lawn Bowling Association after the sudden death of Charles Bettie. The piece remembers Rettie of Canada England Australia and notes preparations for the 1945 46 season at Mount Dora with grounds improvements and new mats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bryant
Hartford
Conn
Robert Leith
New Brunswick
N. J
Lawn Bowling Association
Charles S. Bettie
Frank Bridgman
Charles S. Rettie
American Lawn Bowling Association
Rettie
Canada
England
Australia
United States
Bettie
New Haven
Mount Dora
America
Observation Post Torn Down at Simpson Hotel
The long serving aircraft warning observation post atop the Simpson Hotel is being dismantled. Volunteers and observers from Sunset Hill and downtown sites contributed thousands of hours 24 seven or 8 AM to 5 PM for AAFTAC training. Chief Observers C. M. Smith Alfred Rehbaum Jr R. M. Brown led teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Hotel
Sunset Hill
Aaftac
Orlando
C. M. Smith
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
R. M. Brown
Grant Cowles
Ben Carr
Church of Christ Moves to New Building on Fifth Avenue
Leaders report encouraging progress since moving into the new church building on Fifth Avenue opposite the public school. Attendance at services remains strong and nonmembers show interest. Evangelist Arthur L. Butler continues weekly talks Thursdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm with topics planned for October 4 and October 7. Arthur Haskins will speak October 7 at Sunday morning service. Public urged to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fifth Avenue
Arthur L. Butler
Church of Christ At
Sanford
Model Church
Arthur Haskins
Youth Fellowship Elects Officers at First Methodist
The Methodist Youth Fellowship at First Methodist Church elected officers for the year including President Doris Harding and Vice President Roy Dutton. Commission chairs named Worship Evangelism Pendleton and Ross Dutton Recreation Jimmy Vicent and Laura Roseborough Community Service Bobby Turner World Friendship Eckholdt. Regular meetings are Sundays at 6 in the Parish House as they plan growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
First Methodist Church
Doris Harding
Roy Dutton
Betty Cooley
Herbert Trenham
Lucille Minkley
Pendleton
Ross Dutton
Jimmy Vicent
Laura Roseborough
Bobby Turner
Eckholdt
MYF
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C. C. Campbell
Hess
Kiwanis News
RED Cross
DR. Bradley
Citrus Crop Insurance
Lawn Bowling News
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Hickobra
Frank Crockett
Paul Milner
Louis Denbroeder
Frank Clement
Arthur Pratt
George Church
Dick Brown
June Taylor
Mary Ross
George Meinecke
Wm. Breckenridge
MacLachlan
Carlos
E. J. Best
Henry Swift
James Nelson
Edward Blackburne
Kathryn Lobeck
Alfred Moss
Nnd
Alfred Maben
Win Sleight
George White
Alfred Rehbaum
Etta Austin MacDonald
Don Conkling
Wyer
Harold Morse
Dickson
Mount Dora Lawn
Lakeside Inn
Gordon Folger
Nantucket Island
Massachusetts
Gordon
Albery
Evanston
Kingdom Come
Youth Fellowship
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