Mount Dora P T A Plans Halloween Carnival and Year Book
The Mount Dora P T A Executive Board discussed plans for a Halloween Carnival and amateur show October 30 in the Community Building auditorium directed by Mrs. Paul Johnson. The carnival proceeds to be held October 31 at E B Ferson Gym. A Year Book was approved for distribution at the October 3 meeting with the theme Every Child a Better Citizen. Projects include school band lunch room Home Economics room and Scouting. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Strite president and several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Paul Johnson
Shipley
Hallowe’en
E. B. Ferson
P.T. A
Alice Strite
D. D. Roseborough
Helen Parker
L. G. Simpson
Ernest Mosteller
Carl Risley
LaNelle Vandiver
G. R. Sims
Olive Raulerson
Doris Camp
R. G. Shipes
Thomas H. Cooley
Educational
Major Cooley
United States
England
Russia
China
France
Cooley
Parent Teacher Association
James H. Sutley
First Baptist Church
George Sims
Mount Dora Radio Shop Promises Prompt Service
Mount Dora welcomes Col. S. C. Morrell and G. B. Jones as radio experts who will run a new service at a rear entrance on Deanney Avenue. Jones served 25 years in the U S Navy Radio Division and brings naval radio experience. Morrell is a Savannah native retired after 29 years in the Signal Corps. They reside at Riley's Camp while planning homes and renovations. The firm aims to handle radios brought in for servicing with evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Deanney
Col. S. C. Morrell
G. B. Jones
Jones
Philadelphia
U. S. Navy
Naval
Army
E. B. Ferson
Helen Street
Riley’s Camp
Lake County Welcomes New Resident Arved Zehren
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce announces Arved F. Zehren has purchased The Castle at Mount Dora and moved from New York to make his home in Lake County. Zehren contacted the chamber on April 19 seeking information and literature before deciding on Lake County, per President J. Edwin Baker.
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Lake County
Band Boosters Club Elects Officers and Welcomes New Members
The Band Boosters Club at the high school elected Grady Simpson as president with a full slate of officers and committees. The group also announced a date change to the fourth Wednesday of each month and welcomed new members Bob Petruschell Jackie Ober and Johnny Gargano. Attendance remains low with 11 present of 325 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Simpson
Mosteller
G. R. Sims
Javens
Lucile Harding
O. W. Conner
L. G. Simpson
F. L. Zeller
Ernest Mosteller
Pop Turner
Charles Javens
Verdual Hamlin
Shipes
Turner
Penn Dickson
Thelma Simpson
George White
M. J. Sedano
D. D. Roseborough
Sedano
Bob Petruschell
Jackie Ober
Johnny Gargano
Cornet
Service Men's Club meeting called by Mrs Fenn
A meeting of the hostesses and hosts of the Service Men's Club is scheduled for Friday October 6 at 4 p m at the Club House. Mrs H T Fenn, chief hostess, asks members to attend. The group thanks supporters and requests September and October magazine issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men’s Club
H. T. Fenn
Registration Books Open for November Vote
Local citizens not yet registered must file by October 14 to vote in November. Registration books are at the office of O. M. Simpson, 116 East Fifth Avenue, and Mr. Simpson urges prompt action before October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Simpson
East Fifth Avenue
Simpson
Post Office Lobby Repaint Sparks Positive Feedback
The lobby has been cleaned and repainted improving appearance and inciting favorable comments from visitors. Local staff report enhanced atmosphere and increased visitor comfort since the upgrade.
Baptist Church Sermon Subjects For Sunday Services
The pastor will preach at both services next Sunday in the Baptist Church. Morning topic is First Cen Patterns for Twentieth Centu aera arches. Evening subject is Blinded Music for the day with preludes and anthems including The God of Abraham Praise and Retrospection. Mrs. Rena Bouterse will sing Somebody Cares with Postludes by Kern and van Delft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jozef van Delft
Community Church Reopens With Strong Attendance
The Community Church reopened for the season with higher than usual attendance as townspeople return. Interior improvements including summer painting and cleaning satisfy parishioners. a new pulpit is in place though the communion table is not yet ready. Dr Richards to preach on The Hearing Heart next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Evening services at First Methodist Church begin next Sunday
The First Methodist Church opens Sunday evening at 8 with Pastor Doggett lecturing on lesser known Old Testament prophets. The first sermon concerns Zephaniah and warns of ruin if current living patterns continue. Choir rehearsals start, with Mrs. Brown guiding Friday sessions at 8 and new volunteers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Doggett
Zephariah
B. C
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Reducing City Fire Hazards
October 8 14 marks Fire Prevention Week urging community to inspect and fix fire risks. National losses for seven months in 1944 reach 246 750 000 up 15 percent from 1943 largely due to preventable fires. Chief Ernest P Mosteller of Mount Dora Fire Dept repeats call to cut hazards amid wartime material shortages and recalls Hartford circus fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Hartford Circus
Ernest P. Mosteller
Mount Dora
Wednesday Afternoon Store Closings Optional
The decision on continuing Wednesday half holidays is undecided and optional for merchants. Grocery stores and the post office will keep Wednesday afternoons closed by custom. If requested, the Chamber of Commerce will circulate a petition to decide for other stores and offices, with notices to follow in the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dr Colley Attends 24th Postgraduate Medical Course
Dr S C Colley attended the 24th annual Post Graduate Medical Course at the University of Buffalo Medical School last week. Ninety eight physicians enrolled from thirteen states. The program aims to keep doctors abreast of new medical knowledge and practice. Colley is expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Colley
University of Buffalo Medical School
Colley
Local servicemen return home on furloughs and leaves
Pfc. Russell Williams visits his parents and returns Sunday night to Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Ernest Minkley reports he is well and regaining weight after an illness, now on shore duty repairing submarines. Staff Sgt. Clayton E. Bagwell, on a fifTEEN day furlough from Alberta, Canada, has served nearly three years and prefers the U. S. over Canada, noting mosquitoes there too. Continued on page 8.
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Pfc
Russell Williams
J. S. Williams
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Curt Minkley
Ernest
Clayton E. Bagwell
Alberta
Canada
Florida
Council Proceedings Address Postwar Financing and Utility Terms
Town council met with Mayor Simp son Clerk and Attorney present along with Leedy Wheeler & Co representative on postwar financing via Revenue Bonds or Certificates. Florida Power Corp notified for new favorable terms. fire siren replacement discussed. new Game Well Air Horn authorized. several town real estate parcels sold after foreclosure review. Building permits delayed without approved plans. moving permits require prior approval. Quixley resigns from Planning Board. Simp son to remain. Radio interference being investigated. land purchase authorized for railroad siding. Sidewalk repairs approved. garbage collection and street cleaning debated. liens status to be examined. destruction of redeemed bonds witnessed. tax collection and unpaid liens noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Leedy, Wheeler & Co
W. F. Williamson
Quixley
Council
Pres
Crane
Waltz
Light
Lawn Bowling Notes From A Busy Season
Local bowling reports describe players like Aleck Kerr, Frank Bridgman, and Capt. Harry Hichborn returning to Malden and Maine venues. The column lists participants, new arrivals, and ongoing social games at Mount Dora travel plans and seasonal plans for the Water Tank Gang.
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Mount Dora
Hiram Bradners
Asbury Grove
New Jersey
Frank
Harborside
Penobscott River
Maine
Max Kreutzes
Aleck Kerr
Rockland Avenue
Malden
Mass
Andover
Frank Bridgman
Harry Hichborn
Stockton Springs
Frank Crockett
Hichborns
Charles
Blanche Furber
Saco
Gallimore
East Ninth
Water Tank Gang
Paul Milner
Dillenbecks
Capt
Hichborn
Fred Wheeler
United States Arsenal
Springfield
Fire damages Van Zant home on Second Avenue
An early Friday dawn fire heavily damaged the David Van Zant residence on Second Avenue near Hadlock Packing. Firefighters arrived at 2 a.m. and saved much of the house after a prolonged blaze. The cause is unknown, possibly spontaneous combustion of a mop. Insurance coverage is being assessed for partial payout.
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David van Zant
Second Avenue
Hadlock Packing House
P T A Hosts Major Cooley On Educational Problems
Major Thomas H. Cooley recently returned from Europe spoke to Mount Dora P T A on educational needs for wartime and postwar peace. He urged broad foreign study, cooperation with allies, and a lasting International Peace Federation taught by parents and teachers.
Tangerines Outlook From Florida Crop Experts
Bill Blix forecasts a strong Florida tangerine crop for the coming winter. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares notes last season’s demand greatly exceeded supply and expects the new harvest to be one of the largest ever. This bodes well for trade and consumer access to the popular fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Terminals Auction Co
Bill Blix
Pennsylvania Grocer
Lake County
Legion Activities at Mount Dora Post Elects Officers
Mount Dora American Legion met in Legion Hall with eighteen members present. Major Thomas H. Cooley was elected service officer and Dr. J. E. Guy chose as adjutant. A committee was appointed to assist returned servicemen.
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Mount Dora
American Legion
Legion Hall
Thomas H. Cooley
J. E. Guy
M. D. H. S. Football Schedule Wor 1944
School grid lists 1944 M D H S football dates with opponents Ocoee Tavares Apopka St James and a November game. Standings and results not provided in readable text.
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Ocoee
Tavares
Apopka
St. James Ene
Kiwanis Club Votes 1944 Officers and Awards
Mount Dora Kiwanis elected 1944 officers led by President C. M. Brown and VP W. D. Conkling with others including George J. White and Alfred Rehbaum. The club awarded a Certificate of Citation to the Mount Dora Topic for wartime reporting and support. Plans announced for a V-E program with a unity prayer day and civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
George Tyner
Orlando
J. E. Guy
George White
C. M. Brown
W. D. Conkling
W. L. Story
George J. White
A. C. Quixley
Alfred Rehbaum
Kkwanis Club
Sedano
Waltz
Ben Dean
Grand Rapids
O. E. Peterson
Chicago
Kiwanis International
United States
Canada
Grand Rapids Herald
Rehbaum
Club
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Boosters’ Club
Evelyn Ballard
Lake Griffin
Ab Keeling
County Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Pinsuit
Rodeheaver
Rena Bouterse
Kern
DR. Colley
John H. Adams
Zera Dean
J. J. Dean
John Dennis Dean
Council Proceedings
Lawn Bowling News
Roland Morse
Alfred Maben
Harry Swift
Lobeck
Andrews
George Church
Mabel Richards
Doctor Dickson
Jim Neilson
Dick Brown
Harry Soper
Alfred Moss
Fred Holden
Winn Sleight
Ed Blackburn
Jack Converse
Lawin
Louis Denbroeder
Bradley
Etta Spear
Robert Gould
Jessie Gould
Harold Morse
Denbroeder
P.T. Ass
Maj. Cooley
Tangerines
Legion
Kiwanis News
Europe
Manuel Sedano
Edward Fortner
Kiwanig Club
Jack Simpson
Thomas Cooley
Caxton Doggett
Harold Overhiser
Japan
Eva Ors
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