Notes About Our Men In Service
Local readers learn of service members overseas and at home. Ralph Chapman Neighbors expect his return from Bougainville with two Florida peers as letters return undelivered. Major Lemuel Downs joins Fort Sill staff after South Pacific duty. Capt. Harry Hopcraft wounded in European operations. First Lt. Joseph M. Greene returns from six months in Europe. he piloted a B 24 Liberator on 38 missions and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Tech Sgt Arnold Widmer visits from overseas. Pvt Walter Tucker trains at Willow Run Michigan and praises Henry Ford’s system while planning a Detroit visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Chapman
Ralph Chapman
Florida
Bougainville
Ralph
Lemuel C. Downs
Field Artillery School
Fort Sill
Oklo
Major Downs
E. L. Downs
University of Florida
Gainesville
South Pacific
Joseph M. Greene
Air Corps
J. M
15Th Air Force
Sgt. Arnold
R. Widmer
Bobby
R.B. Northrope
Walter ‘Tucker
Keesler Field
Miss
Willow Run
Ypsalanti
Michigan
Henry Ford
Ford
Edison
Detroit
Walter
Walter L. Tucker
A.A.S
Mich
Chairmen Selected For War Fund Drive
J. Carlisle Rogers names local chairs for Lake County War Fund Drive coordinated with the National War Fund Campaign set to begin October 16. County quota aims to be met with combined drives including USO and 19 separate local efforts. Dr. John J. Tigert emphasizes relief agencies will face larger postwar tasks and the campaign aids world stabilization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carlisle Rogers
Lake County War Fund Committee
Lake County
National War Fund
Clermont
Jerry Eagan
Fruitland Park
Margaret Cooke
Groveland
M. L. Roberts
Eustis
Frank Stebbins
Mount Dora
J. E. Forter
Umatilla
C.E. Rush
Tavares
Herman Dykes
Leesburg
Carl Bates
U. S
John J. Tigert
University of Florida
Local Club Names Board Members and Officers
The Kiwanis club lists Barnett, C. M. Brown, Caruthers, Dickson, Dillenbeck, Fortner, French, Groves, Griswold, Guy, Overhiser, Quixley, Roseborough, Sedano, C. Smith, Story, Swartz, Waltz and White as part of its recent roster or meeting notes, reflecting diverse community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett
C. M. Brown
Caruthers
Dickson
Dillenbeck
Fortner
French
Groves
Griswold
Guy
Overhiser
Quixley
Roseborough
Sedano
C. Smith
Story
Swartz
Waltz
White
Assn Plans Health Education Campaign in Lake County
Mrs. Lacey G. Thomas of Groveland heads the Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association board meeting at her home. Attendees include Mrs. J Ray Arnold Mrs Mary Morse Mrs H Reed Edmunds Mrs R F E Cooke Fruitland Park Mrs George Myers Groveland Miss Nan Rooney Umatilla Mrs Anna E O Brien Mascotte Mrs C E Evans Montverde Mrs R E Sawyer and Mrs Celia Whitaker Eustis as plans for health education TB control are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey G. Thomas
Groveland
Lake County
H Reed
Edmunds
Leesburg
R. F. E. Cooke
Fruitland Park
George Myers
Nan Rooney
Umatilla
Anna’ E. O'Brien
Mascotte
C. E. Evans
Montverde
R. E. Sawyer
Celia Whitaker
Eustis
Coast Guard opens apprentice seamen enlistment in Miami
The Coast Guard announces a limited October quota for apprentice seamen in Miami. Lieut (jg) Helen Donnell says this is the first deck labor intake since early this year and urges interested youths of 17 to apply promptly. Contact Lt Donnell at the Seventh Naval District Recruiting Officer in Miami for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Coast Guard
Miami
Helen Donnell
Coast Guard
Donnell
Seventh Naval District Coast G
N. E
2Nd Avenue
Radio Performer Missing Husband Found or Sought
A cryptic line notes a radio presenter's spouse asserting knowledge of her husband’s whereabouts. The fragment suggests a search or mystery involving timing and location, with limited readable details and no confirmed outcome.
Florida Farm Income Rising Since 1933 to 1943
A Florida Commerce report compares farm product values and costs from 1909 to 1914 base. The 1933 index stood at 74, rising to 199 in 1943, meaning farmers could buy nearly three times as much. Examples include Dairy 98 to 152 and Beef Cattle 3.11 to 10.86, with Lake County presumed to mirror state prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pew
Lake County
Drive for Clothing Drive Successfully Concluded
The drive for used clothing for European liberated countries has concluded with gratifying results. Mount Dora and Tangerine residents contributed generously with thanks to City Hall staff Professor Rose borough Pub lic School students Mr Spilky and local merchants for packing materials and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tangerine
Roseborough
Mr. Spilky
Simpson
David S. Simpson
J. E. Fortner
E. C. Mitchell
Edith Coleman
Ronald Christie
Paul Turrentine
Norman. Tuckett
Fire Prevention Week urged for October grove protection
Extension warns citrus growers to plow fire guards during October 8 to 14 as drying cover increases fire risk and valuable fruit could be saved with prompt prevention measures. White oil emulsion controls whiteflies on gardenia and nasal soot in excretions. Fowler's solution treats equine skin rash. apply ointment of sulphur and lard after dosing.
Fish Tales On The Size Of Florida Bass
Herb Mosher notes in Fish Tales that Dr. James Henshall recorded Florida large mouth black bass up to 14 pounds on artificial fly and 20 pounds with bait. He cites H. W. Ross who reportedly caught a 23 1/8 pound bass in a Lily-bound Lake County lake near Altoona, with a 37 1/4 inch length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Mosher
Orlando Sentinel
Orange County
James A. Henshall
Henshall
Florida
H. W. Ross
Altoona
Lake County
Executive can complete daily routine in two hours
A concise claim states that a capable executive can perform his daily workload without interruptions in just two hours each day. The assertion suggests higher productivity or streamlined tasks as the key factor enabling this schedule.
Cancer Society Meet in Jacksonville Nov 2021
Florida Division Field Section announces the Cancer Society meeting at the Seminole Hotel in Jacksonville. National reps and doctors will lead talks on organization setup and cancer education. State Commander notes 1283 Florida cancer deaths in the first seven months and urges public attendance to advance prevention and treatment facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lcolm Smith
Seminole Hotel
Wotman
Field Army
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Jacksonville
Protection Sought for Everglades Park Lands
Congressman J Hardin Peterson introduces H R Kt bill to accept and protect Everglades National Park area Florida awaits park establishment oil discovery threatens bird life and wilderness values committee endorses the measure urging passage by Congress to safeguard the lands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hardin Peterson
United States
Everglades National Park Project
Florida
National Parks Association
Washington
William P. Wharton
Everglades
Boyhood memories in a food vignette from Duncan Hines
A nostalgic reminiscence lists Blueberries in milk and various childhood dishes like popped corn, oyster crackers with butter, gan sou chicken, country ham, hot Bical, corn pone, cheese pie, and jersey milk from Duncan Hines Adventures in Good Cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Duncan Hines
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Lake County Florida
Roland R. Morse holder of Tax Certificate No. 1661 filed for tax deed on property described as 140 ft of W 185 ft Block 15 Mt Dora Sec 30 Town 19 S Range 27 B in Lake County. If not redeemed by November 6 1944 the property will be sold at 11 AM at the courthouse door in Tavares Florida to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland R. Morse
Lake
Florida
Mt. Dora
Ossae
Mary French Hockman
Court House
Tavares
Fla
Uniess
Geecrone
L. P. Hagan
A. D
Sey
Wm. D. Fillman
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court
Lake County
A. J. Harnage
D. C
John R. Hibbard
Herlong, Jr
Tax Deed Notice for Lake County Florida Property
Roland J. Morse holder of Tax Certificate 4462 issued June 30 1942 has filed for a tax deed. Property covers Lots 21 22 23 24 Mrs E8 Short's Subdivision Mt Dora Lake County Florida. Court sale at Tavares courthouse door 11 A M on November 1944. Official seal GEO J Dykes Clerk Lake County Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland J. Morse
A. D
Lake County
Florda
Short
Mt. Dora
Washington B. Middleton
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court of
Florida
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Order for Divorce Bill Publication Florida 1944
Court orders Riley Marcum to answer Leona Marcum's divorce bill by November 6, 1944 in Lake County Florida. If not, the bill may be confessed and a decree pro confesso entered. Publication of this order to occur weekly for four weeks in Mt. Dora Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Marcum
State OF Florida
Riley. Marcum
Leona Marcum
A. D
Circuit Court
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lake County
Mount Dora
Florida
Grace H. Cox
D. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comigraph
By Peters
Shnetder
Burton’s Garage Automotive Repairing
Harry J. Hopcraft
Hopecraft
France
War Department
Associated Press
Kiwanis
Ass’n Plans Health Education Campaign
Richmond
Newsader
Fish Tails
Cancer Society
Jax
Everglades Park
Homer Morris
Texaco
U. S. Highway
Jimmie’s
U. D
Jimmie) Hardester
Eustis Road
Brown Lumber Co
P. O
Florida Power Corporation
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