G. I.'s On Revue Proved Fine Entertainment by Battery B
Service men from four states presented a lively program in Mount Dora. S/Sgt Jack Hovis led the revue directed by Hovis. Performers included pianists Barth and Ogden, vocalists Miss Grace Lee and a quartet, with dancers and an impersonator enhancing the evening. The event thanked Cooperating with Mrs. Hanscom for the auditorium and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onan Wonder Ea Og
Mount Dora
Hanscom
Ohio
Jack V. Hovis
Youngstown
Ralph Dunbar
Edward Sopinski
New Philadelphia
Charles Shirley
Akron
Richard M. Krejci
Cleveland
California
Robert H. Ogden
Hollywood
Gerald E. Tye
Long Beach
Charles Barkus
San Diego
Indiana
Richard Barth
Fort Wayne
New York
William Sforza
New York City
Hovis
Chee
Sgt
Chas
den Barth
Ogden
Sopinski
Cpl
Wm. Sforza
Vernell
Shipes
Dorothy Eer
Soldiers Sing at Community and Baptist Churches
Soldiers from searchlight battalions at Lake Beauclaire and Heim Park assisted in Sunday services. At Community Church Sgt Ralph Dunbar and Sgt Richard Krejci performed a duet of The Old Rugged Cross with Dunbar on solo and Krejci singing Master the Tempest is Raging. At the Baptist Church Sgt Ogden from Hollywood California played piano and Sgt Melcer sang Moment by Moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Beauclaire
Heim Park
Community Church
Baptist Church
Ralph Dunbar
Sgt
Richard Krejci
Old Rugged Cross
Sgt. Dunbar
Sgt. Krejci
The
Sgt. Ogden
Hollywood, Calif
Sgt. Melcer
Mount Dora’s tidy reputation tarnished by overgrown lawns
Mount Dora residents complain that many homes show neglected yards during the summer and early fall as owners spend months away in the north. Neighbors urge homeowners to arrange cleanups or coordinate with others to restore the town’s formerly neat appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Half holidays continued in Lake County plan
The Wednesday half holidays will persist for now with possible winter continuation. Local business and residents prefer Thursday noon closings, but neighboring towns' Wednesday practice may hinder change. Lake County Chamber of Commerce president J Edwin Baker calls a directors meeting at the Court House in Tavares for Wednesday October 13 at 2 30 pm with Secretary Karl Lehmann attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edwin Baker
Lake County
Mount Dora Observation Post Maintains Role Amid Nationwide Alerts
A telegram to Richard M. Brown confirms Mount Dora and other posts will not enter instant alert status, preserving civilian defense work. About 600000 observers and 4300 centers nationwide are affected as President Roosevelt cautioned against misreading the move as demobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Richard M. Brown
Jacksonville
Young
Jacksonville Air Region
Ground Observer Corps
Aircraft Warning Corps
H. H. Arnold
Roosevelt
Gulf
Canadian
W. A. Chisholm
Canada
New York
U. S. Army
Topic
Eleanore
Minkley
Post
Forgie
Lake Ends Year with All County Bills Settled
Lake County finished its fiscal year on September 30 with all bills paid and a cash reserve in each fund as reported by the County Com missioners at their final year meeting. Tax certificates have been issued for 1940 41, and property owners may still redeem delinquent taxes before foreclosure actions under a 1943 Legislature act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormond Powers
Lake County
Dykes Dykes
Service Men’s Club enjoys another successful week
The club entertained 429 boys during the week with 130 boys and many girls at Saturday's dance. On Sunday 150 boys visited and a boat ride through Dora Canal to Lake Eustis was led by Roland Morse. Petty officer Dan Nettles and Carey Colley of Marion Institute attended. Buffet supper was served by junior hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men’s Club
Dan Nettles
Carey Colley
Marion Institute
Roland Morse
Dora Canal
Lake Eustis
Fire threat to boat house prompts quick fire response
Mr. Harry B. Allen, delaying a fishing trip, extinguished a fire at Mrs. Mary Morse’s boat house on the lakeshore. He used a cane filled with nails as a water scoop after draining it to douse the flames, preventing greater damage before aid could arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Allen
Mary Morse
E. H. Holliger
Wm. Norris
Mr. Allen
Wise Boat Works
Who is it and what was the message in the blank card
A postal card sent from Chicago on September 27 at 1 p.m. was postmarked with no message. The writer addressed and mailed the card but left the message blank, leaving the sender's identity or purpose unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Red Cross Mount Dora reports 166 percent hours served
The Staff Assistance Corps of Mount Dora Red Cross records 166 percent of target hours served in September by 17 staff assistants. The report from the surgical dressings room is not yet available.
Notes About Our Men In Service
Pfc Carswell Thompson transfers to Camp Breckenridge Kentucky. Capt Harry Hopcraft on maneuvers in Tennessee was home briefly last week. Edwin Estey from Crescent City and Mount Dora promoted to First Lieutenant in a ferrying command at Palm Springs California. James Thompson at Bainbridge Maryland reports his company sent to Baltimore to assist in a cannery, meals at USO. Sgt Milton Chapman completed Armament Dept training at Lowery Field Colorado after eighteen months at Orlando Air Base. son of Claud and Mount Dora High graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hopcraft
Tennessee
Edwin Estey
T. E. Estey
Crescent City
Mount Dora
Palm Springs
California
James Thompson
U. S. Naval Training School
Bainfbridge
Maryland
Marie Thompson
Baltimore
USO
Milton Chapman
Armament Department
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Lowery Field
Colorado
Milton
Claud Chapman
Mount Dora High
Orlando Air Base
Naval Air Station Seamen Guard to Face Battery 224
The Naval Air Station Seamen Guard team from Sanford will play Signal Corps Battery 224 tomorrow Friday at 2 30 p m. at Helm Field Mount Dora. Come and see the Navy beat the Army maybe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Air Station Seamen Guard
Sanford
Signal Corps Battery
Helm Field
Mount Dora
Navy
Army
Deadline Alert For October 15th Military Mail
A notice warns that October 15th is the deadline for mailing packages to servicemen overseas. It urges senders to ensure items reach post before the cutoff.
Notable frontier figure Jack Lloyd visits Topic office
Pioneer plainsman prospector scout soldier and show man Jack Lloyd, famed inspiration for the novel Burning Daylight, stopped by the Topic office this week en route to the southern part of the state where he spent many winters. Born in Deadwood Dakota Territory, he knew a host of notable figures who traveled widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lloyd
Dakota
Territory
Bubtalo
Bill
Wild Bill
Union
Central Flat Council Scouters Roundup Recaps Goals
Central Florida Council Boy Scouts held the Fourth Annual Scouters Roundup at Camp Wewa on October 2 amid gasoline rationing and unsettled weather. Highlights included a keynote by Jim Soan and a plan to add ten new troops and four new scouts per troop by year end, plus leadership-training emphasis for incoming Scouters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wewa
Central Florida
W. S. Allen
Stetson University
Mrs Huntress Reported 101 at Death
Mrs. Sarah A. Huntress died on September 25 at age 101. She celebrated her birthday on July 16 this year claiming 100, but records from Edward Huntress suggest birth in 1842, which would make her 101. The earlier age on the death certificate may be corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Huntress
Rehbaum
Edward Huntress
Huntress
Lieut Keppen Killed in Bomber Crash
Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon received a call from Olga Hecker Lucas a former Mount Dora resident now in California about the death of her brother First Lieut Herman Keppen. He was pilot of the B 17 that crashed during an emergency landing near Brooksville Air Base. The entire crew and three passengers were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gudgeon
Olga Hecker Lucas
Mount Dora
California
Herman Keppen
Brooksvill
Keppen
Brooksville Air Base
Kiwanis Meeting Covers Fire Prevention Week Topics
The Kiwanis program features Jack Simp on South American industry and attitudes toward the U S A highlighting misperceptions of America by other nations. Rev A E Druggers visits from Rochester Pa and Mount Dora. District conference urged for October 10 12 Jacksonville. Official club representation listed along with September Honor Roll names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Jack Simp
South America
America
A. E. Druggers
Rochester
Mount Dora
J C. Urquhart
Chief Story
Jacksonville
W. L.E. Barnett
R. M. Brown
J. E. Fortner
Manuel Sedano
Lloyd Atkins
C. M. Brown
R. W. Dickson
S. S. Dihel
A. L. French
J. B. Griswold
G. C. Keller
A. C. Quixley
A. Rehbaum
G. A. Richardson
M. Sedano
L. C. Smith
W. L. Story
J. C. Urquhart
A. J. Waltz
G. J. White
Souvenirs From Guadalcanal Box of War Relics Sent Home
Mr and Mrs A M Green display a box of keepsakes sent by their son Roy Beasley from the South Pacific. The pouch held a Japanese flag a crocodile skin billfold a tagged identification tag and coins from several nations. Also included are tropical photos and foreign stamps. Roy will have much to tell upon returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Green
Roy Beasley
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
New Zealand
Roy
Revival Meetings at Church of God
Evangelist T. T. Kelley of Frostproof conducts revival services at the Church of God on Liberty Street near the hall, every night at 7:30. Everyone is invited and welcome. J. A. Norris, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
T. T. Kelley
Frostproof
Liberty Street
J. A. Norris
War Production Board Bans Nonessential Banners and Sets Flag Sizes
The War Production Board prohibits manufacture of advertising and theatrical banners deemed unessential and enacts size limits for new flags. The policy aims to ensure supply for United States and allied flags, signal flags, and religious and service banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Production Board
Lake County Bonds Sales Surpass Quota By 1.5 Million
Lake County voters and communities rally in the Third War Loan with Lake Countians purchasing about 1.5 million dollars in bonds by October 5. Leesburg leads with 867,164.25, over double its quota, while Mount Dora and Eustis also exceed targets. Local chairmen receive praise for the strong buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Lake County War Finance Committee
Leesburg
George Rast
Altoona
Astatula
Cassia
Eustis
Ferndale
Fruitland Park
Montverde
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Regular Monthly Council Session Oversees Community Building and Utilities
Council met with full board except Simpson who was out of town. Citizens urged rules changes for Sunday use of the Community Building and urged electric line extension to Shriner packing plant. Lights, cemeteries, street markings, and water plant improvements were reported. fires in the month were zero with drills conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Yor Simpson
Florence Hanscom
H. T. Fenn
Frank Silver
Shriner
Tavares
Eustis
Waltz
Morse
Cleary
Parker
Mosteller
Lake County School Election Set For November Second
The Lake County Board of Public Instruction announces the regular biennial school district election to be held November 2 for three trustees to serve from January 1944 and to determine the millage for school support. Nominations by petition must be filed with the County Board at least 15 days before Election Day. Qualified electors in the district may vote if they reside there and pay property taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Board of Public Instruction
Ew Schoolry
Florida
Deadline October 15 for mailing Christmas packages overseas
The article reminds readers of a deadline of October 15 to mail Christmas packages to men in the armed forces overseas. It urges timely shipping to ensure delivery before the holidays.
Week of Prayer Observed by Baptist Church Women
The Baptist Church women observed the week of prayer with Mrs. Patrick as W M A president in charge of the program. A covered dish lunch followed at the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Patrick
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G. I
Battery B
State
First National Bank
Leesburg High School
RAF Service Center Orchestra
Karl Lehmann
Florida War Finance Committee
Frank Banning
County War Finance Committee
Charles Dodd
AAFSC
Ralph Arey
Robert H. Giedd
Observation Post
RED Cross
Carswell Thompson
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
Naval Air Station
Central Flat Council Scouters’ Roundup
Lieut. Keppen
Kiwanis News
Council Proceedings
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