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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1943

Page

8

Architect Fred Wentworth Dies at 79 in Paterson Mount Dora

Paterson New Jersey and Mount Dora mourn prominent architect Fred W Wentworth 79 winter resident at Lakeside Inn Mount Dora. He designed many Peters Paterson landmarks and Lakeside Inn group and grounds. A fellow of the national association of architects he supported Rotary and local causes. He leaves no children and several nephews and nieces.

Ward Fred W. Wentworth Paterson N. J Mount Dora Dover N. H Wentworth Lakeside Inn Whi Lakeside Inn Properties, Inc National Association of Architects Lakeside Properties Florence Hurlburt Wentworth

Mrs Abbie E Woods 89 Dies After Lingering Illness

Abbie Esther Woods 89 died Tuesday morning October 5 at her son H W Woods 732 East Ninth Avenue after a lingering illness. Born in Calais Maine she lived in Iowa and Monroe Center Conn before moving to Mount Dora with husband J C Woods in 1926. Survived by daughter Miss Lou Woods Morristown New Jersey and son H W Woods Mount Dora. Funeral at Rehbaum Funeral Parlors Thursday afternoon at 4 aided by Dr James A Richards.

Abbie Esther Woods H. W. Woods East Ninth Avenue Calais Maine Iowa Monroe Center Mount Dora Rehbaum James A. Richards

Florida tourism and postwar spending drive growth

The article notes tourism as Florida’s key income source and links postwar spending to rising savings in 1943 1944. It urges local merchants in small Florida cities to unite with civic and government agencies to attract tourists, develop resources, and plan housing, schools, parks, roads, and parks for postwar growth.

Florida United States

Florida War Front Casualties At Home Double Battle Losses

The OWI report on Sept 17 1943 shows battle front casualties total 105205 with 38905 missing 23970 prisoners. Home front accidental deaths reach 39005 1942 93000 1943 seven months 56000 totaling 149000 and enough to build 66000 bombers. Florida home front 1943 accidental deaths 2011 first seven months 1900 total 3609. Florida casualties killed wounded and suitors exceed war deaths overall.

OWI Florida Europe

Small Boy Catches 10-Pound Bass Near Leesburg High

Alfred Holley, an 11 year old of Leesburg Florida, captured a 10% pound bass from the pool in front of Leesburg High School using a bamboo pole and a small shiner. The image, shot by Ormund Powers, features in Hunting and Fishing and was provided by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for publicity.

Hunting and Fishing Alfred Holley Leesburg Ormund Powers Lake County Florida Lesburg High School

Women To Pilot Highway Buses

The National Association of Motor Bus Operators reports major intercity lines are hiring women to drive highway streamliners due to wartime manpower needs. Women pass strict tests and undergo intensive training, with emphasis on safety, professionalism, and public acceptance.

National Association of Motor Bus Operators Association

Herlong Appointed War Fund Chairman

Judge A. S. Herlong Jr of Tavares was named Lake County chairman for the Florida War Fund Inc to oversee the state's National War Fund drive. Gov. Holland and Dr. Tigert praised his selection as the state seeks 1 417 500 dollars toward a 125 million national goal, with county campaigns county by county. Deer hides are urged for leather to aid armed forces with a War Bond push this month.

A. S. Herlong, Jr Tavares Lake County Florida War Fund Inc National War Fund John J. Tigert University of Florida State Herlong W. F. O’neal Ocal District Holland Florida War Fund Tigert Uncle Sam Roosevelt Florida War Production Board Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior Sorrento Lake Eet Florida Ralph Battle Joseph. W. Moore D. C.orbert Board of Public Instruction A. M. Davis F. J. Banning G. Pendleton A. D State of Florida Ocoll E. G. Kilroe Eauate Hodee Fla Gho. J. ES Reuit Court of the County A. J. Harnage D. C Lake Victoria M. Tucker Geo J. Dyk Ceteri Circuit Court of A. S. Harn Rnage D. Ce W. M. Kennedy Christine C. Kennedy John Limpert J. KE Resee Chreutenee County

Cautionary Botulism Notice Warns on Home Canning

The State Board of Health warns housewives to inspect all home canned foods for botulism. Dr. Henry Hanson notes botulinum spores resist heat and toxins are deadly, urging disposal of questionable nonacid foods even if odorless. Five rules cover tasting, reboiling, pressure canning, disposal, and use of fresh produce.

State Board of Health Henry Hanson Hanson

Awards for Canning Offered to Youngsters in Farming Contest

Florida girl and boy farmers in the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association scholarship program may compete for four awards totaling 100 dollars for outstanding achievement in vegetable canning. J. F. Williams Jr of Tallahassee announces the awards of 25 dollars each from a sponsor.

Florida National Junior Vegetable Growers Association J. F. Williams, Jr Tallahassee Orioa

Farm Girls and Boy Members Build Home Canned Food Stockpile

A note urges farm girls and boy members of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company to increase home canning as part of a war effort. Prizes reward quantity canned plus standard scholarships in the farm production and marketing program.

Atlantic & Pacific Tea Apeny Pro- Suniel Dudes Os

East Town News Report on Church Services and Local Affairs

Willie Jones and wife return from service while one of our boys serves. Smith's Tavern has new management but keeps the same good service. St Mary's Baptist Church held services with Rev Poe delivering a morning sermon and both Rev Jeedan and Rev Thompson in the afternoon. The Church of the Living God rally raised 47.65 dollars on the fourth Sunday in September. Elder W Edward is pastor with Elder Rawlings as assistant. Helping Hand Club nears 100 members. Have you bought a bond or stamp.

Willie Jones East Town Smith’s Tavern St. Mary’s Baptist Church Poe Jeedan Thompson Church of the Living God W. Edward Rawlings J. C. Hudson

Public Notices Board Lake County Circuit Court Clerk

Official seal notice from the Lake County Circuit Court records shows clerk J. Dykes and deputy Harnage stamping the document. The notice appears in a public notices segment with administrative details and file references.

GR. J. Dykes Circuit Court of Lake County Awd. Harnage Gro J. Dykes A. J. Harnage D. C

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