Mount Dora Service Men's Fund Tops $1900 for Soldiers Relief
The Mount Dora Service Men's Committee fund drive reports contributions totaling $1970.10 and expects more gifts to aid soldiers in and around Mount Dora. Donors include Citrus Culture, First National Bank, Mount Dora Kiwanis Club, and numerous local residents. proceeds will entertain service members and visiting troops with overhead costs donated.
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Mount Dora
Visi
Chamber of Commerce
Service Men’s Committee
First National Bank
C. Colley
Seiénescue
OUD
Paul C. Milner
Alfred Rehbaum
Wnd
Geo. J
Manuel Sedano
M. Brown
Staunton. M. Sa
H.T. Fenn
Medeleine Milner
Ett
McDonald _ at
Wil Wat
Workaday Dress for the Girl Draftsman
A blue and white striped cotton jumper frock is praised for its practical yet feminine design. The double front pocket holds pencils and instruments, side buttons add flair, and it pairs with a white pique blouse.
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Defense Industries
Velvet and Wool Dominate This Season's Fashion
New designs feature velvet with wool in black on black looks. Bow dresses use velvet bows, jacket fronts paneled with velvet, and velvet sleeves or yokes. Velvet trims, ruched necklines, and velvet hats complete coats and dresses for a refined fall style.
Drawstrings Shape Modern Drawstring Fashion Trend
A new theme in costume design features drawstrings across wardrobes. Designers create waist fitted skirts drawstring necklines pouch bags with drawstrings replacing zips and even gloves and hats using the technique.
Lions Club Meeting Faces War Time Strains in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Lions Club meets in the Community Building with Lioness Cecil Parker hosting while Lion Parker is in Orlando for an armed forces entrance exam. President Cecil Bowie ends the session early to convene a directors meeting as treasurer Parker is absent. The group notes member losses to defense work and draft age pressures as they contribute to the Service Men’s fund and plan for future support.
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Lions Club
Cecil Parker
Lion Parker
Orlando
Armed Lion
Cecil Bowie
Lion
Parker
Mount Dora
Lions Rehbayy
Gift etiquette for departing friend at farewell dinner
Phyllis Belmont advises gifts are unnecessary unless the event is bridal shower. The hostess decides gifts and will notify guests if desired. If unsure, ask the hostess to avoid embarrassment.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Notable Quotes From Historic Figures List
A compilation of statements attributed to Samuel Butler George Dewey Arthur Balfour William Osler and Oscar Wilde. The passage presents a lineup of eminent individuals with their life spans.
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Samuel Butler
George Dewey
Arthur James Balfour
William Osler
Oscar Wilde
Promotion of Technical Sergeant Richard M. Sullivan
The promotion of Technical Sergeant Richard M. Sullivan from staff sergeant is announced by Headquarters, 83rd Division, Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Sullivan is the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel E Sullivan of Warsaw, Wisconsin.
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R. M. Sullivan
Richard M. Sullivan
83Rd Division
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Sullivan
Daniel E. Sullivan
Warsaw
Wis
Kiwanis honors Lt. Vincent during home leave
Kiwanis members hosted former Coach Vincent now a U. S. Navy lieutenant on a week’s leave between training and a post at the University of Georgia Athens as athletic and military instructor. Rehbaum led the meeting in President Smith’s absence at Key West.
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Vincent
J. G
U. S. Navy
Rong
University of Georgia
Athens
Lieut
Kiwanian Rehbaum
Smith
Key West
Pan-American Airways
Lieut. Vincent
Rehbaum
Service Men
Mount Do
Moora
Hig
Directisterms
Sedano
Clothing Salvage Plans for Gas Raid Decontamination
Laundries in Seattle, Washington outline an emergency system to process gas infected clothing for up to 18 000 people at once. Victims report to cleansing stations for a decontamination bath and government loaned clothing, with bags and claim checks for their garments. Pickups use decontaminated vehicles, clothing is returned through dry cleaners, and workers wear rubber gear with boric acid gargle after handling each bundle.
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Seattle
Wash
Australians Build Fighting Reputation From Hamel to Global War
Australians earned a wartime reputation starting with the Battle of Hamel on July 4, 1918 under Sir John Monash. From Gallipoli to modern conflict, they fought in England, Greece, Crete, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Malaya, Singapore, Java, Papua, New Britain, New Guinea, and joined air and sea campaigns in Britain and across the Commonwealth. Their service included frontline combat and massive casualty rates, with airmen participating in dawn raids, coastal defense, and long-range bombing efforts.
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Gallipoli
France
John Monash
Hamel
Australia
Dominions
England
Greece
Crete
Egypt
Libya
Syria
Malaya
Singapore
Java
East Indies
Papua
New Britain
New Guinea
Germany
Channel
Malta
Eighth Army
Britain
Iceland
Burma
China
Canada
Rhodesia
Northwest ern professors foresee postwar world in Summer Northwestern
In a special supplement After the Sword thirty two Northwestern university professors outline likely postwar trends. Predictions include a five year peace treaty waiting period with disarmament of Germany Japan and Italy and continued price controls.
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Northwestern University
Northwestern
Germany
Japan
Italy
Kenneth W. Colegrove
F. C. Rosecrance
Mount Dora Sees Benefit From Lower Insurance Rates
A fragmented report notes Mount Dora gaining from reduced insurance costs while assisting local facilities and staff. The item mentions a Red Cross room and efforts to address room shortages, with references to historical dates and workplace attire.
Minute Make-Ups for a Beau in Uniform
Advice to women on how to present themselves to soldiers sailors or marines as a beau includes wearing a flattering photograph not overpowdered skin subtle high points, red lipstick, and hair styled to a prettiest standard while preserving usual look.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
General Grant Gets a Taxi Ride in Desert War
American tanks with U S crews are loaded onto trucks to move closer to the front in Egypt. From there the tanks will start across the desert on their own, a new tank taxi tactic that saves wear on both tanks and men.
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General Grant
Cairo
Egypt
U. S
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