Four Mount Dorans Receive Final Naturalization Papers
Four Mount Dora residents became United States citizens in Orlando as Judge Hilda Streeton awarded the Oath of Allegiance. The ceremony, led by US Marshal Durrance and the American Legion Americanism committee, drew Orlando students and included families from Britain and Sweden among the new citizens.
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Mount Dora
A. States
Orlando
Alexander Akerman
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of Florida
United States
Mount Ra
Judgerman
Durrance
Americanism Committee
The
American Legion
Miss Streeton
Akehurst
Great Britain
London
England
Lindman
Sweden
United Ees
Betsy Kramer Leads Freshmen Pledge at Stetson
Betsy Kramer freshman co ed at Stetson University DeLand was among 50 young women receiving bids to social sororities Friday Miss Kramer daughter of Mrs Tracy M Kramer pledged Pi Beta Phi Friday's pledging ceremony capped two weeks of rushing and informal parties by four sororities Formal induction into the groups will take place early next week
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Betsy "Kramer
Stetson University
DeLand
Miss Kramer
Tracy M. Kramer
Boy Scout Court of Honor Honors Mount Dora Troop 19
At the Court of Honor in the school auditorium last Monday night Troop 19 Mount Dora led advancement and attendance banners. Second place went to Troop 8 Eustis and third to Troop 43 Tavares. The Kiwanis Club sponsors Troop 19 and Mr Paul Hitchcock received an enthusiastic ovation from the scouts.
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Mount Dora
Leesburg
Eustis
Tavares
Kiwanis Club
Paul Hitchcock
Little Miss Mount Dora Contest Given By Pythian Sisters
A Little Miss Mount Dora pageant for girls eight to fifteen is sponsored by the Pythian Sisters Mount Dora Temple No. 12. Mrs Payliss Griffin announces the event at the Grand View Hotel at 6 p m. Votes determine the queen banner and silver loving cup winners. Each entrant receives a free movie. Proceeds aid temple welfare. Marble Nicol of Orlando assists the committee.
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Mount Dora
Pythian Sisters
Mount Dora Tonnake No
Payliss Griffin
Grand View Hotel
Marible Nichol
Orlando
Morida State Prison Superintendent Speaks at Mont Community Church
Chapman, superintendent at Raiford Prison, delivers the annual service address at Mont Community Church on October 12. The speech marks his sixth year addressing the crowd in Florida and draws the public to secure seats.
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Chapman
Morida State
Raiford
Mont
Florida
Visie
Navy Offers Colored Men Career Path In Messman Branch
The Navy invites colored men of good character to join the Messman Branch. George C. Keller, Topic's Navy Editor, promotes a six year enlistment with first class pay starts at 21 dollars monthly, advancing to 30 after four months. Applicants must meet age 17 to 31, height 64 inches, pass physicals, and have no serious records.
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U. S. Navy
George C. Keller
Navy
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Mess Attendants
Massman
Uni
Se Mel Keller
Keller
Superintendent Banning joins Florida Course of Study Committee
Frank J. Banning Lake County Superintendent of Education is appointed to the Florida Course of Study Committee of the State Board of Education. He succeeds O R Davis who is now a U S captain. Banning took office in November 1940 and will serve from October 1 to October 1 1945.
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Frank J. Banning
Lake County
Florida
State Board of Education
O. R. Davis
Memorial Junior High School
Orlando
United States
Banning
Leesburg
Eustis Public Schools
Lake County Chamber Directors to Meet Friday in Tavares
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors convene Friday at 2 30 p m in the Home Demonstration and 4 H Club building on the Court House square in Tavares. Secretary Karl Lehmann will attend, arriving Friday afternoon from Treasury Defense Savings work. President Geo L Briles of Leesburg urges attendance and inviting others interested in Lake County progress.
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Lake County
Fire Chief Leads on Incendiary Fire Prevention Plan
Leesburg Fire Chief R L Stevens chairs the Fire Protection and Water Supply Unit to guide prevention and ousting of fires caused by incendiary bombs. He outlines home fire risks and cites incidents while urging public cooperation as Girl Scout Camp plans advance with funding proposals for community benefit.
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Leesburg
R. L. Stevens
Boys and Girls
Red Cross First Aid Class Postponed for Mt Dora City Study
The Red Cross notes postpone the Fire and Police Departments First Aid class originally set for Tuesday October 7 1941. The first meeting now is Thursday October 9 1941 at the school gymnasium 8 to 10 p m and will run twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The notice invites all residents to attend and notes the Advanced First Aid Course may begin November 3 and an Instructor Course could follow if enough applicants enroll.
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Fire and Police Departments
Mount Dora
Sadler
American Red Cross
Eustis
Tavares
Umatilla
Washington
National
Matthews Visits Topic Office During Railroad Commissioner Visit
Eugene S. Matthews, long serving Railroad Commissioner, visited the Topic office Saturday afternoon. The official, praised for his efficient state service, is expected to run for re election next year.
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Matthews
Raiload Commission
Selectees Called for Service in Florida This Week
One thousand three hundred fifteen selectees were called for service in Florida this week by Brig. Gen. Vivian Collins and will be sent to Camp Blanding in November. White selectees number 1082 to be inducted between November 3 and 12. The Negro total is 233 to be called up November 14 to 17.
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Florida
Vivian Collins
Camp Blanding
Keller son receives Air Corps second lieutenant commission
Jack Farris Keller, Winter Garden native and Mount Dora grandson, graduated as a second lieutenant with the SE-41-G class at Craig Field Selma Alabama on September 26. He joined 113 other cadets in the 10 week advanced flying course and was retained at Craig Field as an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Farris Keller
J. F. Keller
Winter Garden
George C. Keller
Mount Dora
Air Corps Advanced Flying School
Craig Field
Selma
Ala
Southeast Air Corps Training Center
Walter R. Weaver
United States Army Air Corps
Julian B. Haddon
Haddon
Southeast Air Corps
Army of the United States
Keller
Town Council Approves Park Board Changes and Lighting Plans
Present members discussed park improvements and the resignation of Park Attendant Glass with James Edwards chosen as successor. The council referred lighting requests to the Light Committee and noted work completion on a new switch house as the light system is inspected for further improvements. A letter from East Town citizens was read.
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Gudgeon
Simpson
C. H. Lichliter
Dickson
Bishop
Glass
James Edwards
Sol Spilky
Fifth
Donnelly
Alexander
Overhiser
East Town
Kiwanis Meeting Hosts Mount Dora Fire Chief Speaker
Kiwanis club welcomed Mount Dora Fire Department Chief as speaker. Teachers from Mount Dora schools visited, new teachers Paul Hitchcock and Miss LaNelle fer Secretion presented. Secretary changes, lunch fund pledge, birthday candy, and honor roll additions noted.
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Lor
Mount Dora
Rose
Paul Hitchcock
LaNelle Fer
George W. Kimball
Kiwanis International
Lichliter
Oe New
Floyd Montgomery
Newcomb Fuller
Vincent Fechtel
Leesburg
Alfred Rehbaum
Roland Morse
Wm. J. Barker
W. L.E. Barnett
Dr Poole to Preach at Opening Service
Dr Francis A Poole will preach the opening sermon as services resume Sunday October 19 at the Community Congregational Church. Lookout Committee members return from vacation and expect to report soon on recommendations to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr Harry Westrook Reed.
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Francis A. Poole
Lookout Committee
Harry Westrook Reed
Youth officers elected by Methodist Church fellowship
The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church elected officers and committee members. President is Sarah Roseborough, Vice President John Coffin, Secretary Gloria Watts, Treasurer Lucille Harding, Worship Doris Harding, Citizenship Bobby Allen, Missions Betty Davis, Evangelism Dorothy Geiger, Recreation Marilyn MacLelland Laura Roseborough Lucille Minkley Charles Javens Billy Broom, Pianist Lena Harding.
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of the Methodist Church
Sarah Roseborough
John Coffin
Gloria Watts
Lucille Harding
Doris Harding
Bobby Allen
Betty Davis
Dorothy Geiger
Marilyn MacLelland
Laura Roseborough
Lucille Minkley
Charles Javens
Billy Broom
Lena Harding
Dr. Richardson Returns From New Jersey
Dr. Gerald A. Richardson returns today from Jersey City New Jersey where he was called last Wednesday by the illness of his wife Mrs Cora Briant Mrs Briant passed away Sunday morning Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial is planned for Wednesday in Jersey City
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Gerald A. Richardson
Jersey City
New Jersey
Cora Briant
Briant
New Beauty Shop Operator at Carolyn McMurray's Shop
Mrs. McMurray, proprietor of Carolyn McMurray's Beauty Shop at 430 Donnelly avenue, announces Mrs. Alberta Wilson as new operator. Wilson comes from Orlando where she has worked for six years.
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McMurray
Carolyn McMurray
Donnelly Avenue
Alberta Wilson
Wilson
Orlando
Lake County Democratic Chairman Named Reemployment Committeeman
Committeeman C Harold Hippler an Eustis attorney and Lake County Democratic chairman was appointed by Governor Holland on Tuesday to serve as re employment committeeman for the Lake County Selective Service Board.
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C. Harold Hippler
Lake County
Eustis
Holland
Selective Service Board
Mount Dora Plymouth Road Gets $260000 Allocation
State Road Department approves a supplemental budget funding about 260000 for the Plymouth to Mount Dora highway upgrade in Orange and Lake counties. Construction may start after rights of way are secured with surveys and district plans due to be revised this week.
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State Road Department
Tallahassee
Orange
Lake Counties
Plymouth
Mount Dora
Fed
J. J. Rolfe Davis
Orange County
Volusia County
St. Johns River
Brevard County
Associated Press
Lake County Navy Recruits Deploy Weeks Of October
Navy recruiters announce Lake County unit recruits ready for enlistment will depart October 20 to 25 for the Naval Training Station. Names are sought for the send off led by prominent county citizens with a second unit planned the week starting October 7.
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Navy
Mount Dora
Lake County
Naval Training Station
Young People Dance At Community Building Friday Night
A dance for young people will be held in the social rooms of the Community Building on Friday night after the football game. There is no admission stated and the event follows the game with music and dancing.
Better Get Your Driver's License
State Safety Director Gilliam announced that all patrolmen will check motorists for new licenses. A 100 member staff will instruct drivers and examine those without licenses. A temporary grace allows old licenses to be exchanged without exams, but not for long.
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Gilliam
Florida Highway Patrol
Doctor Abbott Operated In Atlanta Clinic Stay
Mrs. Abbott traveled to Atlanta to join her husband Dr. John Wm Abbott who underwent an operation during a clinic meeting. They hope to return to Mount Dora by October 18 or 25 once he is able to travel.
Nettleton Farm Home Burned
Mr and Mrs Frank Nettleton lost their farm home near Clermont to a Wednesday night fire with no salvage. Insurance by A C Quixley of Mount Dora caused an adjuster to arrive and the settlement was completed. The couple now lives in Mount Dora while tenants were away.
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Frank. Nettleton
Clermont
Mr. Nettleton
A. C. Quixley
Mount Dora
Mrs. Nettleton
Vincent's Store to Open Saturday October 18
Work at Vincent's Five and Ten Cent Store has progressed rapidly shelves and counters are in place and stock being brought in every day for the opening Saturday of next week October 18. Full notice of the opening will be given in next Thursday's Topic.
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Vincent
Mount Dora High Football Schedule for 1941 Season
Mount Dora High lists a 1941 football schedule with games at St. James on Oct 10 and Oct 17 at Apopka, Umatilla on Oct 24, October 30 at avares, Groveland on Nov 14, and St. Cloud on Nov 21.
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Mount Dora High
St. James
Apopka
Umatilla
Avares
Groveland
St. Cloud
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