Local Florida News Office Masthead and Rates
The notice lists Edith Edeburn Keller editor George C. Keller associate editor and business manager Eugene L. Downs Plant Superintendent and display and classified ad rates. It notes subscription prices in advance for one year and six months and states the paper was entered as second class matter on April 7, 1916 in St. Dora Florida under postal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Ant Dora
Florida
The Pledge to the Flag in an American Patriot Text
A long formal pledge proclaims allegiance to the flag and to a republic founded on principles of liberty justice and equality. It asserts government by the people through consent and duties to love defend and obey the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Veteran editor Gilbert Leach leaves Leesburg Commercial after 31 years
Gilbert Leach, longtime editor of the Leesburg Commercial, resigned to devote himself to the Everglades National Park Commission where he serves as a director. A Lake County leader since 1916, he helped found the local chamber of commerce, influenced state political campaigns, and shaped legislation protecting Florida newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Leach
Leesburg
Everglades National Park Commission
Miami
Lake County
Millard Caldwell
Florida
Gilbert
Indiana
Leesburg gain points new editor at Commerce and Ledger
Emmett B. Peter Jr of Leesburg becomes editor of the Commercial and Ledger after its acquisition by Johnerry newspapers. He served in the U S Army Air Corps during the war and led the Eustis Lake Region paper while contributing to the Orlando Sentinel Star, bringing extensive writing and management experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa Tribune
Leesburg
Commerce
Emmett B. Peter, Jr
Commercial and Ledger
John Erry
U. S. Army Air Corps
Eustis Lake
Orlando Sentinel Star
Mount Dora Hi Points School Standards
A letter urges students to value honesty loyalty and cooperation as core standards in schools. It explains that schools exist to prepare for life both mentally and socially, with cooperation as essential to progress and loyalty as support during tough times.
Dorans Defeated as Bulldogs Blank Hurricanes
The Webs ter Bulldogs defeated the Hurricanes 6 to 0 in a Friday night game at Sylvan Shores Hotel. After the match Bingo events were announced for the venue’s Cocktail Lounge tonight.
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Sylvan Shores Hotel
Mount Se Hurricanes Edge Webster Bulldogs 60
In a Webster athletic field clash Mount Se keeps Webster at bay 60 0 with a strong second quarter surge. Key players Watts Keene Bloy Ledford Griggs Keller Turner Ard Ross Dutton Vincent and substitutions Hamlin Trenham Adams Wise White Barton Treadwell Mosteller Swank Hogsett contribute to Mount Se victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tember
Webster
Mount Se
Wilson
Bulldogs
Hurricanes
Gs Bornly
Webster Lads
Doran
Watts
Keene
Bloy Ledford
Griggs
Keller
Turner
Ard
Ocoee Cardinals Crush Mount Dora In Rain Soaked Clash
Ocoee's football team overwhelmed Mount Dora 32 to 0 as they scored in every period. Verdual Hamlin reached 35 yards before being ruled out at the three yard line, while Mount Dora failed to breach the visitors’ stout defense.
Seniors Perform at Assembly Benefit Night
Bob Turner welcomed the senior class program on Friday September 27 Nancy Hawkins opened with three piano numbers Dorothy Eckholdt played Along the Navajo Trail on accordion Jay Swank the Sinatra of the class crooned love songs A skit Ladies of the Mop drew laughs with the roles Annie Maryann Hadlock Bessie Sue Bond Mattie Doris Harding Hallie Lucille Minkley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Turner
Nancy Hawkins
Tallahassee
Jay Swank
Mount Dora
Dorothy Eckholdt
Sinatra
Annie
Maryann Hadlock
Bessie
Sue Bond
Mattie
Doris
Harding
Hallie
Lucille Minkley
Miss Fariss Prickett Featured as Vivacious Student Leader
A profile highlights Miss Fariss Prickett born in Fayetteville Alabama and raised in Sylacauga. She studied at Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn, taught vocational economics, then worked as an industrial chemist in a war plant. She champions youth intellectual growth and civic life. Continued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fariss Prickett
Othef
Miss Fariss Prickett
Fayetteville
Alabama
Miss Prickett
Sylacauga
Alabama Polytechnics Institute
Auburn
Sugar quota sought for Mount Dora bakers
Harold Goforth and Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce urge increased commercial sugar for Mount Dora. They cite overlapping Orange and Lake OPA districts, trade from Tangerine Zellwood Plymouth and Apopka, rising population and tourist demand, and warn bakers may close again at year end if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Goforth
Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Zellwood
Plymouth
Apopka
Orange County
Orange
Lake
OPA
Mount Dora
Rationing Board Urged to Study Abnormal Black Applications
The district reports an unusual number of reissue ration book applications from Black residents. The Chamber asks the rationing board to investigate this disparity before approving further applications.
OPA predicts lift in margarine shortening and textile output
OPA District Director Joe Q. Dougherty in Jacksonville forecasts more plentiful margarine and shortening within weeks as price moves stimulate production. He notes rising retail prices for oils mayonnaise and dressings, and reports Civilian Production Administration data showing woolen and worsted fabric output near 9.9 million yards with a 34 percent rise from 1941 and 70 percent over prewar 1939. Clothing production also climbs though demand remains higher, while price controls and pre ticketed labels limit dealer pricing on midrange garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Joe Q. Dougherty
Jacksonville
Civilian Production Administration
Dougherty
CPA
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Hall
Webster Bulldogs
Apopka, Florida
Tom Baxter
Mer
Steeltex
Brown Builders Supply Co., Inc
Third Avenue
Ocoee Cardinals
Fighting
Ocoee
Cardinals
Wals
Verdual Hamlin
Swank
Treadwell
T. Ledford
Roy Dutton
C. L. Keene
Vincent
OPA News
Arnold Smith
Stetson St
Orlando
Ashley
Tenth Avenue
Ant. Cuanets Oetore
Lions
Washington
Orlando Business and Professional Women
United States Navy Band Headquarters
Orange Ave
Moorhead
W. Sylvan Shores
Mount Dora Pharmacy
H. Cliff Dresser
Auto Inn
Eustic. Cor
Bay St
Orange Avenue
Tfe
Jones’ Taxi Service
Boyte Exterminating Co
S. Main St
Florida Pest Control Assn
DELCO
Excide
Jimmie’s
Eustis Road
F. W. Sage
Mount Co
Howard H. Roth & Co
Sanford
Donnelly and
Pine Sts
Arthur Haskins
P. O. Bo
Fla
Corsetiere
Spirella
N. Grandview
Helen Davidson
Albert W Habich
W. Colonial
Davenport
Tremain St
North
Duane P. Hopkins
Donnelly
S. Highland
Luden & Bates
H. T. Fenn
Frock & Frill Shop
Daniel H. Bishop
L. Grady Simpson
Blakemore
Maryland
R. Christie
East 7Th Ave
H. A. Stein
Lady’s
W. P. Wingler
Mac’s
38Rd Ave
Triangle Sens
L. R. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Tay
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Main St
W.H. Morrell
N. Baker St
Tucker
Sanford Road
Rossiter Street
Fred Kurras
2Nd Ave
Old Town
Bargain
Rochester Manor
Lakeshore Drive
Grand View Hotel
Ruth H. Carrington
R. E. Keagle
Haines City
R. O. Gelburg
R. E. Bacon
W. H. Campbell
Tampa
M. G. Boswell
L. C. Smith
Wm. McRae
John E. Horne
Jas. R. Keeling
E. H. Chambers
A. Stalder
Lawrence Smith
Ocala
S. M. Harrell
Lakeland
H. W. Scheringre
Milton
M. J. Adams
Brockport
New York
S. Burdich
Dearborn
Mich
R. Atha
Kansas City
G. H. Lewis
C. W. McVicar
Julie
Detroit
W. H. Pickett
Waterbury
Clayton Strickland
Moultrie
D. A. Ferguson
Albany
Lillian Russel
Evanston
Ill
E. H. Gattis
J.L. Nelson
Winter Garden
Kitty
Cousy
Lexington
R. A. Marin
Casper
Wyoming
W. A. Smallwood
C. A. Killian
J. R. Watkins
Sylvan Shores
Mogot Dore
Iran
Dora
Dore Eustis
Alfred Rehbaum
Insurance and Real Estate
Ross Allen
Reptile Institute
Silver Springs
A. D. Johnson
Ingram Building
Fifth Ave
Donnelly St
Oldsmobile
Hudson
Central Florida Motor Sales
Eustis and
Clifford Sts
Eustis, Fla
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