Leesburg Board to Handle Mount Dora Ration Applications
War price and rationing boards in Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla will consolidate with Leesburg on October 15. Roy M. Coffee directs residents to mail non tire ration applications to Leesburg after the 15th. A distribution officer will receive applications at the Chamber of Commerce. Tires will still be approved by tire panels in each community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tavares
Umatilla
Leesburg
Sustis
OPA
Roy M. Coffee
Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Reh
A Morse
Ta- J. Rogers
S . Prevatt
W. Ma Eae
Lake County
Morse
War Price and Rationing Board
War Production Board
Mount Dora On List For New Post Office
Mount Dora is named in Washington dispatches as a Florida community slated for a new post office building in postwar construction. The city could receive 85 000 dollars if Congress appropriates funds. Florida projects total 17 632 000 dollars, mainly for government post offices, with Eustis and Clermont in Lake County also listed for 85 000 dollar buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Washington Dispatches
Florida
Congress
Eustis
Clermont
Lake County
Local Guests Attend Wedding Across Florida Areas
A list of attendees includes Pfc John Scofide from Bain Banana River Naval Station Orlando J uel many W V Johnston Sanford Mr Harold H Burke NAS Jacksonville and others from Tallahassee Miami Gainesville Lakeland Mount Dora and Tampa among guests of Major Marsh and Capt A C Bowdish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
Banana River Naval Station
John Scofide
Orlando
J. Uelmany
W. V. Johnston
Sanford
Harold H. Burke
NAS
Jacksonville
P. G. Nathan
Clark
L. J. Evans
R. A. Crain
Ohio Boat Works
E. Banks
Tallahassee
and Mire
Geo. Washington
Miami
Jack Lassard
Mount Dora
Ft. Lauderdale
C. E. Berkshire
Helen Lille
Tampa
Harold Wilder
Needham
Mass
Paul Strother
Mt. Sterling
Pfc
L. Bubeling
James J. Hallinan
A. C. Bowdish
Flushing
N. Y
John White
Danville, Ky
Hotel Mount Dora Registers Evening Guests
Recent registrations at the Hotel Mount Dora include Mr. E. W. Schermer and Mrs. M. Kraft from New York City, Mr. Floyd from Panama City, and many others from Jacksonville Miami Lorain St. Louis and beyond. Names listing guests from multiple states reflect a wide regional audience at the Mount Dora hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
E. W. Schermer
M. Kraft
New York City
D. A. aenTi
Floyd
Panama City
J. Flowers
Jacksonville
Mary T. Thompson
Yulee
We J. Shope
Ft. Lauderdale
D. C. Reed
Bryenville
Mass
C. Marr
Bremerton
Wash
J. P. Underwood
Tampa
Harry Clark
I. E. Whithamsee
Don Shelfer
Arcadia
L. Smith
Miami
R. L. Silas
Lorain
Ohio
S. T. Prosser
Thomasville
Wm. Miller
St. Louis
Mrs. Jones
G. T. Sangster
W. O. Beard
Mansfield
Hallowe'en Carnival and Parade Planned for October 31
Plans for the annual P A Carnival and Hallowe en events are announced with a parade at Seventh and Donnelly at 7 p m on Halloween night October 31 1945 followed by an amateur show in the Community Building at 8 p m. A main street refreshment area and an old fashioned street dance will cap the evening as part of Layne’s P T program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A
Seventh and
Donnelly
Danoe
P. T
Local Flying to Aid American Air Power
The article argues that personal flying and local airstrips are vital for national security and future aviation growth. It emphasizes training, the need for takeoff and landing facilities, and local communities’ role in supporting air power to maintain America's leadership in both military and commercial aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Air Power
Air Power
United States
America
Mount Dora Youth Center Tag Day Funds Drive Underway
The Mount Dora Youth Center announces its annual fund drive starting October 13 with a city wide tag day. Youth Center members will be stationed downtown to collect contributions and canvass residents unable to give on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vincent
Ac E
Mount Dora Youth Center
Mount Dora
Baptist Church Bible School Schedules and Leviticus Study
The church offers Bible School for all ages at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 and Lord's Supper observance. Training Union at 6 30 p m and an evening service with pastor's sermon at 7 30 plus special music. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 and this week begins study of Leviticus and Hebrews. Bible School attendance last Sunday broke records for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Community Church Observes World Communion Sunday
The Community Church held World Communion Sunday with a sermon on Communion by Falke Des. The Congregational church welcomes all denominations and invites everyone to attend. Choir rehearsals will begin after a short delay, with Sunday morning singing led by the choir under Mrs. R. N. White, Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
R. N. White
Morning Worship and Youth Activities at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church will hold Sunday morning worship at 11 with Rev. George Gibson delivering Educational Evangelism of Christian Personality. Darrell Pendleton leads the service and choirs, with Mrs. C. M. Brown at piano and Mrs. E. H. Van Voorhis as soloist. Sunday School classes meet at 9:45, Youth Fellowship at 6:30, and a 7:30 Pleasant Sunday Evening Service features Gospel songs and Old Testament character sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
George Gibson
Darrell Pendleton
C. M. Brown
E. H. van Voorhis
Gibson
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Ross Dutton
Church of Christ Announces Eve Sermon at New Fifth Ave Building
The Church of Christ meeting in its new Fifth Avenue building opposite the public school will host evangelist Arthur L. Butler on Thursday at 8 o’clock speaking on Luke. Sunday October 14 at p m his topic will be The Lord's Additions. Arthur Haskins will give a Sunday morning lesson on The Yoke of Christ. Attendance at all services remains good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fifth Avenue
Arthur L. Butler
Luke
Lobi
Arthur Haskins
Christ
Mane
Paul Mosteller In Service Notes From the Pacific War
Paul Clifford Mosteller, aviation radioman second class, is expected home on leave soon after serving in the Pacific with Bombing Squadron 85 aboard the USS Shangri-La. He joined several strikes on Okinawa Honshu and Hokkaido, including the first Hokkaido attack and the final Honshu bombing when the war ended. He witnessed Tokyo’s burned areas and Mount Fuji, and praises his brave squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Clifford Mosteller
Andrew J. Mosteller
Pacific
Shangri-La
Okinawa
Honshu
Hokkaido
Paul
Tokyo
Palace
Mount Fujiyama
Weekly Round Up Of OPA Price And Rationing News
A roundup details veterans homecomings and discharges from the Western Pacific and multiple Army Air Forces assignments. It notes price controls on meats and fats vaccines and shoe rationing continuing, with guidance on applying for tires and restoring washing machine pricing aligning with reconversion goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora Hosts Dinner With Guests
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Dora held a October 4 dinner at the Grand View Hotel. Faculty members attended as guests amid blue and gold decor. Frank J. Banning spoke on Lake County schools, with Prof. Roseborough also addressing the gathering. J. Fred Kurras, a Mount Dora resident active in Boy Scouts, attended. The program concluded with the National Anthem and a warm reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club of
Mount Dora
Grand View Hotel
Grand View
Kiwanis
America
Frank J. Banning
Lake County
Prof
Roseborough
J. Fred Kurras
New York City
Kurras
Wm. Barnett
Prof. Roseborough
Change in Salvage Operations After State Disbanding
Notice that the State Volunteer Salvage organization ends October first and salvage duties shift to industry. Paper and tin remain sought, but housewives should not bring items to the salvage station until the local committee arranges collection. A full load of paper sits at the station awaiting processing plans.
Redd Named to Dean's List at Marion Military Institute
Cadet J. L. Redd of Quincy and Mount Dora lineage is listed on the institute honor roll for August and September, reflecting an academic average of 85 percent. Cadets on the dean's list gain an automatic privilege-grade raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Redd
S. L. Kittrell
Quincy
Mount Dora
Marion Military Institute
Marion
Ala
Villa Dora Lawn Bowling Club Opens November First
Mount Dora lawn bowling news notes the Villa Dora club opens November 1 for its 21st season with returning members including Tommy, Doc Mayo, Everard Stubbs, and others. The piece praises Dr. Henry Stiles and Dr. Bradley for service to the game and reflects on the sport’s long, aristocratic history from England to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Dora
Carl Graves
Henry Stiles. Bradley
Bradley
Jack Converse
Dr. Bradley
Pine Orchard
Conn
Leominster
Mount Dora
Tommy
Doc. Mayo
Everard Stubbs
Fullman
Steer
Ramey
Chicago
Bob Livermore
Dwelle
Jake Tyson
Mercer
Pat
Walworth
Lakeside
Fellowship
Action
Holler Ends Chevrolet Career in Retirement Move
William E. Holler former general sales manager at Chevrolet retires closing his Detroit office and will return to his Mount Dora home by month end. A 12 year post anniversary marks his ascent from 1933, with a career of sales promotions and war service, plus authorship of books on American commerce. The Holler family runs multiple car businesses in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Holler
Chevrolet Motor Co
Sales Executives Club of
New York
Paul H. Nystrom
Holler
Army Ordnance Association
Victory Service League
America
Roger Holler
Winter Park
Holler Chevrolet
Orlando
National Fire Prevention Week Message
A public notice urges heightened fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week from October 7 to 13. It warns of high anticipated losses this year and stresses eliminating fire hazards, preventing children from playing with matches, and avoiding highly flammable fabrics and plastics in homes. Chief Ernest P. Mosteller calls for community cooperation and permits for burning trash with proper incineration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topic
Fire Department
Ernest P. Mosteller
Bus Schedule Change Advised for Travelers
Charges have been made in the bus schedule and readers are urged to refer to the new timetable on the page. Patrons should cut out the schedule for quick reference to avoid long waits at the station.
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State Board of Health
Tion
Tennessee Health Department
U. S. Public Health Service
Sowder
Virginia
State Board
Ruth Stuart Allen
Leesburg Board
Hotel
Hallowe'en
C. C. Campbell
Eoe Vot
Hugh D. Baker
Cmm
U.S. Navy
Western Pacific
Harold Dean Durden
James N. Davis, Jr
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Graves
Oklaoma
Pfe
John S. Woods
Wendover Field
Utah
Army
Pvt
Oscar L. Durden
Camp
Joseph T. Robinson
Ark
Port Ord
Calif
George H. Norton
Sorreto
Fla
U. S. Army Air Force
Drew Field
Sorrento
Charles D. Boxell
Lois Boxell
Lubbock Army Air Field
Texas
Air Transport Command
ATC
SAAF
Jessie L. High, Jr
Army Air Forces
Lt. High
Jessie L. High
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Europe
States
Bataan
Ed Sadler
Charles Norris
Roy Cookinham
Roebrt N. White, Jr
Captain White
Arp Nceenans
Manila
Kiwanis News
Lawn Bowling News
BY AL Maben
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Italy
Southampton
England
Lands End
Francis Drake
Armarda
Sir Francis
Henry VIII
Whitehall Palace
Charles I
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