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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
1
The program lists preludes and offertories including Andante Religiosa Car ver and Pastore le Larson with solo selections by Faye. Postludes include Postlude in A Minor Kinross and March Valkmon. Evening service features Just As I Am with variations and Spirit of God choir selection.
The Woman's Association began its new season with a well attended meeting featuring greetings among old and new friends and reports from members who spent the summer in Mount Dora and across the United States. Dr. Richards spoke on Fire Prevention Week and Christian duty to conserve wealth and neighbor welfare. A Chorus Choir is forming under Mrs. Robert N. White. Interested singers should contact her. Dr. Richards will preach Sunday on the question How Do Christians Get That Way.
Fire control chief Joe R. Gramling reports Florida protected lands show under 5 percent of acreage burned last year with fires on unprotected lands totaling about 6 percent. Damages on protected lands reach 498 thousand dollars versus fifteen million on unprotected areas. Florida notes the worst national fire record.
Rationing officials announce that A book applications are being prepared and will reach applicants within a week. Residents must complete forms and return them with their old tire inspection records and endorsed A12s to the ration office so books are ready by November 9.
The Republican Women's Division of Florida's 5th Congressional district held an executive conference at the Orange Court hotel in Orlando on October 3. Seated luncheon served 160 covers as twelve counties represented with fourteen presidents in attendance.
Dr. Howard Shapley urged a sense of cosmic sportsmanship in a AAAS address, proposing a local committee to study and explain the concept. Nominations include Aleck Kerr as chairman and many local enthusiasts, with other arrivals and recent matches noted among the lawn bowling community.
This plea notes one in 75 homes suffers fire yearly with about 10 000 deaths, urging homemakers to remove hazards. It calls for clear routines: remove rubbish, inspect chimneys, furnaces, flues, stoves, and pipes, repair cords, store fuels safely, and build a habit of carefulness to cut losses.
A Tuesday afternoon fire at Geraldine Smith’s Grandview Street home was extinguished before damage occurred. Gas from a pipe being connected ignited a flame that sparked against the wall, prompting a call to the fire department. neighbors helped smother the blaze and the engine arrived after it was out.
An all day Memorial sing is planned at Bay Lake Church seven miles south of Mascotte on Sunday October. The event invites community members to join in song and remembrance at the church.
James Christie ferred from J Mississippi to Anniston Army Air Field Alabama. Arthur Brown wounded twice in Italy to receive purple heart and oak leaves cluster. Chester A. Martensen in Belgium writes of rain cold days and Belgium preferred to France. Chief Petty Officer David Durward Sellers on island in Pacific area reports coconuts and safe landing. C. E. Abbott receives letter from Capt. Harry Hopcraft in Holland about major WWII advances from Avranches to the Siegfried Line. Hopcraft predicts return home in 45 or 46, possible long voyage via Suez Burma Tokyo. Captain Hopcraft in the Infantry.
Lake County Judge A. S. Herlong Jr reports 550 soldier ballot applications received. Many ballots already filled and sent back, but not counted until canvassing board meets after the election. No deadline for applying, but servicemen should apply early to receive, mark, and return ballots before polls close. Service members need not be registered, only must be 21.
The Lake County Red Cross Home Service committee will organize a 20 member class for volunteers to assist veterans. Eligible are U S citizens aged 25 to 60 with a high school education who value safeguarding military information. Applications at local Red Cross offices for a personal interview.
The M D H S football schedule lists Oct 13 Tavares Oct 20 Apopka Oct 27 St James Nov 3 Clermont Nov 10 Groveland all games at 8 p m. Each entry shows opponent and venue.
The Service Men’s Club Friday recognized hostesses led by Mrs Holmes and Mrs Wilson Smith for cooperation and welfare discussions. Mrs Wilson Smith was named Cookie Jar chair for six months, and thanks were given to Mrs James Nelson for two years of cookie coordination for soldiers. Private Charles Radway Jr donated a needle for the juke box capable of over 2 000 records.
Last two days remain to mail Christmas parcels for service members abroad. Postal guidance warns against sending currency, urges money orders, and stresses careful wrapping and clear addressing to avoid censorship delays. Send by October 15, a Sunday when offices are closed. weigh and stamp by October 14, Saturday.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce to hold its annual directors meeting at the Court House in Tavares on Monday November 13 at 3 p m President J Edwin Baker of Umatilla announced A nominating committee led by H C Brown and including George J White Frank Stebbins G G Ware L Day Edge C B Hipson and Mrs C B Treadway will report and officer elections for 1945 follow immediately Secretary Karl Lehmann will be present with his annual report
Dr L Neal Smith will be inaugurated as president of The Montverde School in the Conrad Lehmann chapel on Saturday evening October 28 The planning committee includes J Ray Arnold C L Duncan J M Lowry and local officials from Montverde The program will feature a 4 pm tour a 6 pm supper and an 8 pm inauguration with a list of distinguished guests to be announced later
On Saturday October 14 the final day to register voters in Lake County for the November general election. The registration book for Mount Dora precinct is at the office of O M Simpson and eligible residents may register there by the deadline.
The School Band will give its usual Saturday night concert this week at a bank corner. Everyone invited.
Lake County acreage forecasts show 3000 acres for watermelons with substantial reductions in cabbage and tomato plots. County Agent R E Norris notes 40 to 60 percent cuts ahead as wartime demands shape farming. Buy War Bonds NOW.
Football game set for tomorrow night at 8 at the Tavares High School Athletic Field pitting Mount Dora against host Tavares. Local fans urged to arrive early for pregame events and a strong student section.
A town committee led by Mayor M. W. Simpson and Town Clerk J. B. okd destroyed 40,000 of bonds and coupons in Mount Dora. The burned items included 100 light bonds of 100 dollars each maturing July 1, 1943 and 15 community building bonds plus 15 refunding bonds each 1,000 dollars, maturing Sept. 1, 1944.
The Clothing Collection Committee reports cooperation with UNRRA for clothing from Eustis Mount Dora and Tangerine totaling 2146 items. Boxes include coats blankets woolen and cotton goods for men women and children with infants garments. Mount Dora and Tangerine supplied over a third. shoes hats and evening dresses were not desired.
Mrs James Carlton of 422 Clayton Street learned her brother Private George T Sikes 25 was seriously wounded in France on August 27 and died September 5 He had home in Lyons Georgia enlisted July 1940 shipped overseas December 1940 and served on the European front since D Day He was a former Golden Gloves heavyweight champion with his unit in a Kansas City tournament He leaves four sisters Stella Mae Hardeman Bradenton Virginia Smith Christine Dismuke Lyons Dorothy Palmer Dorsey Georgia and Mrs Carlton
Mrs. Peggy K. Duncan buys King's Department Store in Tavares and will run it with B A Roth as manager. She plans painting redecorating and remodeling and announces a special sale of all items at reduced prices for the remainder of the month to clear stock.
The Mount Dora Parent Teacher Association announces Amateur Night on October 30 at 8 p m in the Community Building. The play The District School features local businessman cast members directed by Mrs Paul Johnson. The event aims to showcase town talent and invites all to attend, followed by a Halloween Carnival at the High School Gym on October 31 managed by Mr V G Shipley.
The room for surgical dressings will close temporarily on Fridays and remain open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Staff are advised of the revised hours and to plan accordingly.
Dr. J. E. Guy is in Tampa for several days attending a heart clinic run by prominent scientists and heart specialists and doing special research work. He expects to return Sunday.
In a high school football clash at the athletic field Mount Dora defeated Tavares 20 to 14. Mount Dora showcased a balanced attack with key runs and a late defensive stand to secure the win.
Kiwanis in Eustis works to honor Fire Prevention Week with plans discussed by Jack Simpson. Father John Francis McKeown former Army chaplain shared island experiences. Guests included four service members and locals heard a thoughtful juvenile delinquency address read by Prof Roseborough.
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