New Restrictions on Deliveries Extend Wartime Rules
The Office of Defense Transportation imposes new limits on retail and wholesale deliveries starting October 11 in Medya. The order bars most nonessential deliveries and Sundays except for ice products, aiming to protect domestic transport for wartime needs. Eastman notes public cooperation is essential for effective enforcement and safety of the transportation system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medya
Joseph B. Eastman
ODT
Office of Defense Transportation
Army and Navy Qualifying Tests Set for Nov 9 at Mount Dora High
The second Qualifying Test for the Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College Program V-12 will be held November 9 at Mount Dora High School. A general information pamphlet with admission form is available at the school. The test is open to ages 17 to 21 who will be in 1944 and allows a service preference choice without obligating enlistment. Successful completion leads to government‑funded college training and potential officer commissioning.
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Mount Dora
D. D. Rosenone
Dees
Army
Navy
Army Specialized
Navy College
Armed Services
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Meeting for Parents of Prospective Cub Packers
Parents of boys aged nine to eleven are invited to a Friday eight o’clock meeting at the Parish House of the First Methodist Church to learn about the Cub Pack. Walter Patton will explain the pack and parental roles. attendance is required at all three organizational meetings for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Walter Patton
Freeman Hill
Ray Blanchard
Laurence Willard
Methodist
Oheet Lees
Oseb Xtongge
Don Conklin
Col. Best
C. M. Griffin
Preacher Patrick Arnold to Speak at Mount Dora Church
The Rev. Patrick Arnold of Winter Garden will preach Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Mount Dora. He will deliver a sermon to worshippers and lead the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Patrick Arnold
Winter Garden
First Baptist
Mount Dora
Kiwanis Elects Officers for 1944 at Club Meeting
Kiwanis Club elected Manuel as president C M Brown as vice president W L Story as treasurer and a slate of directors including H T Mathews Geo White A C ey G B Hurlburt O M Simpson A Rehbaum and D Sopean. The meeting focused on fire protection history and prevention techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Manuel
C. M. Brown
W. L. Story
H. T. Mathews
Geo
J. White
A. C. Ey
G. B. Hurlburt
O. M. Simpson
A. Rehbaum
D. Sopean
Secre
San Francisco
Chicago
Ray McIntyre
Jacksonville
R. T. Gould
New Hampshire
George White
Red Kennedy
Madeleine Milner
Christopher Columbus
J. E. Fortner
Manuel Sedano
W. L.E. Barnett
R. M. Brown
Kiwanis Convention Stresses Postwar Role in Rebuilding
Florida Kiwanis delegates at Jacksonville focus on spiritual renewal and nation rebuilding after the war. Dr. John J. Tigert urges freedom rebirth with government returned to the people. William B. Burruss calls to Maintain the Attack for supporting soldiers. R. H. Simpson elected District Governor. convention shortened to two days.
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Jacksonville
Isaiah
John J. Tigert
University of Florida
Tigert
Washington
William B. Burruss
J. Edwin Baker
Umatilla
Lake County
R. H. Simpson
Monticello
M. Seano
Barker Sent Overseas From Lake County Red Cross
William Jay Barker, Assistant Field Director of the American Red Cross, has been sent overseas. His overseas address reached Mrs. Barker, and a cablegram confirmed his safe arrival in England. A longtime Red Cross worker since Pearl Harbor, he led first aid classes and civil defense efforts across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jay Barker
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
New York
Progah
V Mail Bargain Encourages Frequent Use
A short promotional note praises V Mail as a real bargain and urges readers to use it often, highlighting its value and practicality for correspondence.
Observation posts keep active around AAFSAT area
Most Lake County observation posts and nearby stations run daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m with an alert status for the remaining hours. Mount Dora post now uses five two hour watches. Several observers exceed 300 hours, led by Mrs. Zell with over 500 hours. The notes cite ongoing operation and potential activation of closed posts if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Aafsat
Mount Dora
Zell
Howard Nutter
Robert Fenton
William Gridley
Louise Johnson
Edith Keller
James Nelson
Christine Short
Samattaan
Er Aafsat
Vicini
Gulf
Newcomers Elmer and Elizabeth Gilbert Choose Mount Dora
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer T. Gilbert from Cranston Rhode Island are visiting Mount Dora and plan to make it their future home. They reside at the Ellsworth Grant home in Sylvan Shores and were impressed by the town’s atmosphere after stopping here while en route to Lake Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer T. Gilbert
Cranston
R. I
Mount Dora
Sylvan Shores
Gilbert
Cranston Ration Board
Narragansett Electrol Lighting Co
Florida
Lake Worth
Milton Willard
Grant Home
W. P. Wingler
Notes About Our Men In Service Update
Mrs. L. J. Drawdy Sr learns Pvt James is confined to a Pacific hospital. Pvt Elmer Haskins moves from Boca Raton Field to AAFTC Keesler Field. Julian Drawdy transfers to the Brooklyn Navy Hospital detail office. Pvt James R. Christie completes 17 weeks of artillery training at Fort Bragg and reports to ASTU Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD. ASTU supplies trained engineers and technicians to the Army.
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L. J. Drawdy, Sr
James
Pacific
Pvt
Elmer Haskins
Boca Raton Field
Florida
AAFTC
Keesler Field
Miss
Julian Drawdy
Brooklyn Navy Hospital
U. S. Naval Hospital
Xray
James R. Christie
Fort Bragg
N. C
ASTU
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
J. R. Christie
Co. C
Maryland
Army
Back the Bond Drive
A concise rally urging support for the war bond program. The call to action stresses aiding servicemen and boosting national defense through bond purchases.
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
A Treasury Department wartime appeal explains how buying War Bonds funds water carrying bags called Lister Bags or camels used by troops in Africa and the Pacific. It urges readers to back the war effort with bonds to supply 30 gallon khaki canvas containers for soldiers at home and abroad.
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Africa
Pacific
Lister
Treasury Department
Service Men's Club Hosts 428 Boys for Week of Fun
The Service Men's Club welcomed 428 boys over seven days with nightly activities including dancing ping pong and card games. A Saturday boat trip aboard the City of Dora featured a girls catered supper and a nine o’clock return. Mr Roland Morse gave rides on Sunday afternoon boosting morale despite bad weather.
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Service Men’s Club
Dora
Roland Morse
Mr. Morse
Eir Ap
Aewe
Army
Ration Board thanks helpers for New Gasoline Line Books
The Ration Board extends gratitude to Mrs Etta Austin McDonald who organized the issue in Mount Dora along with Mrs Ethel P Zeil and Miss Mabel Richards who spent about two full days weekly through the summer. Mr Edward Blackburne assisted two afternoons last week and Mrs Edna Cowles provided a room adjoining the office. Roland J Morse chairs the board.
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Ration Board
Etta Austin McDonald
Mount Dora
Ethel P. Zeil
Mabel Richards
Edward Blackburne
Edna Cowles
Roland J. Morse
Service club members join crop corps
About 150 Lake County service club members enlist in the United States crop corps to aid harvesting. Mount Dora Eustis Tavares Umatilla clubs and Eustis Lions and Rotary clubs participate in the campaign, says Lake County Agricultural Agent R E Norris.
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Lake County Service Club
United States Crop Corps
R.E. Norris
Lake County
Mount Dora
Eustis
Tavares
Umatilla
Florida Postwar Plans Urged After Record Fruit Values
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce Research Division reports record dollar sales in Florida fruit and produce last year. Citrus value reached 1,226 percent of the 1930–1940 average, with grower returns over 76 million dollars. The report notes strong postwar demand potential and urges organized promotion to sustain prosperity.
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Florida
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Uncle Sam
Food Conservation Specialist to Visit Tavares Today
A State Specialist in Food Conservation from Tallahassee will meet the public at 2 30 p m at the County Home Demonstration building on the courthouse grounds in Tavares. People interested in food conservation and unavailable during the week are invited to attend and confer.
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Tallahassee
Court House Grounds
Tavares
Red Cross Work Room Rallies War Effort
Forty four women produced surgical dressings totaling 597 hours and 45 minutes in September. Wednesdays become Battalion Day for local Army Headquarters, while Tuesdays and Thursdays focus on national work, urging broader citizen effort toward victory.
White Mount Dora men to be inducted October 21
The Selective Service Board announced inductees for military service on October 21 from Mount Dora and Lake County. Named are Arthur Edward Bartless James Joseph Evans Arthur Ellis Haskins Howard Dupree Wilson Roy Eugene Jackson Joe Wiley Teasley Leo Ben Plumbalough Herbert John Merck Jr and Thomas Henry Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
O. B. Koonce
Selective Service’ Board
Arthur Edward Bartless
James Joseph Evans
Arthur Ellis Haskins
Howard Dupree Wilson
Roy Eugene Jackson
Joe Wiley Teasley
Leo Ben Plumbalough
Herbert
John Merck, Jr
Thomas Henry Jackson
Merchants Optional Wednesday Noon Closings Proposed
The Merchants Division of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce announces that Wednesday noon closures will be optional. Local merchants may choose whether to close at noon on Wednesdays starting October 6, with each business owner deciding individually.
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Mount Dora
Food Sale by Pythian Sisters Saturday October 16
The Pythian Sisters announce a food sale on Saturday October 16, opening at 9 AM at 430 Donnelly Avenue next to the O K Barber Shop. Pies cakes baked beans and salads will be on sale.
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Pythian Sisters
Donnelly Avenue
O. K
Florida State Chiropractors Hold Educational Session in Hillsboro
The Florida State Chiropractors Association announces its annual educational session at the Hillsboro Hotel in Tampa October 14 15 16. The event is required for license renewal and features state leaders and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Chiropractors’ Association
Hillsboro Hotel
Tam
Association of Announce
Florida War Fund Sets 1 417 500 Goal For State Drive
Governor Holland heads Florida War Fund which aims to raise 1 417 500 as Florida’s share of the national 125 million drive supporting 17 war agencies aiding servicemen and civilians. President Roosevelt endorses the appeal urging unity, with 67 counties organized to carry out the campaign.
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National War Fund
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Florida War Fund
Florida
Holland
John J. Tigert
University of Florida
Winthrop W. Aldrich
United Nations
United States
USO
Congregational Ministers Convocation to Meet in Daytona Beach
The Seventh Annual Convocation of Congregational Christian Ministers will meet in Daytona Beach at Williams Hotel and the First Congregational Church next week in October 1921. Lectures include Fundamental Christian Beliefs by Dr. Richard M. Vaughn and Christian World Order talks by Malcolm Boyd Dana. a session on Christian Education by Rev. Forrest C. Weir. Northern Florida Association of Churches and the Federation of Congregational Christian Women will also convene with a fellowship supper led by the Women’s Federation. Delegates from Mount Dora Community Church are expected.
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Daytona Beach
Williams Hotel
First Congregational Church
Richard M. Vaughn
Babson Park
Andover
Newton Theological School
Newton Center
Mass
Malcolm Boyd Dana
Piedmont College
Demorest
A. P. Pratt
Madeleine Milner
Mount Dora Community Church
Ration Book IV Distribution Dates Across Mount Dora Areas
Ration Book IV will be distributed in Mount Dora October 25 to 27 under the Ration Board and volunteers. Sorrento hosts October 25 at the school lunch room, East Town distributes October 26 27, and Lake Jem October 25 9 am to 12 pm at the Lake Jem Mercantile Co. Applicants must bring War Book III copies for each family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Ration Board
Sorrento
East Town
Lake Jem
Lake Jem Mercantile Co
French joins Pi Kappa Alpha at University of Florida
David French son of Mr and Mrs A Lee French of 722 Fifth Avenue was pledged to Pi Kappa Alpha the campus largest social fraternity at the University of Florida He plans to major in Agriculture after reaching the Upper Division He is a Mount Dora High School graduate in June of this year
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David French
A. Lee French
Fifth Avenue
Pi Kappa Alpha
University of Florida
Poke
Generalollege
Mount Dora High School
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Kiwanis News
WM. J. Barker
Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s
Robert Giedd
Florida War Finance Committee
Harry-Anna
Joe Marsh
AAF
Leesburg
George H. Rast
Observation Post
Service Club
Crop Corps
Chillicothe Gazette
Chillicothe
Ohio
Mead Corporation
Weekly Business Review
Dayona Beach
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