Kiwanis Club hears Major Cooley on Africa and plans
Last Thursday Kiwanis heard Major Thomas H. Cooley recount his Africa experiences. Major Downs leaves for Miami for reassignment. Manuel Sedano wins attendance prize. A nominating committee was named. Cooley will speak again on Our International Relations. This week covers Social Security benefits with band reports from Tallahassee participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Army
Lemuel C. Downs
Thomas H. Cooley
Downs
Miami
Manuel Sedano
J. C. Urquhart
George White
Edward Fortner
F. D. Crane
Alfred Rehbaum
A. C. Quixley
Africa
Major Cooley
Tallahassee
Buddy White
Doris Harding
Christmas Gifts To Service Men
Mrs. Lucie K. Miller urges safe shipping of home made candies and cookies to service members in tins with seals. She offers to bring sealers and cans to towns to assist packing and sealing, hints at shipping fried chicken if processed and sealed, and notes 16 chickens canned in Tavares will go overseas. Postmasters support the method to prevent loss by poor packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucie K. Miller
Home Demonstration Office
Tavares
No Military Waterfowl Rules for 1944 45 Open Season
Sev enth Naval district Coast Guard headquarters in Miami announced that no special military regulations govern waterfowling for the 1944 45 open season. Captains of ports were directed to tell the public that hunting within U S territorial waters along Florida will follow only federal and state regulations. Army restrictions in proclamations by the Eastern Defense Command remain in force until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Naval District Coast Guard
Miami
United States
Florida
United States Army
Eastern Defense Command
J. E. Whitbeck
Mount Dora Band To Start Saturday Night Concerts
The Mount Dora Band begins Saturday night performances this week at 8 in front of the First National Bank Building. After two weeks of rehearsal they present several new numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
First National Bank
Notes About Our Men In Service
Corporal Jimmie Christie is home on furlough visiting his parents and friends. Gibson Treadwell of Melbourne Naval Air Station spent Wednesday with his mother. Major Lemuel C. Downs left for Miami for a Field unit assignment. Julian Drawdy serving in the Navy in New York received a four year service stripe. Sgt. Marcia Cornish of the WACS, stationed at Camp Upton, arrived for a 10 day furlough before going overseas. The column invites news of servicemen and notes the School Band concert is upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Jimmie Christie
Gibson Treadwell
Melbourne Naval Air Station
John Treadwell
Julian Drawdy
Navy New York Oe Madison Sve
New Yore Gener Examinatio
Vdhing
Poattseiete ‘Matele
Julian
Marcia Cornish
WACS
Camp Upton
New York
Frank Cornish
Cornish
Obituary of Mrs Nellie Durham 29 Orlando patient
Nellie Durham 29 died at an Orlando hospital Monday August 28 after a lingering illness. She is survived by husband Ellis L Durham mother Mrs Florence G Pierce of Rockwood Tennessee three children Ellis Jr Robert and Charlene three sisters Mrs Evelyn Trent Mrs Cora Bell and Mrs Marie Shelley all of Rockwood two brothers Algie Pierce of Rockwood and Robert Pierce in U S Army Funeral services were held at 2 p m last Wednesday at the Church of God Mount Dora with Rev Ford officiating Interment in Forest Cemetery The School Band will present a concert here Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Durham
Orlando
Ellis L. Durham
Florence G. Pierce
Rockwood
Tenn
Ellis, Jr
Robert
Charlene
Evelyn Trent
Cora Bell
Marie Shelley
Algie Pierce
Robert Pierce
U. S. Army
Lawn Bowling News Draw and History Lessons
A Mount Dora team is discussed for Southern Rhodesia with comment on lawn bowling's health value and accessibility. Charles S. Rettie of Hartford, reelected secretary-treasurer historian of the American Lawn Bowling Association, extols the game as suitable for ages eighteen to eighty, and Dan Mulvey notes its mystery to the public. The piece traces origins, defines greens and rinks, and explains standard layouts and playing pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Mount Dora
Southern
Rhodesia
Charles S. Rettie
Hartford
New Haven
American Lawn Bowling Association
Dan Mulvey
New Haven Register
Florida Citrus Commission Sets Interior Ceiling Prices
Growers seek how OPA ceiling prices reflect grower returns as the Florida Citrus Commission announces interior fruit ceilings for September through February based on returns per box for oranges grapefruit and tangerines. Indian River rates rise March 1 while processing fruit prices remain undecided. Buy War Bonds NOW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Citrus Commission
Interior
Indian River
OPA
September Proclamation Declares Nutrition Month in Florida
Governor Spessard L. Holland proclaims September as NUTRITION MONTH to promote better diet under the wartime Basic 7 guide. The notice designates the State Defense Council and local committees to coordinate activities and urges churches schools and civic groups to focus programs on nutrition throughout September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
I. Spessard L. Holland
State Defense Council
Home and Community Service
Anne Carson
Dunaway
Tallahassee
A. D
Spessard L. Holland
R. A. Gray
Pen Pals and Soldier Listings Draw War Dept Caution
Headquarters Fourth Service Command warns against printing lists of soldiers with unit designations and overseas locations and promoting pen pals as such practices could aid the enemy. The column Our Men In Service remains allowed with geographic location only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Service Command
War Department
England
Red Cross Dressings Please Help When He Is Bleeding
A cryptic retrospective note urges the Red Cross to provide dressings for a man, contrasting childhood aid with adult medical needs. Timings listed appear as scattered codes or schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aioe
Service Men's Club Hails Hostess Return and Red Cross Tribute
The club announces the return of chief hostess Mrs. H. T. Fenn from Daytona Beach and praises Mrs. Melissa Cornish for steering operations. Sgt. Milton Cha of Mount Dora reports visits to Belfast and London and commends the American Red Cross for providing comfort and meals for the troops. The note ends with the regretful report that First Lieutenant Joseph M. Greene of Mount Dora is missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Fenn
Daytona Beach
Melissa Cornish
Milton’ Cha
Mount Dora
Belfast
London
American Red Cross
Joseph M. Greene
Florida Gators 1944 schedule and opener set for Sept 23
The 1944 Florida Gators under head coach Tom Lieb enter a stretch drive in Gainesville to prepare a seven game season after a year away from collegiate play. The slate opens Sept 23 against Mayport Naval Air Station with night games listed at Gainesville and Jacksonville venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lieb
University of Florida Gators
Gainesville
Florida Field
Gator
Mayport Naval Air Station
Gators
Florida
Notre Dame
Lieb
Spurgeon Cherry
Hillsborough High
Tampa
Dixie High
Cross City
Bob Pitman
Bartow
Bradenton
Ule
Univ. of Mississippi
Jacksonville
Jax Naval Air Station
Univ. of Tennessee
Knoxville
Marine Box Score From Saipan to Tinian Campaigns
The report details Saipan and Tinian operations by the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions and the 3rd Amphibious Corps. Saipan invasion began June 4 and ended in 25 days, Tinian fell July 23 after a 9 day effort, with 40 000 Japanese killed and 1132 aircraft destroyed. US losses include 5171 killed or missing and 20 000 wounded with 4 ships damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Marianas
Leathernecks
Saipan
Amph
Tinian
Acaationn
Cattlemen Invited To Important Meet
A Marion Lake and nearby counties cattlemen gathering, organized by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Livestock Committee, aims to boost producer welfare, herd management, and breeding. The meeting at Anthony Farms near Ocala starts 10 am with a free barbecue at noon. attendees should notify W. E. I. to ensure lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, Lake
Marion County
W. E. I . Livestock Committee
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Ocala
Band Boosters Picnic Sets Stage for Upcoming Concerts
The Band Boosters Claib held a picnic and business meeting at Gilbert Park. Attendees discussed plans for coming concerts, starting Saturday night in front of the First National Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosters
Claib
Gilbert Park
First National Bank
Registration Officers Named for Coming Election
R. G. Battle announces deputy registration officers for twenty six precincts for the November 7 1944 general election. Books open September 7 to October 14 with names listed for each precinct including Mrs Jessie C Perkins Miss L M Battle J R Ashmore Henry Self George Gastfield Lena R Estell Mrs Kate Still Miss M Brown Mrs A M Lowry M L Reaves Mrs Mary Wetz Mrs Bess Jack Simpson Arthur H Benzee Mrs Elizabeth S Pulliam J L Westfall R F Holley Mrs W J Harrel Emilade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Battle
Eee
Astor
R. L. Thomason
Alley
Jessie C. Perkins
Cassia
Avery Owens
Sorrento
L. M. Battle
Astatula
M. L. Reaves
Lake Jem
Mary Wetz
Tavares
Bess
Mont Dora
Jack Simpson
Howey
Arthur H. Benzee
Minneola
Elizabeth S. Pulliam
Gréveland
J. L. Westfall
Tomdale
R. F. Holley
Fruitland Park
Tangerine Colored School Repaired and Updated
Mrs. C. H. Estey reports the Tangerine colored school house has been renovated and repainted with new improvements. She notes two good colored teachers, Mrs. Reba Smith and Mrs. Carl Wiles, on the School Board who have done splendid work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Estey
Colored School Board of
Tangerine
Estey
Reba Smith
Carl Wiles
Ration Board Office Hours Announced for Public
The ration board announces afternoon closures with public access limited to 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Residents needing services should visit in the morning window to conduct matters with the local board.
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Kiwanis ' News
Herman Dykes
Lake Harris
Lake County
Chen Ber
Commerce
Mrs. Downs
NOK
Goodrich
Pitburgh
Lawn Bowling News
State OF
RED Cross
Service Men’s Club
Florida ’Gators
Marine
Baptist Church
Sutley
J. Walter Johnston
Hanscom
Steares
Pee ” Nolte
Shepherd
Kieserling
C Uithoven
D. D. Roseborough
Stetson University
Rose
Evelyn Teter
Cooper
M. B. Allen
Tangerine Colored School Repaired
Henry W.kruckebers
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Ansemtae
South Pasadena
Oyezerunry
EAK
M. Americas
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