Mount Dora Schools Open 43 44 Term Bright Despite War
Mount Dora School opened the new term with a program in the high school auditorium. Caxton Doggett gave a brief talk on education of Jesus, band selections were played, and new teachers were introduced. The PTA planned monthly meetings and lunchroom operations began with a 15 cent lunch. the program closed with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Mount Dora
Future Bright
Caxton Doggett
Doggett
Jesus
Luke
Manuel
Glee Club
Roseborough
Hel Parker
Strite
Hall
R. G. Shipes
Alice Strite
PTA
Loveless
Bond Rally To Be Held In East Town
A meeting of East Town’s colored citizens is planned at the school house on September 16 to boost interest in the Third War Loan. Principal Cauley Lott will call the gathering. Speakers include Mayor M W Simpson Jack Simpson council chairman George J White bank president.
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East Town
Cauley Lott
M. W. Simpson
Jack Simpson
Defense Council
George J. White
First National Bank
Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares reaches 1441 members
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce based in Tavares reports a total membership of 1441, reflecting growing inclusion among local businesses and professionals.
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The
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Mount Dora High Class of 1943 Graduates Take Diverse Paths
The Mount Dora High School class of 1943 graduates enter college, defense work, or service as the list shows. Names include Dorothy Adams, Mildred Edwards, Mary Eecy, Lena Harding, Marjorie High, Nancy Hollingsworth, Sarah Roseborough, Floyd Townsend, Anna Margaret White, Wylania Williams, Jimmy Allen, Jon Barker, William Barker, David French, Edward Klatte, Johnnie Hogsett, George Malone, Norman Tuckett, Joe Ron, Paul Modeller, Robert Willard and others pursuing universities, business courses, naval service, or employment across Florida, Alabama, Michigan, and beyond.
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Mount Dora High School
Dorothy Adams
Lloyd ono _ per
Ini
Mildred Edwards
Prin- Mary Eecy
Nancy Hollingsworth
Alabama
Sarah Roseborough
Florida State College For Women
Floyd Townsend
Massey’s
Jacksonville
Florida Watts
Michigan
Anna Margaret White
Stetson
DeLand
Wylania Williams
First National Bank
Jimmy Allen
U. S. Naval Air Station
Jon Barker
University of Florida
Gainesville
William Barker
Villanova
OFF TO COLLEGE STUDENTS LEAVE FOR FRESHMAN AND UP
A note lists students leaving for college including Betsy Kramer Evelyn Turrentine June Fenn Anna Margaret White at Stetson. Florida State College for Women sends Winifred Harding Mary Anne Allen Lena Harding Sara Roseborough Doris Chamberlain. University of Florida includes Florence Lee David French Jon Barker Norman Tuckett. Georgia Tech lists George Backus. Others include Cal vin Richardson Peggy Barker Joanne nch.
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Stetson
Betsy Kramer
Evelyn Turrentine
June Fenn
Anna Margaret White
Florida State College For Women
Winifred Harding
Mary Anne Allen
Lena Harding
Sara Roseborough
Doris Chamberlain
University of Florida
Florence Lee
David French
Jon Barker
Norman Tuckett
University of Georgia
Sheila Spil
University of Pennsylvania
Calvin
Richardson
Rosemont College
Peggy Barker
Pares of Texas
Joanne Nch
Georgia Tech
George Backus
Coast Guard Battery plays in town as volunteers urged
Morning observers enjoyed a dive bombing spectacle by Coast Guard Battery A and the band. The write up urges townsfolk to volunteer for watch duties, noting school starts and limited paper printings, and asks readers to donate copies of the Mount Dora Topic for service awardees.
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Bng
Downs
Mount Dora
Coast Guard
Keller
Mount Dora Realty Sells $50 000 in Three Weeks
George J. White, president of Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, estimates about $50 000 in real estate changed hands in three weeks. Notable deals include Tremain apartments and two houses to Miss Mary Emma Jones and the Thomas property on Lake Shore Drive to Colonel Henry Page retired U S Army. Growth due to army camps and Mount Dora Plymouth road boosts local business.
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George J. White
Mount Dora
Mount Dora-Plymouth
Judge Herlong To Issue Licenses In Mount Dora
Judge Herlong will be at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce offices all day Friday September 24 to issue driver licenses. Prices remain junior 50 cents regular 1.00 and chauffeur 1.50. Bring the bottom half of last year’s license. licenses are pre typed to save time. come early to avoid delays.
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Mount Dora
Herlond
Chamber of Commerce
Tayaves
Lake County
O D Stephens Purchases Home in Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs O D Stephens have bought the former Jack Wilkinson home at 216 South Clayton from Carl Graves and moved in. Stephens plans improvements and a large garden. He has long worked in Mount Dora’s dry cleaning business and is currently with Lloyd Atkins. Mount Dora welcomes the new homeowners.
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O. D. Stephens
Carl Graves
Jack Wilkinson
South
Clayton
Stephens
Mount Dora
Lloyd Atkins
O. D
Mrs. Stephens
Florida Citrus Commission Proposes Frozen Juice Concentrates
The Florida Citrus Commission suggests marketing frozen citrus juice concentrates after the war. Concentrates would be frozen to one third of their volume and distributed in frozen packages for housewives to reconstitute by adding water.
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Florida Citrus Commission
Pulpwood Cutting Declared Essential Occupation
Prentiss Brown of the Office of Price Administration announces pulpwood cutting is now an essential occupation. Workers using gasoline powered equipment must report to the local rationing board for any extra allowances and note card cuts and travel distance. Ceiling prices are fixed and available at district offices.
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OPA
Prentiss Brown
Office of Price Administration
Notes About Our Men In Service
Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Stokley of Mount Dora is stationed at Camp Grant Illinois. W. K. expresses affection for the service and hopes to be over there soon.
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C. L. Stokley
Mount Dora
Camp. Grant
Illinois
W. K
Bob Quixley
Camp Blanding
Bob
Mount Dora Men to Enter Service in Local Induction
Selective Service Board announces today the induction of Estas Elias Dukes Frederick Laurence Baker John Matthew Beasley and Harold Fred Overhiser from Mount Dora. Other service updates include personnel at Camp Bland ing Farmingdale and naval and air force postings with hometown mentions and medaled veterans.
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Mount Dora
Selective Service Board
Estas Elias Dukes
Frederick Laurence Baker
John Matthew Beasley
Harold Fred Overhiser
Kiwanis Club hears talk on postwar problems
Gaylord Kenyon of Eustis will speak at today's Kiwanis luncheon on Post War Problems. Henry L. Pringle previously discussed Labor Problems and Florida farm labor shortages, noting 2.6 million workers needed for war industries and growing gaps in Lake County.
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Gaylord Kenyon
Eustis
Wanis
Aker
Henry L. Pringle
Prt
Leesburg Kiwanis Club
United States
Florida
Pringle
Lake County
Farm Bureau
Citrus Growers
Roland Morse
Eleanore Minkley
J. C. Urquhart
Princess Theatre Supports Third War Loan Drive Gala
Princess Theatre to aid the Third War Loan Drive with a Deanna Durbin film premiere. Free admission tickets will be given to war bond purchasers at First National Bank Postice and a bond booth in front of the theater, for a single 8 pm performance. Details and premiere date to be announced next week.
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Violet Hopcraft
Princess Theatre
Treasury
Pragniere
Deanna Durbin
First National Bank Postice
Town Council Proceedings September Meeting Notes
Regular meeting held Tuesday evening Sept 7 with most members present except Keller and Parker. Discussions covered gas engine installation at pumping plant, clay street improvements, street name markings, Town Hall repairs, weed cutting cooperation with Park Commission, foreclosing delinquent Orangehurst Subdivision lots, and funding a US Savings Bond. Tax collection reached 93 percent for 1942. overall and current bills approved. adjourned.
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Keller
Parker
Simpson
Griswold
Kennedy
Orangehurst
Park Commission
U.S
Dance at Service Men's Club Draws Soldiers and Locals
The Saturday dance at the Service Men's Club drew over one hundred soldiers and many local girls. Refreshments of punch and doughnuts were served. Attendance for the week reached 156.
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Service Men’s Club
War Finance reorganizes in Lake County and honors Battery A
Lake County's Third War Loan quota tops 1.29 million dollars with new War Finance Committee leadership led by H Frank Isted and Ralph Arey. Mount Dora soldiers of Battery A received Good Conduct Medals in a ceremony with Capt Ernest Henderson and Lt Kermit Coxon. recipients list includes Cletus OConnell in Detroit and others across Illinois, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and more, as local and national efforts highlight wartime service.
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Lake County
Florida Public Service Co
Eustis
Frank J. Banning
C. B. Treadway
Tavares
George J. Rast
First National Bank of
Leesburg
Florida
Hadlock Family Return From Wisconsin Trip
Frank Hadlock came back from Madison where his mother Mrs Mary A Hadlock underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital. She has recovered and plans a winter visit to Mount Dora. He was accompanied by sister Mrs Ann H Lord and her daughter JoAn of Evanston Illinois. JoAn starts first year junior high here. Mrs Hadlock's mother Mrs Mary S Koebke also traveled with them after stopping in Chicago to buy stock for her Gift and Antique Shop on Highland avenue.
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Frank Hadlock
Madison
Wisconsin
Mary A. Hadlock
Methodist
Mount Dora
Frank
Ann H. Lord
JoAn
Evanston
Illinois
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Mount Dora High
Bond
U.S. Treasury Department
Observation Post
W. K. Stokley
Robert L. Hecker
Army Air Service
Montana University
Missoula
Montana
W. W. Seckinger
Camp
Cpl
Chaster A. Mortensen
Camp . Edwards
Mass
Army Air Base
Farmingdale
Pete Burkart
Naval Hospital
Annapolis
Ensign Stewart Sadler
S. S. Sadler
Robert White
Lake Ola
Pacific Coast
C. E. Brooks
McDonald St
R. J
Jimmie) Alderman
Germany
England
Lucy B. Alderman
Roxboro
N. C
Pvt
LaMar M. Silver
Ada Silver
Kiwanis 9 News
Council Proceedings
Capt. Henderson
Battery A
Dorans
Banking and Finance
Mount Bora
Fifth Avenue
Manuel Sedano
Ernest Henderson
Kermit Coxon
William C. Miller
Alvan M. Long
Cletus P. O'Connell
Cadillac Ave
Detroit
Mich
Tech
William A. Leahy
S. Albany Ave
Chicago
Ill
W. Haddon Ave
Joseph G . McCabe
GPO
Libertyville
Robert A. Shaw
Beverly Way
Dunsmuir
Calif
Fred M. Wolak
Deerfield
Highland Park
Lyle A. King
Ist St
McCook
Nebraska
Arthur B. Anderson
Alaska
South Dakota
Francis S. Dayhoff
RFD
Gettysburg
Penna
George H. McPee
Elm St
Ervin
Mount Maresburg
Kentucky
Willand
Wis
Dawson
Minn
John P. Wicker
Western
Odie C. Chitty
Junius
Dallas
Texas
Elwood O. Danielson
White Earth
North Dakota
Anthony L. Grimmelli
Ashland Ave
Niagara Falls
N. Y
John S. Juszyk
W. Haddon
Leslie W. Keller
Holly
Lima
Ohio
Herman J. Klee
Gleason
Bronx
John J. Hemel
E. 120Th St
Cleveland
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