Kiwanis Meeting Discusses Social Security Act Paper
William Barnett chaired a program on the Social Security Act with a paper prepared by the US Chamber of Commerce. Members voted on twenty questions to send to the chamber for information. Reports by Doris Harding and Buddy White covered a Tallahassee trip, college discipline, and activities including a visit to the Air Field and Governor Holland. Honor Roll for August listed members including Bill Barnett and John Swartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
William Barnett
United States Chamber of Commerce
Informa
Doris
C. M. Brown
S. C. Colley
Jeff Carruthers
Fletcher Crane
Doc Dickson
Clark Dillenbeck
Lee French
John Griswold
Harry Mathews
Rollie Morse
Jim Nelson
Manuel Sedano
Jack Simpson
L. C. Smith
Chief Story
John Swartz
al Waltz
George White
Schools At War Program Drives Lake County Youth
With the 1944 45 school year opening, about 5000 Lake County pupils will take a formal part in war finance under supervision of the County Superintendent and War Finance Committee. Each school may choose a goal and devote the year to it, engaging every pupil in supporting service needs for the troops and promoting war bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
County Superintendent of Public Instruction
County War Finance Committee
State War Finance Committee
Berlin
Tokyo
Mount Dora High Class of 44 Graduates Listed
Public notice lists MDHS class of 1944 graduates with destinations and plans. Marilyn Johnson attends Conn College in New London. Patricia Padgett remains in post graduate study at 43-44 Junior College in Monroe Louisiana. Dorothy Geiger to work in Orlando. Doris Keller to nursing training at Orange General. Lorene Yates at First National Bank. Mildred Holloway at Story Brothers. Allene Moon visiting New York. Guess and Griggs plans noted in Miami and Camp Peary Virginia. Ellis Williams discharged from Navy and employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cade Ae
Roseborough
Marilyn Johnson
Conn. College
New London
Patricia Padgett
Monroe
Louisiana
Dorothy Geiger
G. B. Hurlburt
Mary Lindman
Doris Keller
Orlando Orange General Hospital
Lorene Yates
First National Bank
Mildred Holloway
Story Brothers
Allene Moon
New York
Marl Guess
Ed Griggs
Miami
Robert Jackson
Camp Peary
Ellis Williams
Navy
Students Entering College From Class of 44 List
The list shows MDHS class of 44 graduates pursuing higher education and scholarships. Names include Sara Rosebor Rops at FSCW Teacher's College, Marilyn Johnson at Conn College New London, Gladys Irene Crane at Graceland, Sheila Spilky and Grace Turentine at University of Ga, Jon Barker at Univ of Va NROTC, Patricia Padgett at Rosemont College, Peggy Barker at Rosemont, Jack Dillard and J.L. Redd at Marion Institute, Carey Colley at West Point, and John Burkart at Annapolis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MDHS
Tallahassee
FSCW
Sara Rosebor- Ropsee
Florida
Lake County
Mount Dora
Or of
University of Va
Jon Barker
Edward Klatte
NROTC
Calvin Richarda Sunier College
Monroe
Patricia Padgett
Rosemont College
Peggy Barker
Marion Institute
Ala
Jack Dillard
Mount Dora School
Annapolis
John Burkart
West Point
Carey Colley
Red Cross July August Appeal for Volunteer Dressings at Front
July hours 377.15 with 34 workers and 4601 dressings made. August shows 30 hours and 35 workers with dressings still needed. The appeal urges more volunteers to supply dressings for the front.
Lawn Bowling Notables Share Tales and Trivia
In a light moment between games Ralph introduces himself to Harry Edwards a Mount Dora bowler and former Boston railroad man. The piece recalls Ralphs long career from engine wiper in 1889 to driving the Merchants Limited and notes current successor No 1407. It also presents a 1944 Ontario lawn bowling philosophy and a humorous Eve Adam apple tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wale Maven Senenades
Tadine
Harry Edwards
Ralph
Harry
Mount Dora
Boston
South Boston Roundhouse
Merchants Limited
New York
Grand Central Station
Providence
New Haven
South Station
Lawn Bowling Association of Ontario
A. A. Langford
Cub News-Pak 19 BSA Scouting Reorganization Meeting
Pack 19 announces reorganizing for boys aged 9 to 12 with den No 4 in Lake Jem and three in Mount Dora. Parents of new and current members urged to attend First Methodist Parish House Friday September 15 at 8 pm. Den Chief Jimmy Padgett will depart Den No 3. a new chief is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Pack 19
Lake Jem
Mount Dora
Wetz
Jimmy Wetz
Jimmy Padgett
den No. 3
Den
First Methodist
Anzio
Lake County
Lake
Ferndale
Fruitland Park Grand Island
Groveland
Okahumpka
Paisley Sorrento
Tavares
Umatilla
Mount Dora Pharmacy proprietor R E Lee on vacation
R E Lee the Mount Dora Pharmacy owner is away on a several weeks vacation. He will travel to Atlanta and North nets tn to rest and will leave the store under supervision during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Lee
Mount Dora
Atlanta
North Nets
Mr. Lee
Notes About Our Men In Service Major Downs Returns
Major L. C. Downs son of Mr and Mrs Eugene L Downs of Liberty Street returned last month after two and a half years in the South Pacific. He and Mrs Downs (formerly Caron Kennedy) left September 3 for Miami where he will be assigned to another Field Artillery unit. station unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Downs
Eugene L. Downs
Liberty Street
South Pacific
Son Milton Chapman Reaches Ireland After Brief Loss Over Ocean
Mr and Mrs Claud Cha report letters from their son Sgt Milton R Chapman stating he arrived safely overseas after being lost for over an hour. He describes icebergs glaciers and snow, landing in Northern Ireland and enjoying the scenery. He serves as tail gunner on a B 26 Marauder and hopes to see Berlin before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Cha
Milton R. Chapman
Milton
Northern
Ireland
London
Berlin
Mount Dora native Capt Hopcraft awarded Silver Star in France
Capt Harry J. Hopcraft of Mount Dora former Villa Dora chef received the Silver Star for gallantry in action July 11 1944 in France. Wounded while leading his infantry company he refused evacuation and rallied his men amid heavy German artillery fire. He is son of Mr and Mrs W H Hopcraft and brother of Mrs Clayton Tremain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Hopcraft
Mount Dora
Villa Dora
France
War Department
Orlando
Hopcraft
W. H. Hopcraft
Clayton Tremain
folCan
Harry Raft
J. Hope
U.S
Nce
Service Men's Club Dance BeneFits Soldiers at Mount Dora
A special dance hosted by the Service Men's Club at Getartay drew about 75 soldiers from the camp. Hostesses Mrs. Fenn Mrs. Allen Cornish and Mrs. Carr served refreshments including iced punch hot coffee doughnuts cake and sandwiches. Volunteers to call square dances were requested and guests praised the event noting they would return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getartay
H. T. Fenn
Lake County Salvage Effort Claims Hypothetical State Pick
Lake County saved a strong showing in the Florida Salvage King and Queen contest despite late start and vacations. State Chair S. C. Campbell credits timing, notes Lake County could have won if started earlier. Jim King of Coca Cola becomes Tin Salvage Committee chair and will arrange pickup and delivery to the Army base for war assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Lake County
S. C. Campbell
Lake
Busy Lake County fishing camps attract statewide visitors
Lake County fishing camps report record activity with travel restrictions steering many sportsmen from within Florida. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares says inquiries rise about facilities and a detailed map of camp locations and management will be printed after a survey by the assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Saree Pho’ Hs
Central Florida
Mount Dora Schools Open 44 45 Term Bright Despite War
Mount Dora public schools began the 1944 45 term with a Monday assembly in the auditorium led by Professor Roseborough. Chaplain Richardson spoke, Miss Evelyn Teter was introduced as new teacher, and enrollment totals reached 355 across elementary and high school, 30 more than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Roseborough
Caxton Doggett
Richardson
Lake Beauclair
Iowa
Florida
George White
Manuel Sedano
Kiwanis Club
America
Sedano
Evelyn Teter
Miss Teter
West Virginia
Alice Srite
Richard Shipes
R. M. Hall
MDHS
Mount Dora Hardware Company Promotes 29 Years in Town
Al Rehbaum the Mount Dora hardware store owner boasts 29 years in Mount Dora and ongoing growth. The firm has consistently advertised in the Topic since its founding and this week features Vigoro and Cold Smoke fertilizer and soil control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Rehbaum
Mount Dora
Tin Pays for Health of Our Fighting Forces
United States regulations allow roughly 6 pounds of daily food per soldier and a total force of over eight million Army personnel plus two million in Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard. About 30 000 tons of food are required daily with Tin coated steel containers used for packing and shipping. Abroad most Army food comes in Tin and steel and at sea sailors eat food protected in Tin. The message urges flattening and delivering the Tin packaging to the Salvage Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Coast
Army
Rationing Office Hours Adjusted for Afternoon Closure
The Ration Board office will close every afternoon for the public. Citizens with business should visit between 9 a.m. and 12 noon to handle matters at the local board.
Judge Herlong to Visit Sept 21 for Driver Licenses
Judge Herlong will be at the Chamber of Commerce office all day Thursday September 21 to issue or renew 194445 drivers licenses. Licenses are ready made up and no delay is expected. If licenses are not secured by October 1 an examination will be required.
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Kiwanis News
RED Cross
Mount Dora High
Pocketbook
Vorces
Lawn Bowling News
Harry Swift
George Church
McDonald
CUB News
RB. E. Lee
Major Lemuel C. Downs
Sgt
Harry Hopcraft
Service Men’s Club
Future Bright
Baptist Church
Rena Bouterse
Hollywood
Faye
Ruth Shipes
Jerusalem the Golden
Gallilee
Palmer
Hoffschildt
Land
Benson
Mountain Top
Schuler
Kern
Bsr Collier
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