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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
1
George White urges citizens to enlist as waves members join Florida Alabama contest. State recruiting officers in Jacksonville note Florida leads Southeastern states in waves enlistments while Alabama challenges for a full month of September with civilian support urged.
Mrs Margaret Doss widow of the former officeholder won the nomination over Russell Peeples by a decisive margin in a Tuesday special election The county totals were low with only two candidates in the race Mount Dora’s vote was the closest countywide 104 to 100 Doss will appear on the fall ballot as the regular nominee
Major Thomas H. Cooley, recently reinstated from inactive Army status, reopens his law office at 452 Donelly avenue at the corner of Donnelly and Fifth. The office is the same site he occupied before entering active duty three years ago.
The Service Men's Club requests September magazines from readers and gratefully welcomes any donations.
The War Department reports that 48 states have absentee voting procedures for soldiers. Florida allows federal ballots for armed forces and certain civilians but not state offices, with eligibility tied to oath timing and prior state ballot requests. Prisoner of war status updates will be released to next of kin.
Ten years after purchasing Builders Supply Company from A. J. Waltz, C. J. Brown renames the business Brown Builders Supply Co. The Mount Dora venture, with Mr. Brown and his staff, has grown into a notable local enterprise serving Mount Dora Eustis and central Florida, earning the Topic’s congratulations.
The meeting elected W. M. Kennedy as Chairman of the Board and chose the Pack Committee members J. M. Turner H. W. Blunt Wm. Lofroos A. P. Sidel Howard J. Simpson Don Mathers Mrs. Lena B. Turner Mrs. Celia Claflin Mrs. Mary Ett Asst Cubmaster Rev Caxton Doggett Cubmaster M B Claflin The parents and Cubs meet October 2 at First Methodist Church parish house at 7 30 p m to sign the charter for the year October 23 1944 to October 23 1945.
Mount Dora lawn bowling highlights include a north south club visit and local tournament. Local players Dr. Henry Stiles Bradley Maj. Charles L. Marsh and spectators from Orlando DeLand Daytona St. Petersburg and Lakeland are mentioned along with repairs at the club and expected arrivals of Goulds Bridgman Bennet and others.
Major Lemuel C Downs and son J Michael left for Fort Sill Oklahoma where the Major was assigned in Miami last week. Cap Leon B Cheek Jr has been transferred to an unknown assignment and his address is Hq 924th FA Bn APO 449 Care Post master New York NY. Harold Lane writes from England or France that he is busy and cold sleeping under six blankets. Alfred Rehbaum Jr returns from training at Sheepshead Bay to study pharmacist mate. his wife and children visit for winter. Harold Durden on 48 hour leave from Fort Pierce Naval Station. he is a mess cook and not fully recovered from illness. Mrs Marie Thompson received a letter from Wayne J Pierson in the South Pacific as assistant baker. he hopes to visit after the war and mentions Don James Carswell in the Atlantic and the Pacific cohort.
The Club thanks Turner Bakery for cookies dough nuts and cakes and notes soldiers value the support. Stories from soldiers Claude Kittel Tony Martin Savoy Hansen Armaganian and others highlight furloughs praise Mount Dora and a sense of community as six men on a three day pass seek outings from Fifth Avenue toward Orlando Daytona Beach or Miami.
The Home Demonstration Club hosts a full day at the Community Building on September 27 to assist with home canning using pressure cookers. County Agent Lucie K. Miller supervises and helps with overseas message packing of candies and cop. Members with chicken to can should prepare the night before. Arrive at 9 30 a m and bring lunch.
Manuel Sedano leads the Mount Dora School Band in a concert Saturday night in front of the bank at Donnelly and Fifth avenues. Everyone is invited. seats will be provided.
Last week's Kiwanis program featured George U. S. Public Health Service Atlanta speaker Bole who warned rats and rodents spread typhus and urged elimination of carriers. A committee of Dr Colley, Dr Dickson and Fletcher Crane will work with the Mayor for action. Ralph Mertin joined the Boys and Girls committee, and Richard Brown won the attendance prize. Major Thomas H. Cooley, back from inactive duty, will discuss duties in North Africa Sicily and Italy.
Pastor Sutley will preach at both Sunday services next week with topics Laborers in the Vineyard and What Shall We Do About Sin. Music includes preludes, anthems, postludes and a choir selection. Business meeting approved exterior church work and thanks were given for iron rails donations.
M. J. Sedano renovates the hotel coffee shop with new red linoleum flooring. Patrons are served as usual while tables are set up in the lobby and seating remains ample and service efficient.
A wartime rally urges residents to buy war bonds now as local authorities frame a broad campaign to support military funding. Officials trumpet bond drives, urging citizens to contribute to national defense.
A wartime appeal calls for salvaging waste paper and tin cans. Residents are asked to prepare cans by cutting ends and flattening, washing, and leaving at the designated drop points or arranging pickup via Mr. Banks, Mr. Sedano, or Mr. E. E. Nutter.
Major and Mrs Jack Farris Keller announce the birth of a daughter Leslie Josephine on September 13 in Macon Georgia weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce She is the great granddaughter of George Keller of the Topic Mrs Keller is Frances Maomi Leslie daughter of Mrs R D Leslie of Macon The father has completed training as a B 29 Superfortress pilot and is gathering flying hours before overseas service He previously served as basic flight instructor at Cochran Field Macon and Walnut Ridge flight commander before B 17 training
Mrs. Alice Strite, president of the Mount Dora P T A, calls all officers and committee chairs of the executive board to a regular meeting at the high school on Wednesday September 27 at 3 15 p m. Important business will be discussed including the Hallowe en Carnival.
The Ration Board office will close each afternoon to the public. Citizens with business should visit between 9 a.m. and 12 noon to complete their dealings with the local board.
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