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Mount Dora Topic

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Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1945

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Town Council approves final zoning report with amendments

In a special session on September 25, town leaders and several property owners reviewed the final zoning report. The council adopted the report with changes including a revised maximum housing units per lot in H-1 and H-2, renaming Zone A-1 frontage, shifting final approval authority to the Town Council, and removing trailer camps and motor courts from corporate limits.

Memof Council Fifth Ave Adjustment Board

Seal Sale Chairmen Named In Lake County

The Lake County tuberculosis and Health Association held a luncheon meeting to adopt bylaws and an agreement with the State TB and Health Association for the seal sale. H. F. Isted of Eustis was elected seal sale chairman. New representatives include Lena Estelle of Lady Lake and I B Coffee of Altoona with a list of county volunteers.

Lake Corn Tuberculosis and Seng Hitching Post T. B. and Health Association H. F. Isted Eustis Seal Sale Lake County Lena Estelle Lady

Tin can bin removal to alloy back of a

A note records the removal of a tin can bin to alloy the back area for paper salvage. Whi serves as chairman and 7S Banks as vice chairman in the described arrangement.

A. Ee Whi A 7S Banks

Methodist Church Fellowship Plans Fall Season

The Methodist Church Fellowship meets at the Parish House at 6 30 p m for the weekly gathering followed by informal fellowship hour. Officers for the new year beginning October first will be elected. Chapel Choir supper and rehearsal at 6 p m Wednesday. Mid Week Service for prayer and meditation at 8 p m. Vesper Choir Thursday at 3 15 p m. Chancel Choir Thursday at 7 30 p m. Opening of fall and winter season set for Sunday October seventh with Rally Day and Promotion Day in Sunday School. Worldwide Communion Sunday observed in Morning Worship. MYF to install officers. Evening Worship services begin. All church services open to the public.

Worldwide Communion MYF

School Election Call Seeks Voters in Lake County

County Superintendent F J Bann ing urges participation in the November 6 school election to choose trustees and determine the millage for the district operation and maintenance fund. Some districts may vote a millage for future building. Names of candidates appear on the ballot if five or more electors petition the Lake County Board of Public Instruction in Tavares by October 5.

F. J. Banning Lake County

Mount Dora and Webster Face Off At Night Game

Mount Dora meets Webster at the high school athletic field tomorrow at 8 o clock. Fans urged to come out and support the boys.

Eldon Model Airpark Aims to Grow Town Through Air Parks

Eldon Missouri builds a model airpark to guide public improvement and attract new enterprises. Led by Mayor Robert Reed and Eugene V. Fryhoff, the project won endorsements from three national aviation groups and used a broad local campaign to secure a generous investment and future upgrades.

Eldon Missouri Eugene V. Fryhoff Missouri State Department of Resources and Development Robert Reed National Aeronautic Association National Aviation Trades Association Personal Aircraft Council Aircraft Industries Association of America Model Air New York City Little

Editors Return From Trip To Mountains

The editorial team recounts their stay at Banner Elk and the nearby Grace Hospital, Grandfather Home, and Grace Hospital run by the Edgar Tufts Memorial Association. They describe the Inn, Beech Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, activities, the Japanese surrender event, church service, and travel details including rooms at the Dixie Hunt in Gainesville.

Mitories Fort Hotel Pinnacle Inn Grace Hospital Grandfather Home Edgar Tufts Memorial Association Presbyteries North Carolina Tennessee Duke Foundation Banner Elk Kellers Labor Day Banner Elk Hotel Kentucky Johnson City Cumberland Falls Harrodsburg

Church School Officers Elected for New Year

Plans completed by the Workers' Conference of the First Methodist Church for the new Church School year. Opening events set for October 7 include Rally Day and Promotion Day in the church sanctuary. Frank F. Dutton Jr. named general superintendent. Mrs. Burkart as associate superintendent. Marian Van Voorhis as secretary and treasurer. Lucile Minkley as purchasing agent. Nursery teaching staff approved.

Workers’ Conference First Methodist Church Frank Burkart Paul Turrentine Elizabeth Seiss Frank F. Dutton, Jr Beachnut Corporation Zellwood Marian van Voorhis Church School Lucile Minkley

Notes About Our Men In Service John Gibson Treadwell

John Gibson Treadwell, S 1-c, arrived Tuesday for a thirty day leave at home from Oceanside California where he has been in the Naval hospital. He served twelve months overseas and took part in seven invasions from the Philippines to Okinawa. He received the President's Citation for outstanding work in underwater demolition. After leave, he reports to the Naval Rest Camp in Atlanta.

John Gibson Treadwell Oceanside California Naval Hospital Gibson Philippines Okinawa Naval Atlanta

Service members move toward discharge and reassignment

Cpl Bob Burkart leaves for Camp Butner North Carolina for extended duty. Second Lieutenant Cecil R Parker arrives at the San Antonio District AAF Personnel Distribution Command for processing ahead of discharge or reassignment. Cpl Donald O Thompson has been released from active duty after 44 months overseas. he plans to settle in California. Each man receives civilian life orientation and GI Bill benefits counseling at separation.

Cecil R. Parker San Antonio AAF Charles E. Parker Helen L. Stewart Parker Europe Cpl Donald O. Thompson Army of the United States Marie. Thompson Fifth Avenue Mount Dora Thompson California Ppover Giant

Florida Fish Commission Meeting Notice

The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission will hold a meeting at the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville Florida on Friday October 12 1945. Routine matters will be considered and anyone wishing to appear before the commission on wildlife conservation and restoration in Florida will be present.

The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Roosevelt Hotel Jacksonville Florida

Mount Dora and Webster Face Off Tomorrow Night

Football game scheduled for 8 PM at the high school athletic field pits Mount Dora against Webster. Come out and support the boys in action.

Lawn Bowling News and Letters From Mount Dora

A December note from A H Hartley of the Lawn Bowling Division discusses new model bowls, production plans, and 1942 price constraints under OPA rules. The letter celebrates Mount Dora Club, Florida charm, and asks for a winter visit to promote exhibitions and bowls. It also notes younger players and the Portland Bowling Club link, plus Urquhart Cup events in New England.

Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company Min Mount Dora Florida Lakeside Inn United States California Mount Dora Bowling Club OPA A. H. Hartley Mgr Lawn

Sally Dress Shop Opens Saturday in New Mount Dora Location

Sally Dress Shop will reopen Saturday at the corner of Dome and Fifth avenues in Mount Dora. Miss Mary Dopkeen oversees a remodeled space with new displays, mirrors and hangers, while Mr. Frank Cornish led decorating efforts. The shop occupies the former Thos H Cooley offices and barber shop, with the Simpson building to be freshly painted.

Sally Dome and Fifth Avenues Mount Dora Mary Dopkeen Frank Cornish Dopkeen Thos. H. Cooley

Church of Christ to Host Evangelist Events on Fifth Avenue

Arthur L. Butler of the local Church of Christ will speak Thursday October 27 at 8 15 p m on What It Means To Be A Christian. Sunday services feature Bennie Pickten on Can A Man Be Saved Outside of the Body of Christ the Church and The Great Salvation by Butler. All events take place at the new Fifth Avenue church across from the public school with invitation to all.

Arthur L. Butler Church of Christ Bennie Pickten Christ the Church Fifth

Orlando to host planned Florida Livestock Exposition

A statewide plan to fund and build the Florida Livestock Exposition Inc. moves forward with a $3,000,000 plant. Orange County groups under R D Keene, with Charles E Bradshaw directing finance, outlined grounds near Fairville in Orlando. A $40,000 state grant from Nathan Mayo supports an $80,000 exposition building on 120 acres for racing and display.

Orlando Orange County Florida Livestock Exposition, Inc Florida R. D. Keene Charles E. Bradshaw Fairville Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nathan Mayo Exposition Corporation

Last Chance to Buy 1946 Drivers’ Licenses Before Oct 1

Captain Olin Hill of the Department of Public Safety warned there will be no extension for purchasing 1946 drivers’ licenses. The October 1 deadline applies to all drivers who must obtain a permit to avoid a Florida Highway Patrol exam consisting of a written test, eye test, and driving test.

Olin Hill Department of Public Safety Florida Highway Patrol

Football game here tomorrow

A local football game is scheduled for tomorrow with cheers expected from attendees. No specific teams or location are provided in the readable text.

Telegraph Breaks For Charles Norris Safe News

A Los Angeles telegram informs Mr and Mrs William Norris that their son Charles Norris has been safe and is receiving medical attention after being held as a prisoner. President Truman will address the nation from the White House on October 2 1945 at 10 30 p m on National War Fund Campaign with subsequent talks by Governor Caldwell and Walter L Hays urging support.

William Norris Los Angeles Charles Norris Charles Harry F. Truman White House National War Fund Campaign Governor Caldwell Walter L. Hays Florida

Kiwanis Program Shows Destruction of Cologne Film

The Kiwanis program features a Major John Page film with Bert Chetser of Tavares operating. It depicts the destruction of Cologne and Bavarian Alps scenes including Hitler’s mountain retreat. Mrs. Lucie K. Miller, Lake County Home Demonstration Agent, described local home industries and samples shown to members. Election confirms 1946 officers led by President W. Don Conkling. Lt Commander William B. Lawrence, USNR, guest from Aleutians.

Kiwanis John Page Bert Chetser Tavares Cologne Hitler Lucie K. Miller Lake County W. Don Conkling Jack Groves W. L. Story Alfred Rehbaum George White A. C. Quixley D. Fletcher Crane QO. M. Simpson Thos. H. Cooley G. B. Hurlburt J. E. Fortner

Coming Features At Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre manager explains Chapter 5 of Black Arrow was delayed in transit and will be shown with Chapter 6 on Sunday September 10 across afternoon and night programs. Chapter 6 also on Monday night. October releases include Tol Be Seeing You Anchors Aweigh Royal Scandal Conflict Objective Burma Out of This World Song of Bernadette Thrill of a Romance in order with appearance dates in the weekly display column.

Princess Theatre Black Arrow Ginger Rogers Anchors Aweigh Gene Kelly Frank Sinatra Tallulah Bankhead Hmphrey Bogart Burma Errol Flynn Eddie Brack Bernadette Jenifer Jones van Johnson Esther Williams

Pledges Wear Pins During Florida Freshman Week

Jack Pease led a bound pledge drive at the University of Florida during freshman week with 253 students wearing pledged pins. Phi Delta Theta pledged most men with 27 new initiates, followed by Pi Kappa Alpha and Delta Tau Delta in a busy recruitment period.

University of Florida Phi Delta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Delta Tau Delta Pease Mount Dorase

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