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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
8
The notes recount Pfc Ralph E Chapman of Headquarters and Service Battery Field Artillery Battalion earning the Good Conduct Medal under AR 600-68. He describes hospital stays, long patrols, near misses, and combat scenes with Japs, planes, and sea battles while praising American pilots and enduring harsh conditions.
The fragment describes brutal combat conditions with graphic language about enemies and the need to toughen up. It notes a personal farewell wish to friends and family, showing a mix of fatigue, detachment, and sentiment amidst conflict.
Mrs. Sarah A Huntress dies at Louise Graeber's Nursing Home in Eustis aged about 94. Survived by two sons Edward Huntress of Pittsfield MA and Louis Huntress of Palmer MA and several grandchildren. Services at Forest Cemetery Mount Dora with Rev. D B Spencer. Born in Maine, she lived in Mount Dora since 1910, formerly on Alexander Street.
Retired Detroit physician Dr Henry M Spooner died Saturday evening September 25 at Lake County Hospital Eustis after months of ill health He left a son James C Spooner of Fort Myers and two granddaughters Marlene and Carole Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm from Zeller Rehbaum Funeral Home Eustis Rev John Wean officiating
George A. Wilson 66 of Pig eon Michigan and winter resident of Mount Dora Florida died September 15 at Crescent Beach Michigan after months of illness. He was a hardware merchant at Elkton until 1936 and served on the Elkton Board of Education and as village president for five years. He held Odd Fellows offices and led the Shuffleboard Club during 1942 43. Surviving are his widow a son Donald and three grandchildren of Gagetown Michigan a sister Mrs Jane Tomlinson and two brothers Leonard and John of Detroit. Funeral services were held September 17 at Mayhew Chapel Elkton with burial at New River Cemetery Grindstone City Michigan.
A telegram to Mrs. Hanscom from Kenneth Mayer reports the sudden death of Fred W. Mayer at Colerain Massachusetts. The Mayer family and Kenneth had wintered in Mount Ger making many friends during 1939 40.
Sunday services were held at St John Primitive Baptist Church with Rev Butler delivering a soulful night sermon. Pallbearers Society No 1 of Florida met at Mt Olive A M E Church for a strong annual gathering led by Rev R R Frazier. Private David McDuffie visited town for ten days and locals gave him a warm reception. The Helping Hand Club continues its work. Mrs C C Moorhead donated a nice settee. Daisy Mae Johnson returned to town and Willie Jones plans a government exam this week. Don’t Pearl Harbor Buy Bonds and Stamps.
Ferndale’s 49 pupil two teacher school all earned Jeep ride tickets during the Schools at War parade, part of the Third War Loan drive. Credit goes to Mr. and Mrs. J A Cater for leading the effort. Ferndale becomes the seventh county community to meet its quota. WPB urges housewives to donate extra hanger metal or wood to cleaners. Public notice lists Mount Dora School District No. 16 election officials and two questions on trustees and millage for 1943–44.
The Sorrento Florida School District No. 15 holds a biennial election November 2, 1943 at the Sorrento Community Building. Officials appointed include Clerk Ralph Battle and inspectors Joseph W Moore M F Cowart and OC Orbert. All qualified electors residing within the district are entitled to vote.
In Florida court notice Eloise Baylor is required to respond to Wesley H. Baylor's bill of divorce by November 1, 1943. If not, the bill's allegations may be confessed and a decree pro confesso entered. Copy to be published weekly for four weeks in Mount Dora Topic before November 1, 1943.
Co P Walker holder of Tax Certificate No 3314 filed for tax deed on Blocks 27 to 36 Villa City Lake County Florida. assessed in Paul C. Linder's name. If not redeemed by law, property will be sold to highest bidder at the courthouse door in Tavares on Monday November 1 1943 at 11 a m.
Official seal and clerk of circuit court record from Lake County Florida dated September 1943. Names GEO J. DYKES and A J. Harnage appear as court officials.
Esther Perry Averitte, holder of Tax Certificate No. 3 issued September 6 1937, has filed in my office and applied for a tax deed to be issued thereon.
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