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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
4
Advertising rates stated at 35 cents per inch with a 25 cent minimum. Entered as second class matter on April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora Florida Post Office under the 1879 act.
A school assembly recited the pledge to the flag of the United States and proclaimed allegiance to the republic with liberty and justice for all.
The text presents the creed asserting government of the people by the people for the people and derived from the governed. It declares a republic with equal rights and unity, and calls for patriotism, constitutional obedience, flag respect, and defense against enemies. It emphasizes freedom equality justice and humanity as core principles.
An editorial argues the post office operates at a yearly loss mainly due to free government mail. It notes efficiency cuts reduced deficits from 12. to 4. million, but urges ending free mailing to all agencies. Support for the Burch Bill H.R. 2001 would require payment for all government mail to avert rate hikes.
In Lincoln a young Ruth Bryan, daughter of William Jennings Bryan, was seen on a streetcar waving an umbrella to create a spectacle. She declared she could get what her family runs for, prompting loud laughter from the passengers who recognized her.
A seedling reach 12 to 16 feet after growth is influenced by Gesseil soil fertility. Backyard hens yield 3 to 4 eggs weekly with good stock and adequate feed. Pig gain requires 3% pounds corn or peanuts and 0.5 pound tankage plus minerals. An egg cooler uses a 2x2 frame water pan and burlap curtain to humidify and preserve eggs. Sulfur dusting at 5 percent in mash for three weeks plus soil treatment at two pounds per 100 square feet reduces chicken lice.
The Stuart city commissioners refused to push morals legislation to ban beach attire for wives of soldiers on streets. One member lamented the plight of these war brides who move to Florida, shop at dry goods stores, and seek resort outfits amid the romantic implications of Florida’s beaches.
Theodore Pratt, noted Florida author and journalist, has released his seventh book about the state, The Barefoot Mailman. The novel is set along the southeast coast from Palm Beach to Miami in the 1880s when mail rode the beach by foot for a 60 mile three day trek. Pratt journeyed the route himself in five days to capture the mood. The book has widespread Floridian appeal.
Listing of automotive parts expert and veterinarian positions with salaries ranging from 1 500 to 4600 dollars at QMC War Department. Also mentions instructor motor transport junior professional assistant junior library assistant and department guard with overtime. Information available at nearest post office. V Mail advertised as a bargain.
Russell Kay presents a guest column by Peggy Kay stressing the harm of idle gossip and wild rumors during wartime. The piece urges readers to verify facts before spreading information to prevent local panic and national risk, noting rumor clinics exist to help confirm details.
Mrs Laura Keller McDowell 83 widow of Judge Samuel P McDowell Danville Ky died after long illness at her Harrodsburg home she leaves brothers George C Keller Mount Dora and Henry D Keller Harrodsburg a niece Mrs Louis Dolive Orlando and nephew J Farris Keller Winter Garden grand nephew Capt Jack Keller in armed forces Burial held Tuesday afternoon in Danville Ky
The fragment references a burial in Wilcox County Georgia with Rehbaum & Company handling local arrangements. It also notes a historical remark about lacking canned goods until the 19th century and the relatively recent arrival of automobiles, followed by a rhetorical question about a prior complaint.
The weekly column titled Who Said Sacrifice lists a chain of comforts our ancestors did without from sugar to gas and electricity, tracing small comforts through centuries to illustrate endurance and thrift.
Charles Francis Coe former Florida lawyer and author now assistant to Will Hays argues that films offer the most dependable method to re educate the public after the war. He urges properly planned movies to teach democracy so all can understand.
Paul A. Brown of West Palm Beach DNC committeeman and J. Edwin Larson Florida treasurer were warmly received by DNC Chairman Frank C. Walker and Executive Vice Chairman Ambrose O'Connell. The visit highlighted strong ties between the DNC and Florida Democrats.
Olean Stewart Handley aged 46 died suddenly Monday after an operation. He worked as a night watchman for Ivey H. Smith Construction Company. He is survived by sisters Corrine and Jet of Jacksonville and brothers G. E. of Deerfield C. E. of Mount Dora and Gladis of Jacksonville. The remains were released to funeral arrangements.
Notice details parcels listed by assessment and taxes due, with costs, to be sold at public auction July 6, 1943 at 10:00 A M in Mount Dora Town Hall Lake County Florida. If bids fall short, Tax Collector will bid off the parcel as required by law. J B Griswold Tax Collector.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and titles including Eustis, Hutchins, Kirkland and reference to governor. Indicates likely a meeting or order dated nights and positions, with a small monetary amount mentioned.
Route details list Sunday and Holy Day masses at St Mary’s Church Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis. Daily and Friday services, confessions time, children classes, and church meetings are provided with a stated pastor Rev William O’Farrell.
Monthly meetings set across church circles Civic groups and fraternal organizations include the Baptist Church Lambert Mary Gmpeos and Overltiser Circles W M A Community Church Ladies Aid Missionary Srd Friday and Sewing on 2nd Methodist Woman's Society first Wednesday American Legion first Monday in City Hall Legion Auxiliary first Monday in City Hall Band Boosters last Monday 7 30 at school Auditorium Woman's Club dates to be announced Kings Daughters second and fourth Mondays P T A meets first Tuesday Kiwanis 12 15 Thursday Community Building Lions Monday 7 P O Masons first and third Thursdays O B E S second and fourth Thursdays Knights of Pythias Wednesdays at Temple Pythian Sisters first Tuesday Temple Pythian Sisters fourth Tuesday homes of members Past Chiefs Club Home Demonstration Club second Wednesday 2 30 p m Community Building social rooms
The notice details a new mail schedule starting Sunday May 3 1942. Incoming routes from Leesburg and northern/southern points arrive 9 45 A M and 4 00 P M. a 9 00 A M Star Route from Orlando and 6 00 P M Star Route from Leesburg are listed. Outgoing times include 9 15 A M to Sanford and north, 3 30 P M to Leesburg and north/south, 8 30 A M Star to Eustis and Leesburg, and a 5 30 P M Star Route to Orlando with regular and air mail service.
The American Public Welfare Association notes Florida as a leader among 31 states with war time child care programs. Nursery schools care for children of mothers employed in essential industries, with more facilities being established in Florida cities and beyond.
In a small Illinois municipality facing wartime demands, the federal works agency approved a grant of 1800 dollars to support police repair and improvement efforts amid a surge of war workers.
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