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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
4
The text presents the creed asserting government by the people with consent of the governed. It highlights democracy within a republic and unity among states, and vows to love defend obey and respect the nation and its institutions. It emphasizes freedom equality justice humanity and patriotic duty to support the constitution and defend the country.
James E. Pollard discusses the proliferation of licenses and permits since the Civil War and the lack of uniform procedures. He argues public notices protect rights amid complex modern governance and contrasts this with Pearl Harbor’s surprise attack, stressing notice as a safeguard in peace and war.
A Valois New York letter from P. W. Howard expresses plans to visit Mount Dora Florida around August. He notes desire to see remaining friends and enjoy pleasant anticipation while recovering from last winter. Howard mentions a large grape and peach harvest in New York State and asks for efficient help to harvest, as current workers are in service.
War Food Administration allocates 50 million dollars to fund school lunches for about four million children in thirty one thousand schools nationwide. J. M. Williams cites local sponsorship by school boards and outlets for surplus foods as the program’s framework.
Mrs Olive Mae Mansfield died at 5 p m August 11 in Lake County Medical Center Eustis Florida after a brief illness. She was 57 born in Warren Massachusetts and recently lived in Mount Dora Florida. She was a member of Accomac Chapter No 62 C E S Chincoteague Virginia. She leaves a sister Mrs Cora M Burbank Chatham Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held August 14 at Rehbaum Funeral Parlors with Rev Caxton Doggett officiating.
Florida farmers and ranches are urged to harvest grass seed to meet a statewide need of at least 750000 pounds amid shortages from commercial sources. County agents and soil districts report large scale efforts, with payment incentives of 3.50 dollars per acre for seed harvested and plans to share harvesting rights on Bahia grass tracts.
On August 4 1790 Congress created the Revenue Cutter Service later renamed the U S Coast Guard. The service merged with the Lifesaving service in 1915 and added the Lighthouse Service in 1939 and Merchant Marine Inspection in 1942. Coast Guard cutters fired the first American shot in World War II under Capt Carl C Von Paulsen.
War bonds fund gas masks issued to all service members by the War Department. The pictured can and elephant nose mask costs about $9.25. two masks cost $18.75 with purchase of War Bonds. Transparent headgear resists fogging. Buy at banks or post offices. Support the Treasury.
A committee plans a diamond anniversary tribute for couples married in 1869 or earlier linked to the Pillsbury flour mill founded in Minneapolis. About 250 such couples remain in the United States and may receive a 75th anniversary cake while their life stories are sought for a broader feature. The note highlights era milestones from the Civil War to frontier settlement and mentions Pillsbury family figures and historic millstones donated to Minnesota.
Lake County Superintendent Mr Frank Banning has asked Miss Doris Camp to issue vacation permits at 948 Gorham Street for minors under 18 employed locally. Principal D D Roseborough has issued after school certificates and will renew when school starts. Bring birth certificate and parent or guardian signature is required.
A newspaper snippet notes continued emphasis on mailing to soldiers with guidance that more care is needed in wrapping and packing. The brief mentions ongoing effort and procedural reminders to ensure safe delivery.
A 9 pound largemouth bass from Lake Kingsley near Camp Bland ing wins Sgt. H B Harris the first prize War Bond of 25 dollars. CWO Charles J Meagh takes second with a 7 pound 2 ounce fish and a suit. Capt. George BStan ly presents awards as post bakery displays prize fish heads.
Local church notices list services and activities for First Methodist on Fifth Avenue First Baptist at Corner Sixth and Tremain and Community Church on Donnolliy eencorith Ave with pastors ministers and choir personnel. Resumed services are noted for Community Church with a date of Sunday October 1st.
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Florida announces Sunday services at 9 30 and 11 00 am with the lecture Mind and Wednesday evening 8 pm testimonies and remarks on Christian Science included A free reading room at Fountain Inn building 117 North Eustis Street open daily except Sunday and from 3 to 5 pm for reading borrowing or purchase of Bible and Christian Science literature Public invited to attend and use the reading room
The Church of Christ at Franklin Park on Rossiter Street holds Bible study Sundays at 10:00 A.M. Preaching and communion follow at 11:00 A.M. An evening service is at 7:30 P.M. Weekly prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. led by L. B. Chastain.
Mary’s Catholic Church publishes mass times at Cor Grove St and Badger Ave in Eustis. Sunday services vary with the last Sunday at 3 30 AM and other Sundays at 8 00 AM. Confessions occur Saturday evenings at 7 00 o’clock except last Saturday of the month and also before each Mass.
Postal officials urge clear inside and outside addresses on Christmas parcels to ensure delivery to servicemen and servicewomen overseas. They note many gifts failed to arrive last year because parcels were crushed in transit or the wrappers separated, so sender and recipient addresses should appear inside the package as well as outside.
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