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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
6
Advertising rates show 35 cents per inch and 25 cents per word with a minimum. A patriotic pledge line is included referencing the United States of America and the Republic, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
A short quotation outlines belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent of the governed. It emphasizes democracy, republic, union, and equality justice and humanity defending the constitution laws flag and country.
James E Pollard discusses a 1940s Ohio survey showing 187 license and permit varieties issued by state agencies and subdivisions. Most created after the Civil War, with 100 in the last 15 years and 13 in 1941. He calls for uniform procedures and proper hearings to protect public interests and ensure due notice.
The piece argues Pearl Harbor’s December 1941 attack symbolized treachery while condemning surprise strikes that bypass public notice. It stresses that orderly notice protects private and public rights and safeguards public safety in both war and peace.
A 1944 communication from P. W. Howard of Valois New York expresses hope to visit Mount Dora Florida around Christmas and requests transportation. He notes New York State grape and peach crops with high prices and mentions 50 acres of grapes and 20 acres of peaches needing efficient harvest help.
Florida schools will provide lunches again this year after Congress appropriated 50 million dollars. J M Williams of the War Food Administration notes the plan mirrors 1943 44 operations aiding 4 000 000 children in 31 000 schools nationwide. Meals are free for eligible children and the program promotes nutrition and food distribution.
Mrs Olive Mae Mansfield 57 died at Lake County Medical Center Eustis Florida on August 11 following a brief illness. Born in Warren Massachusetts she lived in Mount Dora Florida the past year and belonged to Accomac Chapter No 62 O E S Chincoteague Virginia. She is survived by sister Mrs Cora M Burbank Chatham Massachusetts and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held August 14 at Rehbaum Funeral Parlors with Rev Caxton Doggett officiating.
Florida soil conservationist K S McMullen says grass seed harvests are crucial to restocking pasture and is pushing farmers to gather seed from roadsides and degraded pastures. He notes 25 000 acres could yield enough seed to sustain state needs amid limited commercial supply.
On August 4 1790 President George Washington signed a bill creating the Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor to the Coast Guard. The service merged in 1915 with the Lifesaving and later added Lighthouse and Merchant Marine duties, becoming a key armed force with a long tradition.
A committee plans celebrations for couples married in 1869 or earlier to mark the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the Pillsbury flour mill founded in Minneapolis. About 250 couples may qualify, with a cake sent to each. The effort aims to highlight life stories from the era, including frontier era romances and the Pillsbury family lineage from Charles A. Pillsbury to Philip W. Pillsbury, and a gift of pioneer millstones to Minnesota's State Historical Society Building in St Paul.
A 9 pound largemouth bass from Lake Kingsley near Camp Blanding helped Sgt. H Harris win $25 War Bond as first prize in the Camp Fishing Contest. Cwo Charles J. Meagh placed second with a 7 pound 2 ounce fish and received a suitcase. Capt. George B. Stanley presented the awards.
Gas masks from the Chemical Warfare Branch today protect soldiers, the pictured can and elephant-nose mask costs about 9.25 dollars and pairs sell for 18.75 dollars via War Bonds. The Treasury urges buying at banks or post offices and donating at least ten percent of income each pay period.
Frank Banning, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, asks 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 issue again when school starts. Birth certificate and parent or guardian sign the permit.
Continued from page 1 the item stresses careful wrapping and packing for mailing to soldiers. It urges stricter handling, proper addressing and protection of contents to ensure safe delivery.
First Methodist Church on Fifth Avenue lists pastor Caxton Doggett and pianist M Brown with service times Bible School 10 A M sermon 11 A M Youth Fellowship 6 P M Evening Worship 7 30 P M Choir Practice Thursday 7 30 P M. First Baptist at Sixth and Tremain notes Florence Gilberts Hanscom pianist and choir director with Bible School 9 A M and Morning Worship 11 A M Evening Worship 7 P M and midweek prayer and teachers meetings. Congress Church announces Donnelly Cor 7th Ave with Pastor James Augenett D D and Drake Choir Director elia Stein Claflin Soloist services resume Sunday October 1.
Church notices for First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis announce services at Grove Street and Lemon Avenue including Sunday 9 30 A M and 11 00 A M with testimonials on Wednesdays at 8 00 P M The Fountain Inn reading room hours and open reading room at 117 North Eustis open daily except Sundays and holidays 3 to 5 P M Lake Franklin Park Church of Christ on Sanford Road lists Bible study 10 40 A M Preaching and Communion Sundays 7 30 P M Evening Service Wednesdays 7 30 P M Prayer Meeting led by L B Chastain
St Marys Catholic Church on Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists Sunday services at 8:00 AM for Hody Day and the last Sunday of the month at 0:30 AM. Weekday services are at 8:00 AM with confessions Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM except the last Saturday of the month, and also before each Mass.
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