Mount Dora Thursday Publication Note
Published at Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Oty.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
4
The Pledge to the Flag Version in a Historic Record
The text presents the pledge as a pledge to the flag of the United States of America and the Republic for which it stands. It asserts one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Republic
The American Creed Statement
The text proclaims American creed as government of the people through consent, a democracy in a republic, and a union of sovereign states. It asserts duties to love country, support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
In Memory Of Drum Beat
A tribute notes a departed figure urging business leaders and parents to guide youths toward better choices. It laments society’s focus on history and pride while neglecting duty to youth, cites wartime neutrality, and questions handling of youth automobile risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Britain
U.S. A
Speaking of errors in authors and plots
A reader cites examples from Dickens Conan Doyle Defoe and Rider Haggard found in John O London’s Weekly Letter Box. The note mentions misplacements and improbabilities in their works such as setting winter scenes and improvised wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Tony Weller
Sam
Squeers
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Rider Haggard
King Solomon’s Mines
John O
London
Weekly
Who Are War-Mon gers Asks Sherman
The America First Committee labels as war-mongers anyone who would aid democracy’s defense and questions why Americans should fight in England's war as Hitler expands his reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
America First Committee
America
Hitler
England
War Critics Question America's Role in World Conflict
The piece argues that Germany and Italy forced war on democracies, not Britain or the United States. It accuses Lindbergh and the America First Committee of promoting aggression against Britain and even proposes plans to control Latin America through puppet governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gressor
Norway
Holland
Belgasmark
Wheeler
Lindbergh
Taft
Clark
United States
Hitler
England
Britain
Mussolini
Virginia Gayda
America
al Smith
Charles A. Lindbergh
Canada
Bermuda
America First Committee
Idaho
Red Cross First Aid and Water Course Instructors
Field Representative John R. Tulis awarded American Red Cross First Aid and Water Safety certificates in Leesburg under Lake County Chapter. Noted standout Robert Quixley of Mount Dora among top candidates. instructors listed across Groveland, Mount Dora, Fruitland Park, Leesburg, Lady Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
John R. Tulis
Leesburg
Lake County
Tulis
Robert Quixley
Mount Dora
Groveland
Mary L. Acree
William J. Barker
Francis MacKay Sadler
Kathryn Nutt Lobeck
Fruitland Park
Louise Margaret Blaze
Ottie Rhodes Geiger
Mary E. Griffis
Loren’ H. Stover
Sara Elizabeth Barcus
Ivan Ernest Beyers
Eleanor Garrett Burton
Ora O. Edmunds
Clare Anna Fletcher
Ethel West Hanford
Helen Burns Hanford
Fred Chisman Henning
Jane Hood Herndon
Ellah Kramer
Victor
Osborne Larsen
Kenneth Wilfred Loucks
Sandy Pike
Octavia Chabot Potter
Dorothy Overton Pringle
Olive Sonnentag Walker
Lady Lake
Louise
Teague Reaves
Dora
George Baker Backus
William Jay Barker
Robert Andrew
Quixley
Francys MacKay Sadler
Irvin’ N. Harnage
Dan Travis
Bozeman
William B. Halsey
Ted. C. Prosser
Lake County to Begin Overpass Project and Road Work
The State Road Department plans an overpass crossing the T and G and ACL railroads in Lake County. Cone Brothers Contracting Co. of Tampa bid $234,521.85, approved despite being above estimates, with work to extend from the Route 55 junction north of Minneola to Roller Coaster Road in Clermont. Construction should start within 30 days and will take months, offering local employment and boosting rentals and retail sales due to arriving officials and inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Jeffords
State Road Department
Orlando Times
Cone Brothers Contracting Co
Tampa
ACL
Minneola
Clermont
Blundering legislative experiments leave lasting effects
A historical quotation attributed to W.G. Sumner from 1887 warns that failed laws cannot be simply abandoned. Even set aside, these experiments leave vested interests that hinder repeal, shaping future policy despite poor results.
Florida Photographers Association to meet in Tampa in May 1942
Directors of the Florida Photographers Association voted to hold their next annual meeting in Tampa in May 1942. President Al Burgert said about 250 members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Photographers Association
Tampa
al Burgert
Florida Motor Lines promotes W E Abbott to assistant to the president
G P Howe president of Florida Motor Lines announced last week the promotion of W E Abbott to the position of assistant to the president. Abbott will assist in executive duties and company operations as part of the leadership team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Abbott
Florida Motor Lines
G. P. Howe
Clermont Laboratory Pioneers State Perfume Industry
Vito Martini runs experimental perfume work at Charles R. Short’s Clermont lab. He uses Florida citrus and swampland flora to create fragrances like Christmas Night and Evening in Paris. The process blends plant oils with alcohol and animal extracts, aging in glass-lined tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Vito Martini
Italy
France
Charles R. Short
Clermont
Paris
Martini
Ese Martini
Bologna
Bordeaux
Vermouth
Rossi
Charles M. Pool
Short
General Motors
Kiwanis Club
Ormund Powers
For Sale and Rent Notice on Tremain Property
Household furniture for sale and an eight room unfurnished dwelling for rent. Contact L. R. Tremain at 411 Donnelly Street or 350 Tremain for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Tremain
Donnelly Street
Tremain
Florida State Fox Hunters Set 1941 Meet in Haines City
The Florida State Fox Hunters Association will hold its 1941 hunt in Haines City October 12 to 15. Activities start with a beach show October 12 and hounds on October 13, followed by a horse show, a business meeting, a puppy race on October 14, and a barbecue. Neal Adams appointed Dr A M Hedick master of hounds and Milton Baxley judge of the beach show with field judges including Homer L Allen Fred Roper Randall Silaro Virgil Goolsby Ray Horne John Nunez Charlie Stokes and John P Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Fox Hunters Association
Haines City
Birkett F. Jordan
Gainesville
Neal Adams
A. M. Hedick
Palatka
Milton H. Baxley
Homer L. Allen
Miami
Fred Roper
Winter Garden
Randall Silaro
Port Orange
Virgil Goolsby
Ray Horne
Ocala
John Nunez
Plant City
Charlie Stokes
Jacksonville
John P. Steele
Crestview
A C Newman Named Leesburg Manager
A C Newman assistant sanitary engineer for the Florida State Board of Health was named Leesburg city manager at the City Commission meeting. He succeeds A C Stubbs after 18 months in the post and has previously served as city manager and engineer for Winter Haven. Newman, 42, now based in Jacksonville, will relocate with his family to Leesburg. Stubbs will leave Friday for a position with the Florida Industrial Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Newman
Florida State Board of Health
Leesburg
City Commission
A. C
Doc) Stubbs
Newman
Winter Haven
Board of Health
Jacksonville
Italy
Stubbs
Florida Industrial Commission
Defense Savings Stamps Hit Retail Stores Nationwide
Secretary Morgenthau announced expansion of Defense Savings Stamps to retail outlets after a Treasury meeting with associations representing over a million stores pledging participation. Stamps will be sold in department stores, groceries, drug and variety shops, furniture and hardware stores and other outlets. Retailers for Defense Week will run September 15 to 20 with nationwide store participation to enlist buyers. Before that week, most stores are expected to stock Defense Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Savings
Morgenthau
Treasury Department
Church of Christ Lake Franklin services schedule
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street at Sanford begins with Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and preaching with communion at 11:00 a.m. First Sunday guest Bro. David Harold from Daytona Beach. third Sunday L. B. Chastain. fourth Sunday Lester Starling from Ocoee. Evening service 7:30 p.m. with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Floyd Jones
S. H. Moore
D.D
S. J. Robinson
Woman’s Auxiliary
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Eustis
Florida
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Christian Science
Fountain Inn
Eustissee
Seeeelee
Calendar of Local Clubs and Church Circles
Monthly meetings and regular gatherings listed for church groups civic clubs fraternal and service organizations. Items include Baptist Church Lambert Mary Simpson and Overhiser Circles W M A Community Church Ladins Aid Sewing Miastinnaty Woman's Society of Christian Service Kiwanis Lions O E S Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters and Home Demonstration Club with scheduled dates and meeting times across local buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Lambert
Mary Simpson
Overhiser
Ladins Aid
Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Legion
Kiwanis
Newdhen
Lions
Knights of Pythias
First National Bank
Pythian Sisters
Temple
Homes of
Memrs
Gratitude for Avoided Losses and Opportunities Missed
A reflection on choosing restraint to protect finances, noting how avoiding risky bets and impulsive investments prevented losses. The tone emphasizes prudence and long term stability over quick gains.
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Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Mount Dera
Sphdapress Association
NI AL
Drum
Robert McMurray
John H. Sherman
Weber College
RED Cross
Lake
ATL
S. Clayton St
Florida State Fox Hunters
Chaples Sdorn
Fifth Avenue
Amy OM Gee
J. E. Bartlett
First Methodist Church
Orlando
First Baptist
Floyd Man
Morningside
Baptist Training School
Oomeres Church
Ith
Donel St
Cor. 7Th Ave
Estbrook Reed
D. D
Phon
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Steere and Choir
Directo
ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
D. T. Johnson
Haynes Office Machine Co
Bera
Mount Dor Eustis
Alfred Rehbaum
Thomas H. Cooley
Fila
T. H. Evans Watchmaker and Jeweler Watch Inspector Seaboard
Triangle Gas Co
M. Smith
Florida Keys
W. M. Kennedy
L. A. Ford
O. E. Liden
Catholic Church
Cor. Grove St
Badger Ave
William O’farrell
Mette Athoe
M. C. Sea
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