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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic published in Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Edith Edeburn Keller is editor with George C Keller as associate editor. Eugene L Downs serves as business associate. Classified display advertising is part of the paper.
Students across districts recited the pledge to the flag citing allegiance to the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. The ceremony emphasized unity and the promise of liberty and justice for all.
The creed declares belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with consent of the governed. It asserts democracy within a republic, unity of states, and ideals of freedom equality justice and humanity. It commits to loving upholding the constitution obeying laws respecting the flag defending the nation.
Edwin A Menninger outlines a Florida memorial program with the Florida Press Association sponsoring tree planting from Pensacola to Key West. Living flowering and shade trees would honor service members who did not return, with metal plaques on trees to keep memories alive in towns and parks.
A brief Florida notice describes a leaflet listing over 100 unusual trees suitable for memorial plantings and where to obtain them. To receive a copy, send 10 cents to Russell Kay, secretary of the Florida Press Association in Tampa.
Lake County aims to collect ten tons of tin cans for Uncle Sam with Coca-Cola dealer pickup and a central receiving station. Mrs. Lucile Tally says two cans make a syrette and many boys could gain lifesaving relief, urging countywide participation.
Senator Charles O. Andrews proposed a Congressional Library exhibition for Florida’s 100th anniversary admission to the Union. Librarian of Congress confirms an exhibit will open March 1, showcasing the Library’s rarest and most interesting material.
The junior class will stage a play tomorrow night at 8 o clock in the Community Building. Students invite the public to attend and support the school event.
Sailors and soldiers proceed with furloughs as records show a service member traveling from Sheppard Field Texas to visit his mother Mrs William Jay Barker at Lake Beauclair before heading to the Greensboro North Carolina training center for continued duty.
Mrs. Albert Peterson shares a sister in law Bernice O Hueschen WAC letter from New Guinea dated October 17 describing life in a coconut grove barracks with 50 women, 8 hour shifts, K P duties, dehydrated rations, guarded area, native workers, and tropical observations including beaches, flora, fauna, and local dress.
A veteran recalls life in New Guinea including wounds, jungle illnesses, and daily routines. He describes hospital scenes, travel within the front, malaria control measures, limited rations, beer and coconuts, PX purchases, and occasional dances at the pavilion with paratroopers and colorful chutes. He notes a calm despite danger and a sense of traveling as a temporary vacation.
The Mount Dora Post No 35 American Legion passes a resolution honoring Mike Gargano a seaman of the U S Navy who died in the Southwest Pacific while serving during World War II. The tribute expresses deepest sympathy to his loved ones and praise for his heroic sacrifice and devotion to freedom. Dated December 4 1944 with signatures Commander Ben H Carr and Adjutant J E Guy.
A brief look at Elizbeth Goudges Green Dolphin Street praising the Channel Islands setting and their plain, charming islanders while noting a plot about two sisters and a young man who marries one of them and later faces a troubled life in the Royal Navy.
Taxpayers who filed declarations for 1944 will soon receive balance statements to allow December 15 installment payments, with a January 15, 1945 due date. New rules remove the need for amended declarations if the final return is filed January 1–15 and taxes are fully paid. Farmers gain extended filing windows and revised definitions for farming income and eligibility, with final 1944 returns released January 1, 1945.
Multiple house of worship notices outline service times for First Methodist First Baptist and Community Church in Eustis Florida. Details include sermons Bible school morning worship and choir bible study and prayer meetings with addresses contact fields and weekly schedules.
The notice lists weekly services for several churches. CHURCH OF CHRIST at Lake Fracklin Park on Sanford Road hosts Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with Communion at 11:00 A.M. on Sundays with A. L. Butler, plus evening service 7:30 P.M. and midweek prayer. THE CHURCH OF GOD on Liberty Street, under Pastor T. J. Meane, offers Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Worship at 12:00 M. and 8:00 P.M. prayer meetings. Friday Y.P.E. at 8:10 P.M. ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH at Corner Lemon and Mary Streets, with rector K. C. Kilbourn, conducts Holy Communion at 8:30 A.M. and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:08 A.M. First Sunday 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion. Church School 10:00 A.M. Sundays and Holy Days Holy Communion at 10:00 A.M.
Churchgoers enjoyed strong services at Mt Olive A M E and St John Primitive Baptist. Rev S B Butler and Mrs Lottie Elbert note a productive Association session in Palatka and Rev McNair plans his third annual Mount Dora report with a January Conference. Rev A L Russell and Eustis congregation visit to hear him preach.
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