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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
10
The excerpt repeats the Pledge of Allegiance and a concise statement of belief in the United States government. It emphasizes allegiance to the flag and the republic, the authority of governing consent, and the duties to love, defend, and uphold the Constitution and laws.
Dr George Gleason of Guadalajara Mexico returned to Mount Dora for a weekend visit with cousin Mrs David S Simpson. He grew up in Mount Dora, has lived abroad thirty two years, teaches at the University of Guadalajara in ceramics and orthol oncia, and plans a Chicago dentistry reunion during the Christmas break.
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association leaders met December 16 at Florida Power in Eustis to review Christmas Seal Sale returns. Towns reported varied totals led by Leesburg with 1765.90 and Mount Dora 586.86, plus Montverde 129.00 and Eustis 900.50. Executive secretary Mrs Onie Ruth Hunter praised county high schools for aiding civic talks on the tuberculosis program.
The Central Florida feature in Better Homes and Gardens touts Florida’s lure with S. M. Gordon noting 30 000 lakes and many hospitable resorts. Mount Dora is named as a desirable Central Florida retreat and fishing is praised for simple gear and sunny afternoons.
J. F. Dequine fishing biologist with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission met Secretary-Manager Karl Lehmann last Wednesday to discuss bass rearing pond plans beside Florida Island at the Florida Sportsmen Exposition in Eustis next March 17 22. He was joined by A. J. Munday of the Kentucky Division of Forestry and his wife who stayed in Lake County for a week of fishing at Montverde. The high school basketball team plays Alumni here tomorrow night.
Navy announces 1947 appointments to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis for reservists and eligible candidates. Age limit raised to 23 for those with at least one year World War II service. Applications go to Reserve officer who will forward to Bureau of Naval Personnel by February 1, 1947.
U S Army engineers surveyed Dora Canal between Lakes Dora and Eustis to assess clearing logs and obstructions. Winston Pendleton of Tavares guided the inspection to highlight the waterway needs. Lake County Chamber of Commerce had requested the survey and aims for early next year clearance.
More than ninety students of the FSCW glee club performed a candlelit Christmas program in Wescott Auditorium on Sunday afternoon. The concert featured songs from Ireland Sweden Ukraine and Celtic traditions with Miss Jackie Ober of Mount Dora taking part.
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