Red Cross Fund Drive Urges Mount Dora Support
On April 7 1916 a local notice calls Mount Dora Florida to donate to the Red Cross fund for war relief. Citizens are urged to contribute toward a national goal of fifty million dollars with one thousand expected from Mount Dora. over a third already given, and the appeal promises receipts go directly to aid for armed forces and distressed civilians.
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Florida
Sunshine
Batey Pe
Red Cross
Mount Dora
Chris
National Red Cross
IDA PRESS NA NAL 19g4i
Fragmentary OCR item unsable for full details. readable text shows irregular phrases and dates but lacks coherent event or names to summarize a complete news item.
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IDA Press
Fragmentary Pledge Text Emerges in OCR Snippet
An OCR fragment shows part of the Pledge of Allegiance reading “one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” The readable portion lacks context, origin, or date, leaving the full pledge text recognition incomplete.
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America
The American Creed Pledge of Duty to Country
The excerpt defines belief in a government by the people and for the people, a union of states, established on freedom, equality, justice, and humanity. It states duty to love country, support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
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United States of America
Best wishes to all our readers for peaceful Christmas
The column extends season greetings to readers, wishing peace and a merry Christmas amid the nation’s recent emergency conditions. It notes a hopeful tone for holidays and community cheer despite ongoing concerns.
Fifth Column in Florida Map and Directory Warn of Subversives
A circulated map from the Dies Committee and other inquiries shows Fifth Column activity across Florida. It cites Nazi units in Miami and Jacksonville, Italian Fascist centers in Pensacola Tampa and Jacksonville, Communist districts in Jacksonville Tampa and more, plus literature centers in Jacksonville and Tampa. The directory allegedly lists hundreds of subversive organizations in a Roll of Dishonor and warns readers to stay alert.
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Mensee
Donnelly Avenue
Cooley & Lichliter Law Office
Dies Committee
Constitutional Educational League
Fifth Co
Florida
Miami
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Tampa
Orlando
Daytona Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Christmas Gift From Mount Dora Heroes On Duty
Mount Dora dedicates itself to honoring local service members serving at home and abroad from Greenland to the Philippines. Citizens acknowledge their courage as they stand ready to defend the nation while residents continue daily life.
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Mount Dora
Greenland
Iceland
Philippines
Napoleon and Hitler in June campaigns linked by Russian resistance
A historical comparison traces Napoleon 1812 and Hitler 1941, noting June starts and Russian scorched earth tactics. It recounts the fall of Moscow, the retreat from Smolensk, and the devastating losses, then parallels the current Nazi advance to a turning tide with Leipzigs, Leningrad, and Moscow area actions cited as the tide shifts.
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Napoleon
Russia
Hitler
Soviet Republic
Smolensk
Borodine
Moskwa
Niemen
Moscow
Kremlin
Poland
Beresina
Borisov
Kowno
Leningrad
Rostov
Kalinin
Tula
Berchtesgaden
Letters From England Reflect Wartime Life And Sacrifices
Excerpts from letters written by an American woman in or near London dated November 8 describe mild autumn, reunions with her son H who volunteers as an anti aircraft gunner, and daily life with limited rations and blackout measures. Another Sussex letter notes government urged economy waste paper recycling and pig feed, plus bomb lull thanks to Russia. Bert in Hong Kong broadcasts, family in Australia ears his message. parcels arrive amid rising prices. Food limits include cheese tea eggs bacon butter margarine meat and electric light saved by early bed and wireless listening.
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Dublin
England
London
Sweden
Bagdad
Florida
America
Mount Dora
A. E. Davis
Sussex
Eric
Gov't
Russia
France
Altho
Bert
Hong Kong
Australia
The God Within You Inspires Christmas Compassion
A Christmas reflection recounts an aging mother who loses wealth and longs to give gifts to her debtors. Her friend suggests seeking guidance from the Inner Self not money. That night she dreams of shining envelopes as a sign of inner gifts and personal resolution.
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Robert Collier
Enveloped Blessings Follow a Mother’s Night Writing
A mother dreams a voice urging blank envelopes to hold heart messages. She writes ten blessings for relatives inspiring peace courage and guidance. The words lift her and later friends recall the richness of her gift and its enduring fruits.
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Hearrt
Ruit
Adopt a Mother program sparks Christmas cheer in Oldsmar
Alma Allen in Oldsmar leads a national effort to match donors with lonely mothers. Adopt a Mother sends cheery mail, birthday cards, and visits to hearts in need, urging readers to give kindness not money. The aim is mutual joy and spiritual return during Yuletide.
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Alma Allen
Oldsmar
Florida Exhibits Preview At State Fair Tampa 1942
Florida National Exhibits under Earl W Brown of DeLand will present a preview of 1942 displays at the Florida State Fair in Tampa from February 3 to 14. The mammoth 19 000 square foot building aims to portray Florida s atmosphere and features a broad display space for regional products and attractions.
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Florida
Florida National Exhibits
Earl W. Brown
DeLand
Tampa
St Augustine House Claim Challenged by Santa Fe
Florida's St Augustine claims the oldest house in America but Santa Fe, New Mexico, contests the title arguing an older Spaniard built hut dating to 1604 in Santa Fe. The dispute centers on which structure holds the antiquity label and reflects regional pride.
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Florida
St. Augustine
America
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Golden Triangle Lodge Meets at Eustis Hall
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 874 holds meetings at K. of P. Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr. E. R. Hutchings is listed as Governor and M. C. Kirkland as Secretary.
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Golden Triangle Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
K. of P. Hall
Eustis
E. R. Hutchings
M. C. Kirkland
Church of Christ Announces Sunday Services and Speakers
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds Bible Study at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m on Sunday with David Harold of Daytona Beach as likely speaker. L B Chastain from the 3rd Sunday and Lester Starling from Ocoee from the 4th Sunday. Evening services and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m invite all to attend.
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Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
David Harold
Daytona Beach
L. B. Chastain
Lester Starling
Ocoee
First Church OF Christ
Church of God Service Schedule on Liberty Street
The Church of God on Liberty Street lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening P. E. meets at 7:45 p.m. Pastor is Rev. L. A. Ford.
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Church OF God Liberty
St Thomas Episcopal Church Service Notice
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida invites all to 11 00 a m Morning Prayer and sermon first Sunday Holy Communion other Sundays morning prayer and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Florida
All
D. T. Johnson
Catholic Church Schedule for Eustis Parish
The Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis lists rectory at 234 Badger Ave and Pastor Rev William O Farrell. Mass times: first Sunday 8 am then 10 30 am on other Sundays. weekday mass 7 30 am. confessions Saturdays eves of Holy Days and First Fridays 7 30 pm. midweek service Wednesday 7 30 pm. baptisms Sundays 3 pm.
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Catholic Church
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