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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
4
The readable fragments resemble lines from the pledge of allegiance or national oath with phrases about the flag one nation under God liberty and justice for all reflected in the citizen oath. The garbled text lacks complete names or dates.
The creed declares belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent and a union of sovereign states. It affirms democracy within a republic and duties to love support obey and defend the country and its laws.
Florida city spokesmen at a Jacksonville conference warn that Homestead exemptions cut municipal revenues and vow to push for at least 8 million dollars from state funds. They urge cigarette tax hikes from 3 to 4 cents to finance restored services, noting sales have risen and retailers gain under price ceilings.
The piece cites a proposed 20 percent tax on fire insurance as a revenue source for better fire protection, noting insurance firms would resist. It describes planners and officials chasing funds, with many government units seeking a share of tax revenue and officials dismissing economy in favor of spending. It critiques public servants and legislators for urging taxes and wasteful spending, amid a high pressure, busy advocacy environment.
The National Association of Motor Bus Operators reports a postwar plan to order 6 000 motor coaches totaling 90 million dollars once wartime production limits lift. Operators expect extensive fleet rehabilitation, creating tens of thousands of jobs for ex servicemen as firms anticipate a postwar travel boom.
Barbour chronicles 46 years of Florida’s semi tropical landscape as civilization encroaches with highways, drainage, and population growth. The book notes the loss of beauty and offers an informal guide to plants animals fossils springs lakes and other natural features, presented by the Mount Dora Public Library Committee.
The Florida Vegetable Committee notes in its December bulletin that the OPA will establish price ceilings for watermelons about 30 percent lower than 1944. The proposed FOB country prices begin at 34.00 per ton from season start to June 9, then 29.00 per ton from June 10 to July 4, and 23.00 per ton July 5 to season end. Weather damage from October hurricane requires grove care including hoeing, irrigation, pruning, and dormant spray planned for January. Copies of a memorandum on handling storm injured groves are available.
Distribution from our office at the Courthouse in Tavares outlines upcoming filings and public notices. The brief mentions court logistics and local administrative steps affecting residents and legal proceedings.
A county survey shows 28 schools using lunchrooms as educational tools with 18 white and 10 colored. Costs run weekly, 51 paid workers, and 64 percent stay for lunch, with 132 gallons of milk daily. Many involve students in menu planning and clean hands are required.
Carl D. Brorein of Tampa named Florida State Chairman for the March of Dimes to run January 14 to 31. Basil O'Connor announces the appointment. Brorein is a prominent local executive and civic leader with roles in utilities, banking, chamber, university, and War Production Board advisory work.
A compilation of notices from First Methodist Caxton Fifth Avenue and other churches. It lists pastors, addresses, pianist and choir staff, Sunday Bible School times, morning and evening worship, and midweek activities. Includes First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis with service times and a reading room, plus Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park with Bible study and prayer meetings.
Word has been received that Dr. D. D. King died unexpectedly December 17 in Grand Rapids Michigan. He and his wife owned a home on Seventh avenue east and were winter residents of Mount Dora for seven years. He was prominent in the Methodist Church and Sunday School with many friends who hold kind memories of him.
Lake County officials and legislators attended the State League of Municipalities meeting in Jacksonville to discuss the 1945 session. Participants included Senator-elect Harry P. Johnson, Representative-elect Tim Sellers, Hartley Hethcox, A. C. Newman, Mayor Frank Stebbins, C Harold Hippler, Ed Carter, Henry Self, Russell Peeples, Vance Jones, and Mount Dora Clerk J. B. Griswold, with Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber addressing sessions. Proposals urged eight million dollars in annual emergency aid, mandatory annual audits, and diversion of state taxes to municipal treasuries, among other recommendations.
A mass meeting in Tavares unanimously supported Town of Tavares purchasing the local water system from Florida Utilities Corporation. The plan allows a $42 000 purchase with payment financed from current earnings over 30 years at 3 2 percent interest, explained by Mayor J B Prevatt, Town Attorney Roy P Hamlin, and Clerk Russell Peeples.
Post schedule lists incoming and outbound airmail and star routes serving Leesburg Sanford Orlando Eustis and Rowe with morning and afternoon departures. Regular and air mail services run daily except Sunday with multiple route times and destinations noted.
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