The Pledge to the Flag
The Pledge to the Flag text is presented as a familiar oath. It restates allegiance to the United States and to the republic, affirming liberty and justice for all.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
4
The Pledge to the Flag text is presented as a familiar oath. It restates allegiance to the United States and to the republic, affirming liberty and justice for all.
The quoted text declares belief in a government of the people through a republic and the United States as a union of states built on freedom equality justice and humanity. It affirms duties to love support obey respect defend and uphold laws and the Constitution.
The Mount Dora Topic published a shortened four page edition last week due to the linotype operator's illness and the publisher George C Keller’s accident. Editor Edith Edeburn Keller kept the paper afloat minus ads except for classifieds and legals, praising Mrs. Keller for steady leadership.
County Agent R. E. Norris explains how to fertilize victory gardens for higher yields and less waste. He notes limited potash, a 5-10-5 fertilizer in small packs, and alternatives. advises manure plus commercial fertilizer. details application rates and methods while cautioning against fertilizer contact with growing parts.
Plan February plantings with Katahdin or Sebago varieties. Use well prepared moist soil and fertilizer 4-7-5 or 38-5 or 4-10-7 mixed 10 days before planting. Avoid fresh manure to prevent scab. Cut certified seed into ounce pieces with one eye each and heal before planting. Expect harvest in about 100 days.
Florida faces a daily war cost of 174000 dollars with a 121000000 dollar Fourth War Loan quota covering daylight hours. Lake County’s 1115700 allocation funds about seven minutes of war effort, per Ralph Arey. Office of War Information breakdown shows bond dollars invest in aircraft ships and pay.
The Central Florida Council drive runs February 8 to 15 to fund Troop 19 in Mount Dora. Kiwanis sponsors the effort with five committee members led by Manuel Sedano and Harry Mathews.
The Lake Rifle and Pistol Club met at Eustis City Hall on Monday January 31. Six new members joined, bringing total membership to twenty one. By laws, modeled on National Rifle Association guidance, were adopted, enabling chartered club status and participation in official matches locally and nationally. Mr Irvine M Short, formerly of Mount Part, presided.
Ruth Reha wife of Alfred Jr passed away January 27 after a short heart condition at Lake County Hospital Eustis. Born in Plymouth Florida daughter of John E Merrill she taught in Zellwood then married 1916. Survived by husband daughter Mary Louise son Alfred Jr two grandchildren sister Louise King brother J Chester Merrill Funeral at Sylvan Shores home with Dr James A Richards and Rev Caxton Doggett officiating. Burial Forest Cemetery Mount Dora. Pallbearers listed.
Miss Jeannette F Nelson of Danvers Massachusetts a winter resident of Mount Dora died January 22 at her Danvers home. She was eighty five years old. The closest surviving relative is a cousin Miss Martha Goodell of Salem Massachusetts. Miss Nelson and Miss Norton spent several weeks here earlier this winter but due to ill health returned to Massachusetts a few weeks ago.
Sunday schedule lists church school at 10 with department classes and a 11 o clock sermon by the pastor. Youth fellowship at 6 and evening worship at 7 30 with prayer meeting midweek and choir practice. Community Church service at 11 follows Bible class and sermon on aids to high worship with organ and choir directing.
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy War Bonds to support troops and ensure postwar stability. It emphasizes family sacrifice, jobs, and the hope of peace while urging individuals to contribute financially before the fourth War Loan ends.
The Mobile X Ray Unit from the Division of Tuberculosis of the State Board of Health will operate in Lake County the entire week of February 14 as part of the tuberculosis control program. It targets teachers and others in close contact with many people and advises those exposed to an active case or with symptoms to visit the unit. Schedule lists locations in Avarees Pioneers, Mount Dora, Umatilla, Leesburg with white and colored time slots.
A wartime appeal stresses the Marines pay the stiffest price per yard in the Tarawa assault. It urges local residents to back the 4th War Loan by buying Extra War Bonds to aid troops in the Pacific and reduce battlefield losses.
Local organizations list monthly meetings for groups including Baptist circles Lambert Mary Sympoon Overhiser WMA Missionary Sewing and 3rd Friday, Church Ladies Aid Tuesday, Methodist WSCS first Wednesday, American Legion first Monday, Legion Auxiliary City Hall, Band Boosters last Thursday Community Auditorium at 7 30, Women’s Club dates TBA second and fourth Wednesdays, Kings Daughters second and fourth Mondays, PTA first Tuesday, Kiwanis noon Thursday Community Building, Lions Monday 7 pm Community Building, Musous first and third Thursday and second fourth Thursday monthly, Knights of Pythian Wednesdays at temple over First National Bank, Pythian Sisters first Tuesday, Past Chiefs Fourth Tuesday at homes, Home Demonstration Club second Wednesday 2:30 pm Community Building.
Regular and star routes operate daily except Sunday with multiple inbound and outbound times. Incoming from Leesburg and northern points arrives 9 45 A M and 6 00 P M from Sanford and nearby areas 9 00 A M star route from Orlando 9 15 A M to Sanford north and south schedule 3 30 P M from Lo an era and heith 8 30 A M star route to Eustis Ta vares Leesburg 5 30 P M to Orlando Air Mail Sunday only 8 30 A M star route inbound and outgoing air mail shown.
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