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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1942
Page
4
A fragment notes the 14 Press Association member entry with editorial association context. Details are sparse but indicate a roster or affiliation within a press group. No dates or locations are provided.
The pledge to the flag of the United States of America is recited affirming allegiance to the Republic, unity, liberty, and justice for all. Citizens pledge devotion during ceremonies symbolizing national values and civic unity.
The passage presents the core creed praising the United States as a government for the people and a union of states. It asserts consent of the governed, democracy within a republic, and the principles of freedom equality justice and humanity. It declares duty to love country support the constitution obey laws respect the flag and defend the nation from enemies.
Final 1940 census data place Florida at 1 897 414 residents with a near even gender split 943 123 males and 954 291 females. White 1 381 986, Negro 514 198, other races led by Indians Chinese and Japanese. Lake County totals 27 255 with 13 554 males and 13 702 females and a rural farm population of 4 419.
The Boy Scouts of America marks its thirty second birthday with ceremonies and activities honoring the organization’s founding and mission. Leaders note ongoing community service efforts and youth development programs across chapters nationwide.
The editor extols Scouting as a core American ideal, linking its oath and law to character and citizenship. It argues that Scouting strengthens democracy, compares American values to enduring symbols, and credits the movement with building men and fostering responsible citizenship. The piece frames Scouting as essential to national unity and democratic vitality.
The article notes how war expands public knowledge of distant regions, detailing the East Indies under Dutch control, the spice trade, and rubber and oil importance. It highlights Dutch resistance in Borneo and MacArthur's defense of the Philippines, linking regional battles to US Pacific safety via the Panama Canal.
Lieutenant Colonel C W Richmond reports new Army guidance on storing tires to extend life. Place stored tires on blocks with reduced air pressure and protect with tarpaulin or canvas. indoors keep dark, 70 to 80 degrees. deflate and fold tubes not in casings and cover to shield from light air dirt and moisture.
A Tampa shopper laments sugar hoarding and panic buying. The writer rails at selfish behavior and urges orderly supply, noting no real shortage while warning of government rationing and a hidden list of hoarders.
Mount Dora Public Library Committee presents brief notes on two juvenile titles. Wings Around South America by Alice Dagliesh features a colorful two month 14000 mile plane tour illustrated in color by Katherine Milhous. Wings of Courage selected by Wilhelmina Harper gathers stories promoting courage honor and loyalty with Girl Scout ideals.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the topic Spirit A Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m features testimonies experiences and remarks A free reading room in Fountain Inn building 117 Eustis Street opens daily 3 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays Readings from the Bible and Christian Science literature available for reading borrowing or purchase The public is invited to attend services and use the reading room.
The rectory at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists services led by Rev. William O'Farrell. Sunday masses are at 8:00 a.m. on the first Sunday and 10:30 a.m. on other Sundays. weekday mass is 7:30 a.m. Confessions are Saturdays, eves of Holy Days, and First Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Midweek services 7:30 p.m. Baptisms Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
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