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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
4
A damaged OCR snippet shows a 1916 entry noting Mt Dora Florida as a second calls matter entered at the Post Office under an Act of March 1579. The text is cut and unclear.
Citizens gathered as the pledge to the flag of the United States was recited, affirming allegiance to the Republic and the principles of liberty and justice for all.
The excerpt presents the core American Creed affirming government by the people with powers derived from consent, a union of states, and a republic. It urges love for the country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
The article notes state government expansion with 47 departments issuing 76 licensing laws and 187 licenses in 1940, most for autos, hunting, and fishing. It cites public notice requirements to protect the public and as a historical parallel to Massachusetts red flag signals for medical calls.
A brief column contrasts routine dental visits with mastering writing fundamentals, noting practical routines, discipline, and steady practice as keys to steady progress in both crafts. It emphasizes daily effort, patience, and clear goals to improve skills over time.
A provocative World War II era zinger promotes a fantasy trip to New Guinea, mixing tropical allure with grim war imagery. The piece lampoons homefront anxieties of defense workers and housewives, contrasting idyllic island life with brutal realities.
Farmers should file applications at the county agents office in Tavares to obtain purchase permits for surplus army trucks. Dealers will notify buyers when stock meets order. Demand may exceed supply. The Commodity Credit Corp offers small grain bins suitable for fertilizer houses and chicken houses, with prices and specs at the county agents office. Blue lupine is a promising winter cover crop for some citrus groves, though winter rainfall limited its success in Lake County. irrigation groves may trial blue lupines, while warm groves could benefit from a heavy winter cover crop.
The U S Treasury urges farmers to apply net wartime incomes to keep farms fully productive and in reserve. Emphasis on limiting personal consumption, avoiding inflation, and building financial reserves as a wartime strategy.
Notice states lands listed for sale to cover taxes and costs. Public auction set for August 11 1944 at 10 00 A M at Mount Dora Town Hall Lake County Florida. Sale to continue daily until all parcels are sold or debts paid per law.
Fifth Caxton Doggett residence on Eath Ave. listed with phone 2451. Church School with departmentalized classes at 1100 A.M. Sermon by the Pastor. Youth Fellowship at 6 2. Evening Worship 7 0 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30. Choir Practice Thursday 7 20 P. M. Everyone welcome.
First Baptist Church offers services and programs with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as pianist and choir director. Bible School in the morning, morning worship at 10, Baptist Training Union at 7:30, evening worship, teachers and prayer meetings, and a cordial welcome to all.
The notice states services will resume Sunday October 1 with organist Mrs R N Whit and choir directed by Elia Stein Claflin and soloist Austin Richards DD. The article names panel and church affiliations Donnelly Cor St James.
Sunday School 9 30 A M service 11 00 A M Subject Wednesday evening meeting 8 00 P M Testimonies In train and remarks on Christian Science Free reading room in Fountain Inn building 117 North Eustis Street Reading room hours 3 to 5 Sundays and holidays Books and literature may be read borrowed or purchased Public invited to attend services and use reading room
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street near Sanford Road lists Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with communion at 11:00 A.M. led by L. B. Chastain. Evening service at 7:30 P.M. and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Rev. T. J. Meade leads a Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Worship at 12:00 and Evening Worship at 8:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. and Y.P.E. Friday at 8:00 P.M. on Liberty Street.
Corner Lemon and y Streets Florida Kilbourn Rector holds 8 30 Holy Communion and 11 Morning Prayer and Sermon on the Sunday of the month. Menuet School meets at 10 00 A M every Sunday with Holy Days at 10 00 A M Holy Communion also offered.
The notice lists Zion Lutheran Church in Groveland with 11:00 A M morning and 7:30 P M evening services led by Rev C E Linden. St Mary’s Catholic Church in Eustis shares Sunday mass times with weekday services at 8:00 A M and confessions Saturday evenings at 7 30 P M except last Saturday. confessions also before each Mass.
The Golden Triangle Lodge 874 Loyal Order of Moose meets at K P Hall in Eustis on the first and third at a stated height. Dr Ut ch ins appointed as governor and M on Kirktana serves as secretary.
Daily route timetable lists 9 45 A M from Leesburg and north and south 4 00 P M from Sanford and points 9 00 A M Star Route from Orlando 6 00 P M Star Route from Leesburg 8 30 A M Star Route only Outgoing 4 30 P M Star Route only Regular s and Air MailCc C DOOLEY
The National 4-H Girls Record contest will again honor the top all around 4-H Club girls in each county in 1944. County winners receive gold plated medals from Montgomery Ward, and the best among them will be named the state's 4-H OQ girl with an all expense trip to Chicago next December. State winners may compete for $200 college scholarships. County agents will supply details.
The WPB grants full use of wooden containers for shipment of celery cauliflower radishes and cantaloupes announced by Lemonte Graw of the Florida Vegetable Committee. Improvements at Palm Beach airport to house the National Air Lines and Civil Aeronautics Administration offices proceed with a planned service start to West Palm Beach by July 15 despite incomplete construction.
Florida high school students with marked musical ability may receive music scholarships valued in the thousands. High school band leaders and music instructors should nominate worthy candidates. Full information about the offer is available from the University of Tampa.
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