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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
4
A reader notes the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the Republic for which it stands one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The article cites a Florida onion shortage as a reason to support buying locally, arguing it saves paper and postage and strengthens town commerce. It also notes a San Francisco war news report about an inhaled influenza antiserum under lab study as a potential future defense.
Theo Pratt, author and journalist, highlights Florida’s untamed coast in The Barefoot Marmone. The book blends historical truth with fiction set in early days before railroads, noting mail carried on foot by barefoot mailmen between Palm Beach and Miami, a 66 mile trek.
A reviewer extols the book The Barefoot Mailman by Pratt based on his own trek from Palm Beach to Miami. It blends lived experience with interviews to reveal Florida frontier life, including Palm Beach and Juno as a county seat, the Celestial Railroad, and seaside mail dangers.
Lake County melon growers reported shipping about one million melons in the just ended season. About 1500 carloads were sold at average prices near 650 dollars per car, with some cars reaching 1000 and one car at 1500 dollars. Despite fewer acres, favorable growing conditions boosted production and prices. A new watermelon variety, Blacklee, developed by Dr. H N Walker, is resistant to Fusarium wilt and suited for long-distance transport. First car shipped on dune 15 with test shipments arriving at a southern port for inspectors to sample.
Mr Walter C Bullard sent the above to Mr and Mrs Alfred Maben. The topic publication notes that others will be interested and allows the Piece to be published, reflecting a historic personal missive about postwar thrift and social temper.
Ration-free sales of limited quantities of obsolete and odd-size shoes between July 19 and July 31 are authorized by the Office of Price Administration. Shoes will sell with a ten percent markup on wholesale price or a twenty five percent reduction from the July 1 1943 selling price.
The text advises breaking old bones into tiny pieces before feeding to chickens to avoid choking and notes the nutrient content. It covers chick embryo vaccine for equine cephalomyelitis at 99 percent effectiveness requiring two doses by a veterinarian. It provides instructions for a grasshopper bait using paris green or sodium fluosilicate with bran and syrup, and notes infertile eggs keep longer than fertile ones, especially in heat, recommending frequent gathering and marketing to prevent spoilage.
A visiting serviceman watching the trained fish perform at Wakulla Springs joked they would not perform without a Sergeant Fish present. The remark highlights the playful observation during the demonstration by the guide unit.
New England business interests form a Freight Rate Committee and hire an attorney to block rate cuts fearing relocation of industries south. The Florida Railroad Commission advocates lower rates and believes reductions will be achieved despite opposition.
Readable fragments indicate Lake County towns commit to abundant pure drinking water. No specific entities or dates are clearly provided in the text.
The weekly business review of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports that rationing cost the state treasury about 16.15 million dollars in lost revenue with future losses expected to ease. It notes no physical need to stay in the 14 gallon per week zone and cites gasoline inventories as of June 1 as 129 percent of November 1942 levels enabling a four gallon per week national ration for Florida.
Congressman Randolph praises Florida for foresighted airport construction begun before the war. He notes WPA funded airports strengthened Army and Navy aviation facilities, with local sub divisions covering land costs. The letter emphasizes Florida’s prewar planning and readiness amid wartime needs.
Joe Hendrick's Letter praises the Liberty Ship built for urgent needs under lend lease. Describes its design standardization enabling rapid yard shifts and repairs, crew flexibility, and high reliability with only two in a thousand lost to structural failure.
Lake County tax equalization board met on Tuesday July 8 with no taxpayers present. Sheriff and tax officials credit efficient spending and Doss and Cullen note Lake County posted the highest rate of assessed taxes in its history. County commissioners and the school board praise prudent use of tax funds and no appeals.
Frank E. Owens Jr of Eustis, son of Frank E Owens Sr the chairman of the Board of County Com responds to a graduation milestone.
Caxton Doggett is pastor at 44B Sixth Ave with piano by Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon. Church school starts at 10:00 AM with departmentalized classes. sermon at 11:00 AM. Youth Fellowship meets 6:30 PM. Evening Worship 7:30 PM with musical program. Prayer Meeting Wednesday and Choir Practice Thursday at 7 PM. Everyone welcome.
The notice lists services at St Marys Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue, Eustis. Sunday mass 11 30 A M last Sunday monthly 11 30 A M. Holy days 7 30 A M Day Services 30 A M Friday afternoon 4 P M Children classes Sundays 9 45 A M Fridays 4 30 P M Church meetings last Sunday 12 15 P M Confessions Saturdays 3 P M First Thursday 3 P M Rev William O Farrell pastor.
A Florida born pilot has graduated as a Flying Fortress at Hendrick Field Sebring as part of the largest class from the Army Air Base. Among nine Floridians in the class is Bomber Pilot Owens who earlier served with the Canadian Air Forces before joining the American flying forces after Pearl Harbor. He joined Sebring a few months ago and has built an excellent record, earning pride from his Lake County friends.
Lake County surpassed its War Savings Bond quota, moving beyond $84,400 as Deputy Administrator Karl Lehmann reported. Clermont led the county with $20,137.50 in E Bonds against an $11,650 target, with Citizens Bank at $9,131.25 and the Post Office at $11,006.25.
Blue signal means dim lights and prepare. Red signal requires a total blackout. Blue signal again returns to dimout. Wait for all-clear white signal before turning on bright lights.
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