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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
4
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The pledge to allegiance to the flag of the United States of America proclaims one nation under God with liberty and justice for all.
The provided text quotes The American Creed emphasizing government by the people consent of the governed and a republic nation built on freedom equality justice and humanity. It asserts duties to love support obey respect and defend the country and its laws and flag against enemies.
The Standard Oil Company runs home front advertisements in the Topic highlighting deeds of agents dealers and drivers during the war emergency. It recalls early kerosene lamp days and notes reliable kerosene supply and nationwide fuel availability across Florida and the south. The piece praises Standard Oil of Kentucky as a dependable southern business serving people with essential products.
A reader who was born in the North and became a Southern resident challenges claims that one letter represents a regional sentiment. He notes many Northerners are sympathetic to the South, cites confusion about Civil War causes, and warns against reviving Confederate symbols. He argues no single voice reflects an entire region.
Fred W. Cross of South Royalston writes in The Boston Globe about mourning the last Confederate emblems at a Virginia crossroads. He recalls Northern actions returning banners and slaves, and ponders alternate histories if Lee and Jackson had prevailed or if the Union had fallen.
An editorial urges women to support soldiers through the Red Cross surgical dressings and kit bags program. Lake County's quota is 503 kit bags to be filled immediately, with cash and in kind donations accepted via Mrs. Dorothy Pringle and the Leesburg Red Cross. Contributions may be left at the First National Bank Building. Equipping day rooms for troops is also mentioned.
A Master Sergeant abroad writes of peace and plans for Florida reunions after the war. He asks the Florida Chamber to send booklets on various ideas as he anticipates returning with colleagues and family members.
Miss Raeanna Gudgeon daughter of Clarence M Gudgeon Mount Dora wed Lieutenant James E Shrout son of Mrs Martin F Dixon of Indianapolis in Euclid Avenue United Brethren Church Dayton Ohio. Ceremony assisted by Dr D T Gregory and Rev E E Burtner with music by Mrs Charles Funkhouser and Mrs O C House. Reception followed at the Miami Hotel and couple to reside in Greenville South Carolina after a wedding trip to Chicago.
The Lake County Chapter urges communities to form day rooms for soldiers off duty. Col H W Hardman leads the drive with vice chairs in Leesburg Eustis Mount Dora, while Leesburg lags in volunteer dressings. Women are urged to assist in war effort despite heat and humidity.
The text discusses varying views on whether war is imminent and how the home front can prepare. It mentions the need for surgical dressings, warm garments, kit bags, and training programs in the States to support soldiers, and the concern that days rooms will be needed for troops in training. It reflects worries about casualties and the possibility of war reaching domestic soil this winter.
W J Sheely of the State Agricultural Extension Service outlines five requisites for top meat production: healthy hogs abundant feed minerals water and shade. He says healthy hogs on grazing and fattening crops cut feed costs 15 to 30 percent raise 20 to 40 percent more pigs and reach market weight sooner. Mineral supplements boost feed efficiency and hog gains 15 to 25 percent, and five hogs can be finished on the same feed as four without minerals.
Esther Williams, former national swimming champion and American record holder, appears in Andy Hardy’s Double Life showcasing a notable bathing suit scene. The film runs at Princess Tuesday and Wednesday.
A reader in the Tampa Morning Tribune challenges gender dress norms citing Deuteronomy 22 5 to argue against women wearing men's garments. The letter questions why men uphold the ordinance while women do not.
The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M Baptist Training Union at 7 00 P M Teachers Study at 7 15 P M Prayer Meeting at 8 00 P M with pianist EB Burchett and superintendent J M Wevon inviting a cordial welcome to the church at Sixth and Tremont.
Word has been received of the death of Edward Chasmar of Bridgewater Connecticut which occurred at noon Friday July 16 funeral services were held Sunday He had been in failing health for some time and leaves a widow in Bridgewater and a son in New York.
Mrs. Sarah E. Koontz, 75, died at her home in Sorrento on Tuesday afternoon July 20. She is survived by her husband, daughter Mrs Emer son Carl Jr of Philadelphia, and son T. E. Koontz of California, with two granddaughters Skeet Ginther of Philadelphia and Mrs. Robert S. Daniel of Sebring. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 pm from Rehbaum Funeral Home Mount Dora, with burial in Sorrento cemetery.
Mrs A O Marvel reports the sudden death of her father in law Frank W Marvel in Chicago on a Monday morning July 19. He was the son in law of the late Dr and Mrs Miller whose Mount Hadlock home was on d avenue. He leaves his widow two sons Atherton O Marvel of Chicago and Francis Marvel of New York City a brother Hewart and two sisters Retta and Helen.
Loretta Young and Alan Ladd appear in the film China shown at the Princess on Sunday and Monday. This marks Ladd’s last picture for the duration as he serves in the Army.
Civilian telephone use during air raid alarms or other emergencies should be limited to essential calls. Follow strict blackout measures and avoid calling when a warning is heard. Do not phone while awaiting instructions and wait at least 30 minutes after the all clear.
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