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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
4
The pledge to the flag of the United States of America is recited, affirming allegiance to the Republic and the principle of liberty and justice for all. The phrase emphasizes national unity and indivisibility.
The piece repeats the American creed and notes warnings to married men to watch their step. It mentions women airplane spotters and a cheap club subscription offer valid for sixty days with a questionable renewal, advertised in this issue.
Rumors spread of three Nazi spy saboteurs possibly in the United States joining eight on trial in Washington. Groundless sightings from New York and New Jersey spark rumors of their presence. A report from Lake County claims a man from St. Louis was picked up near Leesburg last Saturday, claiming to rest and explore the area.
A motorist detains a man matching a spy photograph near Lake Harris and reports to Deputy Sheriff Clarence Cooper. The man, later identified by a camp proprietor as Kappe, may have visited a local tourist camp, prompting FBI interest and a statewide alert for the suspected trio.
A Virginia belle America Moncure falls for a magnetic river-boat gambler in Eliz. P. Chevalier’s Driving Woman. The tale highlights postwar Southern women who rise with brains and breeding and traces tobacco industry growth amid farmer versus industrialist clashes.
The article surveys wartime production shares, rationing actions by the OPA, and price controls with warnings against premature boosts in civilian output. It reports Navy submarine activity, staff reassignments, and plans to shift defense and scrap drives. It also includes a long, personal wartime letter from Dr. C. C. Sofleiss noting gas shortages and life on Long Island.
Lake County USDA War Board requests help locating gasoline diesel kerosene or fuel oil driven engine generator plants operable on 110 to 220 volt AC. Plants rated from 500 watts to 25 kilowatts and larger are sought for Army use. contact the County Agent's office in Ta vares with details. War Bond slogan appears.
A compilation of service times for local churches including First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis, Zion Lutheran Groveland, Episcopal St. Thomas in Eustis, and Church of God on Liberty Street. It lists Sunday school hours, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, Holy Communion dates, and a reading room at Fountain Inn.
Rectory address listed as 234 Badger Ave and the Rev. William O'Farrell named as pastor. Sunday Mass times are 8:00 AM on the first Sunday and 10:30 AM on other Sundays, with weekday Mass at 7:30 AM. Confessions occur Saturdays, eves of Holy Days and First Fridays at 7:30 PM, and baptisms Sundays at 3:00 PM.
Guidance for peak season pear canning covering prep in brine to prevent browning. Peel and either whole or halved pears. cook briefly in a medium syrup made from sugar and water. pack with staggered layers and stems. Process quarts 16 to 20 minutes. canning in tin cools faster to avoid pink color.
A schedule listing monthly and weekly meetings for church circles and civic groups. Includes W M A circles at Baptist Church, Community Church Ladies Aid and Missionary activity, Methodist W S C S, American Legion and Auxiliary, Band Boosters, Woman's Club, Kings Daughters, PTA, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, C E S, Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs, Home Demonstration Club with times and venues.
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