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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
4
The text expresses core beliefs in a government by the people derived from consent, a democratic republic, and unity through freedom, equality, justice, and humanity. It affirms duties to love the country, uphold the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
A column discusses the meaning of public notices and the legal salutation Know All Men by These Presents. It emphasizes notices are for general public consumption to inform all persons who may be affected, ensuring due notice and democratic process.
A court upheld the mandatory publication of a county financial statement after a public official failed to comply. The decision urged officials to welcome publicity of public fund expenditures, arguing taxpayer interests are served by full disclosure and that publication costs are offset by preventing abuses from secret spending.
When a milk goat will not eat her feed it may signal mineral deficiency. A daily addition of one teaspoonful of regular salt sick mineral mixture to the feed is suggested as a remedy.
Hadley Cantril of Princeton notes Americans show widespread gaps in knowledge of world events and the Atlantic Charter. Gallup findings reveal millions cannot name UN members or understand treaties, subsidies, or inflation, prompting calls to enlighten public opinion to support war aims.
Lake County Farm Bureau plans to form a soil conservation district with County Agent R E Norris handling early steps. The proposal seeks permanent pastures, soil restoration, trees, water conservation, wildlife management, and irrigation studies, with hearings and a countywide referendum if approved. There are 17 districts already in Florida with more under way.
Lake County schools closed the 1943 44 term as Frank J. Banning praised the year’s high standard. He noted a difficult year due to teacher shortages rising construction and transportation costs and OPA ODT restrictions but commended principals teachers and community support for achievements.
Lake County farmers report cash income of over thirty million dollars for 1943 44, nearly double last year. Citrus accounts for about seventy five percent of income with other crops including truck farms watermelons cucumbers peanuts sea island cotton poultry and dairy. Farm prosperity shows in twelve million dollars in bank deposits and nearly eight million in government bonds and War Bonds purchases.
The Florida Crippled Children Commission reported a rise in paralyzed cases this week, with 1,244 more involved, as Commissioner Terry Bird and team reviewed the figures.
County Agent R. E. Norris reports the 1943-44 crop season in Lake County was the most profitable ever despite labor shortages and weather. Inter-state workers Bahamians and German war prisoners helped prevent crop losses on hundreds of acres. Citrus and tomatoes cucumbers bell peppers sold at ceiling prices. cabbage averaged fair. watermelons yielded less but returned good returns.
Marines christen amphibious tanks used in landing operations as Water Buffalos after redesigning Florida built units by the Food Machinery Corporation in Lakeland.
Jamaica ginger stock imported from Puerto Rico yielded well in Florida trial plantings. R. J. Wilmot of the State Experiment Station reports the stock, placed with S. J. Lynch at the Subtropical Experiment Station Homestead and G. Weidman Groff of Lingnan Plant Exchange Laurel for testing.
A 40 percent sulphuric acid solution applied to the gum streaks on slash pines immediately after chipping can boost gum flow by up to 50 percent. A 60 percent solution may be used on others. The liquid is applied with a brush or swab by a worker following the clipper.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis invites the public to Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Sunday Service at 11 00 A M The Wednesday meeting is at 5 00 P M Testimonies and remarks on Christian Science are shared A free reading room in the Fountainton building 117 North Eustis Street is open daily from 8 to 5 The Bible and Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased An invitation to attend is extended
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Sanford Road holds Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with communion at 11:00 A.M. Sundays led by L. B. Chastain. An evening service at 7:30 P.M. and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M. are also scheduled.
Pastor Rev. T. J. Meade conducts Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Worship at 12:00 M. Evening Worship at 8:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Y.P.E. Friday at 8:00 P.M.
Church information lists Rev Kilbourn rector at corner Lemon andry Streets with weekly Holy Communion at 8 30 A M and Morning Prayer at 11 AM on Sundays including a church school at 10 AM and Holy Days at 10 AM Church service details reflect a First Sunday Holy Communion schedule.
Listings outline Zion Lutheran Augustana services at 11 00 A M and 7 30 P M and St Marys Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue with Sunday services at 11 30 A M Holy Days 7 30 A M weekday services 7 30 A M Friday 4 P M children classes Sundays 9 45 A M Fridays 4 30 P M church meetings last Sunday 12 15 P M confessions Saturday eyes of Holy pase first Thursday 3 P M
Loyal Order of Moose chapter 874 meets at X of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Frigate is listed as a detail. Dr. Eutchins is named as governor and M. Co. Kinkiann as secretary.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce asks for printed materials from the Inglewood Chamber to be placed at the USO in Inglewood California. A June 27 deep south party will invite Florida servicemen and families for 7 30 p.m. activities including singing, a state quiz, dancing and cards.
Bud Davis, manager of the Ritz Theatre in Panama City, coordinates with the U S Treasury War Bond Campaign across Florida. The motion picture industry aims to lead in War Bond sales with the slogan Your War Bond May Be His Ticket Home as part of the Fifth War Loan campaign goals.
Lake County women can mine tin for 92 Flying Fortresses this year, per J A Stewart of American Can Co. Civilians will open about 2 207 652 cans for 1944 based on last year’s consumption. Armed forces used about three billion cans in 1943 and need to rise to 3 ¼ billion. Place service station tin-salvage at Fifth and Alexander.
Rallying war message urges continued bond purchases to fund the invasion effort. The speaker emphasizes steady progress despite bad news and calls for persistence until victory is achieved.
Atlanta announces Clewiston is among three camps for prisoners of war. POWs at the site will be employed by the United States Sugar Corporation under the wartime program.
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