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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
4
Publication details for Mount Dora Pub Company dated May 7 1916 list editor Edith Edeburn Keller associate editor George C Keller and business manager Eugene L Downs. Subscription prices shown include year two dollars, one month one dollar, cash display ads 35 cents per inch, classified ads a word with minimum 25 cents.
Readable fragments from a civic text display the Pledge of Allegiance wording including liberty and justice for all. The excerpt shows common phrases tied to U S national identity and constitutional values.
The text proclaims belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent. It affirms democracy within a republic and unity across states established on freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls citizens to love support defend obey and respect the nation.
Mr H C Dresser bandmaster of the Manuel J Sedano Memorial Band and operator of the Dresser Band School has bought a land block in Mount Dora between Grandview and Clayton streets and Tenth and Eleventh avenues to house a planned band school. He aims to attract students from across the state for instruction in band work instruments and directing and hopes to use school buildings for a temporary location until his own facilities are ready.
Governor Cardwell appoints Gilbert Leach publisher of the Leesburg Commercial as managing director of the Everglades National Park Commission, succeeding G. O. Palmer. Leach will lead park affairs and policy implementation.
General Joseph Stilwell told a Cleveland audience last Friday night that the returning soldier will question burdens shared during the war. He urged focus on the infantryman carrying the front line, noting payoffs and burdens must be balanced as victories depend on forward progress.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce invites members to a 1945 gathering. Organizers plan registrations at the chamber office and a program featuring local leaders and business updates.
Company B receives the first armored car of five allotted to the Florida State Guard. The self contained unit, with eight crew, features 6.25 inch tires, reinforced armor, dual machine guns, submachine gun mounts, gas grenades, and radio. Col. Vestel praised the unit as among the state's best after inspection. Vehicle housed at Kimball Garage Mount Dora attracting attention.
State Health Officer Dr Henry Hanson warned mad dogs are rising in parts of the state and urged calm handling of suspected animals. He noted nearly 200 positives last year across dogs cats and wildlife, with Duval County hardest hit. He advised observation rather than killing unless a real bite is on the face, and detailed rabies transmission and symptoms.
Small animal doctors warn that heat and tainted foods can mimic rabies in dogs while worms in high doses can trigger fits. Owners should report bites to a physician or health officer and keep dogs in the yard to prevent spread during rabies concerns.
Mrs. Margaret W. Doss Lake County tax assessor follows County Judge A S Herlong Jr and her late husband J Philip Doss by touring communities on a published schedule to meet taxpayers without courthouse visits She will be in Mount Dora on the 27th promoting open relations with residents.
Florida ranked first in the Southeast and fourth in the nation in beef cattle as of January 1, 1944, with official cattle totals around 1,136,000 and unofficial estimates up to 2,000,000. The state, birthplace of U S livestock industry, shows rapid growth in Lake County with over 1,000 acres cleared for pasture.
Boston and Maine employees pledge to work full time on V Day and avoid celebrations or empty desks. They urge the public not to ride trains that day and say many will attend church and pray for a speedy end to the war in Europe. The pledge surfaced with the Lake County Defense Council.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to remain at work on V Day and avoid celebrations that could derail total victory. It warns that reckless partying would affect all workers and hinder returning servicemen, stressing sober conduct until final victory is secured.
Taxidermist C. E. Horner of Tavares delivers the season's largest bass to Frank M. Gale of Belleview after mounting the fish. Gale will have posi-
Mr. Gale caught a massive largemouth bass in upper Lake Griffin using Creek Chub Carter Plug with a Pflueger reel and Cepco rod. Measuring inches long with notable girth and weight, the fish drew onlookers including Thomas Gale and George W. Ridge. Photos are being sent to Field and Stream where David M. Newell edits.
Lt. Col. Hartley B. Dean promotes V-Mail as weighing 1-140th of regular mail and saving 98 percent cargo space. He says using V-Mail frees aircraft and ships for munitions and war materials, urging public cooperation to speed victory in Europe and the Pacific.
Gallup asked people from all states which state they would most like to live in. About half would stay, 40 percent would move, and Florida and California led the preferred destinations with California slightly ahead. Other popular choices included New York Texas Colorado Oregon Arizona Kentucky Mississippi and Michigan. Florida hopes to move into first place in time.
Lake County citrus groves are in excellent condition after escaping a severe cold snap. County Agent R. E. Norris notes farmers anticipate a good crop next season if favorable weather continues. The Agricultural News Service from the University of Florida highlights the optimistic outlook for growers statewide.
A S Herlong Sr of Leesburg is added to the Florida Citrus Commission advertising committee as chairman of the research committee. Chairman Fred H Davis announced the appointment noting Herlong is a prominent grower and shipper and succeeds G R Brack of Cocoa. The move aims to better coordinate committee work.
First Baptist Church at Sixth and James Sutley lists services with pastor contact and piano. First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis shows Sunday School and service times, with a reading room at Fountain Inn building open Sundays and holidays.
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