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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1942

Page

3

Wanted home for Oscar Smith in Florida rescue appeal

Oscar Smith, an eleven year old homeless boy, was removed from neglectful parents and placed with The Children’s Hearted Family. The State Superintendent Marcus C. Fagg appeals for a good home in the country, with care, education, and a chance to grow up as part of a loving family. Inquiries can be directed to the Society at 403 Con a ne Building, Jacksonville.

Oscar Smith Florida Oscar Marcus C. Fagg Fagg the Home Society Conane Building Jacksonville

Defense workers authorized to enter private buildings

Attorney General advised Governor Holland that defense workers named by the governor sheriff or municipality may arrest violators and enter private buildings to enforce defense regulations. Auxiliaries and designated officers may extinguish lights to prevent guiding air threats and protect life and property.

Tom Watson Spessard L. Holland

Roscoe the crow found after crowd scare at show

Roscoe the crow, famed star of the New York Sports show, wandered into a Florida Exhibit crowd of 30 000 and was found perched beside a stuffed purple gabble on a cypress limb. The bird, looking well stuffed, shouted Hi, ya, Roscoe, startling onlookers.

Roscoe Crow New York Florida

Bonds and stamps sales blaze through Lake County February totals

Lake County bonds and stamps activity for February tops totals across towns led by Lees with fifteen thousand seven hundred forty-two dollars. Mount Dora posts sixteen thousand four hundred seventy-five. Clermont thirteen thousand five hundred fifty-nine point ninety-five. Eustis nine thousand seventy-one point five. Umatilla six thousand nine hundred sixty-one point forty-five. Tavares six thousand three hundred thirty-nine point five five. Groveland and nearby towns show smaller post office figures. Defense Savings drives state effort as Karl Lehmann notes statewide exceed forty million dollars from May through February. Mount Dora and Umatilla sign payroll allotments. school and town offices join 100 percent participation plans for defense bonds.

Vince Wolaeet Wink Lees Association of Lake County Leesburg Firstational Bank of Mount Dora Clermont Citizens Bank of Clermont Post Office Eustis First State Bank of Federal Savings and Loan Association of Eustis Umatilla Tavares Groveland Fruitland Park Montverde Monteola Lady Lake Sorrento Defense Savings Florida Karl Lehmann Lake County Chamber of Commerce United States Treasury Lake County Post Office Federal Savings and Loan Association Umatilla High School

Canning Demonstration Notes At Tavares March 13

Home Demonstration and 4-H Club Building hosts a canning demonstration in Tavares on March 13 at 2 o clock. Included are sugar less dessert recipes from Forecast Magazine such as Tapioca Fruit Pudding Marmalade Pudding and Cereal and Date Pudding. Also mentions B F Goodrich gas mask innovation made from a transparent plastic material with viewing inside.

Tavares March Isue Forecast Magazine B. F. Goodrich Company

Mineral mix boosts hog production with low cost feed supplement

Farmers test an inexpensive mineral feed using 50 lb steamed bone meal 50 lb ground limestone 25 lb common salt 25 lb red iron oxide 1 lb copper sulfate 1 oz cobalt compounds. Stored dry in a box under shelter, it aids growth and milk yield. Plant peanuts for digging from March 1 to May 15, with later hogging off planting, close planting and soil plaster or lime when pegging.

We Are Americans essay contest winner reflects patriotism

Bobby Vincent, 11th grade winner of third prize in a Good Citizenship contest by First National Bank, urges unity to preserve liberty and the Constitution, recalling 1620 Pilgrims, 1917 war, and Washington's era. He stresses citizens must work for the United States and neighbors, not individuals.

Bobby Vincent First National Bank Uni United States America Washington Hamilton Jefferson Mr. Jones Mrs. Whatever- Your-Name The Lucille Minkley

Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave Winner

Lucille Minkley, seventh grade, won third prize in a Good Citizenship contest for grades seven to nine. The piece urges democracy, civic duty, and buying Liberty Bonds. It notes Rep Lex Green's statement on Maritime Commission funds to build merchant vessels in Jacksonville, creating over three thousand jobs.

America Lex Green The Maritime Commission Jacksonville

NYA Youth Programs Drive War Effort Across Florida

NYA efforts train about 1000 youths nationwide in production shops including machine work welding sheet metal and auto mechanics. In Florida 1459 youths are on professional clerical projects aiding defense agencies while 718 youths live and work at resident centers. centers serve white youth in Pensacola Ocala Tampa Orlando and negro youth in Tallahassee and Daytona Beach.

Urgen Young Rine NYA Cetedent Florida NYA Selective Service Boards Defense Councils Pensacola Ocala Tampa Orlando Tallahassee Daytona Beach

What to Do If a Military Aircraft Is Forced Down

The Army Air Forces in Washington DC issued guidance for law enforcement officers and civilians on actions to take if a military aircraft is forced down in civilian areas. The instructions cover securing the scene and coordinating with military authorities to ensure safety and efficient response.

Army Air Forces Air Force Headquarters Washin D. C

Aircraft Accident Protocols for Civilian Areas

Civilian authorities must guard crash scenes in remote areas to prevent tampering with bombs or ammunition. Report accidents to ice or sheriff, provide location and crew status, identify aircraft, and notify nearest Army Air Forces base for immediate scene protection and joint investigation.

Army Air Forces

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