Pledge to the Flag Text Altered by OCR
A garbled OCR version of the Pledge to the Flag appears, claiming allegiance to the United States of America. The line imitates the familiar pledge but contains wording errors and inconsistencies.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
4
A garbled OCR version of the Pledge to the Flag appears, claiming allegiance to the United States of America. The line imitates the familiar pledge but contains wording errors and inconsistencies.
The text presents the creed affirming government by the people and consent of the governed, highlighting democracy within a republic, union of states, and ideals of liberty equality justice and humanity. It calls for patriotism love of country obedience to laws respect for the flag and defense against enemies.
A. P. Phillips Company urging nationwide advertisers in Orlando to support servicemen via the Honor Roll. Readers are asked to write friendly letters to GOs abroad, reminding them of home and boosting morale during the war.
Dr. John H. Sherman of Weber College warns that a dangerous minority spreads disloyalty and isolationist ideas aiding Hitler and the Japs. He cites the America First Committee’s secrecy and urges firm support for allies and armed forces across all regions to prevent Axis conquest.
A letter commends Mount Dora's civic volunteers and rivalries between teams Carl Graves and Dick Edgerton for member recruitment credit. The writer praises cheerful work, notes community spirit, and expresses gratitude for the committee's efforts and dedication.
A terse wartime appeal urges support for officers and their men. The message emphasizes prompt action and duty, urging immediate alignment with leadership and collective effort. It frames the appeal as beneficial for the boys and the unit.
The passage critiques unnamed insiders who claim inside information and first-hand experience. It argues they reveal mistakes and unnecessary sacrifices, labeling them not just foolish but traitors. The tone focuses on mistrust of insinuations and rumors about the White House.
A wartime tip credits Samuel G. Gordon of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences with devising a simple homemade blackout paint from broken phonograph records dissolved in denatured alcohol. The paste coats windows quickly, dries fast, and can be removed with more alcohol. one disc covers several windows, offering a cheap coating while conserving scarce paint.
Florida honey stands out as a versatile substitute during rationing. The article highlights honey's long tradition, urges home beekeeping for health and income, and presents two recipes: Honey Baked Custard and Peanut Butter Custard with steps for baking and serving.
New arrivals include Army Doctor by Elizabeth Sei ert Dr Kildare's Crisis by Max Brand Mississippi Belle by Clement Rip ey Murder of a Novelist by Sally Wood Pied Piper by Neuil Shute Breakfast With the Nikalides by Rumer Godden These additions expand the shelf with medical drama mystery and literary fiction.
Mount Dora and vicinity honor young men serving in the United States armed forces across Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The Roll of Honor invites readers to submit any additional names to include from the area. Including Lieut staff and many local residents, the list features Danny Averitt Roy Beasley Ray Detten Jerald Drawdy Julian Drawdy and others with ranks and affiliations mentioned where readable.
A compilation of book entries featuring authors such as Warmick Deep ing Sheila Kaye-Smith Antoine de Saint Euxpiry H. B. Hinton C H Grattan and Sydney R Montague with multiple work titles including Corn in Egypt Secret Son Non-Fiction Flight to Arras Cordell Hull North to Adventure.
Franklin Park church on Rossiter Street Sanford Road lists Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. on 2nd Sunday L B Chastain from Ocoee. 4th Sunday Lester Starling from Ocoee. 5th Sunday L B Chastain. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshippers with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A prayer meeting occurs Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. The Y P E meets Friday at 7:45 p.m. under Pastor Rev L A Ford.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis offers morning prayer and a sermon at 11:00 a.m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayer and sermon on other Sundays Rector D T Johnson. Zion Lutheran in Groveland lists services: Sunday 11:00 a.m and 7:30 p.m under Rev O E Liden plus Augustana Synod affiliation.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Sunday service at 11 a m with subject Matter Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 p m Testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. A free reading room in Fountain Inn building 117 Eustis street open daily 3 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays for reading borrowing or purchasing Bible and authorized literature Public invited to attend services and use reading room.
The Cor. Grove Street and Badger Avenue Catholic Church lists services led by Rev. William O Farrell including mass times on Sundays and weekdays, confessions on Saturdays and eves, and baptisms Sundays. Golden Triangle Lodge 874 Loyal Order of Moose meets at K of P Hall on 1st and 3rd Mondays with Dr. E R Hutchings as Governor and M C Kirkland as Secretary.
Juvenile Effelts by Margot Austin Indian Captive by Lois Lenski Riders in Scarlet by S R Montague and eleven other books, both adult and juvenile, were added to the library in February.
Florida’s fifth edition of the Medical Director releases figures showing 2936 men and women licensed to practice medicine. Of these, 929 doctors are licensed in Florida but reside in other states.
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