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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
4
The pledge to the flag is quoted in full. It declares allegiance to the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands as one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The passage presents The American Creed affirming government by the people with powers derived from consent, praising democracy within a republic, and upholding unity, liberty, equality, justice, humanity, and patriotic duties. It emphasizes loving the country, supporting the constitution, obeying laws, respecting the flag, and defending the nation against enemies.
Miss Katherine Briggs recounts an extensive journey from Lima to La Paz and Arica to Santiago, then Buenos Aires, Montevideo, and Rio de Janeiro. She notes high altitude flying, views of Andean scenery, political turmoil in Bolivia, refugee issues, and joyful greetings from friends in Santiago and Rio.
O B Smith chairing the membership committee says renewals up to noon Friday push total Lake County Chamber of Commerce members to 1312 with daily checks still arriving. Sixteen communities have met or surpassed their 1945 goals with many others close. Astatula Clermont Fruitland Park Groveland Howey Lady Lake Lake Jem Leesburg Lisbon Minnesota Montverde Mount Dora Okahumpka Paisley Tavares all showing strong percent enrollment.
Chief A B Chitty Jr of the Orlando Recruiting Station says men aged 17 to 50 who pass the Eddy test will be enlisted as Seaman 1-c. Trained at Great Lakes, they receive instruction equal to two years of college. High school math and physics are essential. radio or electricity experience is desirable. Mount Dora applicants may contact Prof D D Roseborough or visit the Orlando station.
Used cooking fat brings the housewife four cents and two red ration points per pound. It also supplies the industry with raw materials for synthetic rubber, soap, fabrics, pharmaceuticals, paints and thousands of other war and civilian essentials.
The county reports a deadly cattle disease with rapid onset and high fatality. Blackleg infects young cattle, shows convulsions and gas indicates death, and vaccination is the only effective protection lasting 12 to 18 months. Owners should notify a veterinarian at first appearance and vaccinate promptly.
The Mount Dora Public Library lists new acquisitions across fiction nonfiction and juvenile shelves. Highlights include True by the Sun Lida Larri more Tide of Empire Peter B Kyne and The First World Flight Lowell Thomas along with science chemistry and crime detection titles from Fawcett Hodgman and Lassiter Wren.
Production of the Florida Citrus Commission oo grapefruit and orange juicer for home use will begin April 1 with deliveries to start a few days after. John Moscrip, advertising and sales promotions manager, said strong interest and a planned price around 50 cents indicate a lively demand, with Florida availability to be announced soon.
Lake County suffers its heaviest citrus bloom in years but growers fear losses from continued dry spells. County Agent R. E. Norris warns much fruit may drop without timely rain and late cold snaps could alter next season's crop. Cucumbers and tomatoes progress well while watermelons and citrus demand more rain for satisfactory progress.
Mrs. Clifford R. Hiatt submitted a complete pictorial record of the former County Agent’s military experience in England. The album includes full page portraits of Roosevelt Eisenhower Churchill and Stalin, camp life in England, the D Day landings, and the occupation of Paris, with captions.
A compact notice lists First United Church events with Pastor James H. Burley at 610 N. Tremain and Gilbert Hanscom directing piano and choir. Bible School at 4. Worship schedules include Baptist Training and evening services. Also features First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis with services, reading room, and open hours.
Franklin Park Rossiter Street hosts Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching plus communion at 11:00 A.M. A. L. Butler leads a 7:30 p.m. service. Liberty church lists Sunday School 9:00 A.M. and Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. St Thomas Episcopal set at Corner Lemon and Main Streets with Holy Communion at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. plus weekday prayer services.
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