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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
4
The line shows an altered pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The passage declares belief in the United States as a government of the people and asserts duties to love the country, support the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against its enemies. It emphasizes consent of the governed and the union of states.
The War Department establishes the Aviation Cadet Examining Board in Orlando Florida with three officers including a medical officer. Applicants aged 16 to 26 undergo physical and mental tests for admission to the Air Corps as cadets with commissions as 2nd Lieutenants upon completion. Eligible Americans 18 to 26 who are fit and pass exams may apply at 202 Post Office Building Orlando.
Fishing for largemouth bass paused from March 15 to May 2 as prizes were handed out for winter catches in the National Bass Tournament at Leesburg. Winners include Fred Butler for a 13 lb 14 oz bass from the St Johns River, with radio prize, and multiple division prizes for men and women across Woodstock New York Pawhuska Ohio Peoria Illinois Maryville Tennessee and Leesburg Florida. The Florida Hotelmen's Association plans its Bellevue Biltmore Convention in early April.
The bands is open daily except Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm with weekend or holiday variations not specified. The fragment indicates a public listing of venue hours and operating days.
The record explains discounts for early payments and a delayed penalty due to late tax books from Florida legislation. It cites Lake County economies and 100 percent valuation reducing taxes, with many small bills like 26 or 32 cents and some as low as five cents on modest homes.
A letter from Jack Brown in training at Fort Benning details the grim realities of warfare training. He describes chess like tactics, realistic battle noises, and the challenge of blending sportsmanship with combat readiness. He notes bayonet and B A R proficiency, and his growing acceptance of military life.
Mount Dora and surrounding area list numerous local youths serving in the Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard urging support and asking readers to submit additional names to include in the Roll of Honor. The roster features dozens of residents with ranks such as Lieut and Jr., including McCown Dickson Pohlman and Verigan among others.
Eustis and Yalaha join Lake County Chamber of Commerce in surpassing their 1942 membership quotas by the close of business Friday.
Mrs Harry J Wise will entertain the King's Daughters with a sunset boat ride aboard the City of Dora meeting at the Yacht Club dock at 7 o'clock. The event is social with no business session as the next regular meeting will be April 13 at the Community Church with new hostesses planned. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
The Church of Christ announces Bible Study at 10 00 am on Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road. Preaching and Communion begin 11 00 am on 1st and 2nd Sundays with L B Chastain from the 4th Sunday Lester Starling from Ocoee. Evening services follow. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. You are invited to attend each service.
Litreet Rev L A Bord announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m with prayer meeting Tuesday 7 45 p m Y P E Friday at 7 45 p m at ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Eustis services include Morning Prayer sermon first Sunday Holy Communion others for prayer and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends cordial welcome. Zion Poeta ray Church Augustana Synod Groveland Rev O E Liden pastor Morning 11 00 a m Evening 7 30 p m services listed
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with subject Reality. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m features testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. Reading room at Fountain Inn building 117 Eustis street open daily 3 to 5 p m except Sundays holidays inviting public attendance.
The Rev William O Farrell presides at Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis Rectory 234 Badger Ave Mass schedule includes First Sunday 8 am and all other Sundays 10 30 am Weekday Mass 7 30 am Confessions Saturdays eve Holy Days and First Fridays 7 30 pm Midweek Services Wednesdays 7 30 pm Baptisms Sundays 3 pm Phone 222 Pastor listed.
Loyal Order of Moose lodge 874 meets at K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr. E Reese serves as governor with M C Kirkland as secretary.
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