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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
4
Fragment of the pledge of allegiance appears on a historical page describing the oath to the United States flag and the republic with liberty and justice for all. The snippet focuses on the phrase to the flag and to the Republic, reflecting civic language of the era.
The excerpt presents the proclamation of belief in the United States as a government of the people with powers derived from consent. It emphasizes democracy within a republic, unity, freedom, equality, justice, humanity, and duties to love, support, obey, respect the flag, and defend the country.
An excerpt from David W. Newell's Field & Stream essay urges central Florida readers to protect wildlife and denounces greed-driven destruction. It argues wildlife belongs to the people, warns of flood-control and development plans, and stresses citizen action to defend habitats and species.
The article reports on a broad flood control bill being prepared by Congress to require safeguards for fish and game before any dam construction. Sen. Guy Gordon of Oregon is expected to introduce the measure, with a push for federal action to balance natural resources. It notes statewide and national conservation efforts and outlines related legislative debates on administration spending and regulatory powers.
State officials anticipate big revenues from new taxes and oil receipts at Sunniland and possible gas regulation changes. The Legislature passed a three day wait for marriage licenses amid opposition from county judges and looming debate over a ten cent utility tax. The Governor pushes programs with tax plans facing stiff opposition.
Three members of the class had birthdays this week: Wendy Bardwell, Alice Joyce Gibb, and Charles Correll. Wendy and Alice Joyce enjoyed lovely parties. Betty S, Cora Anne Sadler, Kenneth Cox, Wendy Bardwell, and Anne Lee Jones are noted as perfect for the week.
The record lists individuals including Sanders Hugh Crowley Max Bulske Sadie Keasley Patsy Dean Peggy Guy Coralyn Keller Ruth Hill Ellen Marsell Jean Pike Simpson and Elizabehh Sweat associated with a local notices item. The text presents a roster of names tied to a public notice or community activity in the page.
A brief school report describes first and second graders discussing Susan's Neighbors and everyday happenings. Teachers plan a picnic before dismissal, though arrangements are unfinished.
Students visited National Velvet last Monday and enjoyed the show. The class lists include Mary Grace Daisy Eaton Margie Liles Barbara Siess Vanzant Josephine Gibb George Cox William Harding Roger Hayes Jay Malone Dunn Sto vall Peter Trenharm Pete Wages Altea Watts Carl Wise. Peter Trenham has been in the star and we hope for his return soon.
A very excited boy in our grade today notes his father Donald Wetz has returned after nearly three years in the Pacific as a Seabee. Several classmates join Cub Scouts: Boyd Atkins Bobby Correll and Frank Hall. The report promises a Rock Springs picnic this afternoon and lists perfect spellers for two weeks including many classmates.
Darby moved from Texas to Mount Dora and joined the fifth grade. The class has thirty two students and recently enjoyed an assembly by the seventh grade. With exams approaching, students study North American countries, map work, poetry in English, and decimals in arithmetic. Keepers include Raymond Bethea Alan Claflin Gene Dukes Carl Huff and Jimmie.
A proposed tax shift from three to five cents per bet for dog tracks is advanced with a 17 percent pari mutuel pool split 5 percent to the State and 12 percent to tracks. A new bill to take effect in weeks would exclude horse racing and Jai Alai. House actions also pass measures to curb election ballot overloads and define minority parties with a 5 percent vote threshold, while small loan interest rate reforms fail to pass.
In May our class lists twenty eight students with strong effort toward promotion. Social studies covers Africa the dark continent while arithmetic includes bookkeeping topics like receipts bills checks and stubs. Miss Camp attended the P T A picnic at Santando Springs to honor the sere class and faculty. Perfect spellers span many names across two Fridays.
Ruth A. King and Jean Hersholt present a River's End tale built around Dr Christian the radio hero. Judy Price the nurse, Geo Peabody, Mrs Cartwright the town gossip, and many locals confide in the doctor as he pursues a dream.
A white oil emulsion spray three fourths as strong as recommended controls white flies on gardenias. Dusting sulphur controls mites and fleas in poultry houses and litter. Pangola grass offers a palatable, well suited sod for well drained soils. Tomatoes are pruned by pinching stems and tying to stakes with soft material to avoid injury. Grass near onions should be weeded by hand to protect bulbs.
Sunday night drew large crowds to Mt. Olive A.M.E. and nearby churches with packed services at St John Primitive Baptist and a strong program by the Invincible Singers from Gainesville at the Methodist Church. A female gospel group from Bartow performed, drawing more attendees as flowers were arranged for a speaker.
The Church of Christ on Sanford Road lists Sunday activities led by A. L. Butler at 10 10 A M Bible study 11 A M preaching and communion and 7 P M evening service with an 8 P M Wednesday prayer meeting in Franklin.
Lake County closed its 1944 fiscal year with a cash balance of 157 709 and total receipts of 414 785 from Oct 1 1943 to Sept 30 1944. Tax receipts led at 190 072 followed by tax redemptions 62 014 and racing commission 49 500. Expenditures totaled 257 075 across roads administration law enforcement court costs agriculture publicity and related items. County commissioners listed debts and interest in the report.
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