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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
4
Advertisement rates listed at 35 cents per inch for display ads and 1 cent per word for classifieds with a 25 word minimum. Notice of second class matter dated April 7 1916 at the Post Office in Mount Dora Florida under the 1879 act.
A standard pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America is recited, affirming allegiance to the Republic for which it stands. The oath proclaims one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The text presents The American Creed affirming a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent. It describes a democratic republic, a union of states, and principles of freedom equality justice and humanity. It ends with a call to love support obey defend the country and its flag.
State Board of Health proclaims war on the Aedes Aegypti mosquito fueling yellow fever and dengue. Dr. Henry Hanson urges vigorous control as travel rises and epidemics threaten Florida cities like Miami and Tampa, recounting 1934 successes and the need for trained inspectors to destroy breeding grounds.
Authorities urge health departments and individuals to combat a pest by rapid reduction in breeding. Citizens should swat wings, screen windows, and maintain cleanliness to deter production.
A University of Illinois study on local government expenditures highlights inadequate budgeting and reporting across Illinois taxing units. With 15118 units and many entities, voters remain confused, underscoring the need for consistent Public Notices in local press as required by law.
Wisconsin circuit court orders Superior to resume publishing council proceedings in a general circulation newspaper. The ruling stresses mandatory public notices to inform voters and taxpayers and deter neglect of official stewardship.
The piece discusses how Dog Days are mythologized with fear of rabies, explains how rabies spreads through dog saliva and nerves, warns against killing a suspected dog, urges veterinary observation, and notes a ten day confinement window before vaccination is pursued.
The piece traces Dog Days superstition and how a star honored dogs, linking myths from Pharaonic Egypt to modern fears of mad dogs. It notes how heat, thirst, tainted food, and worms trigger dog illnesses and hysteria, and explains ancient reverence for dogs tied to seasonal rains and crops.
A sweating animal loses salt from blood and requires salt added to drinking water between feeds. Hydrate a hardworking animal every three to four hours but let him cool before full drinking to avoid spasmodic colic.
Elementary students enjoyed a theatre party funded by their grade fathers Mrs. Simpson and Mr. T. and preparations for the last day include ice cream cake and a prize money event. Several students and teachers are named among attendees and hosts. A teachers dinner with bridge followed at the home of Mrs. Ben Carr on Alexander street featured prizes won by Mrs. Laney and Miss Cassady.
Fifth grade pupils enjoyed a theatre party hosted by room father Mr Willard. Recognitions included students not absent or tardy all year: George Detton Bill Glenn Clark Van Deroef Darlene Schaff Dolly Van Deroef and Helen Whitehead. Perfect spellers listed include David Blanchard George Blunt Bill Glenn James Hall David Lanier Barry Norton Laurence Willard Alvis Williams Norris Williams Mae Deen Helen Whitehead and Bettye Ann Ray.
Two girls Jean Pike and Martha Simpson will receive perfect attendance certificates next Friday. Patsy Dean has achieved perfect spelling all year. Next Wednesday the grade will visit the movie Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as guests of the teacher and class parents.
The class reports nearly half the students absent due to measles and opts to visit a Mount Dora bird sanctuary instead of the public school. A chimney swift visited, stayed overnight, and was released by Mr. oe Patsy Conner celebrates her May 8 birthday at school with cake and punch.
On Wednesday afternoon May 24 the grade will visit the public library to get library cards and choose books to take home. The class numbers twenty eight, evenly split by gender, and a chimney swift visitor was rescued from the hall by Mr Loveless. Mary Grace Conboy and Meredith Folger supplied story books for reading, and Peter Pan was borrowed from the library for group reading.
Church School and ded partmentalized classes for all ages at 10:00 A M. Sermon at 1:00 P M. Youth Fellowship at 6: Evening Worship 7:30 P M. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30. Choir Practice Thursday 7:30 P M. Everyone welcome.
The notice invites attendance at First Baptist Church Corser Sixth and Tremain with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as pianist and choir director. Bible School at 9 45 A M and evening services list 7 30 P M and 8 00 P M prayer meeting. Welcome to a friendly church.
Morning worship at 11 a m led by Pastor James Austin Richards D D with Mrs R N White as organist and choir director Celia Stein Claflin soloist Sermon topic The Higher Mathematics presented at Donnelly Street Col 7th Ave location by Community Church listing details of service personnel and time.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Grage Street and Lemon Avenue invites the public to Sunday school at 9:30 A M and Sunday service at 11:00 A M with the subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced Mesmerism and Hypnotism. A Wednesday 8:00 P M testimonies meeting is held. A free reading room at 117 North Eus tis Street is open daily and on holidays from 3 to 5. The Bible and Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased.
The Franklin Park Church of Christ on Rossiter Street at Sanford Road holds Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. Preaching and Communion follow at 11:00 A.M. Evening Service is at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting also at 7:30 P.M. led by L. B. Chastain every Sunday and weekly.
The St Thomas Episcopal Church at Corner Lemon and Mary Streets announces weekly services led by Rev Kilbourn and Rev Meade. Holy Communion at 8:30 AM and 11:06 AM on Sundays with morning prayer and sermon, prayer meeting Friday evenings, and Sunday school at 10:00 AM.
Zion Lutheran Church announces Augustana Florida Rev E Linden as pastor with morning service at 11 A M and evening service at 7 30 P M at the temple or hall in the community.
Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue lists Sunday services last Sunday monthly 11 30 A M Weekly mass 7 30 A M Holy days 7 30 A M Friday 4 P M Sunday 9 45 A M Children classes 9 45 A M Friday 4 30 P M Confessions 3 P M first Thursday 3 P M and Saturday Sat Confessions and church meetings held on last Sunday 12 15 P M
Loyal Order of Moose lodge 4874 holds meetings at the K. P. Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays each month. Dr. E. B. Hutchins serves as governor and M. C. Kirkland is secretary.
Visitors toured our room last Friday to gauge interest for next fall. Twenty seven students registered for entrance in the fi grade next term. Some classmates have been absent due to illness. we hope they return Monday as we have three days left in the 36th week.
We express heartfelt thanks for kindnesses during our mother Irene Marvel illness and for sympathy messages and flowers sent at her death.
A religious sermon urges readers to seek salvation, arguing life continues beyond death and that true rescue requires active faith in Christ. The speaker cites Longfellow about life and logic of spiritual need, warning against idleness in seeking salvation.
Mrs. Lena Irene Carter 67 widow of W A Carter died at home Saturday May 20 after a lingering illness. Native of Georgia she lived in Mount Dora since 1921 except six years with her children. Survived by daughter Irene Marvel three sons and five sisters. Services held at First Methodist Church burial in Forest Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Also includes farm mineral feeding advice for dairymen and stockmen about mineral boxes and substitutes.
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