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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
4
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The pledge proclaims allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. It emphasizes one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The text asserts belief in the United States as a government by the people for the people with powers derived from consent, honoring democracy and a republic. It calls for love of country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
A call for Red Cross donations notes the organization serves the sick hungry homeless wounded and orphaned at home and on fronts worldwide. The piece urges liberal support as Americans endure global hardship and remain at work, valuing every Red Cross dollar for prompt relief.
The Orlando Morning Sentinel praises Orange County and Orlando residents for generous giving and urges Lake County and Mount Dora to join in. It calls a liberal Red Cross contribution a fitting Thanksgiving observance and notes local wealth compared with needs abroad.
Town of Mount Dora enforces a long standing ban on throwing or distributing hand bills on streets sidewalks parks and private property. Violations carry up to 50 dollars fine or 30 days jail. Officers urge residents to report offenders to Chief Story. responsibility often lies with the storekeeper sending out circulars.
A Mount Dora bowling tribute preserves 38 charter members from the 1928 dedication of Lakeside Park courts. Articles from the Topic dated April 12 and 19, 1928 recall Orlando visitors, local reception, and hopes the facility would boost tourism next season. New arrivals include William E. Breckenridge and Walter B. Ferguson.
The piece outlines Dohanos artwork and his tuberculosis, the 1937 Treasury Art Project in the Virgin Islands, and the 1941 Lake County Christmas seal campaign. It notes the separation of Red Cross and Tuberculosis Association seals, the collaboration of local health groups, and the impact of seal funds on reducing tuberculosis mortality in Lake County.
Pearl L. Cullen tax collector announces 1942 auto tags go on sale December 1. Bring Florida Title Certificate and 1941 registration to purchase a tag for proper classification. Passenger car rates vary by weight from 5 to 25 dollars. track rates unchanged. Federal usage tax will be collected by the Internal Revenue Service, not by her office.
Two bundles of scorched mail arrived last Saturday from sacks burned aboard a train in North Carolina. Though some envelopes were charred beyond recognition, enough contents remained to permit delivery to Mount Dora residents.
Furnished property with 14 bearing fruit trees listed for sale or rent. Inquiries directed to James M. Horton at 620 Alexander St. Also available: three nicely furnished rooms with sun porch at 326 Tremain St Mount Dora, Southern exposure. Communication note mentions postal delays and contacting Postmaster C. C. Dooley or the sender to trace mailed letters.
Mr and Mrs L S McLarry operate Zellwood Inn this season and will uphold the famous meals. McLarry is a nephew of former operator Mrs G C McLarry who died after illness. They have moved from Orlando to the Inn to oversee daily operations and maintain high service standards.
The Mount Dora Library welcomes new titles across fiction and non fiction. Fiction includes Now Voyager by Olive Higgins Prouty Trunk by Edna Ferber Murder Gives a Lovely Light by John Stephen Strange Beyond elsonine by Lida Larrimore Stars In Your Eyes by Emilie Loring Wakefield's Course by Marc De Roche Country School Ma'am by Delia T Lutes All That Glitters by Frances Parkinson Keyes Non Fiction Floridays by Don Blanding plus a poetry collection Fos ida poems with illustrations The Climber by E F Benson and The Mixture As Before short stories by W Somerset Mangham were donated by a friend.
Local trade and professional venues join to offer modern services to residents and visitors. Electric appliance stores, post offices, gas suppliers, florists, welding and irrigation suppliers, paint and marine shops, locksmiths, hatchery, broiler plants, interior decorators, landscape artists, and more have invested here to grow the community and invite public support.
The Mount Dora Eastern Star Chapter hosts a benefit card party at the Community Building on Friday November 28 at 8 00 p m Tickets are available from Eastern Star members Miss Doris Camp is chairman and Mrs Kathleen Carr is assisting Pearl Camp handles ticket sales and the event features five game auctions contract bridge and more
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet Friday November 21 at 2 30 p m sharp at the Home Demonstration and 4 H Club Building near the Court House Ta vares Secretary Karl Lehmann on leave serving as Deputy Administrator for Defense Savings in Florida will be present President George L Briles of Leesburg urges board members to attend and bring others from their communities interested in Lake County development.
Two tax deed notices authorized by Clayt on Bagwell and A Brantley. Certificates Nos 57 and 107 relate to Florida Lake County properties described by sections and townships. Bidders may obtain deeds at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares at 11 a.m. on January 5 1942.
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