Pledge to the Flag Text
The Pledge to the Flag declares allegiance to the United States and its Republic. It affirms one nation under liberty and justice for all.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
4
The Pledge to the Flag declares allegiance to the United States and its Republic. It affirms one nation under liberty and justice for all.
The quotation asserts belief in the United States as a democratic republic and sovereign union founded on freedom equality justice and humanity. It states duty to love country support the constitution obey laws respect the flag and defend against enemies.
The Florida Press Association held its 65th annual convention at Silver Springs and mourned several losses, led by Gilbert Freeman publisher of the Avon Park Sun. Owen A. Brice appointed a Necrology committee, and Ed Menninger proposed planting a memorial tree with a bronze plaque to honor Freeman.
At a Florida press convention 110 editors witnessed the planting of a memorial Oncoba Spinosa tree in Silver Springs park for the late Gilbert Freeman. State Comptroller Col. Jim Lee officiated with a heartfelt dedication and spade ceremony. The Press Association plans similar plantings to honor other distinguished editors.
Interest in a permanent livestock industry grows as Lake County farmers plant permanent pasture and winter grazing crops. In Clermont, O. H. Keene has sixty acres of Quincy No. 1 oats that are up and growing well.
Lake County farmers expand grazing with Bahia Bermuda and Alyce Clover pastures. Needing seed plots across Clermont Bay Lake Leesburg Eustis and Okahumpka area growers plant oats Bahia grass and carpet seed with trials of 167 oats and Kudzu. Election of community committee members for the AAA program is set for December 11 with details coming next week.
Central Florida Council to hold a two day training conference at Camp Wewa on November 30 and December 1. Forty eight white troops will send delegates with Senior Patrol Leader as leader and Scoutmaster as advisor. Sessions begin Thanksgiving afternoon and run until 8:30 p.m. Friday. Walter J. Patton chairs the organizing committee with C Eric Bishop William Kade Sam V. Martin Frank L. Palmer and Sydney J. Meyer among others.
A wartime appeal explains why a Sixth War Loan is essential to defeat Japan. It details Japan’s military manpower and labor force, high work hours, low wages, and total commitment, urging individuals to buy at least one extra $100 War Bond to speed victory and bring troops home.
From the Suwannee Press in Tampa a wine velveteen bound diary titled Floridiary offers a 1945 diary with weekly pages and a halftone view per spread. Edited by L A McDowell the souvenir costs 1 and features Bok Tower Silver Springs Cy press Gardens Alligator Farm St Augustine and more. It targets tourists and homeseekers and makes a fitting Christmas gift.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors at their November 13 annual meeting in the Court House, Tavares, elected six Honorary Members. Recipients include Hon. Claude Pepper and Hon. Charles Andrews, U S Senators Florida, Hon. James Meade of New York, Hon. Joe Hendreks, Congressman Florida Fifth District, and Gov elect Millard Caldwell. Willis Powell, Indian Springs, Georgia, is listed as Past Secretary. Cards embossed in gold on green will be mailed to each recipient for display in offices.
A red Nazi arm band with a blue swastika in a white circle is shown in the lobby of the First State Bank in Eustis. Capt. Albert C. Kreigsman Jr. sent it to his wife, a bank employee, claiming it was removed under protest.
A wartime appeal urges fair use of V Mail to speed correspondence for soldiers. It highlights shared benefits of airmail efficiency and encourages equitable mail practices among service members and civilians.
Local notices list services and times for Fifth Avenue Methodist and Sixth Street Baptist churches plus Community Church. Details include pastors, Sunday school, morning and evening worship, choir rehearsals, teen groups, and midweek prayer meetings.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida invites the public to Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Sunday Service at 11 00 A M with the subject God the Only Cause and Creator A Wednesday meeting at 8 00 P M features testimonies and remarks A free reading room at 117 North Eustis Street is open daily 3 to 5 A M except Sundays and holidays for reading borrowing or purchasing Bible and Christian Science literature
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street holds Bible Study Sundays at 10:00 A.M. with preaching and communion at 11:00 A.M. Evening service is at 7:30 P.M. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 P.M. Led by A. L. Butler.
The Liberty Street Church of God led by Pastor Rev. T. J. Meane lists Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Worship at 12:00 M. Evening service at 8:00 P.M. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. and Friday at 8:00 P.M.
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