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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
4
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The Pledge to the Flag recited by members including Florida State Press Association officials. It declares allegiance to the United States, the Republic, and the ideals of liberty and justice for all.
A historical excerpt presents The American Creed affirming belief in a government by the people with powers derived from consent, a democracy in a republic, and a pledge to love support obey and defend the country.
A column notes National Newspaper Week with reflections on newspapers as daily companions, highlighting their value in small towns for local news, births, deaths, business changes, markets and personals, and citing the New York City strike as a reminder of their importance.
The article reports a week long newspaper strike in New York and its wide impact. Thousands queued for papers with some selling at a dollar. Radio offered partial relief but could not replace print. Citizens, advertisers, and readers voiced loss of news and guidance during the blackout.
Information on file shows home fires cause nearly all fire deaths from smoke, with over half of casualties among women and children. Assistant Secretary Ralph Arey outlines seven major causes and checks for Fire Prevention Week, including heating systems, wiring, matches, rubbish removal, storage of fuels, careful smoking, and incineration away from buildings.
The Lake County Council of P.T.A. held its first School of Instruction at Eustis High School on September 19 with about 52 attendees. Key figures included Mrs. Frank Howard and Mrs. Angus Cowle, who introduced speakers and led sessions on building and P.T.A. tools and courses.
Florida enacts Premarital and Prenatal laws October 1 requiring blood tests within 30 days for marriage applicants and for all pregnant women under clinical care. The premarital test must be from a licensed physician or public health officer with results determining infectious status. Fees apply to private physicians, but VD clinics or county health departments provide free testing.
Camp Blanding launches a peacetime regular army recruiting drive aiming for 300000 enlistments by July 1946 with 70000 in the southeast. Eligible soldiers at the Separation Center can reenlist for benefits including furloughs, bonuses, and overseas options. Captain Benefield notes single men seek travel abroad while married men want posts in the United States with decent housing.
Chief Charles M. Allen is named recruiter in charge of the Navy Station in Orlando replacing A B Chitty Jr who transfers to Jacksonville for statewide publicity. J K Wavering will assist as Yeoman First Class from St Petersburg. The station continues full operation under voluntary enlistment policy for ages 17 to 35 and the radar program remains open with openings for Officer Stewards and cooks for qualified colored youths.
Mount Dora High School lists 1945 football games at Ocoee Tavares Eustis Clermont Groveland with an open date. Home games at 8 p m at the elementary and junior senior high schools for students and adults with prices including federal tax.
Former Helen Street location now operates at Lake Jem with updated equipment. Stock includes tubes like 12SA7 12SK7 25Z5 and 35Z5 50L6 for repairs. Philco authorized service man for Philco Products in Lake County. Service calls, pickup and delivery available. Pending telephone installation. Box 37 Lake Jem Florida. 19-the LADIES HOME JOURNAL AND POST subscriptions noted. Readers Digest $2.25 Military $1.50. Phone 2761 W H Putnam.
A Walter Benton issued a notice asking residents to report colored patrons returning from the Princess Theatre after late shows if they cause noise or disturbances. Police will stop those individuals from attending, aiming to end the annoyance.
An advertiser urges readers to insure property before the next windstorm and promotes extended coverage added to fire insurance as a low cost way to increase protection.
The Lake County Poultry Institute was held in Groveland last week led by County Agent R. E. Norris, District Agent W. T. Nettles, and Groveland President Archie Booth. Speakers predicted a growing future for Lake County poultrymen with guidance on better management and sanitation to boost profits.
A 5 7 5 fertilizer works for many state gardens but care is needed at planting. Avoid direct seed or root contact with fertilizer to prevent plant burning.
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