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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
4
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A partial version of the Pledge to the Flag is shown, noting allegiance to the United States of America and the Republic, with liberty and justice for all, though the full phrasing appears incomplete.
The creed declares belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent. It emphasizes democracy in a republic, a union of sovereign states, and principles of freedom equality justice and humanity upheld by patriots. It calls for loving defending obeying and respecting the nation and its laws and flag.
A reader reflects on two small estates settled with wills and no disputes, noting delays despite orderly affairs. The piece explains the public notices for administration and claims protect all parties and discusses legal advertising rates varying by state. It ends with a light aside on paper weight and air mail.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce notes livestock investment reaching 175 million dollars with beef cattle numbering about 1.445 million and value over 50 million dollars. Dairying totals 55 million. pasture cleared remains under 700 thousand acres. Improved feeds and citrus byproducts boost fat cattle, while Florida’s meat demand exceeds production, prompting exports and price gains.
Brig. Gen. Hume Peabody authorized Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics commanders to grant three day passes to service members to assist in citrus harvest and packing under emergency conditions. Local field officers will assess need, and may approve one pass per 30 days if training and civilian employment are not disrupted.
Mr and Mrs W E Holler of Breezy Point Mount Dora renewed their contributing membership boosting Lake County Chamber of Commerce total to 1503 for 1943. Mount Dora moved from eighth to seventh in percentage over goal with 179 memberships toward a 120 goal, reaching 150 percent.
Students create health rule posters as visitors prepare for November 2 visitation day at the school. The six week spelling honor roll includes Raoul Barker Josephine Clements Mary Martha Simpson Frances Wages Helen Wages and many more with perfect or attendance records.
The fifth grade notes a new pupil Bettye Ann Ray while losing one student leaving twenty six. They repurposed the Indian museum into a Southeastern states products display and studied six southern states including Florida.
Six weeks tests end and pupils resume routine. Students created Hallowe en posters during three art periods including a letter cutting lesson. Patsy Dean and Alan Claflin drew a large arctic map of Baffin Island with input from most classmates. Six students were dismissed early for perfect attendance and a group of top spellers is listed.
James Howard Crowley from Alma Georgia and Harry Wise from Springfield Missouri join as Melvin Stevenson returns. Marilyn Donnell leaves far west Florida. The group helped create a Hallowe en carnival poster showing black cats on jack o lanterns. Health and Temperance Day next Friday features Mother Goose health rhymes and a song about keeping books and mouths clean. Perfect spellers include John Connery Paul Hopkins John Marsell Lee Edward McRee Wade Simpson Donald Wetz Patricia Ann Glenn Barbara Hill Peggy Lou Nutter Iva Jean Parker Aline Paul.
Children helped design a Halloween Carnival poster for the PTA event on October 30. They drew freehand images of brownies, cats, jack o lanterns, owls and witches and selected the best to place on the poster with colored lettering.
This week the class decorated with chains and cut outs for Halloween and made posters. Students shared flowers and cuttings to beautify the room while science corner displays butterflies a mosquito hawk and sprouting air plant leaves. Billie Thomas returned from Starke after two weeks due to family illness Carlton Thorne left for Red Bay Florida for family business Marie Kerr was absent last week due to illness Ten girls and seven boys posted perfect attendance and punctuality for the first six weeks.
WPB grants manufacturers freedom to produce as many baby carriages as supply allows this year. The expected rise in output is linked to available materials and push to meet growing demand next spring.
A public publication on saving the sweet potato crop is offered free at the County Agent's office. The home garden may grow broccoli cabbage brussels sprouts carrots head lettuce kohl rabi onions Chinese cabbage mustard radish and leaf lettuce. Ground moles can be managed by Paris Green in raisins placed in the mole furrow. Formulas for mole cricket control are available at the County Agent's office.
State Selective Service warns delinquents time to contact local boards is shortening. After November first boards will classify or reclassify delinquents and order report for induction or work of national importance. Noncompliance may lead to FBI apprehension and federal prosecution. Employers urged to verify employee status and address updates.
The P T A hosts a Hallowe’en Carnival at the school gym Saturday night with plenty of fun for attendees. Local families are invited to enjoy games, costumes, and refreshments in a community event.
A compilation of club and service group meetings lists schedules for Science Church Civic Cfshe raternal Organizations Baptist and Methodist circles. American Legion Lions Kiwanis and Masons outline monthly sessions at City Hall Community Building and local temples with varied times from mornings to evenings.
Incoming mail schedules include Leesburg, Sanford, Orlando, and Leesburg star routes with morning and afternoon pickups. Outgoing mail runs to Sanford, Leesburg, and northern and southern points, plus regular and air mail options. Regular routes cover Eustis Ta vares Leesburg with 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM star routes to Orlando.
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