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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
4
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The standard pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America is cited as pledging loyalty to the Republic and ideal of liberty and justice for all.
The text restates belief in the United States as a government of the people with powers derived from consent. It endorses democracy within a republic, union of sovereign states, and principles of freedom equality justice and humanity. It affirms duties to love support defend and obey laws and the constitution and to respect the flag against enemies.
The text portrays Tom Watson as fearless and outspoken, defending constitutional rights and open hearings in a case involving a Federal action and a Florida state observer, amid tensions with organized labor. It discusses open versus closed shop and the role of government and labor in national policy.
Central district of the Florida Christian Endeavor Union will be well represented at the state convention in St Petersburg Labor Day weekend Sept 6 and 7. Speakers include C F Evans registrar Montverde and C E alumnae president. Karl Lehmann Lake County Chamber of Commerce secretary and former Orange County Chamber leader. Lehmann helped found Florida C E and remains active in chambers and civic work. Theme: Victory Through Christ.
The NLRB refused to hear Florida's Attorney General on the legality of Hillsborough County sheriff actions and Tampa Shipbuilding Company labor policies. Florida officials protest the move as disrespect to state sovereignty, arguing the constitutional officer has a right to legal representation.
A fragmented 1942 notice from Springfield Pennsylvania requests sending a copy of a newspaper to Mrs H H Mallory of West Springfield. The clue mentions Mount Dora Florida and a bond theme.
The county operates a photostat unit that copies documents with zero transcription errors. Since installation, about 9,000 sheets produced on double sided paper could yield 18,000 pages, with outside copying revenue nearing $500. The machine supports the Clerk and County Judge offices and serves private citizens at 35 to 50 cents per sheet.
Lake County's Aircraft Warning Service has begun distributing arm bands to Chief Observers. Denslow of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce announced more bands will be issued soon as regions hold Kiwanis meetings to present the insignia.
W S McCain of Clermont reports northern inquiries about Lake County Florida while working on the J C Williams steamship on the Great Lakes. He notes expected ore shipments for the season will approach 100 million tons from mines to furnaces, underscoring regional demand and development prospects.
Major David L Wiley of Mount Dora turns 58 on Thursday September 10 born 1884 in Macon Georgia. He served in the Rainbow Division in World War I and is active with the Florida Defense Force and Veterans Bureau. He worked first at the Franklin Publishing Company in Atlanta and moved to Florida’s Lakes County in 1935. He is a Baptist and member of the American Legion Shrine Elks Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Military Order of the Purple Heart with a hobby of veteran rehabilitation and a preference for the rose.
Barney Dillard Jr of Eustis will observe his 51st birthday on Sunday September 6. Born in 1891 in Volusia County he attended Astoria Lake County grade school and later worked for a fruit commission firm traveling across the United States Cuba and the West Indies. He is manager of the Umatilla Fruit Company and is noted for his contributions to the citrus industry. Dillard is a Mason a Shriner and a Christian Church member.
Mrs M E Miller of Leesburg Lake County Registrar observes her 70th birthday on Monday September 7. Born in 1872 at Farmville Virginia she attended high school and the State Normal School earned her first dollar raising carnations. She is supervisor of registration for Lake County and came to Florida in October 1891. Her recreation is reading flowers are her favorite red rose. She is descended from Cavalier settlers of Virginia and is widow of Minos E Miller pioneer citizen of Lake County.
Fruitland Park correspondent Lillian Dyer Vickers-Smith turns 46 on September 7. Born 1896 in Rutland Vermont she studied at Simmons College and did zoological research before becoming a pioneering woman sports editor. She earned her first dollar with the Christian Science Monitor and has long served in the American Legion Auxiliary.
Clark of Eustis, prominent citrus grower and former Florida Citrus Commission member, will celebrate his 46th birthday on Friday September 11. Born in 1894 in Wayne County Kentucky, he later moved to Florida in 1926. His hobbies include raising game birds and boating. his favorite flower is the red rose and his foods are fried chicken and coconut pie.
A. M. Davis of Groveland chair man of the Lake County Board of Public Instruction marks his 66th birthday on Friday September 11. Born in 1876 at Carthage North Carolina he moved to Florida in 1903 and settled in Lake County in 1924. He is a citrus grower and a Baptist deacon and has served four terms as mayor.
Groveland official has served five consecutive terms on the County School Board and led as chairman for about nine years, signaling planned retirement or shift from public service.
C. A. Vaughn, a noted Umatilla citrus grower, will observe his 64th birthday on Friday, September 11. Born in Cumberland County, North Carolina, he moved to Florida in 1903 and later served six years as city official. He is a Mason Shriner and Knight of Pythias.
The Post Office announces that V Mail service begun June 15 1942 now shows strong weekly increases in letters sent to U S soldiers overseas. Higher facilities for photographing and reproducing V Mail are in operation to Britain India Hawaii and other points with Iceland planned. V Mail is given priority over all other classes including air mail to ensure speedy delivery and maximize weight savings for military materials.
A two week revival at St. Mary's Baptist Church led by Rev. W. M. Poe drew new members. Locals urge prayers for East Town and America to support the war effort while the A M E Church plans a 10 cent ticket fundraiser to finish its building program. Reporter Mary McDuffie notes community ties and positive views of Mount Dora.
Grand Island wardens become the first rural unit in Lake County to earn Citizens Defense Corps insignia and certificates for completing training. Col C E Lester issued the awards to Percy Hawkins and wardens John Kauffman Henry Bayless W B Milton and D R Igon of Grand Island.
The board will hold its third quarterly meeting at the George Washington Hotel in Jacksonville on Friday September 25, announced by W C Sherman president. This marks the first meeting since January in West Palm Beach, with advance registrations showing nearly all directors expected to attend.
Multiple houses of worship across Florida list upcoming services Bible schools sermons and special events. Floyd Cooper, Floyd Montgomery, and other pastors are named with church locations in Eustis Groveland and surrounding areas.
A parish notices listing addresses and contact for Rev. William Charrell at 234 Badger Ave. Cor, Grove St. and Badger Ave. includes weekday and midweek services, confessions on Saturdays and eves of Holy Days at 7 30 P M, baptisms Sundays at 3 00 P M.
The Golden Triangle Lodge a814 Loyal Order of Moose meets at the K de P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Monday nights. Dr EB RK Hutchins is listed as Governor and M C Kirkland as Secretary.
A list of monthly and weekly meetings for church circles civic clubs and fraternal organizations. Activities include Baptist Lambert Mary Simpson and Overhiser circles Ladies Aid Missionary sewing American Legion and auxiliary Kiwanis Lions Masons Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Club Home Demonstration and related community groups with notes on timing venues and wartime expansion of state chamber activities and an upcoming December annual meeting.
District Eleven Welfare Board announces commodities will be available for the coming school term in the county. Large quantities are on hand with more to be allotted as available. State Welfare Board sponsors the program with USDA distribution through agencies. Last term 108 of 1557 schools and 467,000 children were eligible. District Board members are Mrs. A. B. Dean of Eustis and S. H. Bowman of Clermont.
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