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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
4
A ceremonial pledge to the flag of the United States of America was recited affirming one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The event highlighted patriotic observance and civic remembrance.
The text states belief in the United States as government by the people with consent of the governed, a democracy within a republic, and a union of states founded on freedom, equality, justice, and humanity. It declares duty to love, support the Constitution, obey laws, revere the flag, and defend the country against enemies.
The eighth war loan named Victory Loan is approaching. Lake County has consistently met its quotas in the first seven drives and is expected to top the Victory Loan as a matter of course.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares reports 950 inquiries this year with 26 states and Washington DC listed as sources. New York and Florida lead with six each, Illinois and California with four, plus two from several others. Most inquiries seek information on property or general questions, with four from service members.
Cautionary guidance warns DDT preparations are harmful if misused and instructs following container directions or consulting an entomologist. A poultry tip recommends adding one teaspoon salt per gallon of drinking water for three days to prevent cannibalism. Florida carpet grass seed can be planted any month with 10 to 20 pounds per acre, on prepared land. Cow manure fertilizer for fruit trees should be 3 to 4 pounds per year of tree age, with recommendation to supplement with commercial fertilizer.
Leesburg Lady No. 58 I O O F will burn the mortgage dedicate their building and initiate at least 50 candidates in a Sept 20 celebration. Degree teams from Orlando and St Petersburg assist in initiation with Grand Lodge officers and visiting Georgia officials. Events begin 3:00 p m at the Masonic Temple, banquet mortgage burning and dedication at the Leesburg recreation center.
The Citrus Institute born in Lake County will hold its 1946 meet at Camp McQuarrie. At Clermont last week over 3000 members and visitors attended the one day program in Hancock Memorial building to hear citrus leaders discuss prices irrigation water levels pest control fertilization crop insurance concentrates labor packing and bloom related to fruit set. County Agent R E Norris organized the program and W T Nettles presided. Lunches were served and frozen orange concentrate given to all. The meeting was labeled one of the most successful in recent years.
The article lists prominent lawn bowlers and possible guests including Tommy Turnbull and a long roster of players. It notes Mount Dora interest in hosting top talents, with travel, costs, and fan excitement described. A Florida trip and sea captain reference close the piece with travel humor and bee anecdotes.
Abundant rainfall over the past two months left most Lake County lakes at or near normal levels per Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports. The Palatlakaha Creek Basin study will gain greater state financial support, with Lake Minnehaha and Lake Emma levels rising and outflow increasing as the summer rains continue.
Intercity Bus Radio Inc seeks FCC permission to equip up to 100 intercity buses with two way radio systems and to run a central transmitter. Greyhound and others into Chicago plan nationwide two way radio on highways with FM transmitters 30 to 44 MHz. Central and mobile units will aid passenger connections, safety, and traffic coordination.
Postmaster William B. Mims of Phoenix and partners bought the Lakewood Park subdivision in northern Tavares from Hogan L. Grable and Phyllis Grable of Miami for about 11000. The buyers plan home development with sidewalks, curbing, storm sewers, electric lights, and city water, aiming to attract new residents to Lake County. Herman Dykes acted as agent for the sale. Mims seeks more material to entice others to relocate to Lake County.
Lake County vegetable growers will receive mole cricket bait, allocation based on 30 pounds per acre for infected vegetables and 120 pounds per acre for seedbeds. Distribution points include Groveland Edge Warehouse, Leesburg Fertilizer Co, and Eustis W M Igon Inc with hours 9 to 5, except Wednesday hours shortened.
Insulation and repair work reported at Jack location 1159 8th Ave. Project appears to involve exterior building upgrades and maintenance by on-site crew identified as 32 11p. No further details available on scope or contractor.
Ten Lake County residents drew unemployment compensation totaling 147 50 for August 20 to 25. Statewide figures show 1 787 people paid 30 811 00 while seeking work or temporarily unemployed. The Lake County list includes an auto salesman a laborer a meat buyer a nut packer a oil company manager two clerks and three citrus packers.
Veterans are invited to a fish fry hosted by the American Legion next Tuesday. The event aims to honor service members with a community meal and fellowship at the post hall.
A listing announces services at First Baptist Church with pastor H Sutley and activities including Bible School at 9 45 A M worship at 11 00 A M and 7 00 P M plus prayer meeting at 8 00 P M A cordial welcome is extended. The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida lists services at 11 00 A M and a 9 30 A M Sunday School plus a reading room in the Fountain Inn building open daily 3 to 6 P M for Christian Science materials readers invited.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with Communion at 11:00 A.M. by A. L. Butler. Evening Service at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 8:00 P.M.
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