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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
4
The Mount Dora Publishing Co issues details on staff roles editor George C Keller plant superintendent display advertising at 35 cents per inch and classified at b cents per word with a 25 cent minimum. The paper is entered as second class matter April 7 1016 at the Mount Dora Florida post office under the 1879 act.
A fragment of the pledge to the flag reads about allegiance to the United States and the Republic, asserting one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The excerpt preserves the classic phrasing and civic sentiment from a public ceremony or school setting.
The statement expresses belief in the United States as a government of the people based on consent, a democracy within a republic, and the nation’s unity among states. It commits to loving the country, supporting the constitution, obeying laws, respecting the flag, and defending against enemies.
Mount Dora outlines a strong Civilian Defense leadership with the Lake County Guard origin in town. It touts first aid stations and mobile units, urging universal citizen enrollment in First Aid courses and inviting residents to a Community Building meeting at 7:30 tomorrow night.
Lake County remains among the healthful regions as six month figures compare statewide deaths. Diphtheria shows state nine and county none, tuberculosis state 473 with county three, malaria state 27 and county zero, cancer state 1 044 and county eighteen, pellagra state 36 and county one, puerperal births state 116 and county one, automobile deaths state 385 and county three.
About 2742 farmers in Lake County received 70800 from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in 1940 as reported by Phil Arey, Lake County AAA officer. The conservation program is described as greatly valuable to the farmers, encouraging resource conservation.
At the Florida Peace Officers Association annual meeting in Jacksonville August 27 29 the group urged diverting extra special automotive revenues to highway development and maintenance. They argued motor fuel and vehicle taxes were diverted to non highway uses and cite congestion from new air and military bases. The State Road Department currently receives about one third of over 30 million dollars in annual special levies.
Lady Crabs Gilbert Leach questions the effectiveness of Florida's new crab law. An expert says the female can be identified easily, calling a ready mate a sponge crab and noting a non female crab would be labeled Jim capital consensus.
The author contrasts American school life with war ridden Europe and warns that neutrality and complacency invite invasion. He urges unity in thought and action to defend freedom, noting that children everywhere would pay if Americans stay inactive.
A tribute poem by A. W. H. to Mac, praising his unyielding spirit and loyal memory. The speaker rejects the notion of death, recalling his constant laughter and kind words. He speaks of shared quests, enduring memory, and a mother and friend who felt his deep, unspoken love.
The March of Time feature will focus on training young British pilots at Embry Riddle Aeronautical Institute in Arcadia Florida, highlighting the program this fall.
In a Florida unemployment interview Zekial Black presents ID and denies recent work yet records show 44 hours of work earning 11.00. The interviewer confirms the earnings and that Black did work this week, noting his disqualification from benefits. He exits with unchanged demeanor.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park holds Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. Sunday preaching at 11:00 a.m. with visiting ministers including Bro. David Harold from Daytona Beach and L. B. Chastain and Lester Starling. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Cordial invitation to attend all services.
Florida citrus maturity laws will be strictly enforced next season. George E. Copeland of the Florida Department of Orientors warned at Lakeland that any fruit not meeting color juice solids and acid ratio standards will be inspected under a rigid program to ensure compliance with the law. He said the industry and state residents want enforcement fulfilled.
Calendar lists monthly and weekly meetings for Lambert community groups including W M A Ladies Aid P T A Kiwanis Lions E S Pythian Sisters and Home Demonstration Club. Dates vary by group with meetings at churches and community building venues.
Florida researchers note grapefruit pectin can be used as an artificial blood product. The article suggests citrus groves may provide a natural source for medical supplies, highlighting health benefits found in Florida citrus.
Chairman Boyce Williams cites a 16 percent decrease in unemployment and a 10 percent rise in employables. Unemployment compensation also falls. Attendees are urged to join the First Aid meeting at the Community Building Friday night.
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