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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
4
Fragmentary text echoes the pledge asserting allegiance to the United States of America and the republic. It references liberty and justice for all and the nation’s enduring unity.
The creed proclaims belief in a government by the people consented to by citizens. It emphasizes democracy within a republic, union of states, and core values of freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls for love of country obedience to law respect for the flag and defense against enemies.
The First National Bank of Mount Dora recounts a 18 year history since 1925 noting 25 000 loans to date and a 100 percent operation through economic crises except 1933. It credits leadership in water bonds war financing Civilian Defense Red Cross and Third War Loan efforts and lists current officers and directors.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce research division reports August contracts exceed 17 million dollars, lifting eight month total to 143 million. Despite 1943 progress being 33 percent below 1942, overall 1926-era gains and a 77 percent rise over prior period are noted.
Florida keeps a high construction pace into 1943 as military air force facilities expand, contrasting with regional declines. For eight months in 1943, Florida's volume fell about 33 percent from 1942, while sixteen southern states dropped 63 percent. National decline estimated around 35 percent.
War Production Board announces a new order allowing farmers to obtain restricted ammo to deter predatory animals and birds. Applicants by October 1, 1943 receive 50 rounds of .22 rimfire, 20 rifle rounds, and 25 shotgun shells in addition to quarterly quotas. Also covers Sea Island cotton floor prices set by the Commodity Credit Corporation, with most Lake County growers expected between 52 and 54 cents per pound.
Wartime notes urge support for the war effort and remind all school age children must attend, or legal action may follow. The Jackson Trio performed at Primitive Arch and Willie Butler arrived from Chicago while working for Montgomery Ward. Local air raid wardens Eli Gilbert J C Hudson C Lott Tilmon Thomas James Williams Manuel Russell express thanks for East Town residents’ vigilance.
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A newspaper line notes that for a soldier, talking to home by telephone would feel like a near furlough, highlighting the morale impact of staying connected with family during service.
East Town crews prepare for a large war bond drive at St Marys Baptist Church tonight. All residents aged 12 and older are urged to buy stamps or bonds. Pallbearers Society No 2 pledges to purchase another bond tonight, as the community unites to win.
Elsie A. Turner holder of Tax Certificate No. 1541 filed for tax deed on Leesburg Lot 14 Block 3 Kerrs Second Addition. Sale set for October 4, 1943 at 11 A M at the courthouse door in Tavares. F. H. Higby holder of Tax Certificate No. 420 filed for tax deed on 120 acres NW SE etc in Sec 14 Tp 21 R 25 E. Sale scheduled for October 4, 1943. Both notices dated August 24, 1945.
The readable notice lists services at First Baptist Church at Sixth and Tremain including Bible School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship 11 00 A M Baptist Training Union 7 00 P M Evening Worship 8 00 P M and Wednesday prayer and teachers meetings at 7 15 P M. Also details Lake Franklin Park Church of Christ on Sanford Road with Bible Study 10 00 A M Preaching and Communion 11 00 A M 7 30 P M Evening Service and 7 30 P M Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays and Sundays with guest speakers Lester Starling and L B Chastain.
A compact list shows monthly and weekly meetings for local groups including W M A circles at The Lambert Mary nree and Overhiser Circles, Community Church Ladies Aid, Missionary Ard ereeee Methodist Church Women’s Society, American Legion and Auxiliary, Band Boosters, School Auditorium gatherings, Women’s Club, Kings Daughters, P T A, Kiwanis Luncheon, Lions Club, Masons, O E S, Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs Club, and Demonstration Club with dates and venues at City Hall, Community Building, and local temples and homes.
Effective May 3 1942 star routes and air mail services operate from Leesburg Sanford Orlando Eustis Ta vares and other points. Incoming departures include 9 45 A M from Leesburg 4 P M from Sanford 9 A M star route from Orlando 6 P M star route from Leesburg. Outgoing 9 15 A M to Sanford air mail 3 30 P M to Leesburg 8 30 A M star route to Eustis and Leesburg 5 30 P M star route to Orlando.
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