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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
4
A school assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance, affirming loyalty to the United States and the republic for which it stands, emphasizing liberty and justice for all.
The excerpt presents the creed pledging belief in the United States as government by the people with consent of the governed. It affirms democracy, a republic, union, equality, justice, and humanity and expresses duty to love, support, obey, respect the flag, and defend the country. It echoes patriotism and constitutional fidelity.
Orlando bases officer appeals for public support to fund Army Emergency Relief. Rollins College will donate all proceeds from three home games to aid soldiers, with games set against Presbyterian College, Washington and Lee, and Chattanooga University in Orlando.
A wartime letter from Lt. Col. M Brabson of the Air Corps thanks readers for support and notes officers will use the fund. He signs sincerely and mentions the Mount Dora Topic newspaper, with a note about gas and tire shortages and travel difficulties prompting readers to keep sending the paper from Contoocook this winter on September 7, 1942.
Penny Milk may supplement the diet of children in the school lunch program in counties where agreements with sponsoring agencies are signed with the Agricultural Marketing Administration. Daniel K. Young reports negotiations with Clay, Hamilton, Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson, Okaloosa counties and Baldwin district in Duval. Milk is bought from local farmers at local market prices and funded by AMA, with the sponsor paying the difference for processed versus unprocessed milk. Schools may charge up to one cent per half pint. Recent allocations include 350000 pounds of apples projected to ship by September 15.
Herbert McKay of Eustis is named to the Civilian Protection Division of the Lake County Defense Council. J A Morrell of Umatilla announces McKay will chair the subdivision coordinating with the FBI.
Homes fill again as Mount Dora expects winter season tenants. Coast Guard members rent local houses while residents anticipate service men at the Yacht Club. Fundraising by G. B. Hurlburt seeks support for the Service Men's Club and its bond drive.
Local churches announce weekly services and programs. First Methodist lists sermons and youth events. First Baptist includes Bible School and Training Union times. Church of Christ schedule features Bible Study and communion with guest leaders on Sundays and midweek prayer.
Sidney Lou Kilgore of Leesburg will observe his 48th birthday on September 21. Born in 1896 in Walton County Georgia he started with cotton picking and rose to become a citrus sales manager. He moved to Florida and Lake County in 1910 and enjoys hunting fishing camellias steak and public beautification. He is an Episcopalian and a Mason.
D Henderson of Moors of Tavares marks his 61st birthday on September 20. Born 1881 in Mobile Alabama he studied in Mobile and Greensboro and graduated from the University of Florida. He opened his career as a clerk in a Mobile fruit stand and moved to Florida in 1910 settling in Lake County in 1917. He served Clermont school principal then Lake County superintendent of Public Instruction for nearly two decades. He enjoys fishing roses beefsteak and belongs to Methodist Kiwanis and Mason fraternal groups.
Francis C Grable of Clermont will observe his 88th birthday on Tuesday September 22. Born in 1854 at Etna Ohio he moved to Florida and Lake County in 1914. He remains active in Clermont real estate and Kiwanis and attends the Methodist church. His early earnings came from reciting the 5th chapter of Matthew at Sunday School for one cent per verse. His favorites are work music and chicken.
Dr. W. B. Tisdale outlines to dig on dry sunny days with careful handling to avoid bruising. Separate bruised from sound potatoes for early use, then store sound ones in crates with good air flow and maintain 80 to 85 degrees for two weeks before cooling to 55 degrees.
Advertises 10 percent War Bonds available with every payday, urging readers to invest regularly regardless of armed skills. Emphasizes easy savings aimed at supporting the war effort.
The notice lists regular services at St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida with Morning Prayer and Sermon on Sundays Holy Communion first Sunday and morning prayer with sermon on other Sundays Morning Prayer and Ser. at 10 00 A M Preaching Service at 11 00 A M Pressed details include Evening Prayer 7 45 P M Tuesday prayer meeting 7 45 P M Friday Y P S and Sunday schedule in the month</s>
Zion Lutheran Church announces 11:00 AM morning and 7:30 PM evening services under Rev. O E Linden. First Church of Christ Scientist lists 9:30 AM Sunday School and 11:00 AM service with a Bible reading room at 117 North Ustis Street open daily from 3 to 5. Public invited to attend services and use the reading room.
The notice lists liturgical timings for Rev. William O'Farrell at 234 Badger Ave. The Sunday Mass and weekday services are shown with confession times on Saturdays and first Fridays. Baptisms occur Sundays at 3:00 PM.
The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 874 meets at the K. of P. Hall in Eustis on the first and third Monday nights. Dr. E. R. Hutchins serves as Governor. M.¢. Kirkland is the secretary.
Calendar lists regular meetings for Baptist Church members and various civic groups. It notes schedules for Ladies Aid Missionary circles, Legion and Auxiliary, Band Boosters, Woman's Club, Kings Daughters P T A Kiwanis Lions Masons O E S Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Club Home Demonstration Club and others at community sites with day and time references.
Lake County announces total quota of 72100 for War Bonds and Stamps with community targets led by Clermont 10500 Eustis 15250 Leesburg 23000 and Mount Dora 9500. Other towns include Altoona Astor Cassia Groveland Howey Mascotte Paisley and more with individual shares listed.
East Town notes the Better Citizenship Club’s September 9 meeting with Bill Barker teaching war aid, bombs, gases, and weapon basics. Weekly sessions continue until the course ends, while local church improvements and school openings are also reported along with family and community updates.
Citizens urged to support the war effort by buying War Bonds with every payday. The campaign highlights the Four Freedoms and calls for a 10 percent deduction to purchase bonds.
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