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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
4
A Mount Dora Florida publication announces local advertising rates and services. It notes registration as second class matter entered April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora post office under the 1879 act.
A pledge recited to uphold the Republic and unity. It declares allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. It proclaims one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The excerpt presents The American Creed asserting belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people. It links consent of the governed to democracy within a republic, adulates unity, and pledges loyalty to the country, its constitution, laws, flag, and defense against enemies. It emphasizes freedom equality justice and humanity.
The writer argues against government purchase of agricultural surpluses and urges allowing sugar producers to raise output. He contends American sugar states can meet civilian and possibly military needs yet are restrained, criticizing postwar surplus schemes and government buyouts. He compares to textile and other industries to illustrate fairness in markets.
Editorial in the Orlando Sentinel argues Florida could produce enough cane sugar to meet U S demand if quotas were raised. It laments Florida’s share under one percent and notes the Florida delegation has pushed for revision, but is outvoted by sugar beet states and the Northeast.
The notice proclaims a nationwide pledge drive from April 13 to 20 to finance America's war costs through regular purchases of U S Defense Bonds and Stamps. Volunteers will cover cities towns and rural areas ensuring every income earner pledges to buy bonds and stamps.
The Treasury Department issues a savings yardstick for 48,000,000 workers showing how much should be saved through Defense Savings Bonds. Morgenthau says the job ahead is bigger than realized and Americans can contribute by increasing bond purchases though dependents may limit saving.
The Defense Savings Campaign urges citizens to pledge and purchase Defense Bonds and Stamps to fund the war effort. It explains the goal of making every income earner a government stockholder and notes bonds are a safe investment backed by the U.S. Treasury. The campaign argues war funds avoid consumer inflation by removing money from circulation.
Christian leaders launch a nationwide Pray ing for Victory campaign to enlist 10 000 Prayer Warriors and revive America through non sectarian radio programs on WSUN St Petersburg and other stations Each 15 minute Sunday broadcast features gospel hymns Negro spirituals and a Radio Revival quartet with no fund raising or paid workers.
Lake County 4 H members will participate in a nationwide 4 H Club mobilization during the week of April joining peers across the country to promote 4 H programs and activities.
County Agents Mrs. Lucie K Miller and R E Norris call 4 H members to pledge all out effort during a seven point Victory program. They cite large wartime production by 4 H clubs including crops livestock canned goods and skills training and outline plans for Lake County mobilization week with school programs and rededication of members to the club pledge.
Library notice praising a travel narrative about Malaya Korea and China by Carveth Wells. The work covers early career travels, encounters with Lairy Ainu Japanese inns and wildlife, and vivid scenes with elephants birds nests and flying foxes. Mount Dora Fayne Library Committee.
Citizens urged to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps daily as a duty to fund national defense. The campaign emphasizes personal sacrifice and ongoing weekly purchases to back the war effort.
Mount Dora and nearby towns honor the young men serving in the Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard with a Roll of Honor list. Readers are invited to submit missing names to the Topic to ensure all area servicemen are recognized.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Sanford hosts Bible study at 10:00 a.m. and preaching with Communion at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fifth Sundays L. B. Chastain and Lester Starling lead. evening services at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. all are invited to attend.
In Eustis Florida St Thomas Episcopal Church holds 11 00 a m Morning Prayer on the first Sunday Holy Communion other Sundays feature morning prayer and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all through the month
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue holds Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. and Sunday service at 11 a. m. with subject Unreality. Wednesday meeting and testimonies follow. A free reading room at 117 Eustis Street, Fountain Inn building, open daily 3 to 5 p. m. reading room invites public to read borrow or purchase Christian Science literature.
Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue church details list Mass times on Sundays and Holy Day schedule with baptisms on Sundays. The Golden Triangle Lodge 874 meets at K of P Hall on the first and third Mondays with officers named.
Postmaster Dooley announces daily schedule times for outgoing and incoming mail. Air Mail routes cover all points. Florida mail at 1 15 P M. Sunday schedules listed. train mail at 5 00 P M. routes north and south described with morning and afternoon slots.
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