Mount Dora Topic Display Advertising Rates
Classified advertising rates listed at 35 cents per inch with a minimum 25 cents per word in Mount Dora. The notice outlines the pricing structure for display and classified space.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
4
Classified advertising rates listed at 35 cents per inch with a minimum 25 cents per word in Mount Dora. The notice outlines the pricing structure for display and classified space.
The article presents the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, describing its adoption of the Republic and its core values of liberty and justice for all. It highlights unity as one nation indivisible and frames the pledge as a civic expression.
The creed affirms government by the people with consent of the governed and the union of states. It emphasizes patriotism, obedience to the Constitution, respect for the flag, and defense of the nation against enemies. It highlights ideals of freedom equality and humanity echoed by patriots who sacrificed for the country.
Dr Heber D Ketcham recalls a 61 year old Easter memory from his Ohio Wesleyan days The tale centers on a funeral sermon assignment and a disastrous hymn start that led to forgetting the tune and the words The reminiscence highlights early preaching license and family church ties in Springfield and Delaware Ohio.
A veteran note reflects on translating a gloomy house experience into an omen of service. It frames the minister's duty as performing all possible good for the most needy, turning hardship into moral action. The quote emphasizes charity and public service as restorative duties.
Commission member Matthews announces bid for re-election while traveling the state to garner broad support. A Starke native with deep public service experience highlights his long tenure and knowledge of Florida transport and communication issues.
A letter from Carolyn G Dickerman of Portland thanks Mount Dora Topic for the March 26 issue and requests fifteen to twenty copies for a dollar. She notes interest in the paper and plans a subscription when funds arrive later in April, and mentions missing Miss Armstrong and enjoying letters from Mrs. Grant Cowles.
A wartime column condemns armchair experts who advise the President and staff, arguing their insider insight aids the enemy. It warns that such so called experts reveal troop morale, terrain and plans, potentially helping enemy agents and endangering soldiers in Bataan and Corregidor. The piece underscores the danger of providing aid and comfort to enemies under the guise of patriotism.
A wartime motor care guide urges drivers to adapt habits to Pearl Harbor era constraints. It stresses accurate maintenance, proper tire inflation, and careful operation to maximize mileage and minimize wear, with upcoming installments to cover tires, lubrication, motor, brakes, instruments, and car appearance.
In Chapter I the story notes 45,000 men in the first million called by the Selective Service were found to have syphilis. It highlights ignorance among southern African Americans and urges white households to ensure servants receive blood checks, treatment if needed, and access to free community clinics in Lake County.
The Mount Dora area salutes young men serving in the United States armed forces including Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The Roll of Honor invites additions and notes that some names may be omitted. The piece also references a public health instruction urging blood tests for servants and discreet treatment information.
For rent a modern two bedroom furnished bungalow described as cool in summer with annual rent of 25 dollars per month. Ge o W Malone listed. Also references Homeland Tailors in Baltimore selling in Mount Dora by O D Stephens. A note mentions quarterly blood tests for a year round syphilis control program requiring servant verification.
Members of the Automobile Tourism Association of America select Lake County as the site for their Thanksgiving meeting this fall. Nearly 100 trailer families are expected to gather at Leesburg Trailer Park with George Myman of North Chili New York as time and place committee chair. About 20 trailer families joined the Leesburg Park visit last week during the spring meeting. Leesburg Chamber of Commerce guided the tour with Wilma J. March directing, the group enjoying a band concert a fish fry and other courtesies.
Florida food prices remain lower than the national average despite a 19 percent rise over the past year. State Defense Council figurehead E. J. Keefe notes the Florida housewife enjoys cheaper fresh produce, canned goods, meats, and eggs, with butter and cheese also below national levels though flour runs slightly higher due to distance from milling centers. A family of four could save about ten percent on a home cooked dinner compared with other states.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street holds 10:00 a.m. Bible Study and 11:00 a.m. preaching on the second Sunday with L. B. Chastain. from the fourth Sunday, Lester Starling of Ocoee leads. fifth Sunday is L. B. Chastain. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 3:30 p.m. All are invited.
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning service follows. Prayer meeting is at 7:45 p.m. on Sundays, and Y P E meets Friday at 7:45 p.m. under Pastor Rev. L. A. Ford.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida announces 11 00 a m Morning Prayer and sermon on the first Sunday Holy Communion others Sundays of the month prayers and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Rev. O. E. Liden presides with morning services at 11:00 a.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. in Groveland, Florida.
The First Church of Christ Scientist and Sunday School hold services at 9:30 a m and 11 a m with the topic Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real. A Wednesday 8 p m meeting includes testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. A free reading room at 117 Eustis Street is open daily 3 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays.
Church information lists Rev. William O'Farrell as pastor with Masses Sundays and weekdays, confessions on Saturdays and before Holy Days, and baptisms on Sundays. Also mentions Golden Triangle Lodge 874 Moose meeting at K of P Hall, with secretary H. M. Kirkland and a call to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
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