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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
4
The quote presents The American Creed affirming government by the people with consent of the governed. It emphasizes democracy, a republic, union, and equal rights and duties. It urges love for country, support of the constitution, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
Dr. John H. Sherman argues isolationist reporting worsened public resolve after the Bataan defeat. He recalls warnings to Pearl Harbor era leaders and defends President and military planners, noting grim news to come and urging steadfast, harsher resolve.
Lake County schools conducted air raid drills at Tavares High School with drills demonstrating wardens, fire extinguishers, and shelter safety. Assistant Denslow praised student cooperation while Principal Colbert led practice scenes and fire alarm tests.
A critical examination of isolationist sentiment, leaders and dissenters, arguing that "America First" influenced policy and responses preceding Pearl Harbor. It condemns blame on staff and leaders while pointing to internal divisions and strategic consequences for Bataan and Manila.
Practical tips from a General Motors series on efficient driving. Start by depressing the clutch when starting to ease load on the battery, avoid racing the engine during warm up, use the hand choke sparingly, and shift to high gear after 15 to 25 mph to reduce tire wear and gas usage.
Florida Governor Spessard L. Holland proclaims April 17 to 20 1942 as Every American Canvass in Florida urging all citizens to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps. He urges media and organizations to promote sales and educate residents on war needs and victory. The proclamation is signed in Tallahassee on April 3 1942.
A Trinidad Chronicle News item presents a humorous verse where Hitler phones the devil seeking guidance from Uncle Sam. The devil predicts a harsher fate for Hitler as US actions intensify pressure, ending with a call to descend to hell. The verse is signed Andy Erven, Westville Route 1.
The First State Bank of Eustis led March sales with 74325 dollars in defense bonds and stamps, contributing to Lake County's monthly total of 144236.10 dollars and year-to-date 816131.79 dollars. Leesburg banks followed with 16897 dollars from First National Bank and 825.25 dollars from First Federal, while post offices in Eustis and Leesburg also registered substantial totals. Clermont Citizens Bank recorded 10550 dollars in bonds and stamps.
A roster features numerous individuals including Mount Dora residents and local military honorees. The list spans names such as Bayard Roberts, Thomas Sadler, James Tillman, and Henry Green with many others across ranks and communities.
The Clermont Post Office led in combined Bonds and Stamps sales at 9880.10, followed by Mount Dora’s First National Bank at 9328.75 and Mount Dora Post Office at 2455. Umatilla entities reported 3225 in Defense Bonds and 952.60 in bonds and stamps respectively. Other offices posted smaller totals including Flintland Park 1477.90 and Tavares 1266.50. Bank of Tavares 600 in Defense Bonds. Groveland 649.80. Howey 299.75. Montverde 6180 in Defense Bonds. Sorrento 44 in Defense Stamps. Lady Lake 30.15. Paisley 16.50.
Classified notice seeking a reliable woman for light housekeeping and elder care at 620 Alexander St. 16-11p. Poem excerpt by Carolyn Gorham Dickerman expresses homesickness for hills and vales, contrasting city life with rustic memories from Portland, Conn.
The District Eleven Welfare Board met at Leesburg with members including Mrs J M Douglas and Mrs A B Dean. They reported 127 new Old Age Assistance cases, 59 Aid to Dependent Children, and nine Aid to the Blind. Pending cases total 335 Old Age, 13 Blind, and 882 ADC due to funding limits. They urged larger appropriations as war conditions raise needs.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street hosts Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. on the second Sunday L. B. Chastain. from the fourth Sunday Lester Starling. from the fifth Sunday L. B. Chastain. Evening services are at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays and prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.
Rev L A Ford leads at Liberty Street with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:45 p.m. Y P E Friday at 7:45 p.m. Come worship with us.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida holds 11 00 a m Morning Prayer and sermon. First Sunday Holy Communion other Sundays prayer and sermon. D T Johnson Rector.
Zion Lutheran Church in Groveland led by Rev O E Liden offers morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m First Church of Christ Scientist Florida announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the doctrine of atonement reading room hours 3 to 5 p m daily except Sundays and holidays and the Bible reading room in the Fountain Inn building invites public attendance and reading room use
The Catholic church located at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists Rev William O’Farrell as pastor. Mass schedule includes 8 a.m. on the first Sunday and 10:30 a.m. on other Sundays, daily 7:30 a.m., confessions on Saturdays, midweek services Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
The Loyal Order of Moose lodge 874 holds meetings at the K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr E R Hutchings is named governor and M C Kirkland serves as secretary. Members are urged to buy defense bonds and stamps.
Schedule notes indicate daily mail times with air mail routes and train mail. The record lists morning and afternoon times for All points north and south, plus Florida mail and Sunday schedules. Postmaster C Dooley signs the outgoing and incoming mail times.
The 1942 Little International Livestock Show and Rodeo will be held at Florida Field on Saturday April 25 at 7 p.m. Open to the public, the event is run by animal husbandry students from UF College of Agriculture with about 50 participants. Exhibits include Angus Hereford Jersey Guernsey and lamb classes, and rodeo events such as wild cow milking steer riding barrel chair and shirt-tail races. The program is shortened this year with several dangerous rodeo features removed.
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