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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
4
The pledge of allegiance to the United States flag was recited by students during a school assembly honoring national unity. The ceremony emphasized liberty and justice for all as part of the morning program.
The creed declares belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people, deriving power from consent, a democratic republic, and a union of states. It upholds freedom, equality, justice, humanity, and duty to love, obey, defend, and support the United States.
The plan begun last Monday calls for a two minute silent pause at noon for divine guidance during this eventful hour. It asks for school youth to lead and urges Lake County and Mount Dora schools to adopt the practice, predicting universal approval.
Lake County Defense Council Chief R L Stevens urges Lake Countians to inspect extinguishers for defense use. About 20 percent of Florida extinguishers need recharge or replacement. avoid carbon tetrachloride or pyrene types as they can fail and release deadly gas in incendiary bombs.
The article explains that water type extinguishers are effective against fires from furniture and woodwork and that soda acid extinguishers are water type. It notes that one extinguisher cannot handle a magnesium bomb and recommends having sand, water, and bucket pumps available.
Wilbur C King appoints Sam C Peacock publicity chief. Peacock, attorney and editor, now county recorder at Blountstown, moving from Lake County, with a background in Mount Dora and Suwannee County. He touts King as a man of the people and a fighter for lower ICC rates and Florida industry.
Ernest Overstreet, sponsor of a poll tax repeal bill, campaigned across Florida for the May 5 Democratic primary seeking the at large congressman nomination. He touted his legislative record on tax relief, unemployment insurance, school funding, and war effort cooperation with Roosevelt. Bill Glenn accompanied Overstreet on his statewide tour.
A practical excerpt from the Automobile User's Guide by General Motors staff explains maximizing vehicle use. The third in a series outlines core tips for efficient operation and longer car life, with a preview of future topics.
The passage notes county efforts to align with national defense goals while limiting disruption to ongoing defense programs. It emphasizes cooperative actions and measured involvement to support defense objectives without halting current operations.
Barney J. Cohen of Orlando announces his candidacy for congressman at large. He chairs the Orlando Welfare Board and has served on the Orange County Health and Welfare advisory board since 1937, plus roles on the Rapange County Juvenile council and District board 12 of the State board of social welfare. He resigned as a field auditor for the State comptroller's office just before qualifying, pursuing his first state wide office.
The United States Sugar Corporation proposes a 75 million dollar Everglades agricultural industrial project to produce synthetic rubber and other materials from cane, peanuts, and sweet potatoes. If approved by Washington, 100000 acres would be planted, with government and Sugar Corp funding and plants built for wartime materials. The plan aims for operation by January 1 if green light is given.
Mayors city clerks and other officials from fourteen municipalities plan a Friday May 1 meeting at the Spin ning Wheel Tea Room in Tavares at 7 30 p m. Caps Mayor H C Brown of Clermont will attend and provide remarks during the gathering.
Mount Dora and surrounding areas honor Roll of Honor lists numerous service members including Leroy Nelson Cookinham Maj Thomas H Cooley Lieut D O Davis Percy Davis Felton Dean Ray Detten Lieut Robert W Dickson Jr Jerald Drawdy Julian Drawdy Lieut Lemuel C Downs Cliff Dumas Arnold Durham Lieut A Lee French Jr J M Greene L C Green Toby Green Cinna ayton Harrington Carl Harris Russell Harris Lieut Harry J Hopcraft James Jones Lieut Don Kimball John F Knight Howard Blair Kramer Harold Lane William Badger Lawrence A D Marshall Jr Leon C Mortensen Curtis D Minkley Thos F McCabe Jr Lieut J Mortimer McCown Jr Wm McCown ae Daniel Kenneth McKinley Dempsey Moore Charles Norris Rogers Pinkston Charles Pohlman Robert Pohlman Bayard Roberts Edward Sadler James Scott Thomas Scott Richard G Shipes Jr cold Slacks trick Sleight Ralph Wilson Snow Lieut William Stewart Cecil Stevenson Roy Stockton Tommy Sumeral Pickens Talley Donald Thompson Ralph Townsend Monroe Woodward Richard Van Voorhis William Van Zant Robert Wells Alton Lee White Cliff White Arnold Robert Widmer David Bryan Wiley Bud Wingler Col Will L Wood George M Woods Wilbur L Woodruff Lake Jem Tom Caldwell Jr Ernest Pierce Thurman Pierce Donald Verigan Owen Verigan Sorrento Clayton Bagwell LaMar Conant Haskel Ferris Fred L Norton Robert Schwind Tangerine Thomas D Hurlburt Bayard Roberts Jr Mid Stuart JT Sadler Mount Dora Negroes Louis Bailey Mathew Bush George Dawson Calvin Gamble Lovett D Graham Henry Green Dothan Jackson Johnnie Kemp Horace McKenny James Tillmon Joseph Williams
Ray Higgins of Orlando from the State Defense Council's Division of Industry spent three days with David A. Denslow of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce touring the county. They collected data on raw materials tools power facilities and machinery to decide if Lake County manufacturers should form a contract pool or join a larger regional pool to bolster the Nation's War effort.
Only 3.6 percent of rail freight cars were in need of repair as of March 15, 1942, the lowest figure on record, reflecting improving infrastructure and efficiency in wartime logistics.
A wartime poem by Don Blanding honors Bataan defenders with defiant praise. It salutes veterans and all who sacrificed, urging remembrance and resolve, framing Bataan as a symbol of courage for nations and individuals.
Lake County and statewide drives urge spring cleaning to salvage metals rubber and rags for the war effort. Officials stress attic debris raises fire risk and hampers emergency sand or water use while listing items like cords, tools, and metal furnishings to gather for reclamation.
Rev L A Bord leads Sunday school at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m Prayer meeting Tuesday 745 p m Y P E Friday 745 p m All welcome to worship with us on Liberty Street.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis invites worship at 11:00 a m with Morning Prayer and a sermon. On the first Sunday Holy Communion. other Sundays feature prayer and sermon. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Zion Lutheran Church Augustana Synod Groveland Florida with Rev O E Liden pastor holds morning service at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 each Sunday focusing on worship and community.
Rectory at 234 Badger Ave lists Rev. William O'Farrell as pastor. Sunday Mass 8:00 am on first Sunday and 10:30 am on other Sundays. weekday Mass 7:30 am. Confessions Saturdays and eves of Holy Days at 7:30 pm. Midweek service Wednesday 7:30 pm. Baptisms Sundays at 3:00 pm. Golden Triangle Lodge 874 Loyal Order of Moose meets at K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Tuesday.
Mrs. Tally described ongoing plans to convert household scrap into weapons for victory. She noted efforts to gather and repurpose debris into guns tanks planes and warships as part of the home front mobilization.
Members and friends of the Lake County Council of Parents and Teachers gathered at Leesburg High School in Leesburg Monday night for the final meeting of 1942. Mrs Gee Hanford presided at 6 55 pm in the school gymnasium with a supper at 7 30 signaling the business session to follow during the meal hour.
A Washington dispatch reports the Department of Agriculture has identified mint from Montverde School in Lake County as pure oriental stock the best grade. Officials say it will be propagated this summer to supply domestic markets with peppermint oil and related derivatives.
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