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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
4
The creed declares belief in a United States governed by the people derived from consent, a democratic republic, and a union of states. It asserts duties to love, support the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against enemies.
The Topic requests Lake County Red Cross to run in Mount Dora a nine hour Home and Farm Accident Prevention course, a twenty hour Standard First Aid course, and a ten hour Advanced First Aid along with water safety options. Most materials are free except sixty cents for the textbook. registration is at The Topic office and completion of Standard First Aid is required before Advanced First Aid.
State comptroller officials call for increased taxpayer insight into taxation amid rising valuations and a changed valuation system. Key West shows valuations up five and a half times, requiring millage cuts to avoid tax hikes. Citizens should attend county commission sessions and push for prudent spending as defense costs drive broader tax increases.
In Tallahassee Jim Lee, nicknamed that old Skinflint, sits firmly in the comptroller's office amid public scrutiny. Reports say many people cuss him and he has earned respect for firm conduct in recent months as the state eyes his actions.
The commissioner denounced the proposed tax levy as unfairly high, urging a millage cut from 21 to 18 while noting last year’s 37 mill levy with assessments at about 50 percent of full value. He warned that this year the state will collect what it levies, targeting property owners able to pay. The Lake County Ledger remarks on the rhetoric.
In a public tribute J C R Fremp laments the loss of Robert McMurray a bright civic minded youth. The editorial urges a successor to continue his Drum Beater role writing candidly about Mount Dora’s faults and progress.
A reflective piece argues that morale, formed by public thoughts and actions, is the essential element of national strength. It examines how voices from officials, media, and citizens shape collective spirit and the outcome of wartime resolve.
A noisy room scene shows Colonel Stoopen urging decisive action over war talk while neighbors debate pacifist and intervention views. The piece laments idle utterances as dangerous to morale, urging Americans to stay resolute and act.
The article quotes Weber head arguing inflation is unlikely and outlines three core factors tied to inflation: rapid currency expansion, high government spending, and overconfidence in business growth. It emphasizes public awareness as a controlling factor and warns that a boom persists only while people view it as solid.
Classified notes include new engraving samples and square and midget wedding invitations. Also listed are for sale or trade items such as an unbroken mule and work horses. Employment request seeks a steady service station attendant at J. M. Smith Service Station. Additional tips cover cotton farming practices, including pest control, bale sampling for federal grading, and advice on selling and stalk destruction.
Leading publishers refuse contracts beyond three months in advance as advertising remains the most valuable market commodity. Newspapers may raise space prices due to rising paper costs and production expenses, with several Friday weeklies already advancing their rates per inch.
Ray Eckholdt quips a welder is an automobile mechanic struck on the head with a wrench, reflecting a humorous local remark on late night broadcasts and sleep.
Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street hosts 10:00 a.m. Bible Study and 11:00 a.m. preaching with visiting speakers on the first four Sundays. 7:30 p.m. evening service and prayer meetings follow. Bro David Harold from Daytona Beach appears first Sunday, L. B. Chastain and Lester Starling serve on other Sundays. You are invited to attend.
Church circles and social service groups like Baptist Church The Lambert Mary Simpson and Overhiser Circles of the W M A meet monthly. Community Church Ladies Aid meets first Friday afternoon, sewing on second, missionary third Friday. Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service meets first Wednesday monthly. American Legion meets first Monday in loan rooms City Hall. American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursdays at members homes. Woman's Club to be announced later. meets second and fourth Wednesdays. P T A meets first Tuesday monthly. Kiwanis holds a 12 15 luncheon Thursdays at the Community Building. Lions meet weekly Wednesdays at 7 in the Community Building. Lions also meet first and third Thursdays. Pythian Sisters meet each Wednesday night at the temple. Past Chiefs Club Fourth Tuesday at members homes. Home Demonstration Club meets second Wednesday monthly at 2 30 in social rooms Community Building. Inflation note closes the passage.
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