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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
4
Publication from Mount Dora Florida notes editors Edith Edeburn Kelley and George Boean with Eugene L. Downs as business manager. Advertising rates listed at 35 cents per inch with a 25 cent minimum, and a note about entry as second class matter in 1916 under federal act.
The passage presents the creed affirming government by the people consent of the governed and a united republic. It emphasizes democracy, equality, justice, and humanity, alongside patriot duties to love, obey laws, defend the nation, and honor the flag.
The piece urges communities away from army camps to sustain normal business by self reliance. It emphasizes trading locally, avoiding extravagance, and keeping stores open to weather wartime uncertainty. It argues higher prices but fewer outside profits, urging residents to shop locally whenever possible.
Wartime appeal urges every citizen to aid the defense by backing workers and volunteers with financial support. Encourages purchase of Government Defense Bonds or Defense Stamps as a vital investment in victory.
A local appeal urges Mount Dora residents to donate to a fifty million dollar Red Cross fund for armed forces aid and civilian relief. It emphasizes that all contributions matter, from small one dollar gifts to larger amounts, highlighting the duty of every citizen to support evacuees and war relief efforts.
An editorial argues the Pearl Harbor strike was a treacherous unprovoked attack while peace talks continued. It blames Japan’s ambitions, immigration actions, and long-term plans to dominate the Pacific, urging unified American resolve in the war.
A lawn bowling club member plays with different associates daily. Teams are arranged by lot or drawing names, fostering natural social mixing and courteous play. The article highlights the sport as a model for sociable interaction and practical technique.
The piece offers guidance on courtesy, stance, delivery, timing, and court behavior for bowlers. It emphasizes prompt delivery, proper centering of the jack, avoiding disturbance to others, listening to the skip, and practicing backhand and forehand grips to improve accuracy on grass greens.
The article explains a simple method to reduce needle shed and fire risk by keeping a fresh Christmas tree well watered. It notes that water helps the tree stay fire resistant and retain needles, and suggests shaking the tree to test freshness.
Conant's Piano Parlor at 709 N Mills St Orlando offers new used and shopworn Kimball pianos including grands uprights and spinet at prices cut by 55 to 110 with small deposits and 5 or 10 down for Xmas delivery. Also warns about fire safety and tree care tips.
Webster New York dated December 11 1941 letters discuss visiting Florida in 1929 and intending to return. The writer praises articles on Pledge to the Flag and the American Creed from the issue as well as the President's speech at 10 o'clock. The note signs M Maslyn and adds a quote about conservatism and self reliance.
Loyal Order of Moose chapter 874 meets at K of P hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr. E R Hutchings serves as governor and M C Kirkland is secretary.
The church at Grove Cor lists the rectory at 234 Badger Ave with Rev. William O'Farrell as pastor. Sunday Mass occurs the first Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and other Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass is 7:30 a.m. Confessions are Saturdays and eves of holy days and first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Midweek services are Wednesdays at 7:30. Baptisms are Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
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