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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
6
Public notice from Mount Dora Florida outlines postal rates and service terms for the year and upcoming months. The document cites the Mount Dora post office and references the June 7 1916 filing date under national act provisions.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows part of the Pledge of Allegiance language ending with liberty and justice for all. The readable portion references the United States of America, one nation, indivisible, and a flag.
The excerpt presents the creed of America as a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent. It calls for certainty in democracy and a republic united by freedom equality justice and humanity. It states a duty to uphold the constitution obey laws respect the flag and defend the nation.
A regional newspaper extends peaceful season greetings to readers despite a continuing national emergency. The message emphasizes goodwill and resolve for the holidays.
A Donnelly Avenue window displays a map and directory of Fifth Column centers in Florida based on Dies Committee and other inquiries. It lists Nazi, Fascist, Communist hubs in Miami, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Tampa, Orlando, and other cities with training camps and literature centers. The notice urges vigilance against propaganda and sabotage.
Mount Dora honors its men in uniform across the nation and globe. From Greenland to the Philippines they serve on land and sea, ready to answer the call and risk their lives for the homeland while civilians carry on with ordinary duties.
A call to donate to a national Red Cross fund of fifty million dollars to aid armed services and their families. Mount Dora aims for one thousand dollars with over one third already volunteered. If not met, a post Christmas canvass will follow.
The article compares Hitler's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union with Napoleon's 1812 campaign, noting scorched earth tactics, major battles at Smolensk and Borodino, the Moscow arrival and retreat, and the current Russian defense turning the tide. It highlights casualties, retreats, and Hitler's fraught position as winter sets in.
Quoted letter dated November 8 from an American woman living near London. She notes arriving letter in four weeks, mild autumn, anticipation of a long winter, and a reunion with her son H who volunteers as an anti aircraft gunner. She mentions ongoing life, work, and interest in their small garden and planting.
A readerila letters describe scarce food with rationed tea and cheese while American aid arrives and families stay connected across oceans. They note dispersal of friends and the delay of letters, plus wartime broadcasts from Hong Kong and Australia.
An aging mother who lost her wealth during Christmas cannot make gifts she always gave. A friend counsels turning inward for guidance rather than chasing money, suggesting true gifts come from the heart and inner self. The tale emphasizes inner wealth over material aid.
Alma Allen of Oldsmar has organized an Adopt a Mother effort that sends cheer to lonely mothers through letters, cards, visits, and small acts of kindness. The plan aims to bring hope to hundreds who have devoted years to others and seeks broader participation during Yuletide. The Florida State Fair previews and St Augustine's claim to oldest house thread through local features.
The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 874 plans meetings at Knights of Pythias hall. Officers named include Hal Saris as governor candidate and Me C. Kirkland as secretary with Dr. E. R. to oversee proceedings.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin hosted Bible study at 10:00 a.m. and preaching and communion at 11:00 a.m. Services featured Bro. David Harold from Da Beach on the first Sunday and L. B. Chastain from the fourth Sunday, with Lester Starling from Gow attending midweek prayer on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Parishioners were invited to attend all services.
Liberty Street church led by Pastor Rev. L A Ford invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10:00 a m and evening prayer at 7 45 p m. Youth program Y P E meets Friday at 7 45 p m.
In Eustis St Thomas Episcopal Church offers 11 00 a m Morning Prayer and sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and morning prayer and sermon on other Sundays. Rector D T Johnson welcomes all. In Paul Jones First Presbyterian Church Pastor Paul Floyd Jones and Pastor Emeritus S H Moore welcome all for Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship 6 30 Junior High Senior High and Young People 7 30 Evening Worship Wednesday 7 30 Prayer Meeting Woman’s Auxiliary circles meet second sceneere at three and fourth Tuesday at three.
The Catholic Church at Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists the rectory at 234 Badger Avenue with Rev. William O'Farrell as pastor. Sunday Mass occurs first Sunday of the month at 8:00 a.m. and other Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass is 7:30 a.m. Confessions are Saturdays, eves of Holy Days, and First Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms are Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
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