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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
4
Notice published in Mount Dora Florida by Mount Dora King Company announcing publishing details and official notices within the local edition.
The pledge to the flag of the United States of America read aloud during a public ceremony affirms loyalty to the Republic and its ideals of liberty and justice for all. The text proclaims one nation indivisible and united under constitutional principles.
The passage presents the American creed affirming government by the people and for the people, derived from consent, with a republic and union of states. It emphasizes liberty, equality, justice, humanity, patriotic duties, loving the country, obeying laws, defending the nation, and respecting the flag.
The Times-Union notes that iron sold to Japan was officially called scrap iron and more properly sap iron. The remark highlights how naming masked the material’s real nature and use in trade discussions of the era.
The Times Union notes rationing begins in infancy and reports France is making fabric from barber and beauty shop hair. The material named polotia uses all hair types, pressed under steam to yield a uniform gray tone described as the basic color of hair when pigment fades, priced about 100 francs per square meter.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will finance the county Defense Council's costs including local and long distance telephone, telegraph, printing, postage and all other incidental expenses of the defense program.
The Defense Council offices average about $75 monthly in support and the Chamber of Commerce directors are praised for wholehearted participation. The article urges more memberships to fund defense activities without cutting other chamber efforts.
A historical speech warns inflation endangering the nation with four controllable risks. It cites excessive money supply, price-raising noncompetitive practices, war-era promises, and tax policies as threats, noting past currency devaluations and urging congressional action.
The passage argues that inflation arises as people spend against expected higher taxes and bond payments. It urges Congress to stop favoring special classes in price controls, raise taxes, and keep bond issues small to preserve values, conserve savings, and protect insurance.
The Florida Fair enters its second week amid war worries, but attendance hits record levels as more counties display diverse exhibits. Military Day draws thousands, and visitors flock to the Royal American Shows midway. Earl Brown leads the Florida National Exhibit while the Tampa Cigar Manufacturers Association hosts an eye catching display.
Mount Dora Public Library Committee notes the novel The Ivory Mischief set in Louis XIV era. It follows two sisters Magdelen and cateau at court through love and memory. The author calls the work inspired by years in France and Paris of three hundred years ago.
The Mount Dora Squadron of the Sons of the American Legion offers full services to the Mount Dora Defense Council and Coordinator O M Simpson to perform any duties assigned to support national defense. Passed at the February 10, 1942 meeting, signed by Walter Tucker and O D Stevens Jr.
Guests from Quincy to Cocoanut Grove relax at the hotel as Dr J J Goodwin recovers. Weekly shuffleboard heats spark interest while bingo prizes delight guests. Kiwanis Club Frolic at Princess Theatre on Feb 26 27 features Our Wife with Melvin Douglas Ruth Hussey and Ellen Drew. proceeds aid underprivileged children and Boy Scouts.
Recent arrivals at the Sylvan Shores Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. David McIntosh of Palos Park Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lucas of Fairfield Connecticut Mrs. Ethel Burke of Barton Hills Country Club Ann Arbor Michigan A J Bennett Detroit Michigan Jos A Pfleger and family Cleveland Ohio Mr and Mrs Fred Faywell Hudson Ohio and Mrs Henry Stein who has recovered from pneumonia and hopes to be up soon.
The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Central Florida convene at the Grand View Hotel this Thursday at 7 30 PM to review civilian defense and first aid station needs. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Lucius Teeter from Chicago Ill Mr Edward Dwelle from Charlotte NC Mrs Laurence Burpee from Montreal Canada.
The Lake County Defense Council sets up a defense control center in Eustis City Hall under Col. C. E. Lester as county coordinator. L. L. Polk serves as executive officer with Frank E. Owens and David Denslow guiding operations from Tavares. Local defense groups will form Citizens Defense Corps to coordinate civilian protection, water and fire services, transportation, and health housing with municipal funding.
The Congregational Community Church on Donnelly Street Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist and choir director presents an 11 00 A M service led by Dr A E Armstrong of Lake Mohawk NJ The sermon topic is Making the Christian Life Attractive.
Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road hosts 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Preaching and Communion. 7:30 p.m. Evening Services and prayer meeting. L. B. Chastain guest from Ocoee on the fourth Sunday, Lester Starling from Ocoee also attending. You are invited to attend each service.
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Y. P. E. meets Friday at 7:45 p.m. Rev. L. A. Ford, pastor.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis holds Morning Prayer and a sermon at 11:00 a.m. first Sunday Holy Communion. other Sundays feature morning prayer and sermon. Zion Lutheran Church Groveland offers 11:00 a.m. morning service and 7:30 p.m. evening service led by Rev. O E Liden.
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue the First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and service at 11 a m with Wednesday meeting at 8 p m Testimonies and remarks on Christian Science follow A free Reading Room in Fountain Inn building 117 Eustis Street open daily 3 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays for reading borrowing or purchase of Bible and Christian Science literature Public invited to attend services and use the reading room
The notice lists services at the Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue church and rectory 234 Badger Ave featuring Sunday Mass 8am and 10:30am, weekday Mass 7:30am, confessions Saturdays and first Fridays 7:30pm, midweek service Wednesday 7:30pm, and baptisms Sundays 3pm. Also mentions Golden Triangle Loyal Order of Moose events at K of P Hall Eusasist and Monday nights with Dr E R Hutchings and M C Kirkland.
The chairman in his absence will stay in constant contact with Col. Lester and the Eustis office. The two offices will function as a united force for defense in Lake County.
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