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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1942
Page
1
The Mount Dora Tourist Club presents Maude Martin Dulancy in a new program on Tuesday January 6 with Richard Brown as committee chair. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, the cashier, and the Public Library of Mrs. Moody for $1.50. The ad stresses high quality entertainment and urges membership despite holiday slowdown.
A festive New Year note expresses optimism for 1942 with themes of perseverance cooperation and patriotism. The writer hopes for defense minded progress in war year while cherishing family traditions and the simple joys of Florida life including holidays and visits despite anxieties about draft and finances.
The article notes a nationwide call to prayer on New Year’s Day 1942 with the First Baptist Church open all day for entry to pray. A 2:30 p.m. prayer meeting is planned and readers are invited to join the church and consider a Mount Lib membership card with book recommendations for the coming year.
A Saturday night dance at the Yacht Club drew many young attendees from St College. The event ran from 10 PM to 2 AM with music from a committee led by a local member. Intermission featured refreshments served by Mr and Mrs Collirds. The group plans a Valentine party next.
The Health Board unveils an emergency action to protect Florida towns from waterborne disease. Authorities aim to disinfect water supplies, prevent outbreaks of typhoid and dysentery, and coordinate with state and local agencies to safeguard public health.
A fragmentary reader note from Mount Dora speaks of community pride and a donation toward local efforts. The message mentions Mr and Mrs and a band, with hopes for ongoing support and continued presence in the town.
A community message foresees 1942 bringing happier days after a year of world conflict. It urges continuation of the democratic and American way of life, neighborliness, and independence in rural areas, despite recent war wreckage and penalties.
Kiwanis meet today before publication due to New Year holiday. Annual reports will cover the prior year’s committee activities. December honor roll includes W. L. E. Barnett, W. J. Barker, C. M. Brown, S. C. Colley, D. F. Crane, M. L. Denbroeder, R. W. Dickson, C. Dillenbeck, R. Edgerton, A. L. French, C. S. Graves, G. C. Keller, and others. Christmas party featured singing, turkey dinner, and gifts for the King’s Daughters.
Marine Studios directors express confidence in a strong Florida season despite wartime strain. They vote to maintain budgets and expand advertising while continuing plans. New 8 mm and 16 mm cameras are deployed for visitors to photograph underwater scenes, signaling a push to attract patronage.
The Pythian Sisters plan a sale Saturday morning at Tremain's office near Hotel Dora. Items include cakes pies baked goods and salads all home prepared with proceeds aiding their fund. A line mentions a wife recalling her husband’s misdeeds.
Mount Dora reports over 600 dollars raised toward a 1000 dollar Red Cross Emergency Fund quota. Lake County has 8500 dollars of the 50 million fund, with locals contributing 574.70 to Mount Dora's gift fund and others promising more. If the balance isn’t met promptly, a canvass drive will be launched to cover Mount Dora and Lake County Chapter operating costs.
Rehearsals for the junior play Tish progress at the Community Building with cast members polishing lines and characterization. Committees support the production handling publicity stage management properties program advertising posters furniture and prompt duties with named members contributing.
The Mount Dora Eustis Art League will meet with Mrs Mary Adams at 326 Tremain Street on January 8 at 7 30 p m. The notice invites members to attend and discuss upcoming events.
Mount Dora business houses City Hall Public Library Post Office and Bank will remain closed Thursday January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday.
Dr. R W Dickson representing the Red Cross outlined past and future work and urged Lions Club to raise the Mount Dora quota. The Mount Dora Lions resolved to dedicate themselves to the United States government and war effort against Japan with pledges to Liberty Intelligence Our Nations Safety in peace and war.
Florida State Board of Health analyzed three Mount Dora water samples on December 17 after shipping from the city on December 15. Bacterial counts at 4 hours were 120 130 and 160, with all three samples testing negative for fermentation at 48 hours, indicating good sanitary quality.
A. J. Miles of 761 East Eighth Avenue displays a papaya tree laden with hundreds of papayas. He notes the winter will be mild enough for fruit to ripen, with the tree reportedly yielding at least 300 melons on two branched upper limbs.
The director of the Community Church Choir extends gratitude to Miss Johnny Mae Stanley and her Tangerine group of children, the mothers who made costumes, and many others for aiding in the pageant Why the Chimes Rang. Proceeds from a special sale at Florent will aid the Red Cross toward a national goal of 50 million dollars.
The Central Florida Lawn Bowling League opened its season this week with Mount Dora visiting Orlando and DeLand at Daytona. Next Tuesday Daytona hosts Mount Dora and Orlando plays DeLand as each club enters four league teams.
Asher Frank of the Florida Safety Council warned motorists to exercise caution with worn or retread tires. He urged slower speeds in cities and on highways. He cited Goodyear and B F Goodrich officials stressing reclaimed rubber tires are for emergencies only and should not exceed 35 mph.
Flower enthusiasts and gardeners will find three newly donated books at the TM library. The slim collection covers practical gardening tips and decorative planting ideas, appealing to hobbyists and serious growers alike.
Lakeside Inn hosted a Christmas Eve dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bennett of Kansas City and Mount Dora presiding. Guests shared a card evening, Christmas stories read by Mrs. James R. McDonald, and a traditional single-table Christmas dinner. The week’s bridge event was won by Mrs. Jore C. Hutchinson and Charles A. Bennett, with new arrivals listed and a growing reservations roster including several named guests from New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and beyond.
Dr. Andrew Melrose Brodie, former minister of the Community Church, will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning during his winter visit with Mrs. Brodie and their daughter Mrs. Bushnell in Mount Dora. A congregation meeting follows the service to review Lookout Committee recommendations. The church annual meeting is set for Wednesday January 7 at 7 30 p in the chapel.
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