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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
4
The Mount Dora Topic notes Edith Edeburn Keller as editor with George C. Keller as associate editor and Eugene L. Downs as business manager. A 1916 post office filing lists the periodical under the act of March 3, 1879, with press association credits.
A line from the Pledge to the Flag asserting allegiance to the United States and the Republic for which it stands, expressing unity and the ideals of liberty and justice for all.
A widely cited pledge echoes patriotic duties including love of country, support for the Constitution, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against all enemies. The statement captures national ideals and civic obligations.
A biased wartime editorial argues for harsh total war measures and urges Americans to confront the cost of victory. It questions the personal price of war, condemns perceived decadence, and claims the conflict requires unconditional effort to defeat an enemy.
A wartime exhortation urges Americans to prepare for air raids and to consider strategic defenses. It argues Japan cannot easily reach the U S Pacific coast and that airstrikes could cripple Japan’s war industry and rail network, calling for proactive civilian readiness and national resolve.
The article urges amateur photographers to chronicle local change creating a history of streets, buildings, cars, and daily life. It notes future value of comparison shots and night scenes. It warns of rapid transformation and invites varied angles and lasting memories.
A wartime appeal stresses that ongoing efforts and unity are essential for victory. The speaker notes the nation is at war and urges every citizen to defend and support efforts to safeguard loved ones in danger zones.
Nicely furnished cottage for couple with gas hot water fridge garage orange trees. East Tenth Ave contact J C Urquhart 835 Highland Ct. House trailer inspection by appointment P O Box 225 Eustis Florida. Farmer salesmen sought to demonstrate new patented dual cutting weeding hoe with exclusive territory and liberal commissions. Write Half Hoe P O Box 710 Orlando Florida.
Telegraphic instructions from Tallahassee announce the rationing board chairmen for Lake County have appointed boards and letters with materials are in the mail for distribution. Ten boards will operate including Mount Dora and Tavares areas with allotments based on population. The boards cover Mount Dora Sorrento Mount Plymouth Lake Jem and adjacent towns and will process applications from retailers.
Call to action urging every citizen to support the military by buying Defense Bonds and Stamps. Encourages purchases at post offices banks savings and loan associations and through retailers or newspaper carriers to back the Army and Navy.
Golden Triangle Lodge 874 of the Moose meets at the K of P Hall in Eustis Island ER Hutchings serves as governor with MC and secretary listed.
A cordial welcome extends to a friendly church for an evening prayer gathering at 7 30 P M on Wednesday inviting participation from neighbors and friends.
Congregational service at Unity Church Donnelly Street Corth Avenue Florence with organist and choir director Florence Gilbert Hanscom. Sermon by Dr Francis A Poole titled The Moral Approach to Faith in Life Immortal. Service begins 11 00 A.M. This item notes a worship event and speaker.
The notice invites attendees to Bible Study at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm services at the Church of Christ. Speakers include Bro. David Harold from Daytona Beach, Chastain from 4th Sunday, and Lester Starling from Ocoee. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida invites parishioners to Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 00 a m on the first Sunday Holy Communion on other Sundays the month with prayer and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Paul Floyd Jones is pastor with Dr S H Moore as pastor emeritus. Sunday includes 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:30 Junior and Senior High groups 7:30 Evening Worship. Wednesday 7:30 Prayer Meeting. Woman's Auxiliary circles meet second Tuesdays at three and program meet fourth Tuesdays at three.
The parish at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists services led by Pastor Rev. William O Farrell. Mass times: first Sunday 8 a.m., other Sundays 10:30 a.m.. weekday mass 7:30 a.m. Confessions on eves of holy days and First Fridays. Baptism Sundays at 3 p.m. Midweek services Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
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