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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
4
The pledge aloud reaffirmed loyalty to the United States and the Republic for which it stands with liberty and justice for all. Students and staff joined in the morning ceremony, reflecting on civic duties and national values.
The excerpt presents the core American creed affirming government by the people, a union of states, and shared principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity. It stresses duty to love country, support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against enemies.
A newspaper note apologizes for a misquotation in last week's My Daze effusion. It mentions a whispered plan to quit writing, but a friend urged continued work and invites readers to send views to the Topic office.
The acrid operator noted a typographical error but swapped lines, resulting in an editor’s altered line. The writer hopes readers of MY DAZE will submit opinions before next week.
A letter from Bridgman to the editor criticizes MY DAZE for cheapening the paper and urges Carl Graves to write Villa Dora and Mount Dora civic briefs weekly. He suggests Uncle Sam Jr. cover national affairs and praises Fred Cross while urging shorter articles for readability. He invites broader reader input.
The article recounts Frederick II’s breach of the Pragmatic Sanction by invading Silesia to seize Austrian lands and cites a 1741 letter about choosing deception when honesty fails. It links this to Bismarck’s memoirs and notes Bismarck’s influence over German policy prior to World War I.
The piece argues German rulers have long treated treaties as disposable scraps dating to Frederick the Great in 1740. It traces this pattern through Bismarck, Kaiser Wilhelm, and Hitler, condemning the Prussian oligarchy’s stance and urging a future peaceful, responsible German government that would seek just peace with republics and kingdoms allied against aggression.
Out of Chicago a factory salesman seeds optimism turning a loss into fun as he forms the Grin and Win Club. He rallies colleagues facing war related shortages with humor and banners like Cheep Up and Yanks Don’t Yammer. The movement spreads to Florida and beyond as a call to unite, sacrifice, and persevere.
The speaker praises Wake Island defenders for courage under bombardment and the fighting resolve of Americans across professions. He recalls their blunt reply for more ammunition and frames it as a symbol of resilience that embodies the GRIN and WIN spirit.
Lake County communities will raise 1200 for the fight against infantile paralysis. Half stays in Lake County for relief and the other half goes to the National Foundation for research and braces. The drive begins Saturday January 17 with districts and quotas led by chairman names across Leesburg Groveland Clermont Umatilla Mount Dora Tavares and more.
Lieutenant E H Wilkerson of Eustis, a former Army officer with border and France service, named Lake County chairman of the Department to Combat Subversive Activities under the Lake County Defense Council. He succeeds Col C E Lester, now Lake County Defense Council Co Ordinator. Local chairmen listed include A B Gibson Lady Lake and others in Groveland Leesburg Mount Dora Clermont and surrounding towns.
A thrift article advises on choosing bed sheets and linens, comparing bleached versus unbleached muslin, and picking durable heavy weight muslin. It covers sizes for inner spring and cot beds, recommended sheet counts per bed, and tips to hem and launder for longevity.
Classified note lists rental and sale options: two houses on Lots 4 5 and 6 with garage in Gorham subdivision. Also an oil cook stove offered for sale at 908 Tremain St. 3 1tp.
Lucie K. Miller, Home Demonstration Agent, promotes mattresses with width suited to bed frames and offers guidance on starch-free dressing for home use.
A pink Georgia marble monument with a sundial will be dedicated in Sarasota on January 22 to Judah P Benjamin, former U S senator and Confederate cabinet member. The United Daughters of the Confederacy will unveil the 5 foot marker with Governor Hol land officiating. Benjamin fled to Bradenton and later sailed from Sarasota to Bimini after the Civil War. The inscription notes his departure on June 23, 1865. Public invitation extended to ceremony.
The B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company orders dealers to collect worn tires and tubes to bolster the American rubber stockpile. Dealers may issue defense stamps to anyone delivering tires or tubes, regardless of condition, as many old tires lie unused in garages, basements, or back yards.
Loyal Order of Moose chapter 3874 in Eustis schedules meetings at the K P Hall on the first and third Mondays. Dr. E R Hutchings is listed as governor and M C Kirkland as secretary. Buy defense bonds and stamps.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park lists Bible Study at 19 00 hours and Sunday services including 11 00 a.m. preaching and communion. Sundays feature visiting speakers on various Sundays with an 7 30 p.m. evening service and Wednesday prayer meeting inviting attendance.
Sunday school starts at 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 45 p m and P E Friday at 7 45 p m Pastor Rev L A Ford invites worshippers at Liberty Street church
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida invites worshippers to 11 00 am morning prayer and sermon on first Sunday Holy Communion on other Sundays morning prayer and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all
Zion Lutheran Church Groveland Florida announces morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m under Rev O E Liden pastor with Augustana Synod affiliation.
The First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the topic Life A Wednesday evening meeting features testimonies and remarks The Fountain Inn reading room at 117 Eustis Street is open daily from 3 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays for reading borrowing or purchasing the Bible and Christian Science literature The public is invited to attend services and use the reading room.
A church notice lists the Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue with rectory at 234 East Avenue, Rev. William O'Farrell, pastor. Mass times: first Sunday 8:00 am, other Sundays 10:30 am, weekday 7:30 am. Confessions Saturday eve Holy Days and First Fridays 7:30 pm. Midweek service Wednesday 7:30 pm. Baptisms Sundays 3:00 pm. Advertising doesn't cost it pays.
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