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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
4
An OCR fragment shows advertising pricing notes 25 to 35 cents per inch with second class mailing matter status as declared in 1916 at the Post Office in Florida under a specific act. The text is partial and dates and locations are unclear.
Fragmentary line of the pledge of allegiance to the United States appears, mentioning the flag and the republic. The text shows standard phrasing about liberty and justice for all, illustrating a civic oath snippet. The fragment lacks full context or attribution in the visible portion.
An altered excerpt presents the creed asserting belief in a United States government derived from the people. It emphasizes a republic of many states, union and equality, with duty to love support obey defend the Constitution and flag against enemies.
From Fort Benning experience, the Florida Safety Council cites tips to reduce auto accidents during blackouts. Drive slowly, avoid passing, keep 150 feet of following distance, use brakes sparingly, shift gaze, and signal stops with a waving hand for visibility.
Lake County defense officials were informed by the State Defense Council that it is not necessary to earmark distinct funds for air raid warning signals. The advisory outlines standard procedures for warning recognition and funding may be redirected to general civil defense measures.
The passage defines standard code and sound signaling under war conditions. It specifies a two minute signal with fluctuating or haloabene pitch for warning, plus a 3 to 8 second cycle per fluctuation or intermittent blasts of five seconds with three seconds silence. All clear requires a continuous two minute steady pitch signal.
The Consumer Division of the Office of Price Administration urges civilians to stock a well stocked medicine cabinet for air raid readiness. Items recommended include tannic acid jelly for burns aspirin aromatic spirits of ammonia baking soda laxatives bandages sterile gauze adhesive tape thermometer scissors and tweezers with care to avoid oily ointments due to removal difficulties.
An antiwar essay argues nations resemble individuals and warns Germany under a tyrant risks war from militarists. It claims German rulers have destroyed representative government, trampled church authority, imprisoned dissenters, and murdered resisting officers, setting Europe on a perilous path.
Fred W. Cross argues that Hitler controls the Reichstag and public life, forcing obedience through terror and propaganda. He notes the costly military push in Russia and urges opposition to the Axis as a defense of Continental Europe, including Germany, from Hitler’s domination.
Seasonal gatherings on the hill feature bridge games shuffleboard and social events hosted by local families. New arrivals include residents from Bridgeport Jenkin town Evanston Chicago and Mount Dora. Charity drives for Red Cross War memberships and Infantile Paralysis are urged. A Lake County Tire Rationing Board notice lists tire and tube certificates issued January 5 to January 17 1942 for Mount Dora area with named recipients.
Mount Dora Public Library Committee announces January additions across fiction non fiction and juvenile shelves. Notable titles include There Goes Lona Henry The White Cockade The Ivory Mischief Appleyard's Fear Nas The Charles Rivers of America series Let There Be Mercy The Wind in the Willows Wings of Courage Around South America.
The State Welfare Board reports strong demand for CCC enrollees at Florida camps in Tallahassee Ocala and Keystone Heights with up to 120 men needed per camp. Applications may be made at the board office.
Miss Virginia Sleap, 17, chosen as Maid of Honor by the Palatka Junior Chamber of Commerce for the Fifth Annual Azalea Festival at Ravine Gardens Palatka on March 1. She will serve as official hostess for Palatka Jaycees during the Jamboree weekend as Florida and Southern Jaycee clubs attend to enter the festival beauty pageant for the Azalea Queen of 1942.
District welfare office notes the Army in Overalls ranks with armed forces for national defense. Enrollees, aged 17 to 23, unmarried and fit, work badge tasks in camp and train in useful skills for future industry jobs. Compensation is 30 dollars per month plus subsistence and medical care.
Collector of Internal Revenue John L Fahs explains the use tax on motor vehicles under the 1941 Revenue Act. The tax starts February 1 1942. stamps evidence payment and are affixed to the vehicle. Initial stamps cover Feb 1 to Jun 30 1942 at 2.09. full year stamps cost five dollars. Stamps sold at post offices and IRS offices. penalties apply for nonpayment or nonaffixing.
Car listing notes a 1936 Terraplane for cash, good tires and strong mechanical condition. Located at Burton's One Stop Station 346 Highland Avenue. Sale subject to quick cash deal.
The text describes restricting placement to the rear or side window or other conspicuous parts of a vehicle to avoid mutilation or detachment. It emphasizes visibility and safety in complying with signage requirements.
The Children’s Home Society of Florida reports ongoing frauds by pretend solicitors claiming ties to state head Marcus C. Fagg. A Fort Myers case involves a young man posing as a friend and college aide, seeking magazine subscriptions and funds for out of state groups. The society reiterates it has no solicitors and urges reports of any impersonators to its Jacksonville office at 403 Consolidated Building. Never donate before verifying a genuine connection.
Harold Colee of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce wired Washington after rumors spread about federal limits on tourist traffic. Andrew Stevenson, head of auto transportation, replied that no such plan exists but noted that tire shortages may restrain motorists. Bamboo in Florida attracts notice as a cellulose source. paper made from it is praised by the chamber’s research division.
Loyal Order of Moose lodge 473 holds meetings at the K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr Hutchings serves as governor with kland as secretary. Bond buying urged in local notice.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis invites parishioners to 11 00 a m Morning Prayer and sermon on the first Sunday Holy Communion on that Sunday the other Sundays feature morning prayer and sermon Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all
The First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the topic Truth An 8 p m Wednesday meeting offers testimonies and remarks The free reading room at Fountain Inn building 117 Eustis street is open daily 3 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays The Bible and Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased All are invited to attend services and use the reading room
The church rectory at 234 Badger Ave lists Rev. William O'Farrell as pastor. Sunday masses occur the first Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and other Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Weekday mass at 7:30 a.m. Confessions Saturdays and Eves of Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
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