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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1942
Page
4
The pledge to the flag of the United States of America is recited as part of civic rituals. It affirms allegiance to the Republic for which it stands and to the idea of one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The text presents the creed asserting government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent, endorsing democracy, union, and equal rights, and pledging loyalty to the country, constitution, laws, and flag.
Frustration over government delays and dithering as officials stall on rubber scrap and related disposal measures. Citizens complain that indecision worsens the national junk pile and kitchen-table efforts to salvage waste.
Treasury urges the public to buy war bonds every pay day. Navy shipyards are rapidly turning out destroyers. The message stresses that investing at least ten percent of income will assure full production of vital naval units for the two-ocean war effort.
The article argues a quick alcohol process could supply rubber in five to six months, urging public officials and industry to drop petroleum bias. It accuses bureaus of delaying pilot plants, notes Allied rivals use the alcohol method, and stresses energy and supply savings versus long transport and depleted crude stocks.
A fragment discusses how power is hindered by selfish interests and bureaucratic bunglers, detailing struggle over decision making and the impact on public projects. It notes frustration with slow processes and calls for accountability and reform.
Farmers and growers may apply at the AAA office in Tavares for dolomitic limestone through December 31 to qualify for 1942 payments under the program. Credit for phosphate in mixed fertilizers used on volunteer crotalaria and Natal grass before July 15 is also available, with invoices sent to the Tavares office. Rust mite infestations are reported statewide. growers should monitor and act promptly to control outbreaks in groves.
Lake County Red Cross headquarters staff expand to handle inquiries as Mrs Casson compiles lists of residents who completed standard and advanced first aid courses. The records will be shared with civilian defense committees across the county.
Southern industry ramps up for the war effort with Army Navy contracts totaling 16.5 million dollars. Silk hosiery mill shifts to pup tents. garments become uniforms and nurses wear Nattys. Lumber, honey, peaches, beans and canned produce are directed to military needs. OPA enforces tire usage rules and price controls on services while defense workers gain status. War news remains grim but production is strong.
The American Red Cross production department reports volunteers knit and sew garments for armed forces and civilian relief. Local chapters in Mount Dora Howey and Leesburg train staff assistants and prepare for expanded distribution as new garment types are added and yarn supplies renew. The Lake County chapter lists key volunteers and calls for more wrist ers mufflers helmets and watch caps to sustain yarn issuance and future productions.
Mrs. Elizabeth Casson executive secretary of the Lake County chapter reports receipt of the home service directory. It lists names and addresses of home service executive secretaries across the United States and its possessions.
Paul B Brown, manager and owner of the Paul B Brown Co in Eustis, will observe his 39th birthday Thursday July 16. He was born in Eustis in 1903 and has worked since his youth at A G Smith Grocery. He is a refrigerator and electrical appliance dealer and active in local civic life.
Henry L Pringle of Leesburg observes his 44th birthday on Friday July 17 born in 1898 at Oak Park Illinois. He studied at the University of Chicago and LaSalle Extension University and began as a newspaper seller. Now a fruit grower and attorney active Kiwanian Presbyterian and Mason.
At a Jacksonville meeting of the Forestry Division of the State Chamber of Commerce Extension Forester L T Nieland outlined an extensive Florida forestry plan. The program covers fire protection on farms thinning demonstrations erosion control with forest trees forest farming insect and disease control and a 4 H educational program among others.
Notice states lands in Mount Dora Lake County Florida will be sold at public auction on August 6 1942 at 10 00 A M at the Town Hall to pay 1941 taxes costs and charges with sale continuing daily until all parcels are disposed of If bids fail the Tax Collector will bid in the parcels as allowed by law Tax Collector J K R Griswold of Mount Dora is named and the description lists numerous parcels owners and lots in various blocks and streets with assessed amounts and lot boundaries.
Fifth Avenue Floyd W. Cooper pastor at First Methodist lists Sunday schedule including 10 00 AM Sunday School 11 00 AM worship and 6 30 PM Youth Fellowship. Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Sanford Road holds 10 00 AM Bible Study 11 00 AM Preaching with Communion 7 30 PM Evening Service midweek Prayer Meeting. St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis offers 11 00 AM Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion on first Sunday.
Zion Lutheran Church announces morning services at 11 00 A M and evening services at 7 30 P M under Pastor O E Linden of the Augustana Synod Groveland Florida
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Car Grove State Lemon Ave invites the public to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. with Sacrament. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. testimonies and remarks. Free reading room at 117 North Eus tis street open Sundays and holidays. Bible and Christian Science literature available to read borrow or purchase.
Cor Grove Street through Badger Avenue parish listing. Rev William OFarrell pastor Mass times include 8 A M first Sunday and 10 30 A M other Sundays Weekday Mass at 7 30 A M Confessions Saturdays eves of Holy Days and First Fridays 7 30 P M Midweek services Wednesdays 7 30 P M Baptisms Sundays 3 00 P M.
Loyal Order of Moose chapter 874 meets at K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr B E Hutchins serves as governor and M C Kirkland as secretary.
Nutritionists highlight tomatoes as a vitamin C source with vitamin A in ripe fruit and iron in some forms. The Bureau of Home Economics urges families to include tomatoes in meals at least twice daily and offers simple salad and main course ideas using tomatoes, stuffing, baking, and broiling methods.
Calendar lists monthly and weekly meetings for Baptist Church The Lambert Mary Simpson and Overhiser Circles W M U Ladies Aid Missionary Woman's Society of Christian Service Community Church Band Boosters Lions Masons C EB S Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Club demonstration Club Beroad penday and other social service groups with locations at City Hall Community Building and temple locations across town.
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