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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
The pledge to the flag is recited as part of a school ceremony affirming loyalty to the United States and the Republic. The text proclaims one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all, reflecting common patriotic practice.
The text asserts belief in a government by the people derived from consent, a democratic republic, and a united nation. It calls for loving country, obeying laws, respecting the flag, and defending the nation against enemies.
The piece defends Secretary Knox's defense policy stance praising aid to Britain during five years to build a two ocean navy and adequate air force. It highlights reliance on British protection, shortages in critical materials, and the need to preserve exports and import-dependent industry. The column also notes tax assessor and comptroller reminders on exemptions and taxes due July 1.
Robert McMurray recalls a Key West vacation predicting lively scenes and hurricane-free history. The piece contrasts unpainted houses and street life with scenic mangroves and the Gulf, plus a Kipling parody about wartime nerves and air raids.
The observer contrasts American parades and happy children with Hitler Youth’s rigid drills and Indoctrination. He warns that complacency endangers liberty and urges effort to educate youth in liberty, defense, and democratic values while stressing the need to strengthen the nation against totalitarian threats.
Lake County native Col Harry Caan Duncan, a respected lawyer and philanthropist, dies leaving a wake of mourners. The passing follows that of State Senator George Estbrook, both described as influential locals who kept in touch with government and worked for the community.
Frank Mallants of the Daytona Beach Sun Record writes to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce praising the lakes as prime fishing spots. He notes a new $1 freshwater fishing license may draw local sportsmen, and cites Lake George Harris Apopka Beau Beouf and DeLeon Springs as productive sites with perch and bream bites in the St Johns River area.
New samples and styles offered for invitations and announcements. Personal labels name tapes and post cards available for charity sale. Also listings sought for large citrus properties in Lake County with buyers for groves. contact Louis Olivea Realtor in Orlando.
Feature column outlines Lake County wonders and progress. Highlights include the first official county flag, 95 percent of Sea Island cotton seed, diverse rocks in Tavares flagpole base, and the large gun club in Eustis. Also notes Bass Tournament at Leesburg, navigable waterways to the ocean, and low taxes. County chambers, floriculture growth, and education cited as strengths.
The church invites members to a men’s meeting Tuesday at 7:30 and a midweek devotional Wednesday at 7 30. A women’s meeting Friday rounds out the week with a friendly welcome from Pastor Floyd Montgomery at the Morningside Drive residence.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis announces Sunday worship at 11 a m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayer and sermon on other Sundays. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The notice lists 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Preaching and Communion with visiting ministers each Sunday including Dr. David Harold from Daytona Beach on the 1st, L. B. Chastain on the 3rd and 5th, and Lester Starling on the 4th. Evening services are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays with a prayer meeting. You are invited to attend each service.
Community Church Ladies Aid meets on first Friday afternoon. Society meets first week of month. American Legion meets first Monday of month and Thursday at members homes. Woman's Club to be announced two afternoons monthly. King's Daughters second and fourth meetings. PTA meets first Tuesday. Kiwanis holds a 12 15 luncheon each Thursday at the Community Building. Lions meet Wednesday evenings at seven and third Thursday each month. OES second and Thursday evenings. Knights of Pythias meets every Wednesday at the Temple. Pythian Sisters first and third Tuesdays. Past Chiefs Club meets Tuesday at members homes. Home Demonstration Club second Wednesday monthly 2 30 p m Community Building social rooms. Death and taxes are certain see Tax Assessor today.
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