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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
4
A school assembly recited the national pledge asserting allegiance to the flag and the Republic, highlighting ideals of liberty and justice for all. The text reaffirmed unity and indivisibility of the nation in a formal pledge.
The excerpt presents The American’s Creed affirming government by the people with consent of the governed. It proclaims a democracy within a republic, unity of states, and a nation founded on freedom, equality, justice, and humanity. It calls for love of country, constitutional obedience, lawfulness, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
A wartime exhortation stresses immediate action and preparedness for emergency service. It warns that enemy actions may reach inland areas and cites Red Cross Motor Corps aid to torpedo victims near Canaveral Bight as example of needed community involvement.
Analysis notes U S wartime discourse where America must win the war yet Congress seeks votes and reelection. Labor seeks to use the emergency to deepen gains, raise wages, and expand influence while balancing war priorities and political incentives.
The piece accuses diverse groups including industry labor farmers and government of pursuing wartime goals while protecting interests and resisting control. It argues that selfishness greed and intolerance hinder victory and urges readers to drop their buts and focus on the task.
The piece lists titles from Readers Digest and the New York Herald Tribune as popular summer reads. It cites authors Steinbeck Buck Wright Shute Du Maurier Cronin Rinehart Chase and others and notes libraries in 26 cities hold these books with additional suggestions from a Mount Dora Public Library Committee.
Detroit speech by War Production Board Chairman Nelson predicts peak production by next March as American industry shifts from peace to war. He urges focus on distribution of materials, warns against false hopes of a short war, and outlines WPB realignment to balance armed forces needs with civilian economy.
GIONAL CEM INFORMATION OFFICE WPB urges substituting peach ice cream for chocolate due to chocolate shortages from imports. South plans record peach canning this year with 24 million cans in Dixie. Office of Defense Transportation limits short tank car hauls, freeing tanks for long distance use. Car pooling is encouraged to save gas tires and auto parts amid rationing. The government asks everyone to conserve resources.
A Paris pair recalls 1887 dress construction requiring vast amounts of silk lining horsehair cloth and buttons, detailing 15 yards of silk and 142 yards of sleeve lining among other materials. They note today’s dresses cost more despite the lighter fabric demands.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street hosts Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching and communion at 11:00 A.M. on the second Sunday by L. B. Chastain of Ocoee. The fourth Sunday features Lester Starling from Ocoee, and the seventh Sunday L. B. Chastain. Evening service at 7:30 P.M. Wednesdays include a 7:30 P.M. prayer meeting.
On the first Sunday there is Holy Communion with Morning Prayer and a sermon. On the other Sundays the schedule is Morning Prayer followed by a sermon.
Lands listed for taxation 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 Mount Dora. Sales continue daily until all parcels are exhausted to cover taxes costs and charges with any unsold parcels bid off by the Tax Collector.
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