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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
4
Mount Dora Publishing Company carries display and classified ads published every Thursday in Mount Dora Florida. An advertising rate of 35 cents per inch is noted and the notice references a second-class matter filing on April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora Post Office under the act of March 5 1879.
The pledge affirms allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. It proclaims one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The passage presents the core tenets of the American creed by declaring belief in a government of the people and a republic with powers derived from consent. It emphasizes democracy, union, freedom, equality, justice, and humanity, plus duties to love, support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation.
Town urges adherence to the hand bill ordinance to keep streets clean. Local complaints rise this week as advertisers are reminded to curb clutter and comply with rules.
A Davis family letter from Lancing Sussex dated June 5 describes wartime rationing and small gifts, noting German bombers nearby, a damaged railway bridge, and cheerful resilience despite shortages. The writer details food limits, paper rationing, and weather while sharing news of loved ones' delays and losses.
The piece contrasts trusting a glamorous rescuer with a corrupt one to illustrate America’s uneasy stance toward Soviet Russia. It argues the biblical call to love enemies but not allies, noting that despite Communists advancing Hitler’s system, the goal remains to halt the Reds.
A perceptive editorial argues for supporting the Soviet war effort to curb Hitler’s drive while balancing alliance politics with Britain Sweden and Finland. The piece asserts America must prepare for defense, supply Britain, and endure dubious partners as the war game unfolds.
A local column defends Roosevelt's third term and laments misreadings while praising community fixes on Fifth Avenue. It urges careful public discourse, notes city efforts to smooth streets, and thanks First Lieutenant Lemuel C. Downs for his commission.
The article discusses a cautious forecast for tourist travel to Florida this winter. Defense demands limit pleasure trips and raise highway use while gas and rail costs rise. Yet many families of service members have funds and time, offering potential morale boosts if encouraged to visit.
A call to launch a campaign inviting families of servicemen to visit in the fall. The plan promotes factoring visits into commerce via chambers of commerce and state hotels. It argues such travel counters unpatriotic perception, boosts soldiers morale, and could attract veterans to Florida while supporting defense morale and local tourism.
E. C. Rogers of Leesburg born August 1 1866 near Mullins South Carolina. He left his home state for Lake County and Florida on April 15 1907 and moved to Leesburg in 1919. His interests include fishing roses potatoes and chicken with politics as a hobby.
Robert McMurray weighs national resolve over emergency powers and wartime unity. The piece recalls presidential campaigns and shifts in public support, noting that division coexists with strength in American history and the country’s capacity to unite behind leadership.
Listings seek real estate for sale or rent from Mount Dora and nearby towns. Advertisements include requests for pine and oak wood deliveries and groves for buyers, with confidentiality and no upfront fees if sold. Also notes a former Leesburg mayor and city commissioner elected in 1929 who served 12 years.
Walter H. Dick born August 4, 1898 in Elkins West Virginia came to Florida with his parents in 1907. He married Nellie Marie Green of Towanda Pennsylvania and they have a daughter Louise. He trained in watch making and engraving at Horological College Philadelphia and owns a jewelry store in Leesburg. He earned his first dollar repairing a clock.
Dr. Melville G. Hunter of Leesburg born August 5 1900 in Tampa Florida. He graduated from Still College of Osteopathy Des Moines Iowa and moved to Lake County January 1 1936. He was an osteopathic physician whose hobbies included Boy Scouts.
Asher Frank director of the Florida Safety Council credits bus lines for a July Safety Month success. Florida buses carried 40,000 passengers over 150,000 miles July 3 to 5 with no accidents. Motor Lines carried 24,243 passengers over 107,343 miles. Tamiami Trail Tours 2,650 passengers over 18,000 miles. He calls it an all-time Florida safety record amid heavy traffic and diverse vehicles.
The Berlin Diary by William L. Shirer is praised as a clear day by day account from Berlin covering Hitler's consolidation of power and German aggression. It is shown as uncensored and highly informed, offering a vivid record of events and people, with strong emphasis on accuracy and perspective.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street hosts Bible study at 10:00 a.m. followed by preaching and communion at 11:00 a.m. Sunday speakers include Bro. David Harold from Daytona Beach and L. B. Chastain. Evening services are at 7:30 p.m. with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend.
Calendar lists monthly meetings for Baptist Church Lambert and Overhiser Circles W M A Community Church Ladies Aid and Missionary units. Methodist Woman's Society meets monthly. American Legion groups meet at City Hall or homes. Woman's Club schedule pending. Kiwanis and other service groups meet at various venues including temple rooms and Community Building.
Mount Dorays Air Orlando Base hosts a double header today with the first game at 2 30 PM. The event highlights local baseball action and features two back to back contests for fans.
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