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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
4
The editorial association cites the pledge as a guiding symbol for national unity. It recalls the line declaring one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all as essential to public life and civic duty.
The passage presents the full text of The American Creed emphasizing government by the people consent of the governed and the union of states. It echoes principles of freedom equality justice and humanity alongside duties of loyalty constitutional obedience flag respect and defense against enemies.
Women nationwide join defense effort while U S remains at peace though mobilized for security. A distinguished female scientist works full time on electrical company research and safety glass now aiding national security. Other women contribute as draftsmen parachute and radio parts operators and inspectors.
The piece argues for gasless Sundays and broader personal sacrifices in wartime, noting that emergency preparedness demands cooperation and that pleasure driving could be among first sacrifices. It urges readers to register for national defense and to act now to avoid later curbs and shortages.
Mount Dora’s quota stands at 300 dollars to back training camps for service men. The piece urges community support, noting that many youth leaders finish school for summer and will enter a world demanding new opportunities. It emphasizes youth vitality and future national contribution and asks readers to back the cause.
Roy Schroder, Florida WPA State Administrator, thanks Edith Keller and the Mount Dora Topic staff for two years of cooperation. He praises press fairness and the program, notes his new regional duties in Atlanta covering several states and Puerto Rico, and expresses hope to meet again.
June marks National Dairy Month urging higher milk intake to improve public health. It promotes milk as the foundation of meals for growth, with suggested uses from cereal to desserts and beverages. Milk’s nutrients support bones, teeth, muscles, digestion, and energy.
President Roosevelt frames Europe war as a direct threat and urges all citizens to contribute to the national defense. He outlines support to Britain, the drive to build production, and measures across labor, selective service, and military planning.
Classified items include a General Electric 4 ft refrigerator and a 3 burner New aes section oil stove for Mrs J R Price Fearon Street North Donnelly plus a wanted used baby crib. Also mentions civilian defense housing allocations and May week figures with 1 600 homes finished and 12 261 total, noting Labor Secretary Perkins on housing in early 1941.
Florida grape growers plan a two day show and convention at the Fair Grounds in Eus tis on July 16 and 17. Dr Charles Demko leads the association with Lake County highlighted for producing most of the state’s bunch grapes. County Agent R E Norris notes a late but high quality crop with roadside sales and local processing.
The Lake County 4-H Club girls departed on May 31 for the annual Short Course at Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. Delegates Edna Jackson Altoona Vivian Wilson Umatilla Maud Reynolds Umatilla Nina Woods Mount Dora Elsie Varney Eustis Viola Shepherd Groveland Doris Lee Puryear Mascotte Joyce Stewert Leesburg Margaret Grimes Leesburg Patsy Blanton Lady Lake with leaders Mrs. Lucie K. Miller Miss Inez Bates and Mrs. H D Mathis. scholarships awarded for excellent 4-H Club work.
Eleven Lake County 4-H Club boys plan a week long study and recreation trip to the Florida College of Agriculture campus in Gainesville starting June 9. Accompanying leader Claxon Parker will guide activities and scholarships are provided by local service clubs and the Board of County Commissioners. Names include Glen Thomas Dick Kurfiss Wilson Shepard Woodrow W. Thomas Zeb Teeter Jr L T Stanley David French Clayton Bishop Henry Swanson Harold Straker Fred Getch.
Lake County shipped its first carload of melons this week. Knowles and Company reported two cars, including 30 pound average Black Diamond melons from J. H. Butler of Leesburg shipped to Gen Ocklawaha, and 28 pound Watsons from D. Crockcroft of Mascotte. Weather delays pushed the crop about a month late.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida announces services next Sunday at 11 a m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayer and sermon on other Sundays of the month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road hosts Bible Study at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 am with Communion. 1st Sunday David Harold from Daytona Beach preaches. 3rd Sunday L B Chastain from Ocoee. 4th Sunday Lester Starling. 5th Sunday L B. oe. 7:30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting. You are invited to attend.
The notice lists the parish locations at Grove Street and Badger Avenue with a rectory on Sado Avenue and phone number 222. Rev. William O'Farrell is the pastor. Mass schedule includes 8:00 a.m. on the first Sunday and 10:30 a.m. on other Sundays. Weekday Mass at 7:30 a.m. Confessions on Saturdays, eves of holy days, and First Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Baptisms Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
Lake County totals for defense bonds and stamps reached 62 225 dollars in four weeks with 17 850 30 dollars sold in the fourth week ending May 28. Leading agents include First National Bank of Leesburg 8 750 dollars, Mount Dora 4 025 dollars, and Eustis 3 375 dollars. Other offices reported smaller sales from Umatilla Groveland Clermont and area post offices.
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