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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
A group gathered as students recited the pledge to the flag of the United States of America. The pledge affirmed allegiance to the Republic and mentioned indivisibility, liberty, and justice for all.
The creed proclaims belief in a government of the people with powers derived from consent, a democratic republic, and a union of states established on freedom equality justice and humanity. It declares duty to love support defend obey and respect the United States and its Constitution.
The State Road Department plans a Lakeland meeting next Tuesday to discuss Route 441 through Mount Dora and on to Plymouth. The piece notes optimism for action and mentions the president ordering the closure of the German Library of Information and related propaganda sources. The text questions whether propaganda will stop or continue to circulate from foreign sources.
The Sarasota Times former editor and publisher Mrs. Wilson, now retired to daily hosting via L. D. Reagan, visited local editors in a short, friendly gathering. She long aided Florida journalism, serving as treasurer of the South Florida group alongside Edith Edeburn Keller and others, recalling shared association memories. Mrs. Wilson came with Mrs. F. A. Riegel and others for the St Johns Presbytery Senior Conference at Lakeside Inn.
Opinion piece argues the president has broken campaign promises by arming for war in defense of Britain and training for overseas service. It claims ships and planes are limited and American manpower worsens food and transport constraints, while Britain would prefer wheat to soldiers. It warns of German aims for world domination and threats to US possessions and harbors.
The text argues Hitler aims to control Dutch colonies Belgium Congo and Franco-Italian Africa while threatening North America. It warns the US must oppose overseas aggression to protect industrial and military independence, noting reliance on Britain and the Pacific fleet against Japan and criticizing isolationist opponents.
A local column relays odds and ends from Mount Dora Florida. Notes on Fort Bragg, patchy street work, a seaside honeymoon, seasonal rain and weeds. Calls for shelter funding at Donnelly Park and repositioning shuffleboards for Sunday access.
The eight mile Boardwalk at Atlantic City hosts Florida State exhibits this summer, built coincidentally from Florida long leaf yellow pine.
After twenty years of default and court actions, Governor Holland reduces Everglades Drainage District debt service from 17.5 million to 5.66 million and cancels 20 million in back taxes. Tax rate drops from 10 per acre to under 1. Delinquent lands may be redeemed with two years back taxes. About 4 million acres affected. bonds freed, enabling land owners in 11 southeast Florida counties to borrow from federal land banks.
The Daytona Beach Black applicant Preston Peterson seeks admission to the University of Florida Training School. Supreme Court ruling forces admission if entrance exams are passed, while an attorney general proposes segregated facilities or separate classrooms if equal schools aren’t provided.
Comptroller Lee and Governor Holland invite tax officials in Tallahassee on June 24 to review House Bills 1861-1862 on county ad valorem tax assessment and collection. Assessments millage levies and budgets remain under Comptroller supervision for county and oil purposes. The Board of Administration now handles county road and bridge debt service.
Governor Holland reports no protests against the 11 member Citrus Commission selections and receives many congratulatory letters. He urges the new commission to avoid factional politics, stay clear of past controversies, hold open meetings, and ensure full advertising consideration for contracts worth 1 million dollars.
Rose and Yaeger oversee expenditures with support from Senate President Beacham and House leader Spares and committee chair Walter R. Rose. the result is a historic saving of over 100000 dollars in Florida's 1939 Legislature.
Ballot measures cover creation of Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and State Board of Administration, amendments on special elections for amendments, tax and bond rules for road funds, judges’ terms, corporate taxation, wage garnishment limits, and conservation authority. Proposals stem from recent legislative action and outline timelines for adoption and implementation.
Lawmakers approve new senatorial boundaries creating the 39th district in Broward and the 40th in Calhoun and Gulf counties. State employees receive Friday through Sunday as Fourth of July holiday observance. Delegates plan to meet in Lakeland on June 30 to hear county and delegation requests for new construction.
George J. White of Mount Dora chairs the Finance and Budget Committee of the Lake County Defense Council and spoke at the American Legion Lions Club Kiwanis Club Mount Dora rallies and citizen groups. He also led voluntary registrations and chaired the USO drive in Mount Dora, securing $300.
Nearly 50 Kiwanians from six Lake County clubs and their ladies attended the Kiwanis International convention in Atlanta. Notables included Past International Vice President C. Harold Hippler and Past District Governor J. Edwin Baker. Delegates toured Valdosta after arrival and participated in panel conferences on underprivileged child work before returning home.
A class of 43 from Mount Dora Eustis and Tangerine completed Red Cross First Aid training at Tangerine. Classes met twice weekly with faithful attendance. Six Mount Dora women then pursued the advanced course driving to Orlando three nights weekly.
The note lists residents traveling to Perrysburg, Nashville, and Texas for the summer with relatives joining them in Sorrento. Doris Cowart pursues a nursing course in Eustis at Lake County Medical Center. Mrs Newton Strite heads to Nashville for Peabody. Lola Kennedy returns from Mercedes with her grandson. Local families host visitors, and the Presbyterian Missionary Society meets. Sorrento Public School closes with a student performance and certificates awarded. Fulford will attend Gainesville summer school.
Countywide defense bond sales totaled 83 279 05 with Lake County posting 9 356 30 for the sixth week. Clermont led with 5 340 05 in the week and surpassed other towns, bringing its grand total to 12 713 55 in defense bond sales.
Genuine engraving cards and announcements advertised with new square and midget size wedding invitations. Includes sample styles and mentions topic office.
The report shows Eustis with 1167.35 in sales for the week including 1150 from the First State Bank of Eustis. Mount Dora totals 818.45 with 550 from the First National Bank and the rest from the post office. Groveland Post Office sold 314, others from Howey and Umatilla post offices. Defense stamps and bonds are available at banks and third class or higher post offices in Lake County.
Two amendments to the Social Security Act take effect July 1 this year. They require the state agency to consider other income and resources when determining old age assistance and restrict disclosure of applicant information to aid administration only. Federal penalties include potential withdrawal of federal funds unless state compliance is maintained. The change aims to protect the elderly from embarrassment and exploitation.
The P T A band committee gathered funds to hire a summer instructor Clayton Grimstad and start practice this week. Contributors include Town Council Chamber of Commerce M J Sedano Mrs J R McDonald Mr G F Weeks Mr Carl Graves Mr and Mrs Geo Coffin Mr and Mrs D F Crane Mrs H H Mallory Community Church Choir and Norman Tuckett plus others. Drums are the immediate instrument need and funds will not pay Grimstad's salary.
A licensed palmist and clairvoyant advertises personal readings covering life, love, marriage, courtship, divorce, health, and business. She promises truth, no questions, and guidance to overcome enemies and bad luck to win the one you love with guaranteed help.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street offers 10:00 a.m. Bible study and 11:00 a.m. preaching with communion. Bible teachers rotate Sundays including David Harold of Daytona Beach and L. B. Chastain of Ocoee. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend.
The annual Lotus Blossom Festival will be staged in McIntosh Whong on the 26th under the direction of Mrs. M M Gist. A contest will select the 1941 Lotus Blossom Queen and the new Queen and her maids will be guests of the Bird Island Cruise management.
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