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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
4
The creed declares belief in a government of the people for the people with powers derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a union of states established on freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls for loving defending obeying laws respecting the flag and defending the nation against enemies.
The piece notes Colonel E R Bradley, famed Palm Beach figure, wagers the war ends before January 1 1944. It recalls his World War I bets and questions the likelihood, citing German and Japanese resistance and the need for a total victory both abroad and on the home front.
The writer mocks Pollyanna style war guesses predicting quick German collapse and Axis defeat by 1945. He notes fuel shortages, mining shutdowns, and wartime strain. He jokes about Kaiser winning in six months but doubts the timeline, preferring a hard won victory.
Lake County farmers are urged to plant more summer crops to boost food and feed supplies. A. P. Spencer of the University of Florida extension service notes nationwide shortages and urges planting sweet potatoes, field peas, cattail millet, brown top millet, sudan grass, beggarweed, alyce clover, napier grass and chufas to support livestock production. Planting windows vary with crop, with sweet potatoes through month end and field peas through July.
A compact remark notes how the tide of conflict shifts, echoing Goethe’s line on the unpredictable nature of war and the caution needed in facing an adversary. The quotation frames strategic thinking rather than reporting a specific event.
Guidance on storing Irish potatoes to prevent moths and pests, with raised screened spaces and thin layering. Seed balls on potatoes are inedible for planting. Florida seed production varies by variety. Also notes fowl paralysis in chickens, its effects and uncertain cause.
A report notes coccidia and other internal parasites link to disease in flocks and stresses rigid sanitation to prevent outbreaks and protect livestock health.
Headquarters Fourth Service Command discloses a new weapon of insecticide bombs to combat mosquitoes flies and other pests. The non toxic liquid mix of freon sesame oil and pyrethrum is stored in one pound pressurized containers and can fumigate tents barracks planes and houses in minutes.
In a bold wartime stunt Augusta Travers uses her Main Street hat shop to urge War Bond purchases. Photographs of local servicemen line a board with a blatant bet inside the shop noting Hitler and the Japs betting on bond sales. Her campaign underscores the need for taxes and War Bonds to fund the war effort.
Greyhound Bus Lines filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board for aerial bus lines using Sikorsky airliners. An experimental Detroit to Flint, Md. route is planned after the war, with seven passengers per flight. Si kor sky designed planes will land and take off in city centers as buses may be replaced on highways.
James Walker seaman says it is easier to find a lifeboat in the middle of the Atlantic than buy shoes. He lost his pair when his ship was torpedoed and, landed in Bayonne New Jersey, walked barefoot a mile to find footwear. His cash without a ration coupon drew no offers.
The notice lists daily inbound departures from Leesburg, Sanford, Orlando, and other points, with times such as 9:45 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. for arrivals, and outgoing trips at 9:15 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Star Routes connect Leesburg Orlando Eustis and Ta vares, plus regular and air mail services. The document specifies start date May 3 1942 and mentions routes to Sanford Leesburg Orlando Eustis and Ta vares with designated inbound and outbound times.
A procedure outlines blue steady blast for dim out red wavy blast for blackout blue steady blast to dim out and return to dimmed lighting Wait for all clear white signal before restoring bright lights
Reader challenged to compute how much beyond 10 percent of family income can be allocated to War Bonds from every payday. The message frames a household budget puzzle while urging patriotic saving.
The Church of Christ at Lakeview lists Bible study at 10:00 A.M. preaching and communion at 11:00 A.M. on the 2nd Sunday with L. B. Chastain and Lester Starling leading. An evening service at 7:30 P.M. and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M. are also noted.
Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM all Sundays. Weekday Mass 7:30 AM. Friday 4 PM service. Children classes Sundays 9:45 AM and Fridays 4:30 PM. Confessions Saturdays during Holy Days. first Thursday 3 PM. Pastor Rev William OFarrell.
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