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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
4
An archived editorial segment presents the Pledge of Allegiance and The American Creed. It emphasizes liberty justice for all and government by the people with consent of the governed, stressing duties to country and flag.
A reprinted 1940 letter from Mrs. Caroline Stuart-Smith recalls English and American wartime attitudes. She argues Americans and Britons must unite to defeat Nazism, fascism, and communism, accepting the cost of war to protect freedom and family safety.
The speaker questions whether Nazism is a form of insanity and argues that many people must strive to live the Sermon on the Mount to save the world. They suggest defending against destructive forces and see Christianity as a path to peace beyond mere democracy.
Letters from Brock in New Haven and Ada Colson in Mount Dora express appreciation for The Topic. Brock thanks for weekend papers and magazines and mentions Mount Dora visits. Colson sends two dollars for another year and notes her son Lemuel Jr. at Fort Sherman Canal Zone.
The Extension Service Review outlines 1942 US production goals. Hogs, vegetables, peanut and soybean oils, eggs, and milk are expected to meet substantial civilian and war needs. It also covers safe pesticide timing and methods for flea beetles and potato bugs, and notes red cedar seedlings will be scarce until late next fall.
Lake County appears in two Florida Grower articles. Agricultural Agent R. E. Norris writes on spring jobs in the citrus grove and notes that many management factors begin this season. Plant pathologist K. W. Loucks offers spring grape growing advice and stresses that proper spraying yields larger crops.
A Mount Dora Roll of Honor lists local servicemen including Ralph B. Norman Roy Chris and Leon B. Jr. among many others from Dora and nearby areas. The incomplete tribute mentions omissions and notes numerous names across ranks with officers and common soldiers.
Albert Sidney Herlong of Leesburg, a prominent fruit grower and shipper, will observe his 56th birthday on Monday May 18. Born in 1886 in Ward South Carolina, he lived in Gainesville and studied at East Florida Seminary University of Florida and Georgia Tech before moving to Lake County in 1920. His interests include fishing boating and metal-working. He is a Methodist Mason Shriner and Knights of Pythias member.
Editor Mount Dora Topic thanks voters for support in the primary election last week. He notes carrying every county in the district and expresses obligation to serve in Washington. He respects opponents and urges unity for the state and nation in this democracy.
Florida Insurance Commissioner J Edwin Larson urges households to clear attics of fuel sources and clutter to deter fires from incendiary bombs. He outlines ten fire prevention commandments including chimneys stoves furnaces, metal ash cans, proper disposal of oily rags, gas line checks, electrical safety, and keeping matches away from children.
Lex Green telegram reports Joe Hendricks winning the first primary for Congressman at Large with about sixty counties carried. Hendricks thanks supporters across the state and pledges to serve in Congress and the war effort with gratitude and diligence.
Florida residents were told not to believe claims that new tires will come from synthetic rubber soon. Walter C. Sherman, state rationing administrator, said production will primarily serve the Army and military projects. He noted the War Production Board authorized facilities to raise Buna S output to 700000 tons by late 1943, adding 100000 tons to prior Buna S quotas plus 100000 tons of Butyl and neoprene.
Multiple churches including First Baptist, Community Church, Church of Christ, Church at God’s Word, St Thomas Episcopal, Zion Lutheran and First Church of Christ Scientist publish Sunday and midweek schedules detailing Bible schools services and prayer meetings. Pastor names and venue addresses listed for each congregation.
Public notices list Saint Mary parish activities with Mass times Confessions Baptisms and contact details. Also lists Loyal Order of Moose meeting at K of Y Hall Eustis with officers names and meeting schedule.
Community calendar lists monthly and weekly meetings for Baptist Church circles, Ladies Aid, Missionary groups, Woman's Society of Christian Service, American Legion and Auxiliary, Band Boosters, Woman's Club, Kings Daughters, PTA, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, C E S, Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs Club, Home Demonstration Club and other civic, church and social service organizations with meeting times and locations in the Community Building, City Hall, and local venues.
The board announces all synthetic rubber must be reserved for military uses for months. Citizens are urged to save tires as they will likely be last obtainable for a long time.
A new U S Department of Agriculture bulletin explains how to sew a raincoat at home using shower-proof cotton broadcloth or fine twill. The note cautions that rubberized fabrics may soon be unobtainable under present world conditions.
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