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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1942
Page
8
At the observation post the chief observer and assistants ensure full staffing. Arm bands valued by the Army Air Corps were awarded to observers with fifty hours or more since June first, despite record-keeping gaps. A long list of named observers received bands, including twelve year old Howard Nutter, with bands to be forfeited if disqualified.
The National Foods Requirements Committee approves 1943 goals for winter vegetables with major increases in lima beans snap beans green peas and Irish potatoes for Florida while cabbage tomatoes and lettuce stay near 1942 levels and reductions are planned for green peppers celery watermelons eggplant cucumbers and escarole to free land labor fertilizer and equipment for higher priority crops. Price support and potential assistance in labor supplies and transportation may be provided for the crops under national increase.
Mrs. Zell led at the number of hours on duty since June first with 147 hours. Others with over one hundred hours were C. A. McQuillan 144, Robert Fenton 138, Vernell Shipley 135, W. Gridley 129, James Nelson 114, Louise Johnson 111, Marilyn Johnson 105.
The table lists county goals for principal crops excluding potatoes. It notes fresh market acreage, cannery exclusions, and guidance to exceed some goals while limiting others. Emphasis on transport factors and underplanting to substitute needed crops is advised.
Notice declares Mount Dora Florida will hold a general town election at City Hall on a December Sunday in the year 142. Open offices include three councilmen two year terms one park commissioner five year term one member for force? one clerk for board of elections one year. Nominations require twenty five names filed with the town clerk by deadline.
Vague notice indicates polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at sunset. Voter registration remains open at the Town Clerk's office during business hours until noon on a future date.
Notice declares that dozens of names have been stricken from Mount Cora Registration Roll by the Town Council after an adjourned meeting on November 10 1942. Names may be restored by December 6 on proving removal was erroneous.
Women organize events from November 22 to boost War Bond sales through torchlight parades fashion shows teas and rallies. The community voices strong support for victory and national effort with speeches and demonstrations.
Mount Dora’s Roll of Honor notes local service members from Lake County Florida in 1942. The list includes many graduates and families with full names, ranks, and associated towns, urging readers to submit any omitted names to the local paper. The notice emphasizes support for those serving and calls for community participation.
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