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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
4
A civic note recalls the pledge text declaring allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Republic it stands for. It asserts nations united, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The text proclaims belief in the United States as a government by the people with powers derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a union of sovereign states. It asserts duty to love country, follow its constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
The American Legion notes citizens often do not rise during the anthem. It cites a law with no enforcement provision and calls for observance, framing noncompliance as thoughtlessness rather than lack of patriotism in these times.
Readers urged to support a Topic fund so servicemen nationwide may receive a weekly letter from home. Local chamber of commerce fatigue and rising printing costs hinder free distribution, prompting appeals to raise funds or sponsor six month to one year subscriptions for boys in service.
Richard Edgexton urges Mount Dora business and residents to boost winter tourism. He argues the town has a prime location and rail access to attract northern visitors and families, suggesting letter campaigns and leveraging Chamber of Commerce booklets to fill every boarding house and hotel this season. He connects tourism to wartime funding via taxes and war bonds, urging collective civic effort.
Kenneth Loucks of Leesburg celebrates his 45th birthday on October 15. Born in Westfield Pennsylvania, he earned a BS at the University of Rochester and MS at the University of Florida. A plant pathologist with the Florida Experiment Station, he researches grapes at the Leesburg station since 1931, active in civic affairs as a Rotarian and former Leesburg Senior PTA president.
Leslie Burdine of Leesburg observes his 42nd birthday on October 15 1900 birth in Deposit Alabama. He built a career with Equitable Life Assurance Florida and has held roles in the Leesburg Kiwanis Club Leesburg Junior High PTA and Lake County Chamber of Commerce where he serves as vice president.
Dr William G DeVane of Grove land will observe his 64th birthday on Wednesday October 14 Born in 1878 in Adel Georgia he was educated in Adel public schools and is a University of Georgia graduate He earned his first dollar picking cotton in the Cracker State He first came to Florida and Lake County in 1908 His favorite recreation is hiking his favorite food waffles and syrup his favorite flower the rose and horseback riding is his hobby.
Charles A. Gillett, industry forester and Florida Chamber forestry head, toured Lake County speaking to Kiwanis and civic groups on The Fruits of Florida And Their Future. He urged forest conservation and reforestation, with emphasis on fire control and local applications. He scheduled talks in Umatilla Leesburg Eustis and Tavares October 5 6 7 and 8 including a Lake County League supper at the Fountain Inn in Eustis.
Florida farmers expect 1942 to set records with citrus and sugar, aiming for over 200 million dollars in cash income, up about 60 percent from last year. Through July income runs about 50 percent ahead. Valencia and California crops shape the market, with over 100000 tons of Florida cane heading to sugar mills and winter vegetables slightly down due to shortages.
The piece urges Florida voters to study and support the gas tax amendment that would fix two cents of the gas tax annually for 50 years to fund road and bridge bonds. It emphasizes democracy and the duty to vote, noting financial relief from local taxes and the need to inform oneself before the November election.
The Florida Welfare Board reports blind and near blind residents receive about half a million dollars annually in public aid. For September cash grants totaled 41 603 to 2 726 recipients with Lake County allocating 591 to 45 people. Commissioner Leland W Hiatt notes blindness varies by region and that need drives aid. The state also supports the Florida Council for the Blind, created by the 1941 Legislature.
State speakers urge early establishment of fire guards as dry cool weather raises fire risk to farms and citrus groves. Warns that crop residues and cover crops dry quickly, threatening buildings and livestock if a fire starts during wartime prices. Crotalaria spectabilis cautioned as toxic to livestock if grazed.
Marine state headquarters announces married men aged 17 to 36 are eligible for enlistment in the Leatherneck Corps. Qualified in the Marine Reserve or Regulars with new pay provisions and access to air mechanics, motor transport, radio, photography, radar, telegraph, telephone, engineer, demolition, distillation and quartermaster training. Recruiting offices now in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Palm Beach and Orlando.
David A. Denslow of Tavares presents insignia to observers Leo Savola Cassia W J Slaughter Crow's Bluff Ray Herndon Paisley and A G Smith Astor Park as part of the Army Air Force ground observer system. Others have already been recognized and more will in the near future for plane spotting duties.
Leesburg leader Troy Hall Jr chaired a county salvage event with a rain to cap the gathering. Prizes were awarded to G K Hardaway and other participants for various salvage contests.
First Methodist Church Floyd W. Cooper pastor announces a special service honoring members in training camps and armed forces. A service flag will be presented and music by the choir and instrumental group will be featured. Rev. Cooper offers a short address and families of servicemen are guests of honor. Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8.00.
Corner Sixth and Tremain Street Gk Deme. Rev Floyd Montgomery pastor. Bible School 9:45 AM with Mrs Burchett as pianist. Sermon at 11:00 AM titled Sacrifice and Song. 7:00 PM Baptist Training Union. Love's Last Appeal. Wednesday 7:15 PM teachers meeting 8:00 PM prayer meeting. Cordial welcome to a friendly church.
Congregational Donnelly Street and Coleridge area churches list Sunday worship at 10 00 A M and sermons on conflict themes. Church of Christ on Lake Franklin Park sets Bible study at 10 A M preaching at 11 A M and evening service at 7 30 P M with rotating visitors and midweek prayer. Church of God Liberty Street offers Sunday School at 10 A M preaching at 11 A M and prayer meetings Tuesday and Friday evenings.
In Eustis Florida at 11:00 A.M. Morning Prayer and Sermon on the first Sunday Holy Communion on that day and morning prayer and sermon on other Sundays of the month.
Zion Lutheran Church Augustana Synod Groveland Florida with Rev C B Linden sermon times at 11 00 A M and 4 00 P M and evening service details followed by address in church notice format
Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Sunday Service at 11 A M with topic Are Sin, Disease and Death Real Proceedings of a Wednesday 8 P M meeting Testimonies and remarks on Christian Science Readings in Fountain Unit 117 North Eus tis street open daily except Sunday 3 to 5 P M Public invited to attend services and use the reading room
The notice lists the Catholic Church at Grove St and Badger Ave with rectory at 234 Badger Ave. Rev William O Farrell is pastor. Mass times include 8:00 A M on the first Sunday 11:00 A M on other Sundays 7:30 A M weekday, confessions Saturdays 7:30 P M, baptisms Sundays 3:00 P M.
The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 874 meets at the P Hall Custis on the first and third Mondays. Dr Tutehins is listed as governor and M. C. Kirkland as secretary.
Calendar lists monthly meetings for W M U groups at Baptist Lambert and Community Church Ladies Aid sewing on 1st Friday and missionary on 8th Friday. Methodist Woman's Society meets first Wednesday. American Legion and Auxiliary on first Monday. Band Boosters last Thursday. Woman's Club later date for 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Kings Daughters second and fourth Mondays. P T A first Tuesday. Kiwanis 12 15 lunch Thursdays. Lions Mondays at 7. Masons first and third Thursdays. C E B S second and fourth Thursdays. Knights of Pythias Wednesdays. Pythian Sisters first Tuesday and Past Chiefs fourth Tuesday. Home Demonstration Club Wednesdays 2 30 in Community Building.
The event honors Mrs W Morris for the ladies top contribution and Bruce Webster for the men’s. O G Wright receives a prize for the longest haul, Miss Pearl Stallings for most kitchen utensils. A E Lavender delivered 209 pounds of aluminum 45 pounds brass and 16 pounds lead. Chairman Hall aims for 10 tons by October 10.
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