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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
4
A compact excerpt of The American Creed asserts belief in a government by and for the people derived from consent, praising freedom equality justice and humanity, and declares duties to love support obey respect defend the nation and its flag against enemies. The passage frames patriotism as duty and allegiance to the Constitution and laws.
Anne Louise Mickelson writes from Lake Delton Wisconsin describing autumn colors snow and the beauty of Wisconsin then Florida Mount Dora. She recalls first snow excitement visits to mills impressions of rolling hills and meeting kind landlords Mr and Mrs Timme. She requests five copies of a Mount Dora Topic issue dated Oct 1 and a six month subscription plus two dollars for postage and notes her marriage announcement.
Home front plea urges every reader to invest 10 percent of income in War Bonds as a contribution to America’s war effort. The message frames defense and civic duty, calling the public to support veterans and national security through financial support at home.
Lake County again meets its war savings quota in September with total sales exceeding 4.3 of a 72,100 goal. Leesburg leads at 25,112.45 with the First National Bank of Leesburg and the Post Office contributing large shares, followed by Eustis Clermont Mount Dora and smaller communities like Lake Jem and Howey-in-the Hills posting records or notable totals. The report breaks down bonds and stamps sold by banks, post offices, and savings associations across the county.
Captain Farrell J. Crowley, about 80, formerly of Marine City Mich and longtime Lake and Great Lakes oar boat captain, was found dead Tuesday at his Mount Plymouth residence after returning from the north. He left a daughter Mrs Harold Dickerson of Saint Clair Shores Mich, a sister Mrs Elizabeth Welch of Detroit and Mount Plymouth, and possibly other relatives. The body will be shipped today to Marine City for burial.
Ralph K Gore editor of the Eustis Lake Region will observe his 51st birthday on Monday October 19. Born in 1891 in Washington he studied in Sawyer Kansas and earned his first dollar on a Kansas farm. He moved to Florida in 1917 and Lake County in 1923 and served as editor at Tavares Lake County Citizen and The Lake Region Eustis. His hobbies include visiting in Georgia a wartime pause.
Herbert L Butler former Leesburg mayor now on the Leesburg City Commission will turn 37 on Thursday October 22. Born in 1905 at Bainbridge Georgia he arrived in Florida in 1907 and Lake County in 1922. He earned his first dollar as a Leesburg clerk, now runs Butler Chevrolet Company in Leesburg. He enjoys golf roses and steak and is a Baptist and Kiwanian.
H F Isted Harry Frank Isted president of the First State Bank at Eustis will observe his 46th birthday Friday October 23. He was born in 1886 at White Hall Illinois where he attended grade school. He attended high school at Franklin Ohio and graduated from Northwestern University Chicago. He earned his first dollar picking strawberries. Mr Isted came to Florida and Lake County in July 1925. His favorite foods are fried chicken mashed potatoes and gravy.
Lake County officials affirm an October War Bonds and Stamps quota of 72,100 dollars matching September. Deputy Administrator Karl Lehmann praised the county’s effort and forecast surpassing the target if communities meet their shares. Thermometer cards are being mailed as locals push to push the totals over the top with listed community quotas.
The Scrap for the Axis drive in Lake County is ramping up with Clermont reporting over 150 tons collected. Scrap Salvage Chairwoman Mrs. Lucile Tally notes rising community effort as residents contribute iron, copper, aluminum and even old keys. Lake County aims for a 75 pound per person quota but is not yet met. officials say the county could easily double its target if every citizen searches for scrap, including heavy pieces stored countywide. Citizens are urged to report large scrap to local chairmen to organize collection efforts and prevent letting Uncle Sam down.
Captain J. W. McAlpin of the US Navy wrote the Lake County Chamber of Commerce that a recent trip through Lake County impressed him more than any spot. The letter responded to a circular sent by the Tavares Chamber. The notice asks readers if they have bought a bond honoring a service member.
Dick Edgerton of Mount Dora, a payroll allotment committee member in Lake County War Savings, writes to Judge Herlong that his Maplewood Club in New Hampshire has 146 employees subscribing 100 percent to war bonds and stamps, with 10 percent of salaries allocated. He credits Judge Herlong and his committee for the high participation.
C A Gillette industrial forester of the Seaboard Airline spoke to Lake County leaders at Eustis. About twenty local officials attended as Gillette urged a progressive protection policy and urged sheriff publicity of state fire laws and penalties. Next meetings planned in October and January at Umatilla.
Florida housewives are urged to start saving tin cans even though no local plants exist yet to process them. Cans will be valuable as scrap iron, with about 99 percent of the tin classified as No 2 scrap. Follow instructions to remove ends, place them inside, and flatten to save storage and shipment space.
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for Electroplater Molder Electrician Machinist and more with salaries from $4.00 to $10.08 daily or $1500 to $2500 yearly. Positions listed include War Department Brookley Field Huntsville Arsenal Key West Banana River and other Seventh Naval District locations.
Sunday at Mt Olive A M E Church led by Rev N R McNair. Helping Hand Club hosts weekly ice cream sale at the Community Building to fund repairs. Local news notes furloughs for Louis Bailey and George Murray. October 11 13 birthdays and visits. gifts to the Community Building including a smoking stand dishes glasses and cash. Pearl Harbor reminder ends report.
Clermont Kiwanis Club drives restocking in Lake County after planting 28 000 bass fingerlings in Clermont area lakes. Officials estimate up to 30 percent may die, leaving about 20 000 fish. With a 300 day season, anglers could catch about 6 000 this year and up to 18 000 by year three.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce published a six page illustrated booklet titled a Home on a Florida Lake. It promotes Lake County Florida with 20,000 lake front home sites still available and includes a year round garden fruits and vegetables schedule. Copies are available by writing Room L at the Court House in Tavares Florida.
Marine State Headquarters announces married men no longer need spouse consent to enlist in the Marine Regulars or Reserve Corps. Eligibility now covers men aged 17 through 36. A note on polish suggests wiping furniture with vinegar and water to reduce finger marks.
Fifth Avenue church with Floyd W. Cooper as pastor lists residence 440 BE Fifth Ave. and phone 2451. Pianist Mrs. C. M. Gudgeon heads Church School. Morning worship at 10:00 A. M. with ded de partmentalised classes for all ages. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 P. M. Evening Worship 8:00 P. M. Weekly Wednesday service at 8:30 P. M.
The Sunday service at Community Church features Pastor James Austin Richards with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist and choir director. Prelude at 11:00 includes Bach in G minor, Demorest offertory, Song Without Words, Postlude by Peelo, sermon titled Whats Right with the Church.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street in Lake Franklin holds Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching and communion at 11:00 A.M. The second Sunday features L. B. Chastain, the fourth Sunday Lester Starling, and L. B. Chastain again for those dates. An evening service is at 7:30 P.M. with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Liberty Street church announces Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and preaching at 11:00 A.M. Evening prayer meeting follows at 7:45 P.M. on Tuesday and 7:45 P.M. on Friday with Y P E district activities. Pastor is Rev. L. A. Ford.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis, Florida, offers 11:00 A.M. Morning Prayer and Sermon on the first Sunday, with Holy Communion during that service, and Morning Prayer and Sermon on the other Sundays of the month.
Zion Lutheran Church in Groveland Florida of the Augustana Synod lists morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev O E Linden pastor indicating regular weekly church activity and schedule for worshipers.
Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Sunday service at 11 00 A M with topic Are Sin Disease and Death Real Wednesday 8 00 P M testimonies and remarks. Free reading room open daily except Sunday at Fountain Inn 117 North Eusk street contents and notices.
Eustis Florida parish details include rectory 234 Badger, Pastor Rev William Farrell Mass schedule Sunday 8 A M on first Sunday and 11 A M on other Sundays weekday Mass 730 A M confessions 730 P M Saturdays eves of Holy Days and First Fridays midweek service Wednesday 730 P M baptisms Sundays 3 P M
The Golden Triangle unit of the Loyal Order of Moose holds its meeting at K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and second Mondays. Drutchins serves as governor and Kitktana as secretary, with medical committee chair Kitktana noted.
Monthly circles at Baptist Church and Community Church Ladies Aid on first Friday. Missionary group on third Friday. Methodist Woman's Society first Wednesday. American Legion and Auxiliary meet first Monday in City Hall. Band Boosters meet on the last Thursday in the School Auditorium at 7 30. Woman's Club to announce dates for second and fourth Wednesdays. Kings Daughters meet second and fourth Mondays. PTA meets first Tuesday. Kiwanis lunch Thursdays at 12 15. Lions meet Mondays 7 pm at Community Building. Masons meet first and third Thursdays. FE S meets second and fourth Thursdays. Knights of Pythias meet every Wednesday at Temple over First National Bank. Pythian Sisters meet first Tuesday at Temple for the duration. Past Chiefs Club meets fourth Tuesday at members homes. Home Demonstration Club meets second Wednesday 2 30 in Community Building special rooms.
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