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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
4
Citizens recited the pledge to the flag of the United States of America during a national event, reaffirming one nation under liberty and justice for all. The ceremony emphasized unity and patriotic duties among attendees.
The passage proclaims belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people derived from consent. It emphasizes the republic, union, and principles of freedom equality justice and humanity, and the duty to love support obey respect and defend the country.
Neighbors in Clermont push for two dams on Platlakaha river and lakes to raise surface water temperature during freezes and keep streams navigable. Proposals place dams in Apopka Canal Dora Canal by Eustis and Haynes Creek with surveys done but no progress. Citizens ask where leaders are in advancing this improvement.
Wayne Morris of I Wanted Wings fame joined the U S Navy as Ensign in May 1941. He praised Navy aviation training and future opportunities, noting flight schools, carriers, and diverse trades. Morris is pictured at the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board in Long Beach.
The Lake County commissioners approve the Palatlakaha River project unanimously and highlight the Ocklawaha project as equally important. The Topic urges readers, even those without school-age children, to read the Elementary School News editorial "Live Safely" this week.
A letter from Oscar E. Joos of New Haven requests a Mount Dora folder and confirms a four weeks free subscription to The Topic starting November 13. The Mount Dora folder has been mailed to Mr. Joos by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Mount Dora Dorans crushed St James 31-0 in a decisive win their first of the season. Minkley scored twice and Teasley added a rushing touchdown with French and McCabe contributing big plays on passing and offense.
Mount Dora sits in central Florida between the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The town lies about 185 miles south of Jacksonville and 25 miles northwest of Orlando as readers are invited to request full information and an attractive booklet.
The Dorans trailed at halftime then mounted a drive in the fourth quarter led by McCabe on St James line for a cleanly run touchdown. The extra point failed and the B team held the opponent scoreless. Dorans pace stands at one win, one tie, one loss this season. Halestead Underhill.
The Baby Hurricanes fall 6 to 0 as Cherokee drives to the Dorans end zone twice with Entzminger and Harbin leading the visitors. Dorans show life in quarters, Minkley and Teasley score non counted points on short drills, late stand stops Cherokee at the Doran 7. Mount Dora A string to play Apopka tomorrow.
Dr J B Eason of the Lake County Health Department traveled from Jacksonville with W H Picket t to Atlantic City New Jersey for the American Public Health Association annual meeting The first four days include a public health education institute with a half day devoted to tuberculosis Dr Eason will gather material to aid the Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association in its year round program Stevan Dohanos the designer of the 1941 Christmas Seal is among TB survivors mentioned in the report.
Notices announce registration of two fictitious business names in Lake County Florida Mount Dora Electric Co operated by C M Gudgeon at 123 Highland Ave Mount Dora and Harrold House operated by Mrs Niietta F Harrold at 822 Donnelly Street Mount Dora with publication proofs to be filed in the circuit court. Dates shown October 6 1941 and October 15 1941.
Local classified notices list truck for hire in Mount Dora with immediate service. Also ads for rent on two houses and sale items including two stores in Gorman Subdivision and a Tangerine house bargain. Other listings include bed set, living room suite, bicycles, oil kitchen range and rooms with lavatories.
Two Navy Band performances will be held at Florida Southern College Lakeland on October 24 with different programs for the matinee and the evening show. Tickets available from M J Sedano of Mount Dora, bandmaster of the high school band.
Otis L. Hale holder of part Tax Certificate No. 464 filed for tax deed. The certificate covers Gov Lots 3 474 SW% Sec 17 Tp 18 BR 27 B in Lake County Florida. Property names Duncan and Hamlin. unless redeemed by November 3 1941 the property will be sold at courthouse door Tavares at 11 AM. Clerk G H O J Dykes signs.
Notice of sale under final decree entered September 30 1941 by Judge J C B Koonce. Annie B. Campden as executrix of Alfred P Ellis's estate sues Will L Wood Lucy F Wood and others in Lake County Circuit Court. Sale at the north front door of Lake County Court House Tavares Florida on Monday November 3 1941 for Lots 9 10 and 11 Block 9 Section 31 Township 19 South Range 27 East Mount Dora including all improvements and appurtenances except Gulf Oil Corporation personal property and equipment on a portion of the land.
Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis invites parishioners to 11:00 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on the first Sunday of the month. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street in Sanford offers Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays with visiting speakers including Bro. David Harold from Daytona Beach. Evening services follow, with midweek prayer meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Two fires occurred Sunday night near Sorrento and the Mount Dora Eustis Road. At Mount Dora a residence on Matteson Lumber Co. grounds burned. occupant absent and cause unknown. The cottage at Sorrento burned, owned by Mrs. Driggers of Apopka. loss about 1500 dollars insured.
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