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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
4
An old classified notice from Mount Dora Florida shows an entry dated April 7 1916 with post office handling under the 1879 act. The fragment mentions a second class matter and a small typed note possibly advertising a service or need with a 25 cent minimum.
The familiar oath is cited as the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag, affirming devotion to the republic and to the ascribed ideals of liberty and justice for all.
The statement proclaims belief in a democratic republic with consent of the governed and unity among states. It asserts duties to love country support the constitution obey laws respect the flag and defend the nation against enemies.
Harold Ickes urged Mount Dora service station operators to sell gasoline only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The plan pleased owners who prefer evening time with family and friends, avoiding late shifts and rushed customers.
The editors at the Topic office display an extraordinarily large hen egg from a New Hampshire pullet at Wile's Poultry Plant in Tangerine. It measures 3% inches long 238 inches diameter 74 inches around and weighs 57-8 ounces prompting visitors to wonder if it is a turkey or goose egg.
A 1941 letter from A H Oakley asks to reroute the Topic to the Ivy Lane Hotel Daytona Beach Florida before October 29 and Lakeside Inn opening around December 1. Bertha C Lydy requests Topic mail to Lake Jem after October 23 following a six week Detroit trip noting mild weather.
In East Worcester New York on October 25 1941 Maynard J Esmay reports returning home on Lake Shore and asks for the next issue Oct 30 to be mailed there. He notes the area will soon have its first snow and signs sincerely.
Corporal Arthur W. Moffitt of the 172nd Infantry visited Silver Springs Florida and filled Lake County Chamber of Commerce form requesting information about Lake County life. He wrote I am interested in girls with bows in their hair. The chamber replied with a newspaper clip titled Lake County's eyetable Girl with a bow in her hair.
Wily Bill the monkey, kept at Riley's Camp near Mount Dora, Florida, is feared to repeat his recent escape. Previously he fled custody in Michigan for three weeks, evading trackers until local farmer E. L. Riley, Larry Schrumpf, and dog Shep captured him with help from neighbors. He now rests in a cage at Riley's camp awaiting another dash for freedom.
Intermediate Lake County teachers gathered October 28 at the Community Building Mount Dora for a business meeting. Miss Twila Camp presided. Mrs Alice Strite entertained with readings. Officers elected for the next year include Cordin Swaverly Leesburg president Virginia Westbrook Clermont vice president and Sue Brown Fruitland Park secretary. A committee was formed to plan a Lake County Fair exhibit to be held in March in Eustis.
A Mount Dora Public Library notice reviews Reveille in Washington, a vivid 1960s history of Washington 1861 to 1865. The book depicts Lincoln era White House life, political life, crime, social issues, and key events as drawn from contemporary accounts.
A state health drive, directed by Governor Holland, pushes for restrooms and sanitary facilities at filling stations. Board inspectors will periodically check stations to ensure clean restrooms and travelers have access to healthful drinking water, paper cups, fountains, soap, and sanitary towels.
The Federal Government through the Conservation Section of OP urges owners with 1941 license plates to turn in old metal tags. Voluntary action may save hundreds of tons of steel as items are gathered by trucks in early spring and stored for defense. Officials note a steel shortage and suggest states consider substitutes for 1943 tags.
State and Lake County defense groups distribute a nine pamphlet detailing a six person family air raid shelter. The trench design uses anchored uprights and wire lashings, with length tailored to six occupants and cost estimates around 30 to 90 dollars depending on materials and revetment needs.
The 1941 migratory waterfowl season starts November 2 for 60 days. Regulations remain similar to last year with a 10 duck daily bag, two days possession, and special limits for redheads and buffleheads. Jacksnipe is closed. wood ducks protected. repeating shotguns banned. sunrise to 4 pm hunting window. required federal and state licenses and a one dollar duck stamp. Dove season opens December 1. China held its first Christmas Seal sale in 1938 to fight tuberculosis during wartime.
The Group Players presented by the Woman's Club stage Peter Blake’s Leave & October 30th at Station over Lake County TB Association support. Mrs Millard Reid handles sound effects with piano by Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Jr. Dr Eason Lake County Health Officer spoke last Thursday and the sponsors expect another talk. Listen in today WLOF 3:30.
The Lake County Boone Facts and Figures booklet offers vital county information. It covers government taxation county officials health natural resources and county agencies. Copies are available at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares and through local PTA members.
The article notes Girl Scout Week October 26 to November 1 honoring Juliette Low founder of American scouting. It highlights knot tying projects, store-window displays lent by Mrs. M W Simpson, and community activities at the Methodist Church. Brick sales fund a Girl Scout House on Lake Joanna.
Florida State College for Women will host the annual Alumnae College in February 2021. Highlights include a concert by Metropolitan Opera baritone Lawrence Tibbett and a banquet speech by Doak S. Campbell, then president of the state college.
A list of monthly and weekly meetings for churches fraternal organizations and service clubs. Highlights include Baptist Church circles, Ladies Aid, Woman's Society, American Legion Rosiliacy, Woman's Club, King’s Daughters, PTA, Kiwanis Lions OES Knights Pythians and Home Demonstration Club with meeting times and locations in community buildings and temples.
Classified items advertise furnaces ranges heaters and appliances at reduced prices in Mount Dora and Tangerine Florida. Also rental offers for a five room house near Howey and a newly furnished apartment in Sylvan Shores with lake Gertrude views. Listings include an ice refrigerator and other household goods seeking inquiries and prices.
Knudsen argues for active U S participation in defense and global sea access. He links technology, shipping, and industry to national strength and warns against isolationism and military aggression. He emphasizes family strength and the duty to oppose gangster regimes.
Notice under fictitious name law announces registration of Mount Dora W Electric Co at 128 Highland Ave Lake County Florida. The party interested in the business enterprise is identified in the notice and will file with the Clerk after proof of publication.
At Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street on Sanford Road the church holds Bible Study at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00. First Sunday speaker is Bro. David Harold of Daytona Beach, second speaker L. B. Chastain, from fourth Sunday Lester Starling of Ocoee. You are invited to attend each service.
The article urges Americans to support the President and endure daily life sacrifices for defense. It notes the scale of the defense effort and the need to balance material allocation between defense and civilians. It also reflects on Navy careers and retirement pay influence on service careers.
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