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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1943
Page
4
A school assembly echoed a patriotic pledge as students recited the lines of the pledge to the flag of the United States of America. The ceremony underscored themes of unity and civic duty in the community program.
The text presents The American Creed asserting government by consent of the governed and a union of sovereign states. It emphasizes equality justice humanity and patriotic duties including loving supporting obeying and defending the country. It frames democracy within a republic and calls for respect for the flag and loyalty to the constitution.
WAAC Mobile Recruiting Unit will tour Orlando April 7 to 11 and April 14 to 17 to enlist eligible women 21 to 45 without young children. Mount Dora residents urged to meet Lt. Dorothy L Wood or Auxiliary Isabel Herr and learn about training and job opportunities in the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps. Mrs Carr at the Simpson Hotel handles applications and information folders for prospective volunteers.
A school assembly Friday 16th will discuss air raid signals blue for dim lights red for blackout and white all clear. It also promotes buying a bond for the Jeep Campaign at the event.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges Victory Gardeners to protect crops from pests while conserving scarce insecticides. Priorities include rotenone, pyrethrum, and copper compounds, with lime and sulfur abundant. Use only what’s needed, apply baits or physical barriers where possible, and employ substitutes like soap solutions or collars for early protection.
Worship at St Marys Baptist Church today as Rev W M Poe preaches. State Baptist Convention opens in Jacksonville Tuesday and lasts through Sunday with folks from Mount Dora expected. The Jackson Sisters perform tonight and Saturday at the convention. Our Honor Roll grows with Milner Rosenwald School pupil work. Willie Gorman and Grady Washington serve in the army. others head to Camp Blanding. Penelope Williams Blue seeks caring cards from Sanford Hospital. Bobby Jones, famed golfer, serves as a Signal Corps major in charge of Aircraft Warning Service.
Sixth graders Dave Tucker Barbara Shipes and Eveline Durden brought bouquets this week Verdual Hamlin traveled to New York to visit his father about to join the armed services Theda Sills and Patty Claflin earned Band of Mercy badges for top compositions in Humane Education spelling prizes went to L G Simpson Hubert Snell Dale Tucker Patty Claflin and others
Students report regular attendance over the last two weeks as they study fractions and geography. The class praises perfect spellers including Charles Allen Raoul Barber George Bond and others while noting hot days alter routine and begin early recess.
The class conducts coal ammonia salt and water experiments to observe crystal growth on coal. Students start Victory Gardens at home and plan to hold a school auction near April 16 for stamps or bonds. Birthday celebrations noted for Bettye Ann Ray Dolly Van Deroef and Frank Watson. Names listed include George Blunt Clarence Hobdy Calvin Hollon and others.
The group welcomes new member Conrad Cannon from Tangerine and reports Ellen Marsell's illness. Members remark on phlox bouquets and a wanding jug plant root in a hanging bowl while noting progress on crafts and spore animal projects. Perect spellers for weeks 26 and 27 named several students, led by Gene Dukes and Mary Adkins.
Students finish Friendly Village and begin Magic Stories with fairy and animal tales. They praise spring with flowers and bulbs, note Melvin's beans and transfer to Harry for Victory Garden. April 2 marks George Lashar's day.
Norman Piicher of High Springs Florida and Billie Winters Jr from ay bama join the group with Carlene and Sherrill Hall of Tenn as they attend school this week. Alvin plans Alabama visit with his mother while April birthdays include Jimmie Woods John Keller and Meredith Folger. Mr Roseborough visited and heard a number lesson. A class A will not return to afternoons and the B group may receive extra help.
A nostalgic column from Villa Dora Hotel recounts a pleasant winter with parties at the hotel. Donald Morrison entertained with concerts titled Intimate Glimpses and Music of the Dances. The piece lists bridge luncheons, bingo, and dessert bridges hosted by local ladies, including Mrs. Etta Spear, Mrs. N. E. Carpenter, Mrs. Howard Page, and Mrs. Mayo, plus a program by The Lestas and a Philart Trio performance. Visitors welcome, with best wishes for travelers returning north. a Lawn Bowling Court match ends Lakeside 19 to 4.
New schedule lists inbound routes from Leesburg Sanford Orlando and Ta vares with times 9 45 A M 4 00 P M 9 00 A M 6 00 P M and outbound 9 15 A M 3 30 P M 8 30 A M 5 30 P M for regular and air mail. Sunday inbound 8 30 A M and 4 30 P M star routes only with regular and air mail.
A Mount Dora Public Library note praises John Fernalds Destroyer From America. It profiles the crew of the Porchester an American destroyer crewed by a mixed range of workers who adapt to sea life. They face danger with courage sinking a submarine and shooting a plane amid growing heroism.
Mrs Lillian Mae Eckholdt 66 widow of Frank R died Tuesday night March 30 at her home in Eustis after two years illness. She leaves four sons Victor Dunbar WV Raymond Mount Dora Joseph Louisville KY Donald Bay Town Texas and four grandchildren plus her 92 year old mother and one sister in Rochester. Funeral Sunday 3 p m First Presbyterian Church Eustis with Dr Merle Anderson officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery Eustis. All four sons attended.
Mrs Mary Emily Montgomery 78 widow of Dr D F Montgomery of Leesburg died suddenly Thursday night in Mount Dora while living with her son Rev Floyd Montgomery. Surviving sons include Rev Floyd Montgomery Vance Paul and Dargan Montgomery Lewis Montgomery and daughter Mrs I Q Hardin. Funeral at First Baptist Church Leesburg with sons and grandsons assisting. burial in Loan Oak Cemetery Leesburg.
Caxton Doggett pastor at Fifth Avenue Caxton residence 440 B Sixth Ave phone 2451 Sunday school at 10 00 A M with graded classes Everyone welcome 11 00 A M sermon Youth Fellowship 6 30 P M Evening Worship 7 30 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 P M Choir Practice Thursday 7 30 P M
Corner Sixth and Tremain Dr Otis W Foye supplies as pastor J M McCown directs Bible School at 9 00 A M sermon topic The Attraction the Cross at 11 00 A M Baptist Training Union 8 00 P M Dont Fool with the Buzz Wednesday 7 15 P M Teachers Meeting 8 00 P M Prayer Meeting Cordial welcome to a friendly church
Denney on Breeetonath Avenue hosts James Austin Richards D D pastor and Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist with Elia Stein Claflin soloist. 10:00 A M Adult Bible Class 11:00 A M sermon The Increase of Faith. 3 30 P M Lenten Amos discussion led by pastor.
The Church of Christ on Sanford Road offers Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. and morning worship with Communion at 11:00 A.M. Services on the second Sunday feature Chastain from Coee, the fourth Sunday Lester Starling from Ocoee, and the ath Sunday L. B. Chastain. Evening service is at 7:30 P.M. with a Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 7:30 P.M.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Grove Street and Lemon Avenue lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Sunday Service at 11 00 A M with the subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real The Wednesday 8 00 P M meeting includes testimonies and remarks A free reading room at 117 North East Street offers reading room use daily 3 to 5 A M and Christian Science literature for reading borrowing or purchase The public is invited to attend all services and use the reading room
The notice lists Saint Marys Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis with service times. Sunday services are 7 30 A M on the last Sunday and all other Sundays, weekday services at 7 30 A M, Friday 4 P M, and children classes Sundays 9 45 A M Fridays 4 30 P M, confessions Saturdays 3 P M and first Thursday 3 P M, church meetings 12 15 P M on the last Sunday, led by Rev William O Farrell, Pastor.
Asher Frank notes ten percent of Florida's 1942 accidental deaths were workmen while on the job. He warns that many fatal injuries occurred off plant premises, disrupting war production. Major causes included traffic, air transport, falls, drowning, burns, firearms, and railways with home accidents leading at 32 percent.
Loyal Order of Moos meets at K P Hall Eustis on the first and third Monday each month at Dr Hutchins with Governor M Kirkland serving as secretary.
Unearthed ledger from Becouvre Railway station in Gaston North Carolina reveals a 1840 bill from Raleigh and Gaston Railroad including meals and lodging for engineers and trainhands totaling about 1.88 dollars. No relation claimed between Mr Styles or Mr Myers and Raleigh and Gaston Railroad despite names appearing for drinks and lodging.
Victory Gardeners are urged to obtain garden space in a community or allotment garden to enable residents in densely populated areas to grow real gardens and produce sizable vegetable supplies.
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