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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
4
Publication details for Mount Dora Florida weekly issue run by Mount Dora Pub Company. Rates show subscription 2 dollars yearly, 1 dollar for six months, 60 cents for three months, 5 cents for single copy. display ads 35 cents per inch. classified ads not shown. Post office entry date April 7, 1916 under the act of March 3, 1879.
The passage repeats pledge wording about allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and its Republic, assuring one nation and liberty and justice for all. It resembles a ceremonial pledge fragment with repeated phrases and capitalization peculiarities.
The passage presents The American Creed asserting government by the people with consent of the governed and a union of states founded on freedom equality justice and humanity. It emphasizes loyalty to country law respect for the flag and defense against enemies as a civic duty.
Addison Alabama March 27 1944 Eva Daves writes to Mrs Keller about visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A E Davis and hearing their voices after a long separation She mentions her brother Percy now chief electrician's mate in the U S N and notes his upcoming leave and promotion with pride
A brief note from Gulfport Mississippi mentions the Army War Dog Reception and Training Center located a couple miles from the main area on Cat Island. The snippet hints at organizational placement choices without detailing further actions.
A sermon argues worship must be in Spirit and in truth, equating true worship with obedience to God’s Word. It cautions against indifferent or mixed beliefs, insisting Christ’s followers must know and heed the truth as Scripture directs and avoid idolatries. By L. B. Chastain Mount ra church of Christ.
The Sunshine Circle of King's Daughters notes the death of member Betty West and directs a public notice in the Topic and a copy to friend Edna Dennis. The group honors her motto In His Name and extols her selfless service.
Mrs. Allen taught three days while Miss Camp attended a convention. Students earned perfect speller awards for weeks including Roberta Pollard and Christine Newmans. The PTA attendance prize was won again. Eddie Harding wrote a poem for invitations. George Sims provided decorations. Edward Harding made a foot stool. Chuck Allen was ill four days. Easter treats arrived from Mrs. Simpson. An assembly featured Corp Bryant and an overseas dress demo. Easter matinee with five cents per child. Postery list includes Bill Wise and Elizabeth Snell.
Longtime Lake County state senator advances decades of public service in welfare and health agencies. WW II veteran with municipal government experience and PTA leadership, reflecting broad community involvement and governance.
The Audubon Junior Club organized and met twice with Danny Patton elected president. Members studied nuthatches and goldfinches, reported sightings, and learned geography through a fourth grade play. An assembly on Good Friday featured Coros Bryant, a chaplain, and student performances.
Bobbie Sue Teasley and Helen Durham along with Birdie Mae Durham and Patsy Dean appear in the corner of a public court docket. The file lists individual names connected to the case as visible in archival records.
The writer describes progress with Centerville and a move to If I Were Going. They mention England and Lapland as parts of their studies and reference enjoying Just So stories sent by Miss Dennis. Donna Haines leaves for Michigan, with hope she returns next year.
Church notices list roles and schedules for Caxton Det Church. Pastor residence at 44 East Ave with telephone, pianist, Sunday school at 10 with age deparmentalized classes, 11 sermon, Youth Fellowship, prayer and worship planned Thursday evening.
The notice lists service times for the First Baptist Church at Corner Sixth and Tremain with Florence Gilbert Hanscom named as pianist and choir director and J. M. McCown as superintendent of Bible School. Timings include 9:45 A.M. Bible School and 7:30 P.M. Evening Worship with midweek prayer and teachers meetings. A cordial welcome is issued.
Students performed a fourth grade play for peers and teachers on Thursday and joined other grades for songs. The class notes enrollment drops due to moves by Wilma Liles, Margery Nell Hawkins Otis Smith and Jerry Haines. Easter posters calendars and cards were made, with cards featuring student pictures for parents. Letters to family or friends were sent by V mail and air mail to relatives overseas. Perfect spelling scores were earned by Wilson Brooks Charles Clements Phillip Conant George Cox Roger Hays John Keller Freddie Roseborough Pete Wages Jerry Haines Daisy Eaton Mary Grace Conboy Gertrude Hollon Joan Key Margary Ruth Glover Margie Liles Janice Van Deroer Bobby Foote Billy Pat Harding Waymon Snell Alton Watts Meredith Folger Hilda Vanzant and Earl Wise.
The class recalls a delightful project and thanks Helen Durham for hosting the party on her birthday. They enjoyed her birthday cake at the last period and praised their grade mothers Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Marsell for their kindness.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida holds Sunday services at 7:30 PM with the 12:00 AM Bible study on doctrine of atonement. A free reading room in the Fountain Inn building 117 North Brus tis street is open daily 3 to 5 PM except Sundays and holidays. reading room offers Bible and Christian Science literature for reading borrowing or purchase.
The notice lists a 10:00 A.M. Bible Study and 11:00 A.M. See and Communion at Christ and Rossiter Street. Evening services include 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday. L. Chastain leads the bat Gomsey event?
The first grade thanks the fourth grade for a world trip program invitation and reveals plans for an Easter Egg Hunt organized by grade mothers. New pupils Judy Stalls and Sybil Marnard join as others miss classes with colds.
Lists of students and volunteers including Mary Anne Daniels Gwen dolyn Dawson Linde Raulerson Jeannette Geiger Patty Johnson Charles Norton Listina Larsen Sara Jo Land and Owen Connor who visited Friday with candy suckers. Grade mothers hid eggs Bell Bowie Partridge Ien assisted.
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