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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1943
Page
4
The creed affirms belief in a government by the people with powers derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a union of sovereign states founded on freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls for love support of the constitution obedience to laws respect for the flag and defense against enemies.
A 1943 note from Louise T Schoeninger secretary to the Mount Dora Public Library thanks Mrs Keller for generous cooperation and for providing space for library notices at its meeting. The letter acknowledges appreciation for ongoing support and space usage.
In a 1943 letter from Conic New Hampshire A J Hall asks to have the Topic magazine mailed to him. He notes cold weather in Mount Dora Florida with two snow storms since returning home, ground snow, a 16 degree reading, frozen water pipes, and collecting water from a distant well. He also advises northern residents still in Mount Dora to stay another two weeks.
Citizens urged to cultivate crops where water and climate permit to secure annual produce. A wartime mindset calls for preparedness against feasible enemy actions. Readers are asked to volunteer as plane spotters.
Mount Dora student Lena serves as assistant editor of the school paper with minor roles in junior and senior plays. She enjoys Lux Radio Theatre and actress Sterling Hayden, plans to enter Tallahassee this fall, possibly pursue teaching, and recalls a Silver Springs camping trip as a memorable experience.
In a wartime message the Mount Dora High School urges students to value education to help America keep peace after the conflict. It stresses that longer futures require stronger minds and warns against future generations having to fight again. The school thanks Reverend Floyd Montgomery for donating Harvard Classics and O Henry works to the library.
An assembly explained the jeep campaign to be held during the school week from April 12 to 16 with stamps and bonds sold by George White and C. C. Dooley. The band played, W. J. Barker described a water safety course for high school students, and students returned to discuss the bond drive.
The 4 H Club lists its officers including President Ann Pike and Treasurer Mary Harris. Members learned grapefruit canning and spoon making, sewed aprons and towels, darned socks, and have produced fourteen Army bags for the Red Cross.
Lena Elizabeth Harding was born on August 6 1925 in Mount Dora now living in the same house she was born in. She grew up attending Mount Dora schools and is described as a 5 foot 2 inch young woman with gray eyes and brown hair. Her favorites include chocolate meringue pie shows boat rides band English swimming and football watching. She once played the violin but now pursues other pastimes.
Edward Pendleton Klatte, born in Kansas City on August 8 1925, spent childhood years in Lake Jem and Mount Dora. He is a tall black haired senior with brown eyes who loves dancing and pinball, played in school bands, acted in plays, and plans to attend the Citadel in Charleston after graduation.
Floy, a dark slender attractive student with a ready smile on campus, enjoys movies reading Eugene Field music by Strauss and Dorsey and sketching peers. Born August 24 1924 in Tangerine Florida she attended Mount Dora schools and plans to attend Bowling Green University after graduation.
A series of social outings is recorded across Orlando, Tampa, Eustis, Cocoa, Sanford, and Lake Griffin. Attendees include Pete Burkart Marilyn Johnson Bette Davis Edward Klatte Merry Robertson and others with boating trips dances and bus rides noted for April 3 and 4.
The column describes tight lipped chatter about Norman, Elaine, Magsie, Jackie Blackman, Peggy, Allene, Florence, Bobby G, Nancy, William B, Annabelle, Curtis, Marilyn, Pete, David, and Billy Broom. It notes weekend activities in Leesburg and DeLand and hints at romantic interests and social outings.
The text recalls Elaine leaving, Bernard’s absence, and multiple couples at a dance after a basketball banquet. It notes Ed wards lack of a date, Dot G and Robert, Jean and Jon, Earl and Bernard, Elaine with B V and David with Nancy. The piece hints at upcoming banquets and ongoing social rumors among senior students.
As the new schedule starts at 8:30 and ends at 3:00 with a noon hour, students share varied views. Merry Robertson praises it, Dot Adams wants a longer noon to fool around, and others note earlier wake times and more homework or boredom after classes.
A junior committee Grace Lee Marilyn Johnson and Earl Griggs met with Professor Roseborough and Miss Cassady on April 6 to discuss an assembly aimed at raising $900 through bonds and stamps for the Buy a Jeep Campaign. The event is set for April 16 as preparations for the junior senior prom and banquet begin.
On Saturday March 27 the freshman and sophomore classes enjoyed a boat ride on the City of Dora with Rev and Mrs. Caxton Doggett Mrs. Duggan and Mrs. Shipes as chaperons Refreshments were served aboard the boat Twenty five freshmen and sophomores participated.
The eighth grade welcomes back Dorothy Eckholdt, a former member, and mentions the girls in the 4-H Club finishing 30 canteen bags for the Red Cross. The class contemplates a picnic or party weather permitting.
Ronald Caldwell moved to Erie Pennsylvania. Dorothy Lane returned to Cranfield Indiana. William S. moved to Melbourne Florida where his father works. Fran and George Dwelley returned to South Hampton Massachusetts.
All town and suburban homeowners with fertile ground should produce as much as possible for the family yearly vegetable supply, encouraging self sufficiency and local abundance.
Week one of the session sees lawmakers push administrative savings and curb costs while resisting a cigarette tax favored by Governor Holland. Debate grows over statewide funds and a proposed uniform municipal government, as lawmakers weigh entrenched local charters against a 1930s constitutional mandate.
Mrs Sylvia Broom 59 wife of Lee Broom died at 4 p m Tuesday April 6 in Saint Joseph Missouri after a lingering illness Funeral services were held Thursday April 8 with burial in Mt Auburn cemetery Saint Joseph Surviving are her husband one son Carl Broom and one grandson Billie Broom of Mount Dora She also leaves a brother Guy Bradley of Saint Joseph
Milton O Kepler, 85, of Fayetteville New York formerly of Palatka Florida died April 1. He was a resident of Fayetteville at the time of his passing. He is survived by family and friends in Florida and New York. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Community Church conducts an 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship led by Pastor Austin Richards with Florence Gilbert as organist and Elia Stein as soloist. A 10:00 A.M. Adult Bible Class features a 30 minute Lenten discussion on Amos led by the pastor.
Winter residence final rites held April 3 at Cary Hand Funeral Chapel Orlando cremation completed ashes to Fayetteville for Masonic rites. Survived by two sons Cady Palmer Kepler and Milton Kepler Jr two daughters Marcia Joan and Barbara Ann Kepler two sisters Mrs Vindetta Theur of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs R Warren White of Mount Dora.
The week of April 4 saw observances across Lake County with services in each community. School principals chaired the effort with ministers, teachers and civic leaders on the committee. Local and national planning was led by the United States Public Health Service and supported by the Lake County Health Department, Tuberculosis and Health Association, and the Department of Education with church and civic groups.
The report notes Lake County now maintains over 400 miles of improved highways, highlighting infrastructure gains and regional connectivity enhancements for residents and travelers.
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