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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1942
Page
4
The notice indicates that the Mount Dora Publishing Company releases content every Thursday from Mount Dora, Florida, establishing a regular weekly schedule and local connection.
The pledge hymn recites allegiance to the United States of America and its Republic. It asserts one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The speaker presents the essence of The American Creed as a pledge to support the nation, uphold the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the country. It emphasizes government of the people by consent, a democratic republic, and unity among states.
A ten year old editor from Jacksonville appeals to readers to back the war effort with War Bonds and Stamps. She urges workers to donate ten percent of salaries and join the ten per cent club, framing the choice as Hitler or freedom.
Washington Star reports high military authorities fear Nazi bombers will raid the U S coast from Florida to New England. Experts say it is impossible to have enough anti air defenses to stop every attacker and defend major cities like Washington and New York.
The author argues that a German raid could provoke public panic with headlines like Washington Burning while real strategic aims would be to strain US defenses. He notes interceptors and anti aircraft are capable but hysteria could still be invoked by a successful attack on the Capitol or major landmarks.
Knights of Pythias extends a cordial invitation to winter visitors and service men who are Knights to attend Mount Dora Lodge gatherings every Wednesday at 8 p m at Temple Hall over the bank building. Let us get acquainted.
Mount Dora residents attend dances gatherings and visits over Thanksgiving weekend. Anna Margaret Why eid attended a soldiers dance at Lake County Van Club in Mount Dora while several locals traveled to Sanford Orlando and Weirsdale for celebrations. The Youth Fellowship held a scavenger hunt and the school band played at the Tavares Umatilla game.
A wartime appeal urges universal participation in buying war bonds and stamps. It argues contributions fund supplies for soldiers abroad, promises 33 1/3 percent ten year interest, and claims a penny or dime weekly from every American would swell funds to aid front line needs.
Mount Dora's Hurricane teams open practice for the 1942-43 season after a record 1941-42. The girls keep most of last year's lineup with Florence Lee and Marilyn MacLelland gone, filled by reserves. Vandiver returns as coach. The boys lose four from last year's champion squad but rely on experienced players Joe Teasley David French Paul Mosteller Donald French and Bobby Goodman. New material under coach R M Hall joins the squad as W A Vincent departs. Further coverage promised as the season progresses.
Algebra II finishes review and prepares for six weeks tests. Shorthand reads about Norway. Dictation and transcription occupy portions of each period. Physics nears completion of Heat and Expansion and will study Transmission of Heat. Sociology studies religion. Oral reports on different books every Monday. World history finishes nationalism in Western Europe and will study nationalism in Asia after tests. English 12 finishes Boswell Life of Johnson. Band rehearses for concert December 11. Algebra I works multiplication then division. Glee club rehearses cantata for December 20. Biology studies phyla in animal life.
Miss Lucille Harding spent the Thanksgiving holidays at F. S. C. W. in Tallahassee visiting her sister Winifred Grace Lee and Marilyn Johnson.
A column traces the weekend romances of Mary Gus Gloria Corky and other seniors with college men soldiers and juniors. Notes include Mary's shifting affections, Anna Margaret's frequent dances with a junior, Edward's devotion to Sara, Mickey and Peggy's breakup rumors, and others among the Merry hinting at budding courtships and circulating dating chatter.
Estey Nancy Hollingsworth John Hogsett and Dorothy Adams work on a class party a boat ride is planned for the near future February 26 is the date for the senior play last year the class presented Tish Some members from last year are unavailable reading committee includes Sara Roseborough Paul Mosteller and William Barker A new play has not been chosen yet Seniors discuss plans for summer and beyond with college or work in view Many boys expect to join the armed forces
Junior class notes report progress on their production Good-night Ladies with students actively rehearsing and refining scenes and dialogue for performance.
The three borrowed boys John Co from the sophomore class William Barker and Bob Willard from the senior class are helping the juniors. Their cooperation is evident as they work on their parts. The date for the play is January 15.
Dorothy Mae Connor spent Thanksgiving at Daytona Beach visiting Barbara Batton. The class welcomes Bobby Turner back after a summer in the north.
The seventh grade notes new arrivals Lora Kelley from Trenton and R. C. Dunden from Mami. William Stevens’s cousin Peasy Rutherford of Leesburg visited over Thanksgiving weekend. Kathryn Etchells accompanied by her mother traveled to Tampa last weekend.
Mount Dora Topic publisher George C Keller, a Mount Dora resident since 1924, will celebrate his 77th birthday on Saturday December 12. Born in 1865 in Harrodsburg Kentucky he worked as a farm laborer. he moved to Florida in 1907 and enjoys fishing azaleas and roses. He belongs to the Congregational Church Kiwanis and Elks.
Bishop Dean Harris of Leesburg marks his 55th birthday in Montclair on Saturday 1887. a funeral director by trade he once earned his first dollar cleaning and polishing cast iron stoves. his hobbies include baseball hunting and fishing and he has held Episcopal vestry positions while active in Kiwanis lodges and fraternal orders.
James Arthur Boyd of Leesburg observes his 27th birthday on December 14. Born in 1915 in Leesburg he grew up there and attended local schools before earning a degree at the University of Florida. He became a furniture and hardware merchant, recently joined the Naval Reserve as Ensign, and enjoys golf piano learning and fried chicken. He is a Baptist Kiwanian and Junior Chamber member.
John Leonard Fahs former mayor of Leesburg and current U S Collector of Internal Revenue for Florida observes his 39th birthday on December 14. Born in 1903 in Mifflintown Pennsylvania Fahs moved to Florida in 1918 and rose to prominence as a bank vice president and county civic leader.
The First Methodist Church invites all at 440 Fifth Avenue. Sunday School for all ages at 10:00, sermon at 11:00, Youth Fellowship at 6:30, Evening Worship at 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 and Choir Practice Thursday 7:30. Pastor Residence listed.
The Church of Christ on Franklin Park Rossiter Street holds Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with communion at 11:00 A.M. on Sundays. L. B. Chastain leads the 2nd Sunday service, Lester Starling leads from the 4th Sunday, and L. B. Chastain leads the 2:30 P.M. evening service with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M.
The calendar lists monthly meetings for the Lambert Baptist Circle, W M A units, Community and Methodist church groups, American Legion and Auxiliary, Band Boosters, Woman's Club, Kings Daughters, P P A, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, Eastern Star groups, Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs, Home Demonstration Club, and related social service activities with specified dates and venues. Many gatherings occur weekly or on specific Fridays, Mondays, or Thursdays at churches, city buildings, or community centers.
The article outlines December 15 deadlines for coffee and sugar purchases via War Ration Book No 1 and introduces point rationing for future items. It notes the WAACS offer food lodging uniforms medical care and 50 dollars monthly for new enlistees. It mentions limits on tires for motorists and farm fuel allowances, plus meat delivery records for those slaughtering meat for others.
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