Mount Dora Newspaper Details and Rates 1916
Published at Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by Mount Dora Publishing Company Edith Edeburn Kelle Editor George C Keller Associate Editor Eugene L Downs Plant Supt Subscription price in advance one year 1.00 60 single copy 5 Display advertising 35¢ an inch Classified advertising 1¢ a word minimum 25 Entered as second class matter April 7 1916 at the Post Office Mount Dora Florida under Act of March 3 1879.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Mount
Edith Edeburn Kelle
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
The Pledge to the Flag
A fragment of the Pledge to the Flag begins with I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and ends with one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
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United States of America
The American Creed Pledge of Civic Duty
The excerpt states belief in a government by the people with consent of the governed, a democracy within a republic, and a union of states established on freedom, equality, justice and humanity. It affirms duties to love country, support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
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United States of America
Christmas Hope for Florida Homeless Children Appeal
The Children's Home Society of Florida asks Florida readers to donate money food clothing and gifts to aid scores of homeless children in Jacksonville South Jacksonville Pensacola Lakeland and Miami. State Superintendent Marcus C. Fagg warns of a several thousand dollar shortfall and urges immediate contributions and items for Christmas Day.
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Florida
Children’s Home Society of Florida
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Lakeland
Miami
Marcus C
Fagg
R. V. Covington
Consolidated
Riverside Avenue
Prepare to Meet Thy God and Baptism Command
A devotional note cites Hebrews and Romans on judgment and eternal life, urges readiness for judgment through faith in Jesus Christ, and references Acts where the Ethiopian eunuch asks to be baptized after professing belief. The text ends with Philip guiding the baptism as they traveled.
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Jesus Christ
Philip
God
Gospel sermon and baptismal confession in Acts narrative
A religious reflection notes that hearing the gospel leads to belief and baptism. It cites Acts 2:38 where Peter urges repent, be baptized in Jesus name for remission of sins and to receive the Holy Ghost. By L. B. Chastain, minister, Church of Christ, Mount Dora.
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Weseun
Christ
Peter
Jesus Christ
L. B. Chastain
Church of Christ
Mount Dora
Notes About Our Men In Service Continued From Page 1
A letter from Donald son to his mother dated November 21 describes time in Naples with comforts compared to prior places. He recounts Pompeii ruins, a marble cathedral with gold altar and priceless jewels, and English speaking help inside the church. He notes good hotel beds and running water, stage shows, and plans to share photos at home.
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Donaldson
Naples
States
Dan
Francisco
Pompeii
Marion White 72 Zellwood resident dies after illness
Marion White of Zellwood Florida died at a Eustis hospital after a short illness He came to Florida from Hartford Alabama in 1922 and lived in Zellwood nineteen years Survived by widow five daughters two sons three brothers and one sister Funeral services to be held today at 3 30 from the Zellwood Methodist Church with burial at Forest Cemetery Mount Dora
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Marion White
Zellwood
Eustis
Florida
Hartsford
Alabama
Louie B. Conant
Mount Dora
Flora D. Ketcham
Tallahassee
Freecie Timmons
Apopka
Laura Sut
Struthers
Ohio
Bette Rose White
Vernon C
Panama City
Earl
John
C. W
Hartford
Millard
Dailville
Missouri Ham
Methodist
Forest Cemetery
Christmas Peace and Victory Ahead
Editorial reflects on Christmas as a time for gratitude and hope for final victory and peace. It prays for loved ones at home and for nations at war to find right from wrong and to live in peace and unity.
Mrs Blake's Family junior play delights big audience
The Community Building hosted a Friday performance of the three act comedy Mrs Blake's Family directed by Eve lyn Cassady. Cast included Ellen Blake Lucile Harding and Clark played by Donald French with a happy ending and a Foamy Way soap prize for Robert played by Charles Javens.
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Robert
Ellen Blake
Lucile Harding
Jim
Donald Young
Clark
Donald French
Poppy
Lois Holloway
Charles Javens
Annabelle Tree
Marilyn Johnson
Pamela Cobb
Maryann Hadlock
Jerry Lee
Hanslid Hollon
Evelyn Cherry
Trudie Williams
J. Spencer Taggart
Earl Griggs
Ernestine
Annie Belle Pate
Flying Fortresses On Screen At Lake County School
Friday afternoon the school watched educational Boeing Flying Fortress films presented by Mr. Ralph Arey defense chairman. The footage covered planning, building, high altitude testing and a bomber raid. Six injured and four wounded resulted when the room was cleared in 45 seconds.
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Boeing Flying Fortress
Ralph Arey
Defense
Lake County
Teheran Declaration Sparks Mixed Student Opinions
Marilyn Johnson and several classmates express disappointment with the Teheran Declaration. Allene Moon and Grace Lee voice cautious optimism about closer Allied ties and a shorter war. The group generally finds the declaration lacks specifics and clarity.
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Marilyn Johnson
Allene Moon
America
England
Russia
Rr Griggs
Grace Lee
Red Cross Kits by Junior High Girls
Seventh and eighth grade girls prepare Red Cross kits for soldiers overseas. Seventh graders sew large kit bags with first aid materials, shaving outfits, and gear. Eighth graders assemble small sewing kits with needles buttons and thread.
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Red Cross
Navy
Stay at home plans reveal 1960s teen talk
A string of quoted comments from students shows plans to stay home study sleep and avoid tests. Voices include Lucia Harding Doris Camp Jackie Blackman and others sharing casual ambitions and humorous wishes about Santa school and chores.
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Cheserra
Barbara Batton
Bobby Allen
Attacv
Ashton Brown
Hall
Redd
Dorothy Hutson
Tom
Annie Bell Pate
Curtis
Wesley Wilder
Myrtle Shallenburg
Grace Lee
Marjorie Daniels
Marilyn Johnson
Nes
Mount Dora Students and Visitors Traveled in December Weekend
Among the Mount Dora students seen in Orlando Saturday December 4th were Allene Moon Dorothy Geiger Grace Lee Barbara Barton and Dorothy Mae Conner. Ann Pike spent Sunday afternoon December 5th at the zoo in Sanford. Bob Turner went to Orlando the weekend of December 4th to visit a friend. Dorothy von Herbulis also visited Sanford Saturday December 4th with Trudy Williams and Lois and Mildred Holloway.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Allene Moon
Dorothy Geiger
Grace Lee
Barbara Batton
Dorothy Mae Conner
Ann Pike
Sanford
Bob Turner
Dorothy von Herbulis
Trudy Williams
Lois
Mildred Holloway Wen
Marilyn Johnson
David
Donald French
Jon Barker
Gladys Irene Crane
Sgt
Shirley
Lake Beauclair
Miss Bardeen
Miss Neel
Hillcrest Court
Friday Night Romances and Rumors From Mount Dora
Gossip notes Friday night pairing Charles with M and Dot with Bob Turner while Doris Keller shows off a necklace. Dorothy Mae flirts locally as Bob McKay visits, Donnie eyes future wives, Grace dates Sonny, Laura Roseborough draws Charles attention, Joyce Duggan pursues Bob Turner, and extra boys attend the junior play.
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Charles
Donnie
Grace
Dot
Bob Turner
Rick Doris Keller
Doris
Dorothy Mae
Bob McKay
Mount Dora
Merry
Sonny
Laura Roseborough
Joyce Duggan
Joyce
Senior class notes cast for Nine Girls play
The cast list for the senior play Nine Girls is announced with roles for Jane and Allene Moon Freida Dorothy Geiger Alice Gladys Irene Crane Eve Grace Lee Sharon Pat Padgett Shirley Laura Roseborough Betty Lucille Minkley Stella Merry Robertson Mary Marilyn Johnson Phyllis Doris Harding and Laura Roseborough. Several non seniors will join to complete the cast with three extra girls. No practices during trial vacation. rehearsals before holidays will start so the play is underway when school resumes.
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Jane
Allene Moon
Freida
Dorothy Geiger
Alice
Gladys Irene Crane
Eve
Grace Lee
Sharon
Pat Padgett
Shirley
Laura Roseborough
Betty
Tennessee
Lucille Minkley
Stella
Shotput
Merry Robertson
Mary
Marilyn Johnson
Phyllis
Doris Harding
Sophomore Class Notes Welcome New Member Bob Turner
The sophomores anxiously anticipate Christmas holidays and welcome new member Bob Turner from Orland who has been attending high school there. The eighth grade notes share that Mary Jo's mother Mrs Mary Burr of 409 Grandview Street has consented to be grade mother after Mrs Estes moved to Tallahassee.
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Bob Turner
Orlan
Mary Jo
Mary Burr
Grandview Street
Estes
Tallahassee
First Baptist Church Notes and Schedule
Church announcements list services and activities for the week at First Baptist Church including Bible School at 9:45, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Worship at 7:30, Sunday School for all ages, prayer meetings, choir practice, and a cordial welcome. It notes Pastor Doggett and pianist J. M. McCown along with superintendent Mrs. C. M. Brown.
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FIRST
Ce Ae Church Fienue
Doggett
9Th Ave
Janiet
C. M. Brown
Hard Brown
Evire Youn
First Baptist Church
Sun J. M. McCown
Bape
Bible School
Baptist sMtorsht Union
Yeetine
Donly St. Corith Ave
James Austin Richarde
Pactice
Kia Stein Claflin
Seraz Topie
Ponrist
Enhae Ugu
Groveland
Florida
O. EB
Linden
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
Cor. Grove St. Ate
Badger Ave
Eustis
William O'Farrell
Church Notices at Lake Franklin Park
Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street holds Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with Communion at 11:00 A.M. Evening service at 7:30 P.M. Prayer meeting follows. Led by L B Chastain.
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Church OF Christ Lake Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanfor
L. B. Chastain
Meer
Church OF God Li
Community Club Meetings and Fraternal Groups Schedule
Monthly and weekly gatherings listed for local churches and organizations. Includes W M A circles, Ladies Aid, Missionary circles, Christian Service society, Legion groups, Band Boosters, PTA, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, OES, Pythians, and Home Demonstration Club with meeting days and locations.
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Baptist Church
Lambert
Mary Simapeos
Overhiser
Community Church
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Woman's Socie of Christian Service
American Legion
Legion Rooms
City Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Woman's Club
Kings Daughters
Kiwanis
Lions
Masons
Ralgate of
Pythias
First National Bank
Pythian Sisters
Chiefs Club
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National Editorial Association
WhiRe
Hlapverasina
Builders Supply Company
Third Avenue
Dot Geiger
Lorene Yates
Florida Telephone Corporation
Thomas Epi
Church Corner
Lemon and the Streets
Kilbourn
Chi School
First Church OF Christ
Scientist
Cor. Grove St
Lemon Ave
Fountain Inn
North
Eustis Street
Sa Fatanoleaoeen
K. of Pally Eustis
Digate Utehins
X ‘Oe
Kivkiange
Cueates of Church
Civic Theraternal
Leesburg
Oir
Ae Tavares
Leesbur
Alfred Rehbaum
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Florida
Evi
iLidi All SL
Sannan Billy
F. F. Finzel
F. Silver
New Hampshire
L. A. Brantley, Baker and 11Th
Schaeffer
Bowlin Morton
S. Clayton Street
Bath
E. L
Care
Cag
L. A. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Triangle Gas Co
Crane Furniture Co
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