This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
6
The piece urges Americans to support the war effort by buying stamps and bonds, keeping up defense, avoiding rumors and propaganda, and remaining vigilant against overconfidence. It emphasizes that victory requires material and physical sacrifices, but asserts that right will prevail.
The Oman class presented a one act play Sail Right On directed by Mr Hitchcock with cast led by Gregory Warren and others. After the performance Mr Hall awarded football stars to co captains Ernest Minkley and Pete Barkart and monograms to multiple players. The students presented Mr Hall a gift in appreciation of his work with the team.
Mr. Roseborough called a special assembly on December 8 to spark interest in selling season tickets. Tickets cost one dollar for students and two dollars for adults, tax included. Coach Vincent spoke on basketball prospects, noting both girls and boys teams show promise, though the boys are mostly small and may face taller opponents.
The Hurri canes defeated Cherokee Junior High School 37 to 0 in a scrimmage. Coach Vincent used the A squad in the first and third quarters and the B squad in the second and fourth. The game showed the team needs more practice before stronger opponents.
Juniors rehearse for a Friday January 16 performance at the Community Building. The farce Tish adapted from Ry Roberts Rinehart follows an eccentric middle aged spinner with Sheriff Lem Pike as a highlight. Cast includes Tish Barberry Sara Roseborough Aggie Marilyn MacLelland Ellen Leighton Floy Townsend Charly Sands Bobby Vincent Bettina Trent Lena Harding Wesley Andrews Norman Tuckett and others.
A reader notes activity across classes with biology dissections of earthworms fish and frogs, chemistry producing three forms of sulfur, and sociology debating community health bus routes and local concerns.
The class studies insurance and a revised lineup while the glee club rehearses a popular present time song titled Can Defend America. They also work on Christmas music as Tish leads the junior play with a cast preparing for a January 16 performance.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports a 1941 record year with 1,880 members the largest Florida chamber. It notes 1 800 columns of coverage in state and national press, 16 000 letters mailed and 100 000 literature pieces distributed plus extensive displays at Atlantic City Winter Haven Orlando and other venues. The defense council was organized in April under chamber leadership and defense bonds were promoted statewide.
Neighborhood gossip notes crushes rings and social plans at school. Students see couples in hallways attend plays and dances while teachers and parents react to exams and holiday preparations.
The senior class met Friday December 12 to decide on their banner. The group named Williamson and Tommy Shipes to head a refreshments committee for the Lyman Mount Dora basketball game last Thursday with profits split between the class and the athletic association. Florence Lee remains the sole representative of the girls’ basketball team. The seniors plan a February play production and appreciate a gift subscription to American Builder from Builders Supply Company.
Joe Hendricks reports that the President linked defense goals to labor limits, signaling possible new authority over jurisdictional and closed shop strikes. He warned against radical labor leaders infringing citizens rights while promising protections for labor rights.
Commuters waiting at the station grow quiet for an hour until the train nears. Then the mood flips to rapid conversation as the locomotive starts to move amid a brief burst of chatter and excitement.
Lake County Sea Island cotton growers produced nearly 3 000 bushels of certified seed during the past season, announced Lake County Agent R. E. Norris. The figure accounts for more than 95 percent of the total certified seed produced that year. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
The guide explains right of way for pedestrians and drivers in business and residential districts. Pedestrians must yield only when not in a marked crosswalk or sidewalk line. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks unless signals or officers direct traffic. At intersections with stop signs on cross streets, standard right of way applies and pedestrians have no special priority.
The Lake County USDA Defense Board asks farmers to handle farm machinery carefully amid equipment shortages. A county Agricultural Planning Council formed to coordinate county wide farming efforts for the Food for Freedom drive. Broader goals include boosting egg production by 12 percent as requested, with poultrymen aiming for a 25 percent rise in 1942.
SORRENTO Dr. Lester Goodwin and wife of Cleveland visited their niece Miss Bartholomew at the Sorrento home and then traveled to Eustis. Miss Bartholomew and Miss Kennedy of Ormond Beach spent the weekend. The Presbyterian Missionary Society met at Miss Allen’s home. Barrs and children return to Missouri. Barrs to be missed as PTA president. Cowart hosted Sanford visitors. Ida Battle returned from Chicago and will live in Tavares this winter with the Stupples. Rev. J M Quigley of DeLand serves Sorrento church and is making friends. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs George Norton for their eldest son Jack Norton, who lived in Mount Dora prior to his time in the community.
Years he had friends here that will miss him. Sudden death came as a shock to all his friends.
Officers delivered confidential instructions to Company A of the Fourth Battalion Florida Defense Force, outlining mobilization plans for emergencies. Soldiers were told to report reachability at all hours. Homer Carpenter of Sceceet was named Company A commander, taking over from Clermont, now on Major Wiley's staff.
Lake County’s largest taxpayer, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, settled its 1941 tax bill last week, paying $18,236 with the four per cent discount. The payment was described as the best day of the year for the tax collector’s office.
The collections last week brought the office to about $30,000 in taxes with receipts written. Tax collector Mrs. Pearl L. Cullen expects that in the first 30 days, ending December 20, about $200,000 or nearly half of the $432,000 roll will have been paid.
A vintage recipe describes beating egg yolks with lime juice salt and sugar in a double boiler to form custard. A soaked gelatine is added, then stiffly beaten egg whites fold in as the mixture thickens. Pour into a baked shell, chill, and top with sweetened whipped cream for serving.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.