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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
2
A historical notice lists subscription prices for Ravens One Year Six Months at 100 and Three Months at 0, along with single copy pricing and advertising rates. It notes second class matter entered April 7, 1916, at the Post Office in Florida under the Act of March 3, 1879.
A brief line includes the pledge of allegiance passage asserting loyalty to the United States and the Republic, stating liberty and justice for all. The excerpt presents a ceremonial affirmation rather than a full event description.
The passage states belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people grounded in consent of the governed. It defines democracy within a republic, unity, and equality, noting patriots sacrificed for freedom and humanity. The speaker commits to loving country, supporting its Constitution, obeying laws, respecting the flag, and defending it.
The author argues that dating from Jesus birth shapes history and values humanity. He notes Jesus as realising ideal teachings, born in a human home, and sharing human needs. The passage champions hope and a world guided by peace and goodwill sparked by the nativity.
Vague lines speak of human art and the night growing brighter. The text mentions senior hope and dating letters or checks, suggesting reflections on Christmas and the pace of gifts.
A year end prayer asks for divine light amid war and disaster. It seeks Christ’s guidance through turbulent times, comfort for the sick and sorrowing, and a world filled with the spirit of the Advent. The speaker hopes the manger’s glory shines on every home and nation.
Distribution of honorable discharge lapel buttons begins December 21 at Camp Blanding. Authorized by the War Department for civilian wear, the buttons mark those honorably discharged or transferred to inactive status since September 9, 1939. They will be issued to Army personnel and Women’s Army Corps at discharge and can be obtained at any Army post with discharge certificates or by writing to an Army installation. Officer in charge is Warrant Officer Frank C. McCall of Madison Florida.
Florida Safety Council director Asher Frank appeals for a holiday travel stop or reduced trips to ease overcrowding on buses and trains. He cites strain on manpower and safety concerns as millions of service members travel to visit homes before potential overseas duty.
A sixth grade class celebrated with two Christmas trees one real and one table tree. Students exchanged gifts wrote in workbooks and received goodies from grade parents. Margaret Shaw moved to Fort Myers. Twenty six pupils now in class with several named perfect spellers.
Students enjoyed a festive Christmas party after a week of classroom prep. They made lantern and cornucopia window transparencies, admired a seven foot spruce with lights and presents, and played word scramble and word-building games.
The class celebrated Alan Claflin’s birthday with a cake and candles. Mr Grady Simpson delivered a Christmas tree and apples for an end of term party. A Christmas Carol assembly preceded gifts, candy, and ice cream, and L A Thompson joined from Arkansas. Perfect spellers included Wise, Watson, Bbie, Teasley, Dean, Marsell, Dukes, Beasley, Cooks.
The text notes two new boys Bobby Carrick and L C Durden joining the grade and mentions a Christmas party. It lists grade mothers Mrs J H Connery and Mrs George Hall sick, Mrs J P Atkins assisting, grade father Harold Scott sending candy and nuts, and party refreshments of ice cream and cake. It describes decorations and festive activities with incomplete fragmented details.
Friday December 17 marked the Christmas celebration with a class party and gifts among students. A school-wide program featured Luke 2 8 14 recited in unison, songs and poems, and a poinsettia bouquet presentation.
First graders prepared calendars and handmade cards for a scrap book for crippled children. Harold Durham and Mr. Larsen provided support with a festive tree and surprises. The class sang carols, and Patricia Johnson performed, as Wayne Harris turned six. The school will reopen in January.
When our fighters fly at 400 miles an hour with a jap zero or a Messerschmidt on their tails there isn't much time for cogitation so the Army and the Navy show as many motion pictures of actual dog fights and air battles as possible to our student fliers.
Lake County agricultural conservation committee members were elected across areas including Clermont Groveland Leesburg and Umatilla. John C Deaver of Umatilla was reelected chairman Ernest Denslow Clermont named vice chairman Ralph Burns Bay Lake named regular committee man. Alternates and local officers listed for each community.
A public servant reflects on six years of service in East Town praising community improvements and cross racial cooperation. The speaker credits white allies and local institutions for progress, celebrates access to public facilities, and expresses hope to continue serving in the town’s shared development.
Multiple church notices list service times, Bible classes, and events. First church announces Sunday 10:00 A.M. Bible classes and 11:00 A.M. sermon. First Baptist lists morning worship at 11:00 A.M. and evening activities. Community Church features morning worship and a Sunday Bible class. Church of the Post gives Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and communion at 11:00 A.M. per local notices.
Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue services listed for Sundays and Holy Days. Weekday and evening services noted. Church meetings held last Sunday monthly with additional observances and times given. Pastor William O Farrell listed.
Calendar lists monthly meetings for Baptist Church groups Community Church Ladies Aid Missionary Ltd Frida Method Church Woman's Society of Christian Service American Legion Auxiliary Kiwanis Lions Masons O B S A Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Home Demonstration Club and 4-H 4‑H hosts 2:30 pm sessions at the Community Building and 80day rooms with varying dates and venues across the city.
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