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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
4
The text presents the Pledge of Allegiance stating allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the Republic for which it stands. It affirms one nation under liberty and justice for all.
The text affirms belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people, with just powers from the governed. It declares democracy within a republic, union of states, equality and justice, and duty to love defend respect and uphold the Constitution and laws.
Ration banking grocers are reminded that certificates must be signed by the issued recipient. Tellers will not accept other signers. Druggists are asked to contribute surplus quinine and cinchona alkaloids to a National Quinine Pool for use by the Army and Navy overseas.
The Department of Agriculture assigns farm labor duties to Secretary Claude Wickard. It will mobilize local labor resources including women and youth and may import workers if needed. A Car Sharing plan urges forming clubs to reduce wasted rubber by filling empty seats in cars.
The North African expedition carried more than 700000 items of equipment including bridges and locomotives. From now on weight will be dominated by fuel and lubricants, meaning many tankers and less gasoline available on the East Coast for motorists.
Paul V. McNutt, WMC chairman, says domestic labor supplies in Florida and nearby states must be used fully before foreign labor is imported. The U.S. Employment Service stands ready to recruit for Florida growers under government sponsored agreements. See your nearest U.S.E.S.
The War Department asks radio and photographic amateurs to sell shortwave communication and motion picture gear to the Army Signal Corps. Desired items include shortwave transmitter sets from 25 to 450 watts and installation material. They especially need signal generators oscilloscopes precision meters and testing gear as well as high speed cameras projectors sound equipment printers and 16 and 35 mm film examining machines.
The senior English class ends its work on the Hi Points newspaper with the final edition written by seniors. Juniors will take over editing duties next, selecting editors and assistants, and continue collecting social notes and basketball reports. The paper records school events and spreads news to former students and the town.
Mount Dora traveled to Leesburg on Tuesday January 19 and lost 19 to 18 as Stratton scored the game winner for Leesburg. Goodman led Mount Dora with 6 points followed by Teasley with 5 while Don French had a late illegal goal call.
Mount Dora defeated Leesburg Air Base 26 to 22 after a close game powered by Dave French Mos teller and Don French with 8 6 and 7 points respectively Teasley added 5 as Mount Dora pulled away late In the girls game Mount Dora beat Eustis 35 to 20 with Harding Crane Geiger Lee Cooper Adams leading the Hurricanes and Shipes Davis Hadlock Minkley Johnson among substitutes.
Mount Dora edges Eustis 21 to 19 in a Friday contest played around January 22. The regional clash highlighted mounting defense and late scoring by Mount Dora to secure the win.
The Dorans led early but the Panthers tied it and the game stayed tight throughout. Don French scored 8 points, Mosteller 6, and Treen led the Panthers with 10 in a hard fought Hurricanes victory at Eustis Gym.
Mount Dora outplayed Apopka 34 to 21 in a girls basketball game on January 26. Geiger led Mount Dora with 18 points, Harding had 14, as the team operated as a cohesive unit. Apopka scorers included Gilbert K and Gilbert E among others.
Mount Dora defeated Apopka 31 to 21 after trailing 14 to 13 in the first half. The Mount Dora lineup included David French Kelly Don French Mos teller Teasley with Good man as substitute. Apopka used Hall Moore and others. The game followed a ceremonial start with band, flag dedication by Richard Eddy, pledge and national anthem.
Mount Dora lost 36 to 25 to Umatilla in a hard fought girls basketball game. Two Mount Dora players left injured, with Mount Dora lineup featuring Lee, Cooper, Lees, Geiger, Pate, Minkley and substitutes Hudson and Adams. Umatilla started Linn, Burhams, Durden, Straker, Latner with reserves Reynolds, Yancy, Andrews, Told, Wawizyski.
Umatilla Bulldogs upset Mount Dora by 36 to 20 on Friday January 29. Collins led with 15 points while Mount Dora struggled against the larger foe and fouls reduced their scoring.
Sociology finishes the textbook and ends the course with a comprehensive review. Biology completes the foods unit. Second year Spanish continues Zaragueta and subjunctive mood study. Senior English finishes oral speeches and panel discussions. American history moves past Civil War causes to later phases. Bookkeeping begins work on financial reports. Shorthand finishes first book and starts on Salt Walk transcripts on typewriters.
The second year algebra class starts the chapter on graph problems of second degree equations. The physics class finishes the study of gas and steam engines.
The brief notes January social activity across communities including Howey Orlando Sanford and Eustis hospital visits. Names such as Dot Geiger Grace Lee Nancy S worth Earl Griggs Robert Jackson and Don French appear in multiple events with relatives friends and hospital checks.
A column reveals social curiosities among students, noting who is dating whom, who has settled quarrels, and which couples are most talked about. It mentions Merry, William, Dot, Earl, Betty Cooley, Jon Barker, Marilyn, Bobby G, Cary, Dot A, AIS, Dorothy Mae, Billie Broom, Victor, Anna Margaret, Ed, Nancy, and other classmates in lighthearted, speculative terms.
The senior class voted for the D A R medal winner on leadership cooperation conduct and attitude. Dorothy Adams won after a tie with Sara Roseborough. Rings ordered and seniors expect them. The play Suspense progresses with a ready cast and February performance planned. Johnny Hogsett is recovering after an appendectomy in hospital. A high senior exemption rate from mid term exams noted.
The seventh grade welcomes Lamarr Sapp who arrived from New Orleans Louisiana. Evelyn Liles has quit school and the class regrets her leaving. A misprint affected the seventh grade list for Leesburg trips. War effort assembly attendees included Anne Pike Dorothy Layne Howard Nutter and Gordon Folger.
The class greets Dorothy Walker of Sorrento and Betty Cooley of Charlottesville. Maryanne Hadlock, Doris Harding, Lucille Minkley, and Bobby Turner traveled to Leesburg January 15 for Lake County's Report to the Nation program. Girls 4-H Club elected officers: President Lucille Minkley, Vice President Dorothy Mae Connor, Secretary Doris Harding, and County Council Representative Sara Roseborough.
Ninth grade routines appear calm as students study for the midterm period. The scene suggests a routine day with quieter corridors and focused classroom activity.
Term exams began Wednesday January 27 at noon. Juanita Morris traveled to Orlando with the Carrolls on Sunday January 24. Joyce Duggan visited Leesburg. Doris Sapp has joined the class arriving from New Orleans Louisiana.
Aircraft Warning Service leaders plan a February 9 supper at the Dutch Kitchen in Eustis to discuss AWS concerns. Tampa figures Capt J A Busha and F K Conn are expected, with W W Campbell of Lake County and David A Denslow of Tavares present.
Various groups including Necven Church circles, Women's Missionary and Christian Service, American Legion Auxiliary, Band Boosters, Woman's Club, Kings Daughters, PTA and Kiwanis hold monthly or weekly meetings. Activities span sewing, social services, luncheons, and demonstrations in city halls, community buildings, and churches.
The Lake County Local Board No. 1 in Tavares Florida lists registrants who became delinquent with their January 1943 obligations. Beginning February 1 1943 the Justice Department will pursue vigorous action against named individuals. Notify local board at Tavares or call 69 with any knowledge of addresses or whereabouts.
Readable church notices list services at First Methodist and First Baptist. Times include Sunday School 9:45 or 10:00, morning sermons at 11:00, evening services, midweek prayer, choir practice, and special meetings with pastors Rev R C Holmes and Rev Floyd Montgomery. Includes contact details and pianist names.
The Community Church pastor James A Richards leads 10:00 Adult Bible Class and 11:00 Morning Worship with topic The Great Mother. Church of Christ on San Road offers 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Communion and services at 7:30 PM with rotating speakers L. B. Chastain Lester Starling and others.
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