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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
4
Published at Mount Dora Florida on Thursday by the Mount Dora Publishing Company. Display advertising available for word counts with a minimum of 25 cents.
A school assembly recited the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag, affirming loyalty to the republic and the ideals of liberty and justice for all.
The creed proclaims government by the people with powers derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a perfect union of sovereign states. It asserts duties to love the country, uphold the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend against enemies.
A 1944 correspondence from O L Hale at Stewart Field West Point reports Red Cross wires arrived, Lt Lawrence processed papers, telegram sent to confirm furlough extension, a tracer followed a lost message through Newburg to New York City, and Hale thanks the recipients while noting heavy snow and cold. The letter is published to clear the record.
A Mount Dora Shuffleboard Club with about eighty members runs a city contest. Players face one another in a single elimination format until two remain. the final victor wins the 100 point match and the honor of current club champion.
A note from a Wellwisher comments on shuffleboard events in Florida, praising members and visitors for lively contests and witty remarks. It laments the lack of reporting from the Shuffleboard and Lawn Bowling Clubs to the Topic, noting the editor would publish such news if provided.
American Fire and Casualty Company of Orlando proposes that fire insurance premiums perform double duty. Policyholders buy from the American, sending premiums to fund U S War Bonds. Victory streamers mark policies showing the full premium used for war financing. Company rep A Lee French offers details to maximize impact.
The Greyhound Corporation offered Florida Motor Lines stockholders Greyhound common stock in exchange for their shares. The offer requires 80 percent acceptance and ICC approval. Florida Motor Lines serves inland Florida and connects with Greyhound at Jacksonville. Greyhound plans to issue 10 million in 15 year debentures and 5 million in 4 1/2 percent preferred stock subject to ICC consent, to retire existing stock and fund working capital.
The Mount Dora junior class elects officers for the Hi-Points second semester edition. They pledge to match the seniors’ high standards and urge class cooperation. The Athletic Association thanks the juniors for new basketball uniforms and the library for a railroad book gift from the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company via agent P. W. Turrentine.
A game offered many thrills for spectators from both towns, delivering fast pace and dramatic moments that kept fans engaged and cheering throughout.
Opal Hutcheson visited a friend at Orlando Air Base Hospital on Sunday. Nell Marie Conner Virginia Perry and Phyllis Turner attended a horse show Saturday night. Grace Lee Marilyn Johnson spent the weekend of January 30 in Gainesville. Jackie Blackman was in Silver Springs on January 23. Maryann Hadlock Sue Bond Faye Shipes and Joyce Duggan have been to Orlando in the past week.
Students and teachers gathered Friday January 28 where Professor Roseborough announced the Fourth War Loan Drive and reminded of the February 5 bond sale on a downtown corner. Carol Swarts of the eighth grade posted the county's top score on county wide seventh and eighth grade achievement tests. Lucile Harding, new Hi-Points editor, spoke briefly. Roseborough read a report on American prisoners in Japanese camps before the Star Spangled Banner and dismissal.
Mount Dora girls beat Ocoee 52 to 22 with Lucile Harding scoring 35 points and Voss leading Ocoee with 8. In the boys game Mount Dora won 25 to 9 as Danny French led with 14 points in their third win of the season.
Mount Dora defeated Apopka in two Friday games at home on January 28. The girls held Apopka to 21 while Mount Dora scored 26 led by Det. Geiger with 11 and Starbird top Apopka with 9. In the nightcap the Mount Dora Hurricanes won a tight 34 to 31 decision paced by French with 16. Rick Etison led Apopka with 15.
Sanford's man to man defense halted Mount Dora as the Hurricanes ended a winning streak with 21 6 in the B game and 27 11 in the A game on February 1. Mount Dora B outscored Sanford B late while French led Sanford A with 8 points and Dyess added 6 as Sanford rallied from a 5 5 halftime tie to 27 17 final.
A hometown note captures gossip from dances and teen life in Green Lantern scenes with Apopka and Ocala links. Readers gossip about cars, love interests, weekend outings, and school happenings amid small-town chatter.
The senior class welcomes Betty Wenger and notes Richard Young’s departure to Ohio. They will stage Nice Girls on February 18 at the Community Building with Grace Lee Marilyn Johnson Pat Padgett Allene Moon Merry Robertson Dorothy Geiger Gladys Irene Crane Doris Harding Laicille Minkley Lauren Roseborough. Rehearsals have been hindered by cast illness.
At Mount Dora gym, Tavares defeated the Mount Dora teams. The girls lost 25 21 after leading early, while the Hurricaneettes rallied late but fell short. The Mount Dora boys also lost 23 19 to the visiting Bulldogs in a close contest.
The junior class welcomes two new members from Fort Valley Goon and Zenople Pennsylvania. Betty Jane Schomberg joins from Zenople. Donald Young leaves for Shalersville Ohio.
The notes mention several members including Geri Retan Dwight Mosteller Ruth Shipes Bobby Allen and Robert Turner recovering from the flu. They anticipate English debates soon and seniors posters for the play. Duggan is home recovering and Louise Estes, a former member, sends greetings to classmates.
The ninth grade reports exams finished and three new pupils enrolled since Christmas John Zoller Jay Wenger and Virginia Pollard Freshmen contributed to the March of Dimes Fund through the period
The seventh grade reports surviving semester exams and missing many absentees. New members Tim Poulter Mary Wenger Dorothy Anne Morton Eveleen Durden and Eula Lee Caudel join the class as it continues strong.
A Church of Christ minister argues that salvation comes only through obedience to the gospel as taught by the Apostles. He cites scripture from Romans, Hebrews, John, Luke, Acts, and Mark to urge hearing, faith, repentance, confession, baptism, and faithful living.
Florida Entomological expert J R Watson warns that poison baits control cutworms and mole crickets in victory gardens. To reduce cutworms, plow or spade the bed and remove all vegetation several days before planting. Apply bait two to three days before planting by mixing % pound Paris green with 6 pounds bran, dry, then add water to a flaky consistency and scatter.
A short guide notes mole crickets are found near plants they have cut and that four species exist. Poison bait is effective in moist seasons, with fall and spring timing. Commercial mole-cricket baits are sold at seed stores, or mix own bait using about 2 pounds of sodium fluosilicate per 25 pounds bran, moistened to a flaky consistency for scattering around beds.
Lake County reports $1962.35 raised for the Infantile Paralysis Foundation despite a late start and limited publicity. Col. C. E. Lester notes strong support from theatres schools civic clubs and 4-H groups across 15 communities including Leesburg Mount Dora and Eustis with further contributions expected from direct gifts and the March of Dimes.
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