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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
4
The pledge to the flag of the United States of America is cited as allegiance to the Republic and its ideals of liberty and justice for all, describing the nation as one indivisible. The phrasing underscores national unity and civic duty.
The text presents The American Creed praising government by the people and the consent of the governed. It affirms democracy within a republic, unity among states, and the duty to love protect obey and defend the nation and its constitutional laws. It emphasizes freedom equality justice and humanity as patriotic principles.
Three Army outfits in the Southeast with over 13 000 soldiers report all men as church members across Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths. Chaplains cite 6 753 attended services last month despite duties. Camp Gordon Johnston Camp Blanding and a Sea Training Unit at Atlanta report full church membership and regular worship.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports over 500 inquiries in recent weeks. Ralph Arey notes swift replies and mimeographed information mailed. Many inquirers request Lake County News details and subscription. several visitors already plan property purchases in the county. Senior Class play "Nine Girls" to be staged at Community Building Friday night.
Florida home gardener J. R. Watson of the State Experiment Station notes heavy surface mulch improves yields. Oak leaf mulch suppresses nematodes and weeds, conserves moisture, and adds decayed fertilizer, with mulched peas thriving over unmulched counterparts despite nematode infestation.
Colin English, long time State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Florida, announces he will qualify for the Democratic primaries next May to seek reelection. He cites a decade of education gains including free textbooks for grades 1-12 and substantial debt reductions, while pledging to raise salaries to match responsibilities and continue improving educational opportunities.
Dear friends we remind you of the annual Tag Day Drive on Friday February 18 as part of the anniversary program at 4 p.m. in Mary's Baptist Church East Foy Please support this drive Cauly Lott and Faculty
The sixth grade purchased 725 dollars in War Bonds as part of the 4th War Loan Drive. Thirty pupils are enrolled. Mary Martha Simpson donated camellias and violets from her garden. Students sell senior class Nine Girls tickets hoping to win by selling the most. Perfect spellers lists many students. flu restrictions kept perfect attendance to two during six weeks.
Fifth grade students enjoy a Valentine party with a bursting box of cards. Mrs head, room mother, sent candy and Mrs Strite provided tangerines for the group. Peter Hearn joined from Pennsylvania and there are now 34 pupils.
The school welcomes Wanda Hurd from Southington Ohio and Douglas McCullers from Waterboro South Carolina as new pupils. Anna Lee Durham leaves for Sorrento, and the class has completed Netherlands France study, begun Switzerland, with wall maps by Patsy Dear and Martha Simpson and color work by others. French tunes Au Clair de la Lune and Frere Jacques learned. Perfect spellers listed include Bill Wise Carolyn Keller Elizabeth Snell Buddy Combs Bobby Sue Teasley Helen Birdie Mae Durham Alan Claflin Patsy Dean Ellen Marsell Eloise Bexley Raymond Cooke and Wanda Hurd.
A Mount Dora Florida class records students leaving for Georgia and new arrivals Marie Slaughter and Donna Haines. They discuss warmer weather easing attendance, a new spelling plan with free periods for A students, and perfect-speller lists for weeks 17 through 20. The two grade levels recall sending Red Cross kit bags to soldiers and receive a thank you note from Captain Wayne J. Kinsinger thanking the children for their gifts.
The report notes purchase of 225 dollars in War Bonds during the fourth drive. It records 19 boys and 15 girls enrolled in the second grade and mentions post office boxes and classroom boxes as part of the school setup.
A first grade teacher died on February 13. The obituary notes the educator’s long career and community impact.
Victory gardeners can boost yields in limited spaces through succession plantings and inter-crops, with a planting about every three weeks to extend the season. Plan crops in sequence, harvest fast growers first, avoid intercropping in tight rows, and add fertilizer when introducing follow-on crops.
Lake County farmers gain an extra month to slaughter hogs without permits as the War Food Administration extends the non restrictions period to March 17. The extension allows continued off the farm sales and delivery of pork amid high production and limited storage capacity. Senior Class play tomorrow night.
The obituary honors a beloved Mount Dora resident and longtime faithful member of the Community Church and Kings Daughters. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 PM at the Community Church with Dr James A Richards officiating. Burial followed at Forest Cemetery. Pallbearers included D D Roseborough R M Hall D F Crane O M Simpson C G Loveless and Alfred Rehbaum Jr. She left no near relatives. two North cousins survived and close friend Edna Dennis shared years of companionship.
A speaker recalls a departed woman with a gentle voice and cheerful greetings. In longing, the narrator pictures her slight figure, noble features, and uplifting words that sparked courage and kindness. The mind’s eye brings her presence near once more.
Henry S. Heist 79 operator of the Golden Triangle Laundry and Dry Cleaners Mount Dora and Eustis died of a heart attack Monday in Orlando. He was in the city on business with friends when death occurred. Two sons survive Jack in England and William at home awaiting induction. Funeral plans pending relatives.
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