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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
4
The pledge of allegiance is quoted as a formal oath to the United States flag and the Republic it represents, emphasizing liberty and justice for all. The text proclaims allegiance to one nation indivisible and underscores civic unity during a public ceremony.
The excerpt presents The American Creed affirming government by the people, derived from consent of the governed, described as a democracy within a republic. It calls for love of country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
A minister denounces women adopting male behavior, arguing modesty, chastity, and self-respect define womanhood. He condemns broadminded drinking and mocks the aim of gal climbing into masculine roles as degrading to women and society. The column includes a note about Washington Ackey receiving a commendation for duty aboard the USS Philadelphia during Sicily operations in 1943.
A reviewer praises the Florida authored book Bed Manners, calling it clean and hilarious. The piece highlights humorous scenes of couples in bed, bed talk, and etiquette on intimate matters, arguing it offers surprising insights and practical humor for couples.
A Dora High school note highlights students who borrow papers and pencils without paying back. Some claim honest intent, others boast of free supplies, risking a broader policy shift after repeated quiet refusals.
Mount Dora High School senior class presented the mystery drama Nine Girls in the Community Building under director Mrs. Nana T. Laney. The play featured a murder and a possible suicide at a mountain clubhouse with a large audience enjoying the suspense and humor amid college girl characters. The cast included Allene Moon Doris Harding Dorothy Geiger Gladys Irene Crane and others. Between acts flowers were presented to Laney and makeup helper Miss Evelyn Cassady. music by the Mount Dora School Orchestra conducted by Manuel Sedano.
February 20 program announced for the school by the assembly. Sedano introduced the act of Mr. and Mrs. Lesta magicians who presented an animusing and mystifying show. The rope trick and other stunts wowed the students.
The entire student body expresses gratitude to Mr Sedano for organizing an interesting and unusual program. The note highlights the effort and novelty of the event for the student community.
Mount Dora defeated Eustis 42 18 in a girls game on Tuesday February 8 at Eustis with Dot Geiger scoring the most points. In the boys game Eustis Panthers won 17 12 led by Dwight Mosteller who had six points.
Mount Dora girls beat Umatilla 34-33 on a late free throw by Lucile Harding after a 33-33 tie. In the nightcap the visiting boys won 38-18 as Mount Dora’s French scored 8 and Coleman top-scored for Umatilla with 11.
Mount Dora split with Apopka on Monday with girls scoring led by Lucile Haraing and a 23-19 Apopka win while the Mount Dora boys won 19-23. They then lost to Seabreeze 15-43 on February 16 as Tyre starred for Seabreeze and Donnie French added eight for Mount Dora.
The narrator recalls a boat outing on the eighteenth, hosted by Mr and Mrs Fletcher Crane as invited guests. The account notes a festive mood and the pleasure of social hospitality during the voyage.
Fragmentary report notes Bly ee an assem program on Friday the eleventh. Padgett, Anne Pike, and Mary Harris are mentioned with moves affecting households in town.
Tonight seventh graders sold tickets for the annual play though sales lagged. Enrollment indicates a March return for the seventh grade with roughly three more weeks feared. Robert Weiman has withdrawn the seventh grade due to illness.
Sorrento residents and relatives gather in camp here with Light and Communications division. Mrs. Pinn of Toledo visits her father Mr. Barber, while Mrs. Ida Battle of Miami assists with property affairs. Mrs. Fulford, a local teacher, returns. Thomas Edwin Buttle and wife enjoy a 30 day Seabees furlough at Port Orange and West Palm Beach. Ralph Battle rents a filling station to Mr. Johnson Zellwood. P T A hosts a Valentine party at the Community Building.
Schedule outlines weekday mail arrivals and departures for Leesburg Sanford Orlando Eustis and other points with regular and air mail options. Sunday services list incoming and star routes with specified times.
Community Church details show Pastor James Auge and organist Kia Stein with soloist Claflin. Bible class at 11 a.m. Morning worship at 10 a.m. Dr. Arthur Peabody Pratt to preach.
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