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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
4
The passage repeats part of the Pledge of Allegiance including the flag and Republic. It notes loyalty to the United States and the ideals of liberty and justice for all, indicating a civic context within a historical document.
Text appears to be a garbled fragment of a pledge-like declaration. It references government by the people, consent of the governed, a republic, union, equality, justice, patriotism, loyalty to laws and flag, and defending the country against enemies. The exact source and context are unclear.
A fragmented wartime plea contrasts praise for workers and volunteers with sharp criticism of those who idle. It urges rapid production of ammunition, equipment, and hospital supplies, especially surgical dressings, to aid wounded veterans and keep hospitals stocked. It condemns excuses and calls all Americans, men and women, to duty.
The article notes that in seventeen Illinois counties road district financial reports were not published as required by law. Citizens must inspect original records to learn expenditures, a task often beyond the average resident, leaving taxpayers ignorant of governmental spending.
The text contrasts UN and Axis philosophies and actions, noting differences in due process and notice. It cites Hitler's and Japan's surprise attacks, argues public notices provide due notice and reasonable time, and claims bully nations would disdain such rules as treachery.
L. B. Chastain of Mount Dora in the Church of Christ warns that both omission and commission are sins. Citing Matthew 25, he urges followers to act when they see hunger, thirst, nakedness, sickness, and imprisonment, stressing the need to do good rather than merely be good.
Richard H. Simpson, longtime Monticello nurseryman and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, was elected governor of the Florida District of Kiwanis International. A Kiwanian since 1935, he has kept a perfect attendance record.
Entomologists of the USDA recommend impregnation with creosote oils for grounded timbers and water soluble salts for above ground work. Superficial methods fail against earth contact and many preservatives are poisonous or flammable. Circular 683 provides further guidance. Lake County farmers are urged to sign 1943 conservation program applications with a March deadline extended to allow time.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports in its Weekly Business Review that in 1943 Florida's three largest cities averaged 53,600 wage earners in manufacturing. Tampa led with 26,600, Jacksonville 20,750, and Miami 5,475, reflecting a 53 percent rise from 1942 and 2.5 times 1939 levels.
Four hundred and fifty nine Lake County residents have joined or renewed with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares by noon Saturday January 8, per Ralph Arey assistant secretary. Membership classes range from Regular at one dollar to Sustaining at twelve fifty, with two members upgrading from Contributing to Sustaining. Affected letters were mailed to members. two one dollar members from Eustis and Mount Dora lacked identifying information. Further memberships are expected from Serene Bay War Bonds and Stamps.
Editorial urges Americans to be friendly and cooperative amid labor shortages caused by war. It calls on readers to encourage neighbors and write to service members, noting how family life and morale affect the war effort both at home and abroad.
The December 17 assembly closed before holidays with the seventh grade presenting Dickens Christmas Carol. Cast included Roy Key Robbie Register Sally Strite L G Simpson Robert Hall Willie Mae Key Barbara Shipes Douglas Yates Verdual Hamlin Hubert Snell and Gertie Mae Harriet. Additional pieces featured Billy Lofroos poem An Impatient Waiter Patty Claflin reading Elizabeth's Christmas Presents and Bettye Jo McDonald piano solos. Adrianne Norton announced the program.
During Christmas holidays the high school girls beat alumnae 42 to 28 led by Dot Geiger while alumnae won the boys game. On January 3 Leesburg teams defeated Mount Dora, with the B string 27 to 5 and the A string 31 to 7, the Yellow Jackets showing clear strength.
In Mount Dora on May 7 the girls beat Ocoee 50 34 as Dot Geiger scored 42 of the 50 for the Hurricanes Stiles led Ocoee with 24. The boys game ended 24 19 in Mount Dora with Don French 11 and Treadwell 8 leading for Mount Dora Burnsed 7 for Ocoee.
Jon Barker hosted a New Year's Eve party at his home with guests Merry Robertson Floy Townsend Bob Willard Joyce Duggan Bob Turner Dot Geiger David French Anna Margaret White (erroneous Rene Donnie French) and Allene Moon visiting for Christmas at his sister's home.
Curtis Jackson Brugs Ed ward Klatte Ensign Tommy Bh pes Lt Lee William Turrentine and Joe Wiley Teasley are listed. Lorene Yates spent New Year's Eve in Sanford with friends. Barbara Batton and Clayton Rand all spent last Sunday in Orlando.
The note mostly tracks holiday dating, transfers, and back-to-school updates. Barbara ranked as lucky. Edward and Sara remain strong. Dot and Merry show up with several local admirers. Pat Padgett returns after illness. Marilyn hosts visitors. Pat’s sister gets attention, while Mugsie and Shirley cope with separations. The class play advances.
Lois Holloway and Trudie Williams have not received their pins yet, while Mr Roseborough expects them any day. Miss Cassady the junior class adviser is absent due to her father's illness. Lucile Harding assists daily with the various tasks. An epidemic of flu seems to be around but the juniors have not been affected yet. A few slight colds are being reported among them.
Local church notices outline services for First Baptist, Community Church, and Church of Christ. Readers are invited to Bible study this morning, morning worship at 11, evening services, and midweek prayer meetings. Names of pastors, teachers, and choir directors are listed with service times.
The notice lists St Marys Catholic Church at Grove Su and Bad Ave in Eustish with service times on Sundays at 1 30 A.M for the last canine of the month and 7 30 A.M for all other Sundays Holy days and weekday services at 7 30 A.M Friday services at 4 P.M Sunday children classes at 9 45 A.M Friday 4 30 P.M church meetings on the last Sunday at 12 15 P.M confessions Saturdays Eyes of Hol pags and First Thursday at 3 P.M led by Rev William O'Farrell, Pastor.
Calendar lists monthly meetings for Baptist Church The Lambert Mary comgeon and Qovertiser Circles W M A Community Church Ladies Aid sewing on 2nd Friday missionary 3rd Friday Methodist Woman's Society first Wednesday American Legion Auxiliary first meeting in City Hall Band Boosters last Thursday in School Auditorium Woman's Club announced later Second and fourth Wednesdays Kings Daughters second and fourth Mondays P T A meets first Tuesday Kiwanis lunch Thursday 12 15 Community Building Lions Mondays 7 00 Community Building Masons third Thursday Knights of Pythia every Wednesday temple Pythian Sisters first Tuesday Temple Past Chiefs Club fourth Tuesday Home Demonstration Club second Wednesday 2 30 Community Building Social rooms
Incoming flights listed 9 45 AM from Leesburg and north and south 4 PM from Sanford and points 9 AM Star Route from Orlando 6 PM Star Route from Leesburg Outgoing via Sanford and points south Regular Air Mail 3 30 PM ey ocibones and points north and south Regular air Mail 8 30 AM Star Route to Eustis Ta LC DOOLEy wae
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