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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
6
A proposal argues for teaching religion in schools to foster faith and knowledge of God. It cites parental neglect and prejudice as barriers and suggests compulsory Bible instruction without favoring any creed, with instructors drawn from multiple churches in rotation.
Christmas assembly on Friday featured Lena Harding reading a Bible selection, a glee club performance of You Can Defend America and Then You'll Remember Me, and Mr Bridgman’s talk on winter in Indiana Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Santa handed out gifts with class presidents. gifts went to the King's Daughters.
The Hurricanes, led by Minkley, defeated Ocoee 42 to 15 in the first game and 42 to 16 in the second half. Minkley scored 17 points total as the team overturned a slow start. A preliminary game featured the Hurricane girls, then undefeated.
The squad kept its record clean by defeating the opponent 38 to 21 on the road, showcasing strong offense and solid defense throughout.
Friday night two hurricanes squads played Clermont with the Hurricanes led by Vincent scoring 14 enemy planes and Geiger also high scorer. The final score saw Clermont win 45 12 as the girls suffered injuries from a slippery clay court and players reported several skinned arms and legs.
June Fenn visited friends in San ford December 20th and 21st. Calvin Richardson accompanied his sister to West Palm Beach January 1st. William Barker visited his aunt and uncle in Orlando the 20th and 24th. Nina and Nell Woods spent part of the holidays in Orlando with friends. Sara Roseborough spent a few days in DeLand during the Christmas holidays. Joy MacLelland went to Miami over the Christmas holidays. Wilma DeLonch visited in Fort Lauderdale and Key West Christmas week. James Christie spent a week of his holidays in St. Petersburg. Oliver Jones spent Christmas in Palatka visiting relatives and friends. Gladys Irene Crane visited Clara belle Spaulding in Orlando during the holidays.
After a holiday break we relay gossip about Helen enjoying the vacations with Carey and Florence. Ralph’s homecoming is in question while Jean Shipe’s boyfriend Dick joins the Army Air Corps, leaving Jean feeling understandably mixed about it. Daytona dance on the 28th features Pete Burkart escort. Uncle Sam’s pull on local boys is noted.
A fragmentary note group shares holiday cheer and personal curiosities. Mentions Floy and Lib, Dot and Johnny, Bettye Lotz’s cousins Dick and Marion Hurst, and questions about New Year celebrations. Thanks offered for calendars from Florida Motor Lines, First National Bank, and J G LaDue with patriotic flags and creed.
The senior class met January 5 to select the annual senior play to be staged February 20 at the Community Building. A committee including Boyd, Pete Burkart, Ernest Minkley, and Florence Lee chose the patriotic play American Passport. The crimson and gold banner with member names has been displayed in the senior homeroom and preparations for the production proceed.
The junior class notes report hard work on costumes sound effects and set design for the play Tish finishing touches on dialogue and ticket sales progress. Prizes for best posters went to Geraldine Retan and Lena Harding and thanks are given to poster creators.
Considerable time and work on the lines and action, and the different committees have been busy continually getting ready for the play.
Red Cedar trees are available in limited quantities and should be planted in January. They tolerate varied soils but avoid Black Jack ridges and cypress swamps. best on rolling pine land or flatwoods. Plant spacing 6x6 feet needs 1210 trees per acre. price $4.35 per thousand delivered. Slash pine also offered at $2.35 per thousand. Contact the District Forester Florida Forest and Park Service Ocala or the county AAA office in Tavares for loan of planting tools and program participation.
1941 income tax forms sent to previous filers. Most individuals must file by March 16 1942 with options for Form 1040 or 1040A and quarterly installments. Filing thresholds warn single and married couples about weekly earnings requiring returns.
A Newport Oregon gem story centers on Lake County Florida flagpole base at the Court House in Tavares. The base now holds 61 stones donated by Lake County residents from various origins, with a new carnelian agate found on Newport Beach and furnished by William Grisby through the Newport Chamber of Commerce. Master Sgt. Harry L. Hines and Col. C. E. Lester connected local figures to the project. The item notes India’s population rise and a colonial era chocolate sausage anecdote.
The piece outlines strict rubber tire rationing under Price Administrator Leon Henderson rules. It explains board duties, eligibility for new tires, and the need for patient cooperation, urging citizens to follow procedures and support war effort while avoiding street corner pressure.
The U S Marine Corps seeks 36000 volunteers to reach 104000 fighting men. Major A M Robbins in Orlando appeals to Florida men aged 17 to 30 to enlist and aid in defense. Mobile recruiting units cover the state with stations in Miami Tampa and Jacksonville coordinating with local recruiting posts.
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