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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
4
A reader in Mount Dora Florida requests a subscription bill noting the paper’s post office status as second class matter since April 7 1916. The message offers greetings and mentions Dr and Mrs C C Softeiss while referencing cool breezes from the Atlantic or Great South. The writer asks for a bill and a check.
A note records the Pledge of Allegiance recited to the flag, affirming loyalty to the United States and the Republic, expressing unity and the aim of liberty and justice for all.
The statement affirms belief in a democracy and republic united by shared principles. It emphasizes government by the people with consent of the governed, equality, justice, and humanity, and duties to love, obey, defend, and respect the nation and its laws and flag.
An Industrial News Review editorial, quoted by Lake County Chamber, argues retail distribution is as vital as shipbuilding. It contends civilians are essential and retailers act as quartermasters, as shortages rise if distribution lags and consumer goods remain inaccessible.
Mount Dora readers report their arrival at Ocean Beach Fire Island New York their summer home on Friday May 21 in cold rainy weather. They note a week of rain and cold with clear but chilly Sunday and damp days ahead. Mr and Mrs Dederer also stay there hoping for Florida warmth, acknowledging summer will compensate.
United States commerce data place Lake County 27th in fruit and nut marketing value and 18th in fertilizer consumption. Home garden pest control notes stink bugs by knocking into kerosene, advises mulching and soil height for slips, and suggests culling slow molters. Water containers and stock troughs should be emptied or cleaned to prevent mosquito breeding.
Dale Tucker brings cape jasmine bouquets while the grade enjoys a May theatre trip. A June 4 closing exercises at the High School Auditorium will grant certificates for entry to Junior High. The class roster includes Frances Smith Sally Strite Barbara Shipes and twenty others. Perfect attendance awards go to Grady Sills Aline Paul Wade Simpson. Several students earned perfect spelling grades in the last weeks.
The Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics fully assimilated the Orlando Air Base, ending any distinction between AAFSAT and OAB. The New Area will house AAFSAT headquarters and North Camp, while South Half contains Signal Hill and the AAFSAT Air Field. Lt. Col. Fillmore will join the Third Air Force briefed setup at Tampa before a new command.
Fifth grade students share summer vacation plans and look forward to reuniting in fall. The class notes perfect attendance by George Bond Faye Humphreys Junior Hutchinson Marian Roseborough and James Sills. Mrs Strite departs June 5 for Nashville to study library science.
Fourth graders David Blanchard James Hall Calvin Hollon Rex Key Barry Norton Jimmie Sanders Laurence Willard Mae Dean Maxine Liles Bettye Ann Ray Darlene Schaff Joanne Summerlin Helen White head the perfect spelling roll. Betty Ann Ray keeps a flawless record. Mrs Miller took the class to see Bam bi and all enjoyed it. A small brown bunny stayed with the class days. Birthday celebrations honored J R Harper Mae Dean George Blunt Mabel Liles.
The class remains at 19 students over two weeks and recorded 1439 milk bottles consumed since December 1. Perfect attendance honors go to Daniel Sapp Betty Key Ellen Marsell Jean Pike Martha Simpson Bobbie Sue Teasley. Perfect spellers include S J Aldrich Gene Dukes Daniel Sapp Billy Wise Conrad Cannon Mary Adkins Eloise Baxley Patricia Dean Birdie Mae Durham Carolyn Keller Jean Pike Vera Mae Wiley. The year ends with 1008.75 dollars invested in War Bonds and Defense Stamps.
A short note from second grade describes a two day return next week Monday and Tuesday and a Wednesday final day for report cards. Some students anticipate vacation time with trips to grandparents or relatives while others stay in Mount Dora during the summer.
Miss Margaret Lewis's kindergarten hosted 34 children and guests for songs poems and cupcakes with little flags as keepsakes. Parents and staff attended including Mrs. Paul Johnson and Mrs. D. P. Hopkins. Plans note early June 3 no school and return June 4 for report cards.
Entries recount Allied naval and air actions from June 1 to 10 1943. Notable items include Axis rhetoric from Adolf Hitler, RAF rescue of Lt Wallace and two others, Campbell sinking a Nazi sub, Fortresses sinking cruisers Trieste and damaging Gorizia, American forces near El Coen Tunisia, and Lt Feille's bomber mission at the Bismarck Sea. An eight day span shows varied actions and statements from war fronts.
A call to citizens to support the war effort by buying War Bonds with every paycheck, emphasizing the Four Freedoms and national sacrifice. The message frames bond purchases as a minimal obligation from home front supporters to back military aims.
Lake County schools were urged to surrender one quarter of their typewriters to the government. Frank Banning, County Superintendent, said the policy was adopted at a principals meeting in Tavares. He chairs the Lake County Defense Council committee to secure the quota and appoints high school principals as local chairmen. A War Production Board official explained the preference for models built since January 1935 and advised selling pre 1935 machines to aid replacements where hardship would arise.
The National Association of Motor Bus Operators warns the intercity bus sector faces a severe manpower problem if wartime draft pulls many fathers. Drivers are mainly 21 to 37, maintenance 18 to 37, with large wartime turnover and a 27 percent staffing rise needed to sustain transportation demands.
This weekend a special training school in camping is offered by the Boy Scouts of America at Augusta Georgia. Harold V. Pace the Scout Executive will handle administration and supplies. A competent staff including mature adults assists troop leaders. Camp fee is increased to 10 dollars per week to cover food and supplies costs. The Central Florida Council returns a pro rata share to troops after obligations are met to show camp is not for profit. Former Scouts and Scouters in the armed forces honor Camp Wewa years past with letters home about self reliance and discipline.
The Central Florida Council mails 1500 illustrated bulletins for Camp Wewa opening Sunday June 27. Four one week sessions run to July 25 with troop units invited to enroll under their own leaders. Obstacle course tailoring fitness and a revised swimming program join nature, crafts, athletics, first aid, pioneer work, campcraft, Indian lore and rifle training under NRA Junior Program led by Poe S. Herden.
Local organizations list recurring meetings across churches, clubs, and civic groups. Dates include monthly and weekly slots for W M A circles, Ladies Aid, Missionary groups, women's societies, American Legion entities, Band Boosters, PTA, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, O B H S, Knights of Pythias and Sisters, Past Chiefs, Home Demonstration Club, and related gatherings at city halls and community buildings.
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