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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
4
The pledge proclaims allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. It emphasizes one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The Titusville Star Advocate quotes The American Creed praising government by the people and duties to country. It contrasts with a schoolboy remark about silk from rayon calling the U S silk industry a joke. A Jackson Miss Daily News headline about OPA ceilings is noted as potentially embarrassing to women.
The final High Points issue lists numerous prizes awarded to Mount Dora High School graduates in this year’s commencement. Read the account of the prize giving to see the achievements of the Class of 43 and feel pride in the school and its seniors.
State Comptroller J. M. Lee announced acceptance of tax returns filed by 25 railroad and telegraph systems in the state. Total assessments amount to 2,033,306 for Lake County, up from 1,979,477 in 1942, driven mainly by increases in the three major trunk lines.
Join the Aircraft Warning Service to aid civil defense. Volunteers assist with early warning, observation posts, and reporting observed aircraft for national security and public safety purposes.
Screw worms, a major livestock loss factor, threaten cattle hogs and poultry in Lake County as warm weather starts their season. Farmers are urged to inspect stock daily and treat wounds promptly, with several remedies available. The message also covers stock watering, poultry husbandry, pig trough construction, and local water routes while urging readers to be alert as an airplane spotter.
The Mt Dora class of 1943 bids farewell to their school and thank the town for twelve years of support including ticket purchases and plays. They acknowledge entering life independently, some joining the armed forces, and leaving behind shared memories and enduring friendships.
The class of 1943 began bassalaureate services with a processional to War March of the Priests. Edward Klatte played Thoughts of Yesterday. Reverend Caxton Doggett read scripture and the glee club offered two numbers. The sermon The Future Belongs to You by Victor B. Chicoine inspired the assembly.
In Friday assembly, May 28, Jean Taylor Merry Robertson and Bob Willard gave reports on Norman Angell's Let the People Know. Mr. Barnett offered a $5 prize for best report to be announced at June 4 graduation. The glee club finished with numbers.
Marilyn Johnson hosted a social gathering at her Sylvan Shores residence on Saturday May 22. Attendees included Grace Lee Donnie French Jean Taylor Billy Barker Nancy Hollingsworth Sonny Malone Vernell Shipley Bobby Vincent Merry Robertson Charles Javens Dorothy C Barker Pete Burkart and Ed.
A gossip page notes Nancy and Pete’s familiar pairs, cadet Pete to Annapolis, boyfriends and freshmen crushes, a class ring found on Grace, and various high school romances. It mentions boating trips, Navy plans, graduation chatter, tea at Willard’s, and a flood of tears at the Community Building as the school year ends.
The class added a fifty-dollar war bond to the school fund for a motion picture projector. On June 2 a progressive supper featured David French, Edward Klatte, Anna White, Margaret White, Bob Willard, Sara Roseborough, Dorothy Adams, Edward Klatte, Nancy Hollingsworth, Mary Estey, Floy Twensend. A negro quartet sang at Bob Willard's home. Seniors thank those who helped. A boat ride by Mr. and George W. Malone capped events June 5. Freshmen decorated for Baccalaureate and Commencement. sophomores involved.
The sophomore class notes celebrate Bobby as another active member in good standing. Details are limited in this fragment but the tone signals school pride and ongoing student involvement.
The sophomore class notes Cadyler has returned home to New York for now and hopes he returns next year. They extend best wishes to Dorothy Bond for a speedy recovery after two weeks of illness and thank all who helped with the graduation reception and Miss Vander for her help as adviser.
Leesburg Fla May 28 1943 Mary E Casson Executive Secretary informs D D Roseborough Mount Dora Public Schools to distribute Junior Life Saving Certificates for students who completed the Water Safety Course led by William Jay Barker. Names listed include Horace Adams Jon Roland Barker Dorothy Conner Bette Davis Patricia Claflin and others. Senior certificates will follow from the Area Office.
The War Food Administration ordered shell eggs be stored only under specific conditions to protect civilian and military supplies. Lake County's Food Advisory Committee will notify dealers and distributors of the June 15 storage ban with limited exceptions for existing contracts, spin dried eggs, and small working inventories.
June quotas for War Savings are higher than in May. Lake County’s share rises to $10,000, about 15 percent, with past performance suggesting the increase will be smoothly absorbed. Deputy Administrator Karl Lehmann called the preliminary May report strong and satisfactory.
Local church notices list service times and leaders for First Methodist First Baptist Christ Church Episcopal Church St Marys Catholic Church in Caxton, Rossi Lake, and nearby areas. It covers morning worship, Sunday school, youth activities, prayer meetings, and contact details for pastors and leaders.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports a request for honey by the barrel from a Georgia candy maker. Bee-keepers in Lake County may supply large barrels of Florida honey and should contact the assistant secretary to be connected with the buyer.
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