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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
4
The Pledge to the Flag is quoted here as a civic oath. It affirms allegiance to the United States and the Republic with the aims of liberty and justice for all.
The excerpt states belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people with powers derived from consent, describing the United States as a democracy within a republic. It emphasizes freedom equality justice humanity and loyalty to the Constitution laws and flag.
The Florida Audubon Society gathers March 3 at Annie Russell Theatre Winter Park to elect officers review the year and present color wildlife films. Bert Hartwell shows From Sea to High Sierra at 8 15 pm with wildlife sequences. noon luncheon requires reservations to Prof. A J Hanna. Admittance is free except luncheon and Hartwell lecture.
At a Tavares meeting on February 22 the AAA Committee decided to hold the first and third Thursdays each month. Farmers must apply for a certificate of necessity to purchase used army trucks and show that at least half of their hauling will be fruits vegetables or other farm products to obtain gasoline from local ration boards.
The 12th Annual Easter Seal Sale is scheduled from March 25 through April 7 to raise aid for crippled children. Community groups organize the drive and urge donations at local venues and events.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce hosts an event in 1945 inviting local business leaders and residents to participate in a community gathering at a downtown venue to celebrate civic progress and economic development.
Dick Pace led Tavares with 14 points while Don French topped Mount Dora with 13 points and Kelly 10. Apopka pressured with Ashley totaling 12 as Umatilla’s Wygu! paced defense with 10. Mount Dora showed strong defense and offense throughout the contest.
A school urges fans to cheer positively for the Golden Hurricanes and avoid booing or sarcasm. Officials deserve respect as a single spectator’s reflections urge fair play, self control, and consideration of others during the late basketball season.
Preliminary games in Mount Dora feature Ocoee defeating Lyman 19 17 Vandergrift leads Ocoee with 11 points Winter Park edges St Cloud 18 17 with high scorer 12 points Clermont tops Winter Garden 20 14 Cartwell leads Clermont with top scoring effort
Tavares beat Groveland 46 to 21 with Pace scoring 25 for the victors while Merritt led Groveland with seven. In the nightcap Apopka edged Ocoee 41 to 39 as Ashley poured in 15 for Apopka and Vandergrift scored 17 for Ocoee.
Umatilla defeats Winter Park 29 22 as Wygal posts 11 points and McNally leads Winter Park with 6. Mount Dora beats Clermont 25 19 with Kelly scoring 12 points and Cantwell top Clermont with 8.
On February 15 in Mount Dora gym the Central Florida Conference semi finals saw Tavares beat Apopka 40 to 27 and Mount Dora defeat Umatilla 35 to 28. Tavares Mount Dora Umatilla and Apopka had held top four seeds entering the tournament.
Mount Dora Hurricanes defeated Tavares 47 to 21 to win the Central Florida Conference championship in a well attended final. Deon French led Mount Dora with 16 points and Bob Allen 10 while Dick Pace and Ed Simmons led Tavares with 8 and 11 points respectively. The Orlando daily papers presented the first place trophy to Mount Dora and all conference honors were announced, including players Pace Simmons Land EphWygul French Mosteller Kelly Sargent Ashley Vandergrift Thomas. The girls trophy was also presented to Mount Dora.
Mount Dora beat Eustis 21 to 20 on February 12 as Dwight Mosteller and Billy Treadwell led with key field goals and Kelly scored nine for Mount Dora. The Hurricanes topped Leesburg 23 to 20 on February 20 with Donnie French leading the local squad.
At the February 16 assembly Mr. Roseborough praised the seniors for editing the Hi Points and announced the new editor and assistant editor from the junior class. Mr. Hall spoke about the basketball team and current tournament status. Mr. Dresser became band director and shared experiences while his family performed a musical program. Jessie Lee, his daughter, played piano in her first public appearance. The Dresser couple offered two numbers Facility and When You and I Were Young Maggie with cornet and accordion.
A lively report crowns Walker in maroon sweater and checked trousers as best dressed boy and Jackie B. in brown checked skirt and jacket as best dressed girl. Other notable outfits include Bonnie’s felt beanie, Dorothy Mae’s argyle socks, Kit’s green sphinx sweater, Jack Burr’s green corduroy, and Ruth’s fur pin.
Readers glimpse a romp of couples and crushes naming Jackie O and Jimmy W as a new pair. Rumors swirl about Donnie's focus on the Hutsons and Juanita catching a rival, with David French’s presence teased in the chatter.
Umatilla students joke about romance and sports as Joyce and Laura, while Wi and Lucile M. appear together. The Dora girls praise their basket team and hope to value their gold basketballs, with inquiries about junior boys and sophomore girls and longing reunions at the school.
Seniors have selected the three act comedy Do Ri Me after debate. Cast will be chosen when playbooks arrive and practice begins in about three weeks.
Lake County ranks fourth in the state for war equipment sponsorship during the Sixth War Loan with a total of 130 883 65. Altoona Public School funded a 34 ton Field Ambulance for 1956 25 Clermont Minneola sponsored Army liaison Plane two Field Ambulances and a Jeep costing 9 288 50 Fruitland Park Grammar sponsored a Jeep at 3 500 00 and Umatilla Schools funded two Army Pursuit Planes and an Army Primary Trainer totaling 116 138 90. The county totals 285 477 15, with Duval Manit ee Polk also listed. A complete school by school list from Sept through Dec 1944 is included. County Supt Frank J. Banning leads the effort with principals in support for the Seventh War Loan.
Piggly Wiggly marks 26 years with a nine day sale across 80 Winn and Lovett supermarkets in 50 Florida and South Georgia cities. The ad outlines bargains on national items and urges early purchases due to wartime limits. A. D. Davis leads the chain. W. R. Lovett founded the company 26 years ago and aims to keep stores among the finest in the country.
Farmers should file applications early for committee review at regular meetings. Victory gardens remain vital. plant a wide variety of vegetables for spring. An available pamphlet covers planting dates, varieties, and pest control. Fertilizer shortages loom with 10 percent nitrogen and 15 percent superphosphate, but potash supplies remain adequate.
Civilian tire quotas have been cut to aid military needs and motorists must stretch mileage. The National Association of Motor Bus Operators compiled tire conservation practices used by intercity bus lines, setting a high standard. Bus operators’ exacting methods are detailed even if not all motorists match them.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida lists Sunday School at 9:30 A M and Sunday Service at 11:00 A M with the Bible Subject Christ Jesus. A Wednesday 8:00 P M meeting features testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. A free reading room at 117 North Eustis Street is open daily 3 to 5 P M except Sundays and holidays. The public is invited to attend services and use the reading room.
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