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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
4
A version of the Pledge of Allegiance is recited, pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the Republic for which it stands. It calls for one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The text expresses belief in the United States as a government of the people by the people for the people, derived from consent, and a union of states. It emphasizes liberty equality justice and humanity, duties to love protect obey and defend the nation and its laws and flag.
The piece laments expanding administrative power over the legislature and judiciary, praising Senator Alben W Barkley for leading Congress to rebuke the trend. It warns of a crossroads between constitutional governance and a dictatorial system that would subjugate individual independence and liberty.
The text warns that a global trend toward autocratic rule risks eroding freedom and independence. It urges citizens to register and vote, scrutinize candidates, and ensure leaders Truly uphold the Constitution, noting absenteeism harms national welfare. It frames the coming election as pivotal to preserving the American way of life.
A war era novel set in England under threat of invasion follows Mr and Mrs Anstruther at Libya and their RAF son as well as Gracie and Mme Vibourg. Themes include an International Air Force idea, romance and refugee tensions, and the courage to endure chaos for a wiser postwar world.
Real estate transactions totaling over a million dollars have been reported to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares during the past several months.
The Fifth District cage tournament begins at nine with Mount Dora facing Oviedo at eleven. Semi finals follow Friday at ten. Buy war bonds.
Betty Ruth Schwartz broke her arm while skating and will miss several days of school. Mary Martha Simpson Raoul Barker and Josephine Clements delivered bouquets. Boys helped with farm work at Zellwood after school. Perfect spellers include Beasley Risley Sills Sims Clements McCullers Roseborough Wages Zaller. John Kline will leave for Cincinnati reducing enrollment to 29.
The school lists perfect spellers over the last two weeks including Waymon Snell Charles Clements Phillip Conant Cox Johnny Crowley Billy Pat John Keller Freddie Rosebo Hazel Cowart Pete Wages Alton Watts Earl Wise Jerry Haines Mary Grace Conboy Daisy Eaton Meredith Folger Mar gie Ruth Glover Gertrude Hollon Joan Key Martha Jane Lane Mar gie Liles Betty Lou Newmans Margery Nell Hawkins and Hilda Vanzant.
The elementary grades receive new encyclopedias full of pictures and information. Students note flowers from Darlene and two scrapbooks about Washington D. C. Mt. Vernon and stars. Valentine cookies from Mrs. Ray delight the class. Exams near end of six weeks. Perfect spellers include Bettye Ann Ray and others.
A schoolroom party was held with students making their own valentines from red and white art paper using money from parents to buy stamps. Cookies from Mrs. Pike followed the distribution of valentines. Martha Simpson had a birthday party after school with six girl friends and Mrs. Parker, including games and a weiner roast.
The class enjoyed a Valentine party with heart cookies and cutout doll valentines. Mrs Hall and Mrs Connery contributed gifts while Mrs Maglathlin donated a library book. A Washington themed border and a song about February presidents were shared.
Students enjoyed heart shaped cookies from Mrs Brooks and Mrs Allen in a Valentine party. They read Friendly Village and admired National Geographic sea life pictures. Miss Vandiver arranged the magazines from the high school library. Friday afternoon February 17 the class attended a magician show by the Lestas at the high school auditorium.
The class hosted a party with cookies and juice and exchanged valentines. They sang, read stories of St Onaae, and practiced spelling for the week. June Bowie joined the class. several absences due to chicken pox.
A devotional piece by L. B. Chastain of Mountara Church of Christ warns that error blocks gospel spread and endangers souls. It stresses scriptural authority over councils, urging believers to test spirits, search the scriptures, and adhere to God’s word for salvation.
Florida's January 1944 construction contracts totaled 11 million, far below 1942 and 1943 averages. Forecasts for 1944 project a total under 100 million, about half of 1943 and a third of 1942, with February expected to push January levels higher, yet overall war impact remains evident.
The community gathering in Southwestern Lake County features a menu balancing nourishment and dialogue. Groveland Poultry Association serves doughnuts and coffee after sessions while the Farm Bureau offers barbecued pig and sides. Bay Lake picnics loosen rationing limits with an old fashioned supper as farm families contribute meat, vegetables, pies, and more.
A wartime reflection contrasts Hitler's terror with free thought and democracy. The item also notes common gardening errors of over planting one vegetable and under planting others. It advises planning plantings to family needs and mentions an ordering chart from the county agent.
Postmaster DOOLEY outlines incoming and outgoing mail schedules by route and time. Regular and Air Mail services operate with star routes to Leesburg Eustis Ta Ta and other points. Sunday schedules include Star Route only with specified morning and afternoon pickups.
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