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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
4
A fragment of the Pledge to the flag text appears, citing allegiance to the United States, a republic, and the phrase liberty and justice for all. The fragment ends mid-sentence, lacking complete context or attribution.
The creed emphasizes government by the people with powers from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a nation of many states united. It calls for love of country, support for the Constitution, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies.
A U S Civil Service Commission campaign offers thousands of un employed to join war production as mechanic learners at the Duval County Vocational School Jacksonville Florida Training lasts three months with pay at 90 dollars monthly On completion workers advance to War Department depots in Florida with pay at 125 dollars monthly plus overtime Applicants may be married with dependents or in draft class 4F aged 18 to 45 No prior mechanical experience needed Physically handicapped applicants may enroll if able to work Apply through Frank B Ungar Jr Supervisor of Employment care of Duval County Vocational School 129 King St Jacksonville Fla.
State forester Joe R. Gramling reports drought drives a sharp rise in fires this season with 2,425 fires on protected lands by February. About 65,300 acres burned and losses around 69 thousand dollars while only 1.3 percent of 5,088,132 acres under fire control have burned. Crews are stretched in Hillsborough Pinellas Orange and Volusia and only about a quarter of state forest acreage is protected from fires.
Victory gardeners are urged to use seeds frugally and plan carefully to maximize home seed production. The U S Department of Agriculture notes last season’s strong home production and calls for efficient use of scarce onion beef and carrot seed while sharing surplus seeds with neighbors.
Colonel John H. Bush of the Army Emergency Relief Office says he already has 12 000 pen pals and will refuse new requests. He notes some pen pal letters are from strangers seeking information for the enemy, while letters from relatives boost morale.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports 1167 total memberships for 1943 led by President J Edwin Baker of Umatilla and Membership Chairman O B Smith of Fruitland Park. 201 reorganization goals aim to top 1900, with Leesburg 275, Eustis 235, Clermont 119, Tavares 92, Mount Dora 86, and others. A&P Grocery Jacksonville sent a $25 check to cover Lake County stores. Membership classes include Regular 1, Contributing 5, Sustaining 12.50. payments accepted as checks or War Stamps at the Tavares office.
A teacher criticizes students for disrespectful behavior at school and at basketball games. The piece notes tripping peers, knocking books, snatching purses, and booing referees and opposing players. It urges students to apply home manners in school and at games.
The senior class staged Suspense at the Community Building on Friday February 26. A large crowd attended the mystery ending with Pauline the maid capturing a culprit and another confessing. The cast included Pauline Sara Roseborough Glo ria Watts Stan McBride Roy Bishop Dan Layne Betty Archer Stan McBride Mary Estey Jon Barker Madeline Revelle Nancy Hollingsworth Barbara Field Lena Harg Mrs Slater Anna Margaret White Slim Lynch Norman Tuckett Jr Whitey Wilson Paul Mosteller and several radio actors and on stage roles.
On February 17 an assembly outlined the army issued air raid warning system and door notices. February 18 featured Mrs McDonald on point rationing and ex-Congressman William Upshaw on honest citizenship. February 25 included seniors previewing the mystery play Suspense after brief announcements by Roseborough.
Mount Dora High School hosted Leesburg in a tight first half as the Hurricanes led 23 to 19 at the break. Leesburg surged after halftime, earning a 49 to 37 victory with Stratton 20 and Pemble 16 leading the Yellow Jackets, while Mount Dora’s Mosteller 8 and Don French 6 fought hard.
Mount Dora Hurricanes edged Battery C from Apopka by a few points with the deciding basket just seconds before the final whistle. Mount Dora remains undefeated after the tense victory.
Leesburg Army edge Mount Dora 22 to 21 in a tight game Friday with Mount Dora trailing most of the contest until a late charge. Battery C defeated Mount Dora 20 to 15 in a rematch played Monday.
In Mount Dora gym on February 23 the Hurricanes faced Wildwood. Girls won 22 to 14 while boys fell 31 to 20. Wildwood players Perry Gibbs Minkley led girls and Roundtree East Maynor paced boys.
George William Malone Jr known as Sonny enjoys chili, poetry, swimming, dancing, boxing and literature. Born February 2 in Jacksonville, he attended Castle Heights Military Academy and Mount Dora High School and plans for college were halted by Uncle Sam’s call for active duty in China this June.
Norman Lynden Renwich Tuckett Jr, born February 4, 1926, in Lake County near Eustis, is a seventeen year old senior at Mount Dora who excels in science and chemistry. He stands six feet tall, weighs 140 pounds, and is active in band, glee club, plays, Boy Scouts, Ambulance Corps, Messenger Service, and Emergency Service while maintaining honor student status and planning to study chemistry or chemical engineering at the University of Florida.
Anna Margaret White a Mount Dora High School senior born in Jacksonville Florida on March 2 1926 now resides at Sylvan Shores. She has brown wavy hair hazel eyes and an olive complexion and easily makes friends. Her favorite sport is basketball she has played three years on the Mount Dora team. She also pursues band glee club and senior play with interests in dancing and swimming. Faith Baldwin is her favorite author and her summer 1940 at Camp Connestee North Carolina stands out. After high school she plans to attend college for business or teaching.
Social notes recount a February 20 party at Merry Robertson’s Grandview Street home with attendees: Jon and Merry, Grace and David, William and Jean, Norman and Jackie, Bernard and Barbara Ann, Donny and Dorothy Mae, Dot and Earl, Marilyn and Billy Wells of Tavares, Braggs, Edward, and Robert Jackson. Florence Lee, student at Florida State College for Women, visited family including Grace. A separate entry on February 13 notes Betty Cooley entertaining guests at Sylvan Shores with attendees Barbara Batton, Robert Jackson, Grace Lee, and Wil-.
A Saturday boat trip on February 20 brought together Billy Broom and friends including Donny F, Bernard McCabe, Kara Batton, Nancy Hollingsworth, George Malone, Anna M Whit, Faye Shipes, Charles Javens, Ruth Shipes, Dwight Mosteller, Warren Story, and others. The crowd also mentioned Florence Fenton visiting Orlando with Myrtle Ellen over the weekend.
The column notes Merry courts a new Eustis beau while Billy Barker and Served Mc Cabe challenge Jean Taylor. Rumors fly of shifts in pairings, theatre crowds, and soldiers drawing attention as locals react to dating and social outings around town.
Senior placement tests taken February 10 have not delivered results. The senior play Sus pense ran Friday February 26 followed by a PTA buffet supper and dance at the Yacht Club. Mrs. Laney, class adviser, was absent February 19 with others having a mild flu but returned.
The junior class moves toward a May banquet at the Villa Dora Hotel. Ellis Williams has returned from Georgia for his grandmother’s funeral. Elaine Zwicker joins the juniors from Pennsylvania. Seventh grade adds Ione Carver of Leesburg and notes posters by Mary Harris and Zelmer Clemmons. A 4 H program on February 17 featured Zelmer Clemmons and many girls.
The notice outlines a new mail schedule starting Sunday May 3 1942 with inbound and outbound routes from Leesburg Sanford Orlando Eustis Ta Var es and Leesburg. It lists specific times for star routes and regular mail including air mail and says military trucks may travel faster than 35 miles per hour but must display pennants indicating emergency service.
Local church notices list services and leaders for First Methodist First Baptist Community Church Church of Christ and Church of Christ in Caxton Forest and surrounding areas. Times include Bible School 9 45 A M Morning Worship 11 00 A M Evening Sermon 7 30 P M and midweek prayer meetings.
Calendar lists Baptist Church Lambert Mary Simpson and Overhiser circles CIA. United meeting monthly. Community Church Ladies Aid sewing on the 2nd Friday. Methodist Church Women’s Society meets the first Wednesday. American Legion first Monday in City Hall. Auxiliary same day. Band Boosters last Thursday at 7:30 in the School Auditorium. Woman’s Club to be announced later. meets second and fourth Wednesdays. Kings Daughters second and fourth Mondays. PTA meets first Tuesday. Kiwanis 12 15 luncheon every Thursday at the Community Building. Lions Club Monday evenings 7 00 at the Community Building. Masons first and third Thursdays. C B S second and fourth Thursdays. Knights of Pythias Wednesday nights at the Temple. Pythian Sisters first Tuesday. Past Chiefs Club fourth Tuesday at members’ homes. Home Demonstration Club second Wednesday 2 30 in the Community Building.
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