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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
4
A national editorial notes the Pledge to the Flag and The American Creed and urges continued support for Victory in Europe Day. It recalls wartime norms and calls readers to buy War Bonds to hasten final victory.
The Leesburg Commercial released a special eight page V E Day edition dedicated to local service members who served in the European Theater. Front page honors those killed or fatally wounded while inside pages honor the wounded and those still in action with patriotic ads from local businesses and residents.
A correspondence notes the Mount Dora School Band needs two guest players, an E flat clarinet and a B flat bass. The writer invites any local resident to fill in, offering to furnish instruments if needed, and asks interested players to contact Mr. LoFroos the flute and Prof. Dresser’s writer for details.
Pruning and staking tomatoes involves pinching out the stem in the angle between the leaves and the main stem and then supporting the plant by tying the main stem to a stake driven two to three inches into the ground. Use cloth strips or soft cord to avoid cutting the plant.
Instructions advise weeding grass growing close to onions by hand to prevent bulb damage. The note adds that using V-Mail saves space on a plane, allowing another fighting man to receive mail.
Government demands boost federally inspected plants as farm slaughterers face quarterly quotas based on 1944 sales. Farm sellers must register with local War Price and Rationing Boards, report sales, and surrender ration points or risk revocation. Home slaughter remains unaffected. Also notes gardening tips for dry weather, crop moisture, and pest control including sulphur dusting for mites and fleas in poultry.
A white oil emulsion spray, three quarters as strong as recommended for citrus, effectively controls white flies on gardenias.
Alma Allen of Oldsmar Florida started an Adopt a Mother program that pairs caring volunteers with lonely aging mothers. She hid the adoption from the woman to preserve dignity and visited with flowers fruit and reading material. Word spread, clubs formed, and the idea expanded beyond her community inspiring others to adopt mothers and bring daily joy.
Cpl Wilbur L Woodruff, writing from a hospital in France, reports burns to his right arm and both hands but says he is doing well. He has a new APO number and anticipates a transfer to infantry or a combat unit. He sent his wife Myrtle Shallenberg a German rifle as a souvenir and asks her to extend greeting to their five month old son unseen by him. He is the son of Mrs John Kraus and grandson of Mr and Mrs D H Utter.
Mr and Mrs E express gratitude for the Mount Dora Fire Department’s excellent handling of a house fire Sunday night. The note lauds the department’s readiness and service to the community.
In Leavenworth students anticipate three weeks of study before summer break. The piece reflects on the stress of approaching finals in Spanish and chemistry and urges readers to prepare now rather than cram later.
At the Grand View Hotel on May fourth the junior senior banquet unfolded with a Chinese motif. Officers, speeches, musical numbers, dances, and decorated waitresses created a festive evening led by student leaders and faculty invocation.
On April 27 the senior class presented Do Re Mi a lively comedy about daily life in a typical American family. Cast members included Lucile Harding Charles Javens Bob Petruschell Lois Holloway Trudie Williams Johnnie Mae DeLoach Hanslid Hollon Walker Horsley and Ilene Compton under Mrs Laney direction a ticket revenue of 260.50 marked the show a financial success.
On Wednesday April 25 the senior class gave a brief preview of its comedy Do Re Mi. The opening scene featured Lucile Harding as Mrs Sheridan, Bob Petruschell as Cal, Charles Javens as John, and Lois Holloway as Clare.
Lucile Annette Harding, a Mount Dora School student, active in band Glee Club and journalism, served as class president four years and basketball captain in her senior year. She plans to major in physical education at FSCW and teach in a large school after graduation.
Sometime between midnight and early morning on September 2 1927 Mr and Mrs P Pate of Whitesburg Georgia became parents to a daughter named Annie Belle She is described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall 125 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes She attended two Georgia schools before arriving in Mount Dora to enter the fourth grade with the present senior class She participated in the junior play and enjoys sports including Seg Gadilhe likes all sports
A fragmentary note mentions Annie Beljile and Mary Holmes, saying Beljile has had no experiences she cares to mention. She plans to work in the summer and study beauty culture in the fall.
A May 27 1927 birth record profiles Robert Lucius Yoores son of Mr and Mrs Petruschell. Described as 57 inches tall and 140 pounds with curly hair and no blue eyes he attended Bridgeport then Stratford and completed eleventh grade before starting Mount Rainier physics inspires him and crosswords delight him Milton Caniff is named as his favorite author He jokes he excels at arguing while football figures in his plans to join the Navy soon wishing him success
June 30 1927 a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ream of Toledo Ohio. She stands about five feet five inches has blue eyes and brown hair and has attended several Toledo schools. She loves science swimming and plans Rollins College nursing training at Orange General Hospital after graduation.
Town whispers recount lonely Kit and lingering crushes among students. Names like Billy John Z and Ruth appear with dances, dates, and plans for the banquet. Miss Bardeen jokes about freckles while sailors and weekends color youthful chatter.
The senior class thanks friends for help with the Do Re Mi production and appreciates furniture and stage props lent by supporters. The PTA offers a picnic at Santando Springs on Friday May 11 and seniors thank juniors for the May 4 Grand View Hotel banquet. A commencement speaker was chosen over a student program for June 1.
The junior class won the ticket sale contest for the senior play with 490 tickets. They look forward to the picnic the seniors will host for them.
Eighth grade pupil Eula Lee Caudel fractured her skull in a bicycle fall and spent days in the hospital before returning home. Her recovery is hoped to bring her back to school soon. Also leaving the grade are Edwin Jones Aldelphia Meade and Marcia Irwin.
Seventh grade notes announce two new pupils Martha Stokley from Atlanta and Dovald Stone from Fort Lauderdale joining the class.
Pastor Caxton Doggett announces services at 440 EB Ave. Sunday school 10 00 A M with age de partmentalized classes. Sermon 1 00 P M. Youth Fellowship 6 30 P M. Choir practice 7 45 P M Friday evenings. Pianist Mrs C M Brown directs choir. Superintendent A P Sidel invites all to attend.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida on Grove Street and Lemon Avenue holds Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Sunday service at 11 0 A M with the lesson Adam and Fallen Man. A Wednesday 8 00 P M testimonies and remarks meeting is offered. A free reading room in the Fountain Inn building 117 North Eustis Street is open daily except Sunday and holidays from 3 to 5 P M for reading borrowing or purchasing Christian Science literature. The public is invited to attend all services and use the reading room.
The event honored returning veterans with Captain Harry J. Hopcraft as the first guest. He served four years overseas and earned three purple hearts three silver stars and three battle stars. The program featured veterans state officials and Legion members with amplified sound enabling full audience participation. Local businesses closed for the day and streets were quiet as the community offered encouragement and readjustment support.
Local records show a quota of 109000 dollars allocated to Mount Dora's ward loan program. Officials confirm funds will support community projects and repayment terms remain to be set.
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