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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
4
A dated public notice indicates a matter entered for record on April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora Florida Post Office under the Act of March 3 1879. The fragment confirms official processing and location but lacks complete case details.
The text of the pledge to the flag is cited as part of the ongoing ceremony. It affirms allegiance to the United States and its republic with liberty and justice for all. The moment underscores national unity and civic tradition in public observance.
The text presents The American Creed asserting belief in a democratic republic with consent of the governed. It emphasizes loyalty to the country, the Constitution, laws, flag, and defense against enemies, echoing patriotism and national unity.
Minister L B Chastain of Mount Dora Church of Christ warns Christians to guard against drifting from New Testament truths. He cites Hebrews 2 1 3 and notes drift can come from neglecting worship prayer sermon giving the Lord's Supper and bad association urging pul pit indoctrination and holy living as remedies.
The library adds several titles including Girl Intere by Elizabeth Seifert, Aces Wild at Golden Eagle by Jackson Gregory, Reunion on Strawberry Hill by ice Thorps at Weather, and Non-Fiction works by C.L. McNich.
A compiled list mentions authors and titles across genres including Caribbean Treasure and Odyssey. The passage notes wartime context with a line stating after two and a half years of war the American armed forces have suffered seventy five cases of total blindness.
Official list shows clerks and inspectors for 26 precincts in Lake County Florida for the May 28 1944 primary. Names include clerks such as John K. Taylor at 1-Astor and Walter Warren at 0 Leesburg with multiple inspectors like Russell Mattox Grace Parker J. B. Dawson and others. The county clerk GEO J Dykes attests the list as true and correct and dated May 13 1944.
Day assembly concluded as animations arrive and two weeks remain of the elementary term. Students note Metropolitan Achievement Test results improving and anticipate next year's testing. Raoul Barker earns a $1 prize for best assembly talk paper. many students named as perfect spellers.
End of term updates cover social studies on the Americas and enlarged U S maps, two competitive diamond ball teams led by captains George Blunt and Danny Patton, Clothes for Russia drive progress, a frog life exhibit, Morris Williams bird drawings, upcoming science papers, and a list of recent perfect spellers including Chon Grover Holon Barerton Norris Williams Darlene Bat Joanne Summerlin and Dolly Van Deroef.
A fourth grade class enjoyed a substitute day with Mrs James Cooper during Mrs Parker’s absence. Gene Dukes celebrated his birthday with two cakes in the last period. The group toured Mount Dora Publishing Co and thanked Mr and Mrs Keller for the shop visit. Mrs Parker bought ice cream before returning.
A clipped line from a local page hints at frustrations with education in third grade. The fragment suggests concerns about understanding school structure and learning pace without providing full context or outcomes.
The fragment recalls an upcoming finish to the term with measles affecting some students. It mentions third graders including Donald Wetz George Lashar John Marsell and Mrs Allen teaching the class. The group expresses excitement over an owl visiting the building and reflects on wisdom and perfect spellers.
Church notices list events at 40 Ekbh Ave including church school at 10:00 for children and youths, sermon at 1:00 by the pastor, Youth Fellowship at 6:00, and Worship at 7:30 guided by Mrs. C. M. Brown and Pastor with Richard Brown and a weekly prayer meeting and choir practice.
Corner Sixth and Tremain Florence Gilbert Hanscom is named pianist and choir director at the First Baptist Church. The notice lists Bible School at 9:45 AM, morning worship at 11:00, Baptist Training Union at 7:00, evening worship at 7:30, teachers meeting at 2:00, and prayer meeting at 8:00. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
The service at Community Church Donnelly Beencor tt Ave features Pastor James Austin ERE 2 D. Mrs Organist and Choir Director Kia Stein Claflin with soloist Jene. Worship at 11 a m includes a sermon on The Mother of Jesus.
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Florida at G Street and A Avenue holds Sunday service at 11 am with the sermon Mortals and Immortals. A Wednesday meeting covers testimonies and remarks on presence. Reading room in Fountain Inn building 117 North East Street open daily from 3 to 5.
A reprinted exhortation from The Christian Advocate urges parents in Mount Dora to join in church Sunday schools. It cites a suburban church intermediate department effort that drew 30 of 130 parents, many unchurched, and warns that keeping church involvement requires continued parental supervision and daily domestic support. The piece notes bumpy attendance, cites excuses, and stresses parental responsibility alongside youth membership gains.
Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street hosts weekly Bible study at 10:00 A.M. followed by preaching and communion at 11:00 A.M. Led by L. B. Chastain every Sunday. Evening service 7:30 P.M. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Rev. T. J. Meade, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 12:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Y P E Friday at 8:00 p.m.
The record lists 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion and 11:00 A.M. Morning Prayer and Sermon with a Sunday church school at 10:00 A.M. The Holy Communion also occurs on Holy Days at 10:00 A.M. Rector is Rev. K. C. Kilbourn.
Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue announces service times. Sunday services start with the last 1:30 A.M. session, Holy Days 7:30 A.M. Weekday 7:30 A.M. Friday 4 P.M. Children classes Sundays 9:45 A.M. and Fridays 4:30 P.M. Confessions Saturdays 3 P.M. and first Thursday 3 P.M. Meetings last Sunday each month at 12:15 P.M.
A weekly community note lists individuals including Bobby Carrick James Crowley Jackie Hutchinson George Lashar John Marsell Lee Edward McRee Harry Wise Barbara Hill Madge Lanier Peggy Lou Nutter Iva Jean Parker Aline Paul Katherine Reagin and Betty Sue Scott as featured neighborhood names.
Students observe local birds on campus with field glasses. They spot red headed woodpecker mockingbirds chimney swifts blue jays sparrows and find nests and an eggshell from a brown thrasher. A screech owl flees from attacking jays and mockingbirds.
A pecking bird flew into a building causing visitors to become noisy and frightened, eventually sending the bird back outside amid the anger of a mockingbird that chased it inside. The note mentions bird study activities and lists many names involved in a class or club.
The first grade welcomes Carol Siess and Marvin Porter back while Sible Maynard moves to Eustis and Judith Stahl takes a two week Daytona Beach vacation. Students discuss birds and art books, enjoy May Day, and name perfect spellers for weeks 32 and 33. Judy Stahl donates The Golden Almanac and students thank her.
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