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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
The pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America is recited, affirming the Republic for which it stands one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The text presents The American Creed declaring government based on the consent of the governed and a democracy within a republic. It frames the United States as a sovereign union of states, emphasizing equality justice and humanity, and pledges loyalty to country, constitution, laws, flag, and defense against enemies.
May 1943 letter from Eugene W. Sloan praises patriotism and strong bond sales and low redemptions. Cites March gains 6.4 percent over February and redemptions at 0.87 percent of total outstanding. Thanks readers for supporting the War Savings Program during total war.
A local promotion praises buyers of war bonds as shrewd, energetic investors, framing purchase as a sign of civic responsibility and business acumen during wartime.
The passage stresses sanitation and clean quarters to prevent disease and losses. It covers litter, sand floors, sunporches, removal of sick birds for cleaning and disinfection, and protecting chicks from injuries and predators. It warns that poor housing and care lead to cannibalism and high mortality, asserting good housing and water suffice without medicine.
Mount Dora High School showcases student government as a voice for home rooms and a link to council with senate representation. The annual junior senior banquet at Lakeside featured Irish theme decor, program highlights, and dancing, with praised organization and planning.
Social notes recount May weekends in Orlando Santando Springs and Eustis with visits among Dorothy Adams Alma Boyd Jackie Blackman and Marjorie High. A long biographical sketch of William Jay Barker IV born February 26 in New York City covers international childhood schooling in Antibes Brittany and Dinard then returning to Mount Dora in 1939 and graduating in June with interests in singing swimming reading and English literature.
A note expresses interest in joining the Avila family’s services next year, signaling anticipation and potential plans for future engagement with the organization.
Mary Elizabeth Cooper born February 24 1925 in Mount Dora. She is tall brunette blue eyes and basketball is her main activity. She excels in chemistry and enjoys swimming drawing with plans for commercial art after graduation.
In Brenham Texas on June 22 1925 David Robert French called Butch by friends arrived to A L and Mrs French. The boy grew up in Mount Dora where he became a standout athlete and student earning honors in basketball and academics. He enjoys football basketball hunting and fishing and is active in 4 H and Boy Scouts. He plans a college future at the University of Florida or the University of us.
The column lists local couples seen at San tando after the prom and notes on their companions. It mentions Grace with Donnie Merry with Jon Nancy with Pete Doris with Johnny Mari lyn with David Anna Margaret with Bob Dot A. with Billy Very with Sonny Jean with Bobby Dot with Earl Jackie Crowler of Eustis with Robert and other pairings. Wylania Williams appears happier, and hints of returned or frequent partners are mentioned along with orchids at the prom and various campus or town interactions.
Senior class notes describe students preparing a graduation program with a planned theme. The snippet emphasizes the group’s efforts and the upcoming ceremony as a focal point of activity.
The class prepared graduation music and celebrates a near perfect P. T. A. dollar record this year. Joe Wiley Teasley has left for Camp Roosevelt, and he is deeply missed by all.
The junior class forms a committee of Ay lene Moon Florence Fenton and Pegay Daniels to plan the eighth grade banquet and a junior ticket sale contest. Earl Griggs spent the weekend visiting relatives in Ocala. Spanish students received placement grades with oe Johnson 94 and Dorothy Geiger 92 leading.
The class and grade mothers plan a Friday May 7 picnic. Betty Cooley returns after a two week absence visiting her father in Charlottesville Virginia. Each class received four kit bags to fill for soldiers and marines with most pupils volunteering to help.
William Stephens, a former pupil, visited the seventh grade on April 23. Thomas Bronson is back in school after illness. Zelmer Clemmons has moved to Panama City and will be missed by classmates.
Former Congressman Millard Caldwell urged Jacksonville listeners to reject complacency as he criticized low civic participation following a small municipal election. He warned that organized minorities sway policy, while many citizens fail to vote or even register, leaving government vulnerable to insiders and special interests.
The Amare farm raises olives and barley to supply the family's annual vegetable needs, using a small diversified plot to ensure steady harvests and local resilience.
Fifth Avenue Caxton Dogedtt, pastor. Residence 440 B Sixth Ave. Pianist Mrs. C M Gudgeon. Church School 10:00 A M with graded classes. Sermon at 11:00 A M. Youth Fellowship 6:30 P M. Evening Worship 7:30 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 P M. Choir practice Thursday 7:30 P M. Everyone welcome.
Corner Sixth and Tremain Dr Otis W. Foye is supply pastor Bible School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M Baptist Training Union at 7 00 P M Evening Worship at 8 00 P M Wednesday Teachers Meeting at 7 15 P M Prayer Meeting at 8 00 P M A Cordial Welcome to a Friendly Church
The Lake Franklin Park Church of Christ lists morning worship at 1:00 A.M with Pastor James Austin Richards and organist Florence Gilbert Hanscom. Bible study at 10:00 A.M, preaching and communion at 11:00 A.M. Evening service 7:30 P.M. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
The St Marys Catholic Church at Grove Su and Badger Ave Eustis lists Sunday services 9:00 A M and 7:30 A M for holy days, weekday services 7:30 A M, Friday 4 P M for afternoon service, children classes Sundays at 9:45 A M, confessions on Saturdays and first Thursday at 3 P M, Reverend William O'Farrell is pastor.
Entries from May 1943 recount Lt Samuel B Bass earning the Air Medal for repairing bombs during a mission over El Daba. Other notes describe Japanese attacks in China, the Lidice destruction in Czechoslovakia, Lt Claude E Clark leading troops at Buna, Hitler's Reichstag address, Capt Powell A Fraser’s river crossing in New Guinea, and Japanese actions at Nanking.
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