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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
4
A school assembly recites the Pledge to the Flag, pledging allegiance to the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. The pledge emphasizes one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The text presents The American Creed affirming government by the people with consent of the governed, a republic with equal justice and humanity, and duties to love support obey respect and defend the nation and its Constitution against enemies. It emphasizes patriotism, flag respect, and national unity across states.
Swartz Creek Michigan May 18 1943 Mr and Mrs George Keller Mount Dora Florida request renewal of their Topic subscription. They express fond memories of Mount Dora and hope to return for winters in the future.
George Burr of the State Defense Council promotes a drive to reclaim typewriters for military use. Florida state offices, boards, and colleges surrender machines to support the war effort, with Governor Holland contributing two from his office.
The Ringling brothers trust and Florida’s stake in the Ringling estate and Art Museum are scrutinized as hearings reveal neglect and potential mismanagement. Lawmakers seek funding and a settlement to protect priceless paintings from leaks, pests, and deterioration while litigation continues.
A wartime public appeal urges strict lawfulness and avoidance of even minor wrongs. Citizens are reminded that common law sits beside statutes and that overriding duty is to support the boys overseas by upholding the law and promoting peace.
Dorothy Ann Adams known as Dot is a Mount Dora Florida senior born January six. She is six feet two inches tall and weighs 125 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. Dot started school on Clayton street and excelled in piano Glee Club and school act. Her sports include basketball and swimming and she enjoys reading Zane Grey. A trip to Georgia last summer to visit relatives marked her most interesting experience. She hopes to obtain employment in Mount Dora after graduation and wishes friends good luck.
Jimmie James Byers Allen born August 18 1925 in Bradenton Florida is an honor graduate of Mount Dora High. At seventeen he stands five foot nine and a half inches blue eyed with black hair and excels in math and football. His popcorn making at the Princess Theatre is noted as a special skill and his favorite author is Rudyard Kipling. After graduation he plans to join the Navy.
Merry Robertson entertained friends at her Grandview home on May 8 with guests including Dorothy Geiger Jon Barker and Edward Klatte. Klatte left May 19 for Navy service under the V 12 plan. Additional gatherings occurred May 14 15 and 16 with dinners dances and swimming parties among local residents and visitors.
Nell and Nina Woods from Mount Dora's 1942 class are home from Orange General Hospital for a three week vacation with their father. William and Jon Barker visited Orlando on May 16 to see their parents off to Washington, D C. Paul Mosteller returned from Jacksonville after completing Navy V-12 exams. Dorothy Adams attended Alma Boyd's wedding in Orlando last Wednesday May 19. Miss Boyd was a Mount Dora High School graduate last year. Recent Orlando visitors included Mildred Holloway Lois Holloway Marilyn Johnson Grace Lee and Vernell Shipley.
A survey of high school students suggests that youths should work this summer to support the war effort and earn money. Earl Griggs Marilyn Johnson Donnie French and Vernell Shipley advocate jobs for victory, money, purpose, and patriotic duty.
Gossip column recounts dances at the Club Friday night with Vera Hollingsworth and Vernell stirring interest in David. It notes flirtations and romances among students including Dot Adams Billy B and Florence Fenton while recalling letters from soldiers overseas and campus social spins at the Club.
Last Friday evening in Mount Dora an event described as a dance featured many new couples such as Pete and Nancy, Bobby V. and Marilyn, David and Fernell, Tommy Kelly and Dot G., Sonny and Grace, and Bobby G. and T. T. A car dubbed an automobile by Bob Willard drew attention with quotes and initials marked across it.
The junior class reports arrival of class rings after a delay. They hosted the eighth grade, winners of the junior play ticket sale, at a picnic on Tuesday May 11. Students swam at Marilyn Johnsons in Sylvan Shores then had a picnic lunch in Gilbert Park. The eighth grade enjoyed the day and pledged to sell as many tickets next year for the senior play.
Howard Nutter traveled to Tampa on May 9 with aircraft spotters and to Orlando on May 15. Students assisted in filling four Junior Red Cross kit bags including Gordon Folger Ernest Hobdy Buddy White Dave Wallace Daisy Allen and others. Grade mothers Harriet and Pike visited May 17 to plan the seventh grade oeenic. Ryn Etchells departed for Maine on May 19.
Lake Countians have purchased $3,000,000 in War Savings stamps bonds and Treasury securities in 22 months averaging $125 per person. George J. White of Mount Dora credits banks post offices and savings associations with the effort plus David Denslow for data gathering. The record underscores wartime sacrifice and future peacetime economic benefits for Lake County.
Florida topped the nation in April War Savings and Treasury securities purchases per State Administrator John L. Fahs. The Sixth Federal Reserve District led with 179 percent of its $250 million quota, while Cleveland stood at 177 percent. Maj. Linton E. Allen spoke at an Atlanta Treasury meeting, praising Florida for its record and noting local officials Fahs of Leesburg and Lehmann of Montverde oversee state War Savings drives.
An office boy vows to save 10 percent of each paycheck for war bonds. He wants readers to match the effort and contribute by New Year. The appeal emphasizes civic duty and steady saving as wartime support.
Readable fragment notes Lake Evien midway between Tallahassee and Miami and mentions grapefruit juice as a flu guard. No clear event or date.
Caxton location pastor residence 440 B. Sixth Ave. Pianist Mrs. C M Gudn Superintendent Richard Brown church school at 10:00 A M with de partmentalized classes. Sermon by the Pastor at 11:00 A M. Youth Fellowship 6:30 P M Evening Worship 7:30 P M Musical Program Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 Choir Practice Thursday 7:30 P M Everyone welcome.
The notice lists services at Otis W. Supply Pastor J M McCown leads Bible School at 9 45 A M and 11 A M Morning Worship with 7 P M Baptist Training Union and 8 P M Evening Worship A Sunday cordial welcome to a friendly church with midweek Teachers and Prayer meetings on Wednesday at 7 15 P M
Morning worship at 11 00 am features pastor James Austin Richards with Florence Gilbert Hanscom Orman and Elia Stein Claflin as soloist. Sermon titled Memory and Hope. The American Legion and Auxiliary plan to attend.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street near Sanford Road holds Bible Study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with communion at 11:00 A.M. on Sundays. Evening service is 7:30 P.M. with midweek prayer at 7:30 P.M. Wednesdays.
The notice lists services at St Thomas Episcopal Church corner Lemon and Mary Streets Eustis Florida with 8:30 A M Holy Communion 11:00 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon first Sunday 11:00 A M Holy Communion Church School 10:00 A M every Sunday Holy Days 10:00 A M Holy Communion. Reverend R C Kilbourn is rector.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Grove Street and Lemon Avenue invites the public to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. The midweek meeting is Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. A free reading room at Fountain Inn, 117 North Eus tis street, is open daily 3 to 5 p.m. except Sundays and holidays.
Loyal Order of Moose chapter 874 meets at K of P Hall in Eustis on the first and third Mondays. Dr. E R Hutchins is listed as Governor and M C Kirkland as Secretary.
St Marys Catholic Church Grove S and Badger Ave Eustis lists Sunday services at 710 A M on the last Sunday and 730 A M on other Sundays and Holy Days. weekday services 730 A M. Friday 4 P M. children classes Sundays 945 A M Fridays 430 P M. confessions Saturdays and on first Thursday at 3 P M. pastor Rev William O Farrell.
Lake County growers conclude a citrus season with about 10 million dollars gross. County Agent R. E. Norris notes good tree condition and promising 1943 44 prospects. Fertilizer limits and a late cold spell cut cucumbers but high prices kept growers satisfied. Watermelons and grapes show delays but outlook remains profitable. Victory gardens thrive despite dry weather with many vegetables being canned for storage.
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