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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
4
The excerpt presents the Pledge of Allegiance and The American Creed. It quotes the pledge to the flag and the creed stressing government by the people, democracy, unity, and duties of citizens to love support obey respect and defend the nation.
The Office of Defense Transportation urges all civilians to stay home this summer to conserve wartime travel capacity. With increased military movement, casualties, and reduced railroad equipment, the public is asked to avoid nonessential train or bus trips. A new law bans reselling tickets above face value by more than one dollar, punishable by fine up to $1,000 or six months imprisonment.
The Ruskin Vegetable Growers Association began as a group of neighbors facing hardship after a market downturn. They pooled resources to secure wholesale prices, built a packing house, and formed a non profit cooperative owned by farmers to buy supplies and sell produce, sharing refunds after expenses. They cite Florida precedents and defend cooperatives against critics who label them un American or tax dodging.
The Parrots go home at noon and Blue Birds with Robbins study reading after lunch. Visitors arrive, including Bardwell with sisters and Marty, Cox with Carolyn, Whitehead with Roth, and Rehbaum with Mary Kate. Several girls start school next year. Bobby Spires celebrated a May 24 birthday.
Sixth grade students wrap up a hard year with tests completed earlier this week and an end of year ice cream and cake. They studied Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia in social studies and reviewed decimals, percent, interest, and other math topics.
The article notes improvements from the year start including cursive writing adoption and reading more books as vocabulary grows. It mentions summer library cards costing a quarter for three months and second graders reading independently, while some students may not have met grade expectations and will lead next year.
Secretary Morgenthau outlined a 7th War Loan with a 14 billion dollar goal and a high individual investor quota. He said the drive will stress personal holdings, with Series E F G bonds and C notes issued, and a May 14 to June 30 period for individuals while April 9 to July 7 covers processing.
Students reflect on exams from the first three days of the week and note varied results. Several plan to join the library this summer while Mrs. Moody shares vacation card ideas and earning opportunities. Earl Wise plans to return next year. The six weeks' list includes Dorothy Adkins, Daisy Eaton, Meredith Folger, Gertrude Hollon, Barbara Siess, Josephine Gibb, George Cox, Billy Harriett, Roger Hayes, John Keller, Peter Trenham.
Fourth grade students enjoyed a Rock Springs picnic hosted by Mrs Hutchinson Mrs Simpson Mrs Paul Mrs Marsell and Mrs Parker with swimming walking and lunch. Wade Simpson George Lashar and Paul Hopkins attended the band picnic at Gilbert Park with a boat ride and food. Two students brought bond credit slips and a list of perfect spellers is named.
Fifth graders finish exams and look forward to summer. They note some classmates moving away and many plan to read, with Librarian Mrs Moody promoting a 25 cent children’s library card and a reading prize list. Names listed include Raymond Bethea and Jamie Sanders among others.
The text credits farmer groups and cooperatives with building Florida’s citrus industry and advancing poultry trucking and cattle sectors. It argues that joint buying power reduced costs, increased production, and expanded sales across the state. The speaker lauds farmers for uniting and praises cooperative efforts.
Church notices announce services at First Baptist Church on Sixth and Tremain with Pastor James Sutley and Bible School at 9 45 A M. Morning worship at 11 00 A M. Evening services 7 00 P M and 8 00 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday. First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis lists Sunday School 9 30 A M and service at 11 00 A M with a reading room open daily except Sundays and holidays.
The Church of Christ meets at Lake Franklin Park on Sanford with Bible study at 10:00 A.M. preaching and communion at 11:40 A.M. and an evening service at 7:40 P.M. On Wednesdays a prayer meeting is held at 8:00 P.M led by A. L. Butler every Sunday.
The Church of God on Liberty Street lists services and meetings led by Pastor T. J. Meane. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at noon. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. and Y.P.E. Friday 8:00 p.m.
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