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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1943
Page
4
The excerpt presents the pledge to the flag of the United States of America affirming allegiance to a republic, with the promise of liberty and justice for all. It emphasizes national unity and civic duty as a ceremonial expression.
The passage rephrases The American Creed stressing government authority from consent, democracy, a republic, and unity. It asserts loyalty, support for the Constitution, respect for laws and flag, and defending the nation against enemies. It highlights patriotism and sacrifice by American patriots.
The Florida Labor Advocate reports State Senator Raymond Sheldon of Tampa will run for Governor, aiming to unite AFL labor support and Townsendites. The piece notes Florida labor’s growing strength, Sheldon's ties with labor and Townsendites, and rival Lex Green's influence shaping the gubernatorial contest. The article also warns about crotalaria spectabilis poisoning risks to livestock and poultry, urging farmers to avoid fields where it grows.
The piece analyzes a complex field with Sheldon and Green leading a split labor vote while Caldwell gains from union support. With Ernest Grahame entering the race and others like Dewey Dye and Frank Upchurch possible, the gubernatorial contest remains unsettled as new alliances form.
Instructional note urges households to calculate how much beyond 10 percent of income can be allocated to War Bonds from each payday. It emphasizes total family income and suggests planning contributions to support war financing.
A Mount Dora High School editorial laments that most extracurricular work falls on a few students. It argues for early training in self reliance, urges cooperation, and suggests everyone should contribute to planning dances, meetings, and other activities to improve school life.
Mount Dora High School staged a Saturday carnival with a 6 45 PM parade, judged costumes, an amateur show, booths, a merry go round, and games. Prizes went to Peggy Lou Nutter Barbara Cox and Lestina Larson. Proceeds will support school lunch room library health and safety and underprivileged programs.
Friday program featured Professor Roseborough introducing Mrs. Etta Austin McDonald and a briefing on ration books. Students learned about a Halloween parade and carnival with costume prizes, band concert, and a new school start time 8:30 to 9:00 beginning Monday October 25. Sophomores to run November 5 assembly, seniors to close program with song and remarks.
A training Fenlomnane titled And the Lamp Went Out was directed by senior class adviser Mrs. Laney. Cast included Pat Padgett Grace Lee Earl Griggs and Robert Jackson with Dorothy Geiger as reader. Roseborough invited Felmer Clemmons to speak. The program announced a new scrap drive. Junior Glee Club directed by Mr. Sedano performed Johnny Zero, closing with The Star Spangled Banner.
Replies from Dot Geiger Allene Moon Williams Francis Hutson and Peggy Daniels reveal varied opinions on the 9 o clock start. Some praise extra sleep others complain about late history after lunch and constitutional concerns from a working woman.
Local town notes lively as returning boys mingle with sweethearts and crushes. Names mentioned include Bobby G. Dean Estes Edward Tildy Marilyn Merry and others with playful gossip about dates, outings to Santando and Gainesville, class rings and gifts. Editorials answer reader questions about dating and curfews.
Marilyn Johnson and Merry Robertson spent October 22 to 24 in Gainesville. Mount Dora High alumni Brugs Kennedy William Barker Robert Goodman Edward Klatte George Backus Anna Margaret White and Betsy Kramer were home last week. Louise and Dean Estes returned to Tallahassee October 28. Mildred Holloway hosted a Friday party on October 22.
Guests from Mount Dora including Lorene Yates Trudie Williams Lavonnie Eulener Christine Snell Hansirdlion attended a football game and dance in Tavares on Friday October 22. On Wednesday October 27 Louise Estes Donnie French Dean Estes Bobby Goodman Marilyn Johnson and Edward Klatte spent the evening at Sanlando and in Orlando.
Eight grade 4H girls planned a cookies lesson using each needed ingredient. They took turns mixing and cooking. Several Red Cross articles were cut during spare time. Most cookies turned out well despite a few burns and all enjoyed the lesson.
Friday October 22 the senior class led the assembly with a pantomime and other numbers. Participants included Grace Lee Allene Moon Earl Robert Jackson Pat Padgett Gladys Irene Crane Billis Williams and Dorothy Geiger. They hope to stage more plays and may perform again at the amateur show October 30 during the carnival.
The junior cast rehearses for Mrs Blake's Family to be staged December 3 at the Community Building. Cast includes Mrs Blake Lucille Harding Poppy Blake Lois Holloway Robert Blake Charles Javens Clark Blake Donald French Jim Blake Donald Young Annabelle Tree Kathleen Hamilton Pamela Cobb Mary Ann Hadlock Jerry Hanslrd Holton Evelyn Cherry Trudie Williams Mr Taggart Wesley Wilder Lignen Taggart Annie Belle. Additional pupils Jackie Blackman and Dorothy Bond ordered.
The sophomores schedule initiation on November 5 and the president names a planning committee of Ruth Shipes Faye Shipes and Joyce Duggan. Barbara Sleight has been absent recently and Louise Estes is no longer with the class.
Billy Treadwell spent the weekend in Georgia. Freshmen eagerly anticipate the Halloween carnival held Saturday night.
Lorene Bethea joins the eighth grade from Winter Garden as the class notes a new pupil. Jack Watts returns from Kirby-Smith High School in Jacksonville. Dean Estes moves back to Tallahassee. The class regrets losing Bethea but welcomes Buddy White who has recovered and returned to school.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce weekly review notes banks in Florida surpassed one billion dollars in assets for the first time, a 92 percent rise since 1940. It links this growth to postwar planning and the private enterprise foundation needed to fuel Florida’s future. It cautions that private finance should drive expansion, supported by sound, well-managed institutions, as a basis for industrial growth.
The county expects a sharp rise in business due to soldiers stationed here and full time employment at good wages. Officials estimate the boost could push county sales past ten million dollars for the year despite no official figures on troop numbers or spending.
The timetable lists monthly gatherings for groups such as Baptist Church circles Lambert and Overhiser, Community Church Ladies Aid, Missionary Society, Methodist Church Society, American Legion Auxiliary, Band Boosters, Woman's Club, Kings Daughters, PTA, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, O B H S, Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs Club, Home Demonstration Club and others with specific days and venues in city buildings and halls.
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