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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1942
Page
4
The Pledge of Allegiance phrase to the flag of the United States of America is cited as a unifying oath. It declares allegiance to the Republic, emphasizing one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
The text presents the American creed affirming government by the people, consent of the governed, democracy within a republic, and unity among states. It states a duty to love, uphold the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation.
The author revisits theManassas battlefield near Bull Run noting historic sites from both Civil War battles. He recalls Bee, Bartow, Evans, Jacksons “stone wall” fame, the Henry Hill defense, the Chinn House and Bald Hill attacks, and the 1862 railroad embankment actions, ending near the China House.
Archibald MacLeish cites John G. Magee Jr as author of High Flight the famed sonnet penned while a Royal Canadian Air Force volunteer. Magee was killed in action last December and the poem reached America after his death, resonating with airmen who cherish the art of flight.
Fred W. Cross recalls the Stone House near Warrenton Pike at Henry Hill, preserved by Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ayres. Bloodstains linger on chamber floors and cannonballs show in wall crevices as Parrot shells serve as doorsteps, keeping alive the atmosphere of Civil War battles from August 1862.
Private Don Blanding of Florida, stationed at Camp Upton New York, releases an eight line poem titled Veteran's Heart to explain his reenlistment in the army. The verse speaks of weariness yet calls for marching forward to life and duty.
A retrospective on the United States Marine Corps highlights their early exploits with Washington at Trenton and Princeton, naval battles from John Paul Jones to the Gulf of Mexico, and key actions in the Civil War, World Wars, and Wake Island. It notes the corps enduring spirit, famous mottos, and global expeditions across centuries.
The Florida Safety Council reports more than 3,000,000 bus passengers carried in nine months with zero passenger fatalities. Director Asher Frank praises operators for maintaining a strong safety record despite wartime manpower demands.
Governor Holland proclaims November 10 Marine Corps Day to honor the Fighting Marines. He urges observance in grateful remembrance of Marines sacrifices and meritorious service. He recalls Wake Island and Midway as symbols of gallant stands and Leatherneck victories at the Solomon Islands.
The report lists student performances for a Halloween themed assembly including songs poems and plays. It notes the Vita-Man cast and the Four Milk Bottles along with names of students, teachers visiting, a move of Rosalind Bartlett to Georgia, and illness of Billy Pat Harding. It mentions fourteen health posters displayed by sixth grade and attendance records for the first six weeks.
Students in the class created 11 by 22 inch health posters with mounted pictures and health rule cutouts. Betty Mae Whitehead hosted a Halloween party on Friday October 30 with cookies arranged by Mrs Lillian Banks, and thanks are given for the kindness. Emily Coffin and Patty Claflin achieved perfect spelling in the first six weeks, while W L Harriet and Robert Hall were named Safety Patrol Boys for the second six weeks. Nine girls joined Girl Scout Week uniforms are worn by Sally Strite Adrianne Norton Betty Jo McDonald Frances Smith Patty Claflin Emily Coffin Betty Claire Watts Barbara Shipes and Betty Mae Whitehead.
Fifth grade students Eddy Harding George Bond Mary Martha Simpson and Helen Wages created P T A Carnival posters Evelyn Minkley helped by making two posters earning room credit The class joined the Junior Red Cross contributing seventeen cents above required room fee They made Halloween head bands and witch shaped nut cups on Friday October 30 and anticipate a fun Carnival
A new first grader, Trallis Voss from Ocoee now living at Lake Jem, joins the class. This week Sam and J W Norris assist with the transition.
A local effort to scrap a World War I cannon in the Clermont park near Tavares proceeds after input from the Lake County Forty or Eight, the Lake County Commissioners, and the Tavares Woman's Club. A flagpole funded by Commissioner Harry K. Stokes flies the flag on special occasions. Citizens are asked to send objections to C S Daniel in Tavares by November 10. if none arrive the cannon will be moved to Scrap for the Jap and a newer cannon may be sought after the war.
The Lake County Defense Council through its Health and Housing Division loans emergency first aid and medical gear to eleven local defense councils. Casualty stations in Leesburg Eustis Mount Dora Clermont receive four portable kits totaling 450 dollars with 60 percent complete supplies. One hundred folding stretchers are distributed to Astatula Clermont Eustis Groveland Howey Leesburg Montverde Mount Dora Tavares and Umatilla. Title to equipment remains with the County Defense Council and will be used locally for the war effort. remaining kits will be assembled and distributed within about two weeks.
Church groups meet monthly with schedules for the Lambert Circle Mary Gentoo Overhiser W M A and Community Church Ladies Aid. Various organizations including American Legion Lions Masons Pythians and Kiwanis hold weekly or monthly meetings at City Hall, the Community Building, and local temples with specific days and times.
Jacob H Butler of Leesburg, president of Butler Chevrolet Co., marks his 69th birthday on November 11. A longtime Leesburg dealer with 21 years in town, he credits fair dealing and value for customers, and is active in civic matters and his church. A parade and Armistice Day program at Donnelly Park are planned next Wednesday morning.
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