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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1945
Page
2
Louis R. Tremain found a white pocket gopher near his back door after a trap set Sunday night. The creature, larger than typical, appeared more like a sport than an albino and is described as retiring but sometimes visible when mounding sand.
The Mount Dora editorial condemns tardiness as wasteful and disruptive to classwork and grading. It argues punctuality reflects an organized life and reduces lost time for students and teachers. The piece thanks Citrus Culture Corp for 200 dated events war maps and notes a school program with performances and a Navy talk.
The assembly began with Mr Roseborough presenting certificates to five seniors en trants in a bookkeeping contest Bob Allen Frances Hutson Lois Rhodes Ashton Brown and James Wetz. The seniors then led the program with a duet by Juanita Morris and James Bean singing The Navajo Trail and Joyce Lee recounting her trip through the Northwestern states and southern.
The Parent-Teacher Association sponsored Halloween events on Wednesday night October 3. Costumed children led by the Sedano Memorial won prizes for best costume and funniest outfits. The Amateur Show followed with performances by eighth and ninth grades. The senior and junior classes staged skits and plays while a dance class entertained. The Ferson Gym hosted food stands dancing games and raffles until midnight with masked musicians adding to the festivities.
On Friday night October 26 at Eustis High School Field Mount Dora was defeated forty to nothing. Ray Gatch starred for Eustis with running passing and kicking plays. Ross and Livingston scored two touchdowns for Eustis while Big Gatch, Grn Keller and Mosteer contributed on defense and line play.
In Mount Dora, Clermont outscored Mount Dora 26 to 6 at the Mount Dora field. Clermont scored two touchdowns in the first half and added a field later, while Mount Dora threatened with a drive to the Clermont five before a fumble was returned for a Clermont touchdown.
A spoof yearbook page lists senior students with playful nicknames and brief personality sketches. It highlights Joyce Duggan Virginia Hollon Opal Hutcheson Frances Hutson Eulene Jones Juanita Morris Jackie Sher Faye Shipes Ruth Shipes Christine Snell Lois Rhodes Lavonnie Williams Allen Aimee Bean Ashton Brown Jack Snell Earl Johnston Tommy Kelly with light anecdotes about looks, crushes, and talents.
The column lists several youths and acquaintances with brief remarks about cuteness manners and possible romantic glances. Names include Dwight Mosteller James Wetz Burr Kit Ione Frances Ashton Darrell P Gertie H Patty C with a tease of continuation next week.
The article outlines a forthcoming peacetime Army enlistment drive through November 21 with reentry terms for veterans. It details grade retention rules, bonuses, overseas pay, furlough, retirement options, GI Bill benefits, family allowances, and branch choices for 3 year enlistments, portraying the Regular Army as a strong career.
The proposal outlines a 20 percent increase for service overseas plus a 50 percent rise for members such as flying crews and parachutists. It also adds a 5 percent pay increase for every three years of service.
Listed are numerous lots, blocks, and subdivisions across Clermont Tavares Eustis Mount Dora and Umatilla, with references to Plat Books and page numbers. The document records land descriptions in sections and townships, including Lake County public records clerk details.
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