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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
4
Students recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the republic for which it stands in a morning assembly. The pledge affirmed one nation under liberty and justice for all with emphasis on unity.
The creed expresses belief in a United States governed by consent of the governed and a republic. It emphasizes love of country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies, reflecting values of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity.
A humorous wartime verse listing Army life from A to Z. It lampoons roles like adjutant bugler corporal and general while noting duties, pay, furloughs, and marching life through playful couplets referencing units, camps, and service culture. The piece ends with grateful notes to women in the USO.
Pupil borrowers are described as lazy or miserly and the practice is said to erode responsibility. The piece argues that refusal is needed to curb the habit, which, if unchecked, could burden students in their future careers.
Mount Dora Hurricanes defeated St James 33 to 7 on Friday. Petru Schell scored early after the opening kickoff, followed by French interception and another Mount Dora TD. In the third quarter Petruschell added a score with extra points, Garino tallied for St James, and Currie added a final extra point as Mount Dora pulled away.
Clermont edged Mount Dora 13 to 7 in a tight game scored by Petruschell in the first quarter and a Clermont touchdown after a field drive. Clermont added the extra point while Mount Dora failed to convert in the fourth period.
In a recent scrimmage the Mount Dora player stood out as by far the most impactful performer, delivering the game's strongest effort and drawing emphasis from onlookers.
James Bean traveled to Orlando Sunday. Football team members attended the Florida Maryland game on October 28 in Gainesville Friday October 27. Hansiid Holland reported at Camp Blanding for induction testing. Lucile Harding visited Bartow weekend. Nell Marie Conner hosted a Halloween party October 28 with Ann Pike Patty Claflin Iane Carver Betty Jo McDonald Virginia Perry Phyllis Turner Betty Ann Keene Jimmy Wetz and Donald Hogsett. Dances and games followed with punch and apple pie. After Friday night football the cheerleaders Barbara Batton Dot Conner Horace Adams Ashton Brown with PTA help held a dance at the Community Building.
A breezy column recounts dating rumors and nightlife among Gainesville area youths. Hallowe en night sightings at McIntosh and Park Place, lights out incidents near Sylvan Shores, love notes from Jimmy Padgett, and a spin the bottle party at Nell Marie s. The junior class notes mention play tryouts and December plans.
Members of the class attended the amateur show sponsored by the P T A and enjoyed it very much.
The seventh graders finished six weeks tests with honor roll members Floyd Risley Helen Wages and Mary Martha Simpson. Perfect spellers were Helen Wages Evelyn Minkley Mary Martha Simpson and Floyd Risley. The class enjoyed the freshman initiation on October 27 and a school show District School with several parents attending. A Hallowe en Carnival followed, with Girl Scouts running a coffee and doughnut booth.
Dr. M. W. Emmel of the Florida Experiment Station says fall and winter respiratory diseases in poultry are usually secondary to internal or external parasite infestations that started in summer. He notes farmers ask why birds fail to respond to cold remedies, noting parasites weaken birds and trigger bronchitis and soup illness.
The Experiment Station poultry veterinarian explains that parasite infestations rise through summer, leaving birds vulnerable to respiratory disease in cooler weather. Treat intestinal parasites to aid recovery and prevent respiratory issues, and check flocks now for fleas mites lice and ticks.
Jensen on the East Coast will host a $100 000 agar agar extraction plant by Sports and Company to process seaweed. Trustees grant exclusive 10 year rights to harvest Indian River weed from Ft Pierce inlet to St Lucie inlet. Evans Crary of Stuart said the firm will pay one dollar a day for the weed with a guaranteed $500 yearly.
The notice calls for a business pause nationwide on Saturday November 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to mark Armistice Day. No activities are scheduled beyond the moment of the pause.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Eustis Florida invites the public to Sunday services at 11:00 A M with a Sunday School at 9:30 A M and a Wednesday testimony meeting at 8:00 P M The free reading room at 117 North Eustis Street is open daily except Sundays from 3 to 6 P M for reading borrowing or purchasing Bible and Christian Science literature
Bible study at 10:00 A M on Sundays at the Church of Christ Lake Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road. Communion observed at 11:00 A M. Evening service at 7:30 P M with Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 P M led by A Butler.
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