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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
4
The text asserts belief in a government by the people with powers derived from consent, a democratic republic united by freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls for love support of the Constitution obedience to laws respect for the flag and defense of the nation.
A reminiscence of blueberry picking in New Hampshire by Dora Berry Thayer. The narrator describes costumes, scrambling through fences, reaching high and low bushes, filling pails, a sudden cloudburst, and thoughts of blueberry muffins and pie. The lively account contrasts outdoors adventure with social chatter about how blueberries grow.
Floyd Risley broke his left arm in a bicycle fall and missed two weeks of classes but kept up with lessons. The PTA attendance prize of $1.00 funded two library books. The class joined the American Junior Red Cross and displayed Health Posters at an annual Health and Temperance program.
Sorrento residents welcome new families from Eau Galle Patterson New Jersey and Indianapolis as they plan to settle in Mt. Plymouth and nearby areas. Visitors include Mrs Steenberg and Mrs Hovey while D.A.R. events feature Florida leaders in Umatilla Mount Dora hosts.
County Agent urges farmers to visit the Agricultural Conservation office in Tavares to file cover crop and fertilizer reports and sign payment applications for Gainesville submission. Citrus grove protection remains essential with fire guards, and prompt pest treatment is advised as dry weather hampers crops. Pamphlets on common insect and disease pests are available at the county office.
The room enjoyed a cheerful week with a Tuesday Visitation Day bouquet from Mr. Willard including gladioli and lilies. Sixth graders won the attendance prize and received dollars from Mr. Sedano and Mrs. Patton. A Halloween party featured face masks, cookies from Mrs. Banks, candy, and relay games. The class raised 2.90 for the Junior Red Cross, and perfect spellers included Bill Glenn and Helen Whitehead.
Last Tuesday visits brought a dollar from Mr Sedano and another from Mr Grady Simpson to fund a globe. Ten cents each from Jean Pike and Tommy Wise add to a total of 3 dollars 20 cents with Mrs Parker promising the globe soon. Fourteen pupils now join the Junior Red Cross and full membership is hoped next weekend. A new pupil Tommy Wise from Springfield Missouri joins the class. he is Bill Wise’s cousin. Perfect spellers listed for last week and this week are named.
Curtis Newman and L G Harper plan to move this weekend. John Connery remains hospitalized. The PTA prize for November was not won. consolation dollar awarded by Mr Scott. Grade mothers supplied Halloween treats. class joins Junior Red Cross near 100 percent and Augdon Junior Bird Club interest grows. New health posters and puzzles enhance learning. Perfect spellers listed for weeks seven and eight.
Friday morning October 29 our grade joined six others in a health program with posters songs rhymes and a play. Mr Roseborough spoke on Temperance and made a strong impression though some misinterpreted a question.
First grade pupils enjoyed Hall o we en and a carnival with Miss West giving Halloween candy. Patty Johnson and Tiny Larsen earned prizes in the amateur show and Victory girl parade. Other students included Sara Jo Land Gwendolyn Dawson and Ann Register.
The family thanks friends for kindness and floral tributes during the illness and death of husband and father David M. Vanzant Sr. Mrs. Myrtle Vanzant and sons express gratitude.
East Town reports two weeks of gatherings with the Usher Board Association and Jackson Sisters. A Sunday program at St. Marys Baptist included multiple revivals. attendees noted large crowds and upcoming Leesburg Association plans. Residents urged to pay city taxes to fund more street lights while local groups promote charity work and bonds via stamp book rewards.
Notice is given for the General Town Election in Mount Dora Florida to be held at Town Hall on December 14 1943. Offices include Mayor two year term Town Clerk Tax Collector and Treasurer two years one councilman one year four councilmen two years one park commissioner five years two board of elections four elections two year terms. Nominations require petitions signed by twenty five electors filed at the Town Clerk’s office at least twenty days before election. Polls open 8 a m close at sundown registration open at Town Clerk's office until noon December 11th. J B Griswold Town Clerk.
Notice that the 1943 Mount Dora Town Council struck names from the registration roll including Abbie C. Woods. Names may be restored by December 11 after evidence of removal is shown to the Registration Officer.
Local groups list monthly meetings by church, lodge and civic clubs. Activities include Ladies Aid Sewing Missionary sessions and various auxiliaries, with times ranging from mornings to evenings across community buildings and city hall.
The notice lists incoming and outgoing mail routes with times for Leesburg Sanford Orlando Eustis and Ta routes. It specifies weekday patterns including 9:45 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. departures and 9:15 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. arrivals. Sunday shows Star Route service at 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. with Regular and Air Mail options.
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