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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
4
The creed proclaims belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with consent of the governed. It emphasizes a democratic republic, union of states, and guiding principles of freedom equality justice and humanity. It calls for love support for the constitution obedience to laws respect for the flag and defense against enemies.
An editorial urges Americans to seize Thanksgiving 1943 as a chance to feed 10 million hungry children and mothers in Norway Belgium Holland and France. It cites input from the American Friends Service Committee and the National Committee on Food for the Small Democracies and urges public action to pressure lawmakers.
Mr and Mrs Neal Register of Lakeshore Drive announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday November 1 at Waterman Memorial Hospital. Rebecca Ruth is chosen as the name for the little girl. A separate note mentions a grease proof acid free wrapping material used in pulpwood industries and military supply.
Readers learn of PTA membership efforts and prize race between fifth and sixth grades, plus reports on library week, Apple Party, Scout participation, Armistice Day parade, and new students. Perfect spellers named across grades, and upcoming art and Red Cross activities noted.
Fourth graders conclude study of Baffin Island in the Arctic Region and move to Arabia. Gene Dukes and Alan Claflin built a large wall map, and the class now has a globe. A sympathy note goes to Martha Simpson on her grandmother Mrs Riley's death. Sadie Beasley is absent due to illness. Three visitors, tiny painted turtles, appear in class. Patsy Dean and Martha Simpson perform a tap dance and song. The entire grade sang at Mr Roseborough's request. Ten minute program enjoyed by all. Names of weeks and perfect spellers listed.
L G Harper moved away leaving a class of 36. Recent visitors include a teddy bear two nolas and Pompey the colored doll. Health posters featured foods for strong muscles and fruit baskets were made. Melvin Stevenson led knit lessons and perfect spellers were Frank Hall George Lashar John Marsell Wade Simpson Curtis Newman Barbara Hill Iva Jean Parker Mary Kathryn Reagan Betty Sue Scott.
For weeks the class studied the Seminole people in Florida and produced stories about Mino, a young Seminole boy, with a booklet of tales. They also read about Red Deer, an Indian boy, and found stories in library books.
The class notes November birthdays Roy McRee Marie Kerr and Patricia Johnson with Patty’s birthday party on Saturday November 27 broadcast at WDBO. Ann Register welcomes baby sister Rebecca born November 11. Grade mothers hosted a Thanksgiving sunrise prize party. Billy Thomas leaves for Fort Myers. Carlton Thorne plans to depart soon.
A study notes that in the Old Testament God required offerings at specific places where His name was recorded, promising blessing there. It then asks where in the New Covenant God’s name is recorded and thus where offerings and worship are to occur, seeking guidance on the current locus of God’s name.
L. B. Chastain of the Church of Christ in Mount Dora argues that salvation hinges on belief repentance confession and baptism for remission of sins. He says the divine name is recorded in the house of God, the Church of Christ, not in the baptismal ordinance. The church is where God is in Christ reconciling the world.
A soldier’s phone call home hints at recent promotion or maneuvers and suggests he may not return before heading overseas, making the moment his final chance to speak with family. The message conveys urgency and emotional weight, emphasizing separation and looming deployment.
A soldier feels uplifted after talking with his folks, returning to duty with a smile and renewed drive. The passage contrasts this with the disappointment a caller would feel if lines were tied up and circuits crowded, hindering contact with loved ones.
C F Evans retires from the registrar post at Montverde School where he has served a decade. He previously served with the Allied Force and held roles in Christian Endeavor in Chattanooga and Chicago. Evans chairs the Montverde Community Church board and holds multiple local civic positions. He and Mrs. Evans will remain residents and grove owners in Montverde.
Notice announces the General Town Election in Mount Dora Florida to be held December 14 1948 at Town Hall Teeecer. Positions include Mayor Town Clerk Tax Collector Treasurer Councilmen for two years Park Commissioner five years and two Board of Elections members for four and two years. Petitions with at least twenty five qualified electors must be filed twenty days before election. Polls open 8 am close at sundown. registration book open at Clerk's office until noon December 11. J B Griswold Town Clerk.
The notice lists services and leaders for First Methodist Church at 440 B Sixth Ave with 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. sermon and 8:00 P.M. Evening Worship plus Youth Fellowship at 6:30 and midweek Prayer. First Baptist at Sixth and Tremain with Bible School 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Baptists Union at 7:00 P.M. and Evening Worship 7:30 P.M. plus midweek Prayer Meeting and Teachers Meeting.
Franklin Park church on Rossiter Street holds Bible study Sundays at 10:00 AM and morning communion at 11:00 AM led by L Chastain. Evening service is at 7:00 PM with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 PM.
Calendar listing recurring meetings for Baptist Church The Lambert Mary Amrene and Overhiser W M A circles Community Church Ladies Aid Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service American Legion First Monday Lions Rotary and Kiwanis weekly lunches and meetings Daughters P T A Knights of Pythias Masons O E S Sisters Past Chiefs Club Demonstration Club and more with monthly and weekly meeting times and venues in the community building temple and city hall locations.
Incoming and outgoing mail schedules list routes and times from Leesburg Sanford Orlando and Lees areas. Various star routes and air mail services run with morning and afternoon departures and a Sunday incoming only schedule.
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