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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
4
A school or civic setting records the pledge of allegiance as read aloud, affirming loyalty to the United States and the Republic, asserting one nation under liberty and justice for all. The phrasing follows the familiar oath commonly recited at gatherings and ceremonies.
The passage presents the creed affirming government by the people, consent of the governed, and the ideals of freedom, equality, justice, and unity. It emphasizes duty to love country, support the constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation.
The piece outlines the purpose of Public Notices in law and journalism. It notes that forty eight states regulate about 23 000 notices covering private and public matters. Notices alert individuals and communities, published in general circulation newspapers to protect rights.
The War Production Board announces and authorizes manufacturing to double the output of bobbie pins and hairpins in the last part of 1943 compared with earlier in the year. This move aims to ensure greater availability in stores for the spring period.
Citizens urged to back the attack and support the Bond Drive as volunteers rally behind the defense program. Messages emphasize unity, sacrifice, and national defense.
Lake County farm owners are asked to notify area agents about farm labor needs as workers are recruited from other states to assist with crops this season. Applications should include pay rate, work type, housing, and timing. Fire guards around citrus groves must be maintained to remove fire hazards and prevent losses from careless disposal of matches and cigarette stubs.
The nation mobilizes to collect 15 million tons of scrap metal by November 15 with Florida charged to 87000 tons. South volunteers lead in war effort as farmers factory workers and students join. Contact Mrs Fenn salvage chairperson to contribute.
Ralph Arey, vice chair of the Lake County War Finance Committee, commends Mount Dora Topic for cooperation in publishing releases and editorials during the Third War drive. He lauds the office's role in countywide support and local public service.
Officials emphasize saving coal and gas to strengthen the National Energy Pool. Citizens urged to conserve electricity gas water telephones and travel equipment as critical national resources.
Editorial urges unity and action as war mobilizes all ages. It praises students collecting metal for scrap drives and buying war bonds, notes older girls aiding Service Men’s Club, and highlights youths stepping into roles left by servicemen. It cites President Wilson? No. The piece calls for shared sacrifice and duty for lasting peace.
October 1 assembly featured Mr Urquhart praising the Bible, a glee club rendition of Thanks be to God, and retired minister Mr Driggers speaking on Bear Down five points. He urged bearing down on the American way church Sabbath home and service to others before more glee numbers.
On September 24 Mount Dora schools joined the Third War Loan Drive purchasing about 2300 dollars in bonds in one hour with help from Post Office and bank staff. The effort raised school bond purchases to roughly 7500 dollars. That day a military parade and jeep convoy, a winded ride in jeeps, an amphibian, an orchestra, exhibit displays, and planes added to a wartime morale showing.
On September 15 the eighth grade 4-H girls met in the home economics room to assign seats and plan the year's work. The week’s lesson covered buttonholes and several girls will make dresses as part of their second year 4-H requirements. The second meeting on September 22 elected officers: President Anne Pike, vice-president Eula Lee Bagwell, secretary-treasurer Mary Jo Burr, county council representative Dean Estes, eighth grade 4-H reporter Carol Swort.
During the remainder of the meet ing some of the girls cut out their aprons and others worked on patches required for this year's work.
A group of girls share opinions on forming a student recreation center. Allene Moon, Jackie Blackman, Grace Lee, Barbara Batton, Pat Padgett, Vernell Shipley, Dorothy Geiger express support or conditional approval citing engagement and noon hour use.
Bob Willard returns to Mount Dora to take a post graduate course in chemistry and plane geometry. At the Sanford Eustis game on Friday September 24 several locals attended including Donnie Grace Lee Earl Griggs Vernell Shipley Charles Javens Merry Robertson Bob Willard Kathleen Hamilton Lonnie Malone Patty Padgett Louise Estes J L Redd Walker Horsley Joyce Duggan Doris Harding and Laura Roseborough. Peggy Daniels and friends visited Silver Springs Sunday September 26. Barbara Batton spent September 25 in New Smyrna. Faye Ruth Shipes and Joyce Duggan spent Sunday afternoon September 26 in Leesburg. Allene Moon and Jackie Blackman went to a dance in Ocala the weekend of October 2. Grace Lee Allene Moon and Dot Geiger attended a dinner and dance at the Silver Lake Country Club for a squadron from Leesburg Air Base.
The column tracks summer romances among town youth with friendships and pairings from Walker Horsley and Joyce Duggan to Vernell and Carey Colley. It notes Louise E. and J. L. Redd, Charles Estes and Marion Military Institute, and visitors like Dan Nettles and Bob Willard.
A fragment of a letters to editors page shows readers addressing editors with questions about crushes and soldiers. The snippet ends with a call for submissions and a note that G L is an assistant editor.
Last Monday over half the seniors went for jitters as the inertia Gaglanioe army egagy army equipment and about seven are taken poded by soceun training buyin. The senior room is eg ing new members. Bob has joined an in post graduate play is being decided upon as yet with several discussions on the type. First semester party ideas include a boatride. Annual plans are not yet fully discussed but to start before Christmas. Most bought class rings last year. three or four plan to order this year.
Last week the junior class measured for rings with Hanslid Holleland Dorothy Hutson Donald French Annie Belle Pate Lucille Harding Wesley Wilder Warren Story Vernell Shipley Walker Horsley J L Redd and Barbara Batton on the list. Two students preferred pins Trudie Williams and Lois Holloway. Deposits are mostly in and Mr Roseborough plans to send the order this week. The class is also considering a play with Miss Cassady stirring interest after a prior vote limited by attendance.
The class notes with regret report A C Minkley has left to take a position at the Grandview Hotel. Local school communications announce the change and wish Minkley well in the new role.
The eighth grade bond buyers were Ann Pike Jimmie Padgett Howard Nutter Mary Jo Burr Delcie Mae Newmans Phyllis Turner Davis Moorhead Buddy White Virginia Perry and Eula Lee Bagwell. The eighth grade fee work books arrived last week.
Minister L B Chastain argues that God’s terror shown by disobedience and storms pairs with his love in salvation. He cites scripture from Romans and Psalms to urge reverence for law and obedience, ending with Agrippa’s reaction to Paul’s persuasion toward Christianity.
Local notices list services at First Methodist Fifth Avenue Caxton Dogcott with times for Sunday school at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 led by Pastor Richard Brown, Youth Fellowship at 6:30, and evening prayer at 8:00. First Baptist at Sixth and Tremain offers Bible study at 9:45, morning and evening worship, and prayer meetings. Also Donnelly Street church and Church of Christ schedule Sunday services, Bible study, communion, and midweek prayer.
Cor Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis offers Sunday Mass at 1 30 AM with other Sundays at 7 30 AM Weekday services 7 30 AM Friday 4 PM Children classes Sundays 9 45 AM Fridays 4 30 PM Church meetings 12 15 PM last Sunday Confessions Saturdays 3 PM First Thursday 3 PM Rev William O’Farrell pastor
The Red Cross plasma service saves many wounded, reducing fatalities. Lake County’s Defense Council seeks donors to support Army Navy needs, with Orlando blood bank providing plasma facilities for home front volunteers.
Monthly meetings include Baptist Church Lambert Mary Oee and Overhiser Circles W M A and Community Church Ladies Aid on first Friday. Missionary on the 8th Friday. Methodist Woman's Society meets first Wednesday. American Legion first Monday in City Hall. Auxiliary same day. Band Boosters last Friday in School Auditorium at 7 30. Kings Daughters second and fourth Monday evenings. PTA meets first Tuesday. Kiwanis lunch Thursdays at the Community Building. Masonic meetings first and third Thursdays. C E B S second and fourth Thursdays. Knights of Pythias Wednesday at the Temple. Pythian Sisters first Tuesday at the Temple. Past Chiefs Club fourth Tuesday at members homes. Home Demonstration second Wednesday 2 30 p m Community Building meeting rooms.
The Chamber of Commerce updates its list of single apartments and rooms in private homes for rent with no charge. New residents should register at the chamber office on Fifth Avenue to be located quickly for messages or calls, contact Missley, secretary, or call 2881.
Wartime ration details include Sugar Book 1 stamps 14 and six through late dates. Gasoline coupon 6 for three gallons. Canned fruits Book 2 blue stamps R S T valid to Sept 20. U W valid to Oct 20. Shoes Book 1 stamp 18 valid to Oct 31. Meats fats oils canned fish Book 2 red stamps X through Oct. last year coupon 5 expires Sept 30. stoves certificate via Ration Board.
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