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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
4
A school ceremony proclaimed the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, affirming the Republic with liberty and justice for all.
The creed declares belief in a government of the people by the people for the people with powers derived from consent. It asserts a democratic republic, unity of states, liberty equality justice and humanity, and duty to love defend obey and respect the flag and laws.
Lake County communities seek Sunday liquor sales rules with closures on the Lord's Day. Mount Dora faces pressure as a Donnelly Avenue wine shop remains open and a package store permit awaits Council action. The public is urged to express views to the Council.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares announces National Bible Week from September 9 to 15. A poster from the Layman's National Committee promotes study of the Bible and civic spirit, urging broad American leadership in promoting the Word of God. Poster availability is through local chambers in Eustis Leesburg and Mount Dora.
The article argues that Dora High will offer diverse activities including basketball and banquets while stressing that academics remain the core goal. It warns that without strong schoolwork, extracurricular benefits are lost and praises well rounded students who excel academically and in activities.
Ocoee rolled to a 14 point second quarter lead and defeated Mount Dora as Watson scored on a 20 yard run and Vandercrift returned a 75 yard interception for a TD. Queen of Ocoee added a fourth quarter TD but failed the extra point.
The text urges keeping children away from mice and rats, carrying matches in a metal container if possible, running a full water heater briefly, not leaving the stove burning, and calling the fire department with precise directions to the scene when a fire is seen. It emphasizes clear steps to improve emergency response and safety.
A school column notes students in American history exploring the Revolutionary War and Macbeth in English. Home economics students sew after choosing colors and styles. Sociology work covers biographies and social topics while biology observes living specimens. Algebra tackles equations and shorthand memorizes forms. A fairy tale about Cinderella precedes Joan of Arc as Latin begins verb conjugations and noun declensions.
A fragmentary social column lists football game attendees and afterparties in Leesburg Orlando and Mount Dora. Names include Carl Tucker Joyce Duggan Bob Petruschell Charles Javens Norma Frary Buddie White Laura Roseborough Dorisminkley Barbara Batton Verdual Hamlin and Wesley Wilder among others with comments on dates, movies, and a Venetian Gardens dance.
Mount Dora high school drew a large student turnout at Friday's opening game in Ocoee on October 6. Dorothy Bond James Bean and Bobby Allen have recently visited Orlando.
Walker’s visits to Orlando raise questions about recent events as Dae gan’s influence seems to reemerge. Rumors swirl about renewed personal chemistry and possible misunderstandings in public appearances.
The senior class has been inactive since the first meeting. A class banner is on order but not yet received. Seniors must fill two Christmas boxes for children of war torn people with toys made in the United States and unrelated to the war. Annie Belle Pate was absent last week due to an accident.
Rio junior class ace has for the next assembly a one act play directed by Miss Cassady. Juniors also discussed a separate play to be presented to the public in December. Several juniors attended the Leesburg football game Friday night September 29.
Doris Camp is reported as class adviser elect though not yet mentioned in earlier notes. Welcome back Lorene Bethea and Iane Carver who spent time in Tennessee and New York, as the eighth grade anticipates initiation day amid hot fun and a busy school start.
Several eighth grade students and their mothers enjoyed summer travel. Betty Jo McDonald visited Washington DC for a month with her mother. Adrianne Norton stayed in Daytona with her mother. Sally Strite traveled to Nashville for six weeks with her mother. L G Simpson spent a month in Michigan with parents. Tim Poulton and his mother went to Dayton Ohio. Verdual Hamlin visited his aunt for two months in Eatonton Georgia. Horace Adams remained unspecified.
The notice lists First Methodist at 1ffth Avenue Caxton under Pastor Doggett with services and activities including church school and youth groups. Also First Baptist and Community Church details show pastors, service times, and program highlights for the week.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Florida invites the public to Sunday school at 9:30, Sunday service at 11:00 with subject Doctrine of Soul, and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. testimonies and remarks. A free reading room at 117 North Buena Vista opens daily 3 to 5 p.m. reading Bible and Christian science literature.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds Bible study at 10:00 A.M. and preaching with communion at 11:00 A.M. weekly led by A. L. Butler. Evening service Sundays and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Liberty Street church issues weekly services led by Pastor Rev. T. J. Meade with Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. worship at 12:10 and 8:00 P.M. on Sunday. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 and Y P B Friday at 8:00.
The family of Mrs. Sarah J. Williamson thanks friends for help, flowers, and sympathy during her illness and passing. Football game tomorrow night at 8. Mount Dora hosts Tavares at the high school athletic field.
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