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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
4
The passage proclaims belief in a government by the people derived from consent, a democratic republic, and a union of states. It asserts duties of patriotism, loyalty to the constitution, law obedience, flag respect, and defending the country against enemies.
A newspaper column contends that public notices function like sounding one’s horn. Notices warn of contemplated moves and give affected parties a chance to protect their rights, aiming for broad advance publicity within reason.
Public notices must be precise and accurate to avoid invalidating legal actions and triggering costly challenges. Newspapers bear responsibility to guard against errors to protect all parties and ensure lawful proceedings proceed.
The McCarty couple thank friends and patrons for kindness and courtesy during their eighteen years in business. They express it has been a pleasure to serve the community.
Simple catarrh in birds stems from damp conditions and poor nutrition, with watery nostrils and possible mouth breathing. Most recover in days after removing predisposing factors. Moulting timing affects egg production, with late moult birds preferred for continued production and early moulters sent to market. Nitrogen fertilization in sweet potatoes and figs affects plant vigor and fruiting.
Letters and small photographs from loved ones and hometown newspapers top the preferred gifts for service members per a survey by Better Homes Gardens magazine. Pajamas and diaries are among the least favored items.
The editorial classifies MDHS students by how they do homework. It contrasts the perfect student who does most at home with little in study hall and the lazy type who copies others. It notes others who do tasks during class and finally those who do none.
Fourth to twelfth grade students gathered in the auditorium for an educational program led by Mr. Sedano. The Glee Club performed two numbers, a Bible quiz followed with prizes including a New Testament for Ruth Shipes and defense stamps for Peggy Daniels. Runners up were Faye and Barbara Shipes.
Last week students prepared for six weeks tests then resumed routine classes. The typing class filed report cards for Professor Roseborough while senior English finished Macbeth and tested on it. Juniors held panel discussions, while sophomores and freshmen studied parts of speech and sentence diagramming. American history books arrived late and Miss Cassady urged students to update their volumes.
In the classrooms braces of topics unfold from algebra and geometry to bookkeeping and business English. Teachers Hall Laney Roseborough Sedano guide students through lessons while the glee club and band rehearse, aiming to perform Ave Maria at the next assembly.
Student workers discuss last week's Child Labor Law. Lucile Harding calls it too strict during wartime while Peggy Daniels warns many will lose jobs if hours are not increased. Merry Robertson and Maysie Crane offer nuanced views on hours and provisions. The law limits work after school to two and a half hours, with younger students restricted to eight pm and older students to ten pm, farm work exempt from curbs, and under twelves barred.
Dorothy Geiger visited relatives in Leesburg on Friday October 8 while Earl Griggs Robert Jackson Ellis Williams Wesley Wilder and Hansid Hollon were in Tampa October 6 and 7 for Army Air Corps tests Eugene Jones spent October 15 17 in Jacksonville with her aunt At Orlando many pupils and teachers were seen including Peggy Daniels Dorothy Geiger Marilyn Johnson Vernell Shipley Grace Lee Cassady Parker Doris Camp Twila Camp and Donnie French Dan Nettles former MDHS student visiting Howey and now in the Navy was overseas Conner and ends at her home in Lake Jem.
Malone boretie Von Herbulis and Lorene Yates were in Sanford Sunday October 10 visiting friends. Mable Claire Wyatt stays in Mount Dora with the Pattons. Kathleen Hamilton returned to Georgia after a few days visit with her grandmother.
The notes recount dating pairs and crushes among students with mentions of Ann Grace Vernell Louise P and Peggy Daniel. It notes Pat Padge new couples Dorinie Louise E Robert Jackson Louise Donnie Marilyn Bob Ken and others. The column laments departed Mable Claire Wyatt and reports long distance calls from Marilyn to San Diego.
The senior class welcomes Richard Young from Slater ville High School Ravenna Ohio who enrolled last week. The class plans an assembly program for Friday October 22 with Marilyn Johnson as committee chair and Allene Moon Dot Geiger and Gladys Irene Crane as members. The senior play and annuals are still unsettled with possible all girl cast and a committee has held two meetings planning the program.
The tenth grade adds three new members Ashton Brown from New Jersey Virginia Hollon who was in the class last year and Mable Claire Wyatt returning for a two weeks visit.
Seventh grade students acclimate to new surroundings under Miss Bardeen. A jeep ride with the adviser strengthened class bonds among Robert Hall L G Simpson Sally Strite Willie Mae Key Roy Key Keith Grinstead Billy Lafroos Verdual Hamlin Clyde Mosteller and Betty Jo McDonald. Six week tests begin with mixed results and hopes for honor roll recognition.
The notice instructs residents to register at the school on October 26 and 27 from 2 to 5 PM for a new ration book, reminding bring ration book No 3 as it is required. It mentions local social events and church activities including anniversaries and meetings.
The First Baptist Church at One Sixth and Tremain presents a full week of activities led by Pastor J. M. McCown. Bible School at 9:45 A.M. Morning worship at 11:00 A.M. Baptist Training Union at 7:00 P.M. Evening worship at 8:00 P.M. midweek teaching and prayer meetings on Wednesday evening. Cordial welcome to a friendly church.
The Church of Christ at Lake Fracklin Park Rossiter St on Seaford Road holds weekly services led by L. B. Chastain. Bible study 10:00 A.M. preaching and communion 11:00 A.M. Evening service 7:30 P.M. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 P.M.
A meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose at the K of P Hall in Beattie is announced with officers including secretary Kinkland and Governor Eutchins to preside. First and third Wednesdays noted for gatherings.
Monthly meetings and weekly gatherings for Baptist and Community churches W M A Ladies Aid Methodist Woman's League American Legion and Auxiliary Band Boosters Club Woman's Club Kiwanis Lions Masons Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters and related civic groups list meeting times locations and frequency for the month. Describes regular dates such as first Friday afternoons and every Monday evening with exact venues including City Hall Community Building and Temple.
A wartime guidance describing blue steady blast to dim lights and return to dimout, red wavy blast to complete blackout, blue steady blast to dim out, and white for all clear before turning on bright.
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