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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
4
Published at Mount Dora Florida the Mount Dora Publishing Company prints Edith Edeburn Keller as editor and notes subscription prices for one year six months and a single copy. The issue includes the Pledge to the Flag affirming loyalty liberty justice and democracy.
Mount Dora High articulates goals for the new school year focusing on growth in academics character and responsibility. It urges renewed courtesy cooperation and open mindedness while challenging students to advance with industrious effort and a forward mindset.
The opening program welcomed back students from a long vacation. Professor Rose borough urged a successful year while Reverend George Gibson offered scripture and reflections on pupil choices. A evening announced with Bingo at Sylvan Shores Hotel Cocktail Lounge.
Reverend James Sutley of the Baptist Church introduced the four new MDHS teachers Miss Davenport Miss Prickett Mr Hawkins and Mr Vincent. They gave a brief summary of their courses and what they would expect of the pupils.
The school elected class officers for grades nine through twelve with presidents and officers named. Seniors chose a committee for an assembly program on the 27th and cheerleaders Laura Roseborough, Maryann Hadlock, Doris Harding, Lucille Minkley, Patty Claflin, and Dorothy Mae Conner were elected by Miss Vandiver. Coach Hall spoke on football prospects at the Friday assembly and a pep rally followed.
The MDHS squad shows renewed life and full conditioning after four weeks of training under Coach Hall. Two thirds have prior playing experience including Carroll Griggs Frank Keller Jimmy Vincent Jack Watts William Stephens Verdual Hamlin and several others with several new talents like Freddie Wise Jay Swank Bill LoFroos and more. Public opinion foresees a strong season as the Golden Hurricanes prepare in passing blocking tackling and coordination with the coach keeping commentary minimal.
Mount Dora Hurricanes defeat St. James Panthers 12 to 0 at the Mount Dora field on September 20. Ver dual Hamlin scores the first TD on a 50 yard dash and Vincent throws a touchdown pass to Frank Keller in the third quarter.
The article profiles Mr. Hawkins born in Gromle South Carolina who moved to Crossnome North Carolina and completed high school there. He studied at Westminster Choir College Princeton and performed with Arturo Toscanini and the Philharmonic Symphony. He taught at Brevard College 1939 to 1941 joined the Navy as Athletic Specialist in 1943 and was discharged last December. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is his favorite composition and he enjoys watercolors in spare moments.
Young men are urged to enlist in the Regular Army to access education benefits after a three year term. The program pays tuition and fees up to 500 dollars per year plus a monthly living allowance, with extra for dependents, and provides training in 200 trades. Enlist by October 5, 1946. See Army Recruiting Station for details.
Enlistments for 114 2 or 3 years and 1-year options for men with 6 months in service. Ages 18 to 34, 17 with parental consent, reenlistment possible for current personnel. A $50 per year reenlistment bonus if within 3 months of discharge or last entry. furlough for reenlistment within 20 days. Mustering-out pay on discharge or reenlistment. Retirement at half pay after 20 years rising to three-quarters after 30, with credit for prior service. Choice of branch and overseas theater on 3-year enlistments.
The document lists pay adjustments in a military pay table: a 20 percent increase for overseas service, a 50 percent bump for members of flying or glider crews, and a 5 percent raise for every three years of service. Master and First Sergeants are shown with specific monthly figures, followed by other noncommissioned ranks and enlisted grades.
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