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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1945
Page
4
A student assembly recited the pledge to the flag of the United States of America, affirming allegiance to the Republic and the ideals of one nation, indivisible, with justice for all.
A version of The American Creed asserts belief in a government of the people with powers derived from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a united nation. It emphasizes love of country, obedience to laws, respect for the flag, and defense against enemies, reflecting patriotic duties.
Reminder to set clocks back one hour at 2 a m on Sunday September 30 as clocks switch from Eastern War Time to Eastern Standard Time. Saturday night observers should reset watches before retiring for an extra hour of sleep. Sunday services will proceed on Eastern Standard Time.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce annual directors meeting is set for 3:30 PM Monday at the Court House Home Demonstration room in Tavares. Secretary Karl Lehmann will share plans, past presidents will nominate 1946 officers, and travel restrictions are expected to boost attendance. Football game tomorrow at 8 PM features Mount Dora and Webster at the High School field.
Mount Dora High School adds Earl Jones a senior transferring from Eustis High. Three new juniors Betty Lou Pendleton Jayne and two sophomores Earl Cunningham Dorothy Peterson and Jimmy Vincent. Freshmen Wilbur Bloyd and Gloria Jean Conrad join the迎.
The piece celebrates returning to classes and anticipates senior and junior plays, football and basketball support, and a glee club operetta after changes this year. It thanks Miss Hattie Allen for her gift to the library as the term begins and urges cooperation for an unforgettable year.
The Mount Dora assembly on September 10 featured Reverend James H. Sutley and Rev. George Gibson delivering talks on perseverance and ambition under the motto Dare to Will and Will to Do. The 1945 football prospects list key veterans and promising new players as the Hurricanes schedule six conference games and a trio of nonconference matches.
The program features Beans Can t Help Singing and Duration Blues by Navy boys, plus numerous student performances including A Brand New Love and Don t Blame Me. The Freshman class debuts I m Beginning to See the Light while Dont Fence Me In and Dream are also sung. A Yo Yo Contest showcases Holiday for Strings with More and More and Oh Johnny Oh among pieces by students.
On Tuesday September 11 the senior class met in its home room to elect officers Ruth Shipes was elected president for her fourth term Ashton Brown chosen vice president for his second term Opal Hutcheson will be secretary and Juanita Mor ris treasurer Jackie Ober will edit the Hi Points Mrs Duggan and Mrs Shipes will be class mothers Mr Brown class father Laney chosen adviser The class favors an annual but no definite plans yet for one
The eleventh grade and all high school classes held elections last week. Officers chosen include President Maryann Hadlock, Vice President C B White, Secretary Lucile Minkley, Treasurer Doris Harding, Class Adviser Miss Cassady. Class mothers Mrs Cooley and Mrs Turner. Class father Rev George Gibson. Reporters Bobby Turner and Darnell Pendleton. Afterward the group discussed the annual junior play and an assembly program.
A sophomore class elected officers on September 11 led by president Ione Carver and vice president Jimmy Vincent. Dorothy Peterson and Earl Cunningham join as members with adviser Mr. R. M. Hall. Virginia Perry is secretary treasurer. reporters Lorene Bethea and William Sons. grade mothers Mrs. Carver and Mrs. Turner. grade father Mr. Turner.
The passage names Miss Bardeen and Miss Vandiver as present. It notes Mr. Hall teaching manual arts to the boys, identifying him as the boys' manual arts teacher.
Washing woodwork with kerosene can deter powder post beetles after varnish dries. Strawberry buds should be planted with crown above ground and roots fully submerged to avoid drying or rot. For sweet potatoes, use a hoe for vines and a spading fork for lifting. larger crops benefit from a turnplow or sweet potato plow to prevent skin breaks and decay. The kidney worm infects hogs via contaminated feed and water, hatching larvae two days after egg passage and becoming infective four to five days later. Calendula tolerates cold and provides winter color with orange and yellow blooms, though frost may kill some flowers with quick regrowth as temps rise.
Formerly on Helen Street, the shop now operates in Lake Jem with up to date test gear. Stock includes tubes such as 12SA7 12SK7 25Z5 and 35Z5 50L6 for repairs. Certified Philco authorized service man in Lake County offers service calls and radio pickup delivery. Pending telephone installation, write G B Jones Box 37 Lake Jem Florida.
R B Benton janitor at Princess Theater asks residents to notify the Chief of Police if colored people return home after the late show and cause any disturbance. He says permission is granted to stop those individuals from attending to end the annoyance.
An old notice extols extended coverage to fire insurance policies as essential protection against future windstorms. It suggests buyers insure property before the next blow and mentions the cost.
New Mount Dora High School students arrive from other schools and join the student body with enthusiasm. The transfers are welcomed by existing students as they contribute to the school’s cheerfulness and atmosphere.
The Mount Dora Public School opened September 10 with twenty seven ninth grade students. Two new students Gloria Conrad and Wilber Bloyd joined. Large enrollments and room shifts force the ninth grade to meet in the former eighth grade room. Officers elected September 11 include President Patty Claflin and others. Miss Camp serves as class adviser.
The eighth grade elected Edward Harding as president and Mary Martha Simpson as vice president with George Sims tone Evelyn Minkley as secretary. Reporters are Helen Wages and Floyd Risley. New students welcomed include Robert Truelson Harriet Gawthrope John Kline and Mary Alice Goforth. Barker has broken his collarbone. The class totals thirty seven pupils for the '45 and '46 term.
The seventh grade reports its year began with officer elections led by President Curt Haygood and Vice President David Blan. Bettye Ann Ray is treasurer, Miriam White and Darlene Schaff serve as reporters, with Mrs Caudel as adviser. The class plans need for grade parents and notes two groups A and B.
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