Lake County Candidates Listed Six Weeks Before Primary
Complete slate announced in Lake County with candidates for T. G. Futch Leesburg and Fisher W. Hannum Eustis in the Representative group 1 George Westbrook Clermont and R. P. Burton Leesburg for group 2 Dr L N Kennedy Eustis R D Keene Eustis and Dr J F Shepherd Eustis for County Clerk George J Dykes Tavares for Sheriff W B Gibson Lady Lake Pete Alsebrook Leesburg C C Lee Clermont and B A Cassady Tavares for County Commissioner W H Richey and T B Stinson Leesburg W L Yancey Umatilla Manual Sloan Mascotte and E L Holley near Howey for supervisor of registration M E Miller Leesburg for Justice of the Peace 10th dist C M Love Lees-
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Lake County
T. G. Futch
Leesburg
Fisher W. Hannum
Eustis
George Westbrook
Clermont
R. P. Burton
Dr. L. N
Manual Sloan
Mascotte
E. L. Holley
Near Howey
M. E. Miller
Justice of the ‘Peace 10Th Dist
C. M. Love
Lees
Lake County Pioneer Dinner Planned at Eustis Club
The Eustis Historical Society will host a pioneer dinner April 21 at the Woman's club honoring Lake county settlers who arrived before the Civil War. Delegations from Grand Island Umatilla Cassia and Paisley are expected with over one hundred attendees. The Tavares Masonic Lodge received an old Bible gifted by Mr and Mrs Iliff Conger preserved in a wooden case. Judge E M Tally acknowledged the gift. The Eat More Florida Grapefruit contest concludes April 15 with judges to be named by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Florida grapefruit publicity included mentions to Amos and Andy and NBCs Grace Ellis. Eustis plans a Junior Chamber of Commerce. a dinner and officer elections are anticipated. Dr C C Higby opens a Clermont dental office after practice in Brooksville Lakeland and Jacksonville.
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Tavares Masonic Lodge
Iliff Conger
The
Eustis
Florida
Lake County
Andy
Grace Ellis
NBC
New York City
Joe Lee Mallory
Thomasville
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Miami
C. C. Higby
Clermont
F. H. Higby
Dr. Higby
Brooksville
Lakeland
Jacksonville
Resolutions From Mount Dora Chapter Honor Lost Brother
The Mount Dora Chapter No. 103 C. E. S. records its loss of Brother Thaddeus Hackett and extends sympathy to his relatives. A copy of the resolutions will be entered in the chapter records and published in the Mount Dora Topic. Committee on Resolutions: Martha V. Simpson, Jennie Stovall, Mabel M. Cleary.
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Thaddeus Hackett
Mount Dora
Jennie Stovall
Mabel M. Cleary
Mount Dora High Pointing Personal News Brief
April weekend updates list residents and local events. Mab visited Jacksonville with Goober and Bettye for the weekend while Ellene Thompson stayed in Ocala. Wayne Moon attended The Racing Youth show, and Mae Jewell Phillips hosted relatives from Longwood.
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Mab
Jacksonville
Goober
Bettye
Ellene Thompson
Ocala
Wayne Moon
Clovis
J. 4
Whimsical Political Ponderings and Regional Slogans
A stream of candid observations on county politics and election plans in Hillsborough and surrounding areas. The piece riffs on splitting counties, pardons in Florida, a looming Commissioner of Agriculture race, and playful riffs on advertising slogans and regional products.
The Gum Habit Praised or Criticized in School Note
A classroom essay criticizes constant gum chewing as disgusting and harmful. It argues chewing lowers grades, distracts thought, and wastes saliva critical for digestion, urging readers to rethink the habit and avoid becoming consumed by it.
High School Assembly Honors Medalist For Poppy Poster
Friday April 8th an assembly in the high school auditorium featured a bronze medal presentation by Mrs. Dahlin of the American Legion Auxiliary to Jean Blanchard for her poppy poster. The seventh grade delivered a lively program with multiple dances and harp solos by Emily Battle, Mary Louise Rehbaum, Winslow Waaser, Tracy Kramer, Josephine Strenstrom, and others.
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Dahlin
American Legion Auxiliary
Jean Blanchard
Emily Battle
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Winslow Waaser
Emily
Mary Louise
Tracy Kramer
Grandma
Josephine Strenstrom
Welcoming Holiday At Local High School
The high school enjoyed a cheerful holiday on April 1 and some staff, including Miss Hubbell and Miss Carson, traveled to Jacksonville for the Florida Association's annual meeting. Miss Hubbell presided over the social studies section on Friday afternoon, with others attending Thursday in a Chevrolet.
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Jacksonville
Floridational Association
Miss Hubbell
Miss Carson
Hubbell
Mount Dora Baseball Edges Ocoee 4 2 in March clash
Mount Dora beat Ocoee 4 to 2 to move to three wins in four this season. The visitors batted first but were kept scoreless until the fourth when a three bagger produced two runs. In the seventh Mount Dora tallied four runs to seal the win.
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Ocoee
Mount Dora
Bate
Ort Aesitter
J. F. Byanstley
Mount Dora Girls Tennis Beats Leesburg in Dual Match
In Mount Dora on April 2 Mount Dora girls defeated Leesburg 6-3 in doubles with Eleanor Wells Frances Harvey 6-3 6-3 and Martha Wells Maurita Bartholomew 6-4 6-2. Dorothy Hopcraft won 6-0 6-0 while Mary E Simpson and Shirley Shhonenberger fell 6-4 6-1 and 6-3 6-1 respectively.
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Leesburg
Mount Dora
Eleanor Wells
Frances Harvey
Martha Wells
Maurita Bartholomew
Dorothy Hopcraft
Mary E. Simpson
Orlando Triumphs Over Mount Dora in 7-0 Victory
Friday afternoon in Mount Dora, Orlando captured a decisive 7-0 win after a tight 0-0 start. The final standings show Orlando at 3 games won and 2 lost, with Mount Dora suffering the defeat.
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Mount Dora
Orlando
Seniors Prepare Three Act Comedy The Mil lionaire
The seniors plan to present The Millionaire on April 29. Rehearsals progress despite challenges from Clovis second act antics James Cooper Frances Mac and Frances quirks Ruths feebleness and M J's Parisian accent. Tickets will be sold and posters printed.
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Clovis
James Cooper
Jane
Ruth
M. J
Mac
Frances
Junior quote on busyness excuses lack of notes
The item records a junior deflecting responsibility with a witty remark about being too occupied to write notes. The tone is light and informal, reflecting a school or youth event setting.
Sophomore Picnic At Rock Springs A Grand Success
Sophomores enjoyed a well attended picnic with Mr and Mrs Laney and several chaperones as the class departed the school at four oclock Friday afternoon for Rock Springs. Three lively girls from class D accompanied the group.
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Laney
Moorhead
Treadwell
Rock Springs
Return to City After Short Outing
A group completed a brief excursion and returned home as they reached the city limits around seven oclock, expressing satisfaction with the outing.
Ninth Grade Pajamas and Neckwear Party Plans
Ninth grade notes homemade neckties in Home Economics and plans a Saturday April 9 party at Barbara Blanchard's after a movie. Miss Hubbell and Miss Carson to supervise if funds allow. several students listed as absentees with casual notes on their week’s activities. Grounded in school life and upcoming events with a tease of a double header baseball game.
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Barbara Blanchard
Miss Hubbell
Miss Carson
Harriet Wise
Mildred Driver
Calhoun Michael
Mary Norton
Irene Green
Barbara
James Showalter
Robert Tuttle
Ethel Lent
B. Y. P. U. Federation
Rock Springs
Sorrento
Apopka
Eighth Grade Struggles Amid Study Hall Debut
A class under Mrs. Laney faced a stagnant period with twenty three students in study hall for a half hour. Eight passed the arithmetic test while others retook the work. After school, Lamar and Robert’s boxing incident left Lamar briefly blinded in one eye.
SeventH grade event and school activities noted
A fragment describes a seventh grade event held a few days ago. Mary and Louise helped the winning team in the arithmetic contest and Mrs. Rehbaum organized a group track activity. Roy recalls riding a horse in youth.
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Mary
Louise
Mrs. Rehbaum
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