Roosevelt Endorses Christmas Seal Campaign
President Franklin D. Roosevelt endorsed the Christmas Seal campaign in a public letter dated November 27, 1934, urging Americans to support the charity drive to aid health and welfare programs.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
1
Bowling News Scrimmage As Orlando Club Beats Home Team
Three Orlando club teams visited on December 3 for a scrimmage against the home lineup. Orlando won 52 to 45 with Powell Eckis and Dean skipping for the home squad. Highlights include Powell’s team defeating Morrison 24 to 8 and veteran Reed’s draw and run shots. A DeLand match is anticipated. date to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Powell
Eckis
Dean
Morrison
Reed
Christmas Barrel Drive Urges Help for Florida Children
The Children's Home Society of Florida appeals for aid as donations are depleted and a deficit of over ten thousand dollars looms. The program seeks foster homes for 200+ children aged six to sixteen, Christmas goods for Receiving Homes in Jacksonville, Pensacola and Miami, and winter clothing, shoes, toys, and nonperishable food. The Kings Daughters plan to pack a Christmas barrel by December 15 with clothing, canned goods, toys, and candy from all ages. Donations may be sent via J. J. West Realty Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Children’s Home Society of
Home Society
Jacksonville
Eland
Pensacola
Miami
Juni League
J. J. West Realty Com
Honor Roll Honors Across Precinct Grades 1934 35
A school honor roll lists top students by grade from 2nd through 12th and post grade, with percentages of class achieving honors and named students in each segment. Elementary entries include 1st through 6th grades, naming numerous pupils across classes and noting monthly percentage marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Spilky
Lois Jerue
Emily Battle
Dorothy Loveless
Endora White
Jean Andersen
Flora Morley
Ruth Harvey
Ethel Lent
Marjorie Loveless
Frank Pooser
Nancy Cory
Jed Dixon
Henry Hays
Josephine Lanier
Dwight Mosteller
Ruth Shipes
Wilma Thompson
Barbara Anne Batton
John Coffin
Montine Dollar
Sarah Dooley
Betty Jean Flemming
Raymond Garcia
Joan Goddard
Louis Lusson
Joan Merrick
Faye Shipes
Gladys Irene Crane
Jessie Dixon
Harold Greene
Grace Lee
Jackie Swartz
Juanita Williamson
Betty Cooper
Ann Cory
Eunice Dixon
Mildred Edwards
David French
Lena Harding
Lloyd Morris
Paul Mosteller
Margaret Schwind
Nelle Stockton
Anna Margaret White
John Burkart
Jamie Christy
Maxine Clery
Bess Barney Davis
Calvin Hopcraft
Florence Lee
Ernest Minkley
Stanley Parker
Calvin Richardson
June Wilkinson
Martha Williamson
George Backus
Charles Boxell
Rita Daniels
Joann French
Maurece Glass
Lloyd Greene
Winifred Harding
Betsy Kramer
Iris. Moon
Sheila Spilky
Edwin Thomas
Red Cross Membership Drive Still Accepting Subscriptions
Red Cross reports several memberships turned in since last week as house to house canvass continues. The local branch delayed submitting its Roll Call report for one or two weeks to allow more people to enroll and aid more suffering ones through timely donations and memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros
Lewis
Heim Wins Support For Football Team In Fairfield
Fairfield Connecticut’s semi pro Tigers gained local support under Charles Heim after initial citizen protests. The team, once viewed with disfavor due to noise and fights, became orderly and drew regular crowds, turning semi pro football into a point of civic pride for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Conn
Tigers
Charles Heim
Mount Dora
Albie Booth
Yale
Fairfielders
Tourist Club Opens Winter Season With Glee Club Program
The Tourist Club opened the winter season to a large audience with a program by the Rollins College Glee Club and Cathedral Choir directed by Choirmaster Christopher O. Honaas. The event featured the Rollins Male Quartet, violin numbers, the Rollins Melodies octet, and an A Cappella Choir closing with ecclesiastical pieces. Next week Mount Dora schools provide the talent for another entertaining evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins College Glee Club
Cathedral Choir
College Glee Club
Christopher O. Honaas
Rollins Glee Club
Rollins
John Beaufort
Law Millard
Everett Roberts
William Mostellar
Brice Dougherty
Dante Bergonzi
Jack Carter
Rollins Melodiers
Helen Walsh
Katherine Winchester
Hazel Bowen
Dorothy Smith
William Page
Milford Davis
Lyman Greaves
Mr. Hannas
Palestrina
Mount Dora
Rough North Atlantic crossing for Fowler family
Mr and Mrs Frank Fowler arrived from Mt Kisco New York this week after a stormy sea voyage on a steamer from New York City Thanksgiving freight was light causing rough sailing. Mr Fowler grew ill and left the ship at Charleston to finish by rail while Mrs Fowler remained aboard. Walter Fowler and Miss Marcia Lou travel by car and are expected later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fowler
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
New York City
First Federal Farm Credit Union Charter Granted in Florida
The first charter for a federal farm credit union was issued to a Duval county Florida group. The potential membership reaches about 1500 farmers including poultry truck dairy bee and bulb growers. The unions aim to encourage thrift and provide personal loans with savings invested per share and low costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval County
Florida
Farm Credit Administration
Washington
Sesoehetians
Aiadehs
Kiwanis Club Hosts Local School Football Squad
Members of the new school football team, led by Captain Roy Christopher and co captain Mortimer McCown, were guests at a Kiwanis meeting. Coach Vincent introduced the players and spoke on the value of athletics to schooling while E M Wentworth praised the district school of instruction conducted by Geo J White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Fletcher Crane
Jack Simpson
E. M. Wentworth
Leesburg
Condo
Geo.j. White
Mount Dora
Central Florida
White
Quixley
Kiwanis
George Keller
Archie Hurlburt
Archie
A.J. Waltz
Roy Christopher
Cecil Parker
L. J. Drawdy, Jr
Edward Brooks
Mortimer McCown
Buster Sadler
Milton Chapman
Arthur Haskins
Orvil Grantham
Don Kimball
L. C. Green, Jr
Jerry Davis
A. Lee French
Howard Rutherford
F. A. McNair
Dedrick Green
Bayard Roberts
Frank Pooser
Tracy Kramer
McCown
Jewel Foster
Sam Sadler
Eustis
Rotary
Perry B. James
Rotary and
Lloyd Atkins
C. J. Brown
H Clark
Thos. H. . Cooley
H. W. Harlow
Wm. J. Johnson
Geo. C. Keller
A. C. Quixley
Alfred Rehbaum
0. M. Simpson
L. Ceith
E., M. Wentworth
Geo. J. White
S. C. Peacock
Primary Pageant To Be Presented Friday Night
A primary pageant cycle of the year will be staged by public school students with a chorus and various acts. Tickets available at the door. children admitted free at the door. The program lists first to third grade performers and several named acts across months from January to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Thompson
Ruth Shi Mabel Claire Wyatt
Lois
R. C. Durden
Horace Adams
Faye Shipes
Martha Thomas
Joan Goddard
Bobby Cheatham
Barbara Ann Batten
Wesley Wilder
Gladys Cheatham
Jessie Dixon
Betty Jean Johnson
Virginia Brock
Jack Swartz
Howard Andersen
Robins
Willis Andersen
Billy Goodman
Dwight Mosteller
Ruth Shipes
Lois McCullough
Opal Hutchinson
Mabel Claire Wyatt
Betty Edwards
Hazel Key
Gladys Irene Crane
Arline Lanier
Valentine
Joseph Lanier
Washington Rime
Tommy Kelly
Wilma. Thompson
Hallowe’en
Billie Treadwell
Visitors Praise Mount Dora From East Falls Church Friends
The Sanborns hosted Miss Mary Darby and Mrs. Gundry with her son Richard on their first Florida trip. The auto tour of the peninsula impressed them with Mount Dora’s hills lakes and well kept homes. They plan to return for a longer visit next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborns
Mary Darby
Shadow Lawn
East Falls Church
Beng
Washington
Darby
Mattie Lee
Dr. Gundry
Richard
Delan
Virginia
Florida
Peninsular
Mount Dora
Notice to Motoring Public in Lake County
Lake County imposes strict traffic enforcement from this date. Prohibits reckless and drunken driving, overloading, and permits maximums of 30 mph for loaded trucks and 45 mph for empty trucks. Vehicles must stay right, park limits apply, use lights after sunset, dim headlights, and stop at stop signs. Florida license required for anyone with a motor vehicle venture, resident, or sending children to school. Due to the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Two Weeks Christmas Trade Campaign To Start Saturday
Mount Dora merchants join a two week Christmas trade drive starting this Saturday. The campaign markets local stores with special incentives and gifts for patrons, urging residents to shop locally for better service and value during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Birth of Jean Wallis to Mr and Mrs Maurice Pike
Mr and Mrs Maurice Pike announce the birth of a baby girl named Jean Wallis born on Thanksgiving Day November 29. The infant weighed six pounds at birth and is welcomed by the family. Continuance of the Bankhead Cotton Control Act in 1935 will be decided by a vote of cotton farmers on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Pike
Jean Wallis
Silo at Experiment Station Opens for Silage Feeding
A trench silo was opened at the Experiment Station a few days ago to begin feeding the silage and the usual spoilage at the top was missing. There was no spoilage.
Giving all the sidewalk to a woman is courtesy
A pithy saying notes that offering full right of way on sidewalks is courtesy while granting her access to all roads becomes a discretionary choice. The aphorism reflects ordinary street etiquette and urban manners without naming people or places.
Vote Tuesday to express will at the polls
Voters urged to cast ballots next Tuesday for the town election where only one ticket appears. If unsatisfied, write in preferred candidates in the vacant spaces and mark the X to avoid disqualification, ensuring the will of the people is expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Simpson
Waltz
Keller
Dr. Dickson
Christmas Seals Aid Lake County Tuberculosis Fight
Lake County communities again support tuberculosis prevention with Christmas seals. Despite Florida’s progress 1093 deaths occurred last year. funds fund clinics, school testing, treatment updates, and protective health work. Send one dollar per sheet to Mrs G B Hurlburt Mount Dora or buy from Miss True Gift Shop or Mrs Keller Topic office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
G. B. Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Miss True
Mrs
Keller
Topic Office
Lake County Basketball League Plans Underway
After the football season, Lake County FERA recreation director arranges a Lake County Basketball League. The league will draw players from three communities in the county and an announcement will be sent when plans are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PLANS
Lake County
FERA
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Roosevelt
Novemer
United States
Trudeau
Seale
Doctor Dunham
E. Tuberculosis Association
National Tuberculosis Association
Edward Livingston Trudeau
Bowling News
RED Cross
Heim
Florida Group
Kiwanis News
J. W. Sanborn
Thes
Mr. Edison
Edison
Edison Company
Department of Agriculture At
Saint Louis
Glades
Gulf Coast
Plant Bureau
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