Elementary School Sixth Grade Christmas Parade Visit
Sixth grade students were in Orlando Thursday afternoon to watch the Christmas Parade. Names attended include Turner Virginia Perry Anne Pike Jimmy Pelge Vernll Conner and others. Two weeks remain until vacation with holiday spirit guiding art and music lessons. The school plans a performance of Follow the Star on December 16 in the afternoon at the P meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Ag Turner
Virginia Perry
Anne Pike
Jimmy Pelge Aly Vernll
Conner Olger
Ewner
Miss Camp
Lake Soumly
Tavares
Candy Sale Supports Crippled Children Library Funds
Second grade students plan a December 9 candy sale to raise money for new library books. The event follows successful prior sales. Martha Slayden spent Thanksgiving with grandparents in Orlando, Birdie Mae Deshian holidays in Eustis, Jean Pike marked her seventh birthday, and Billy Darby turned nine. Perfect spellers for weeks 12 and 13 include Ward Eason Patsy Dean Alan Claflin George Oliver Mary Adkins Martha Slayden and Martha Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Slayden
Ad Lando
Birdie Mae “Deshian
Eustis
Jean Pike
Billy Darby
Ward Eason
Patsy Dean
Alan Claflin
George Oliver
Mary Adkins
Martha Simpson
Reading and collecting in our junior Red Cross room
Our class shares news of visits to Sanford and Atlanta, fund drives for the Junior Red Cross, and room dues. We admire a new museum display of cotton, pine cones, tobacco, and wheat from southern states while noting our growing library and fractions lessons. Gloria Jean, Frances Smith, Sally, and Dale contribute items. L G Simpson Jr works on an oil derrick. Mr Roseborough brings a world map with presidents and state flags, inspiring geography study. George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson illustrations delight us as we name perfect spellers Robert Hall and Frances Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cie Monet Vis
Cotun
Howard McRee
Sanford
Florida
Jean Conrad
Atlanta
Verot Hamlin
Red Cross
U. S
Gloria Jean
Frances Smith
Sally
Dale
L. G. Simpson, Jr
Mr. Roseborough
Fourth Grade Welcomes New Pupil and Watch Gift
The fourth grade reports a new pupil R. J. Aldrich from Metter Georgia near Macon and praises Ralph Barker for winning a Walnette Candy wrist watch with three cents. Students busy with P T A Christmas play and small gifts practice while they bond with the Norway trip note concluding with names of perfect pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Aldrich
Metter
Georgia
Macon
Ralph Barker
Walnette Candy Co
Hitler
Norway
Clarence Obdy
Floyd Risley
Betty Ann Thompson
Genett. Deen
Evelyn Minkley
Mary Martha Simpson
Lafaye Humphrey
Third Grade News From Mrs Norton’s Class
Bettye Ann Ray brought a sunfish called Sunset to school and thrived in a classroom aquarium. The class notes birth of Thomas Haines on November 26 and celebrates Thanksgiving with ice cream and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye Ann Ray
Russell McKinney
Thomas Haines
Mrs. Norton
Mr. Rogers
George Detten
Elizabeth Oliver
C. W. Rogers
Barbara Baker
Starke
Florida
Joseph Trembley
Mount Pocono Borough
Pennsylvania
Billy Carroll
Orlando
Alvis Williams
David Blanchard
George Blunt
Christine Sills
First Grade Thanksgiving Activities and Travel News
The first grade class shared turkey cookies and candies from Mrs. E. E. Nutter as a surprise. Students include Patsy Cornet, Betty Jo Eckholdt, and Patsy Dorne with several going to relatives for the long weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Nutter
Miss Gould
Hutchinson
Douglas
Georgia
Patsy Cornet
DeLand
Grandmother’s
Ving
Dmother
Cassia
Betty Jo Eckholdt
Rock S
Peggy Lou Nutter
New Summa
Daytona Beach
R. A. Galbreath
Betty Sue Scott
Joan Key
Patsy Dorne
Mary Grace Conboy
Grady Sills
Jack Hutchinson
Redbirds
Row, Peterson
Man Wins Navy Slot By Gaining Weight
Paul Fritz a 22 year old man measured 6 ft 2 in and weighed 150 pounds when told he needed 156 for his height. He ate a banana beef steak bread potatoes desserts and drank water to reach 156 pounds and join the Navy at Great Lakes Training Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fritz
Navy
Fritz
Great Lakes
November defense savings boost Lake County totals to $329 855
Lake County reports defense securities sales for November with Leesburg leading at 7220 75 and Eustis close behind at 5892 75. Banks and post offices across the county sold bonds and stamps totaling 329 855 10, reflecting broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Leesburg
Leesburg First National Bank
Defense
Firsteral Savings and Loan Association
Eustis
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Altoona
Fruitland Park
Groveland
Howey
Mascotte
Mineola
Montverde
Paisley
Tavares
Bank of Tavares
Tavares Post Office
Umatilla
AS WE SEE EM By The Dirt Daubers
A light verse list of students with playful nicknames and traits. It mentions many names such as Ann Laura Florence Lee Helen James Christie Wilma DeLoach Martha Williamson W. F. Duggan Nell Nina the Woods twins Norman of Sanford Torad Evelyn Harold Arielle John Burkart Alma Boyd Maxine Clery James Thompson Tommy Shipes Betsy Noel Florence and more. The piece uses humor to sketch school life and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Laura
Florence Lee
Helen
James Christie
Wilma DeLoach
Martha Williamson
W. F. Duggan
Nancy
Nell
Nina
Woods
Ernest
June
Libby
Norman
Sanford
Torad Evelyn
Harold
Bay Thompson
Arielle
John Burkart
Pete
Alma Boyd
Maxine Clery
James Thompson
Tommy Shipes
Betsy
Noel
Florence
Orange Blossom Trail Scenic Route Through Central Florida
The Orange Blossom Trail lowers distance to Miami offering a scenic drive along the Ridge with orange groves and the Singing Tower visible for miles. New curves between Lake Wales and Frostproof ease travel. construction is nearly finished with completion by December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bok
Lake Wales
Florida
Miami
Frostproof
John E. Ballenger
Mount Dora
Orlando
Kissimmee
Senior class appoints staff for annual and plays
James Christie names Maxine Clery business manager and Wilma DeLoach assistant to sell subscriptions. Calvin Richardson Lib Drawdy and W F Duggan to solicit ads. Year aims for more pages, lower price, red blue and purple covers. Juniors receive thanks as they prepare their play. Eighth grade notes Hayride on November 26 with Dorothy Yearty returning from illness. Miss Vandiver selects a one act play for December titled Hot Dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Christie
Maxine Clery
Wilma DeLoach
Calvin Richardson
Lib Drawdy
W. F. Duggan
Dorothy Yearty
Vandiver
Army Morale Reflected in Families and Friends at Home
Army morale mirrors civilian mood says observers and selectees like Diamond S. Dickey urge families to support service members with encouragement and understanding. Navy recruiting opens about 1000 aviation cadet training slots monthly leading to Ensign commissions and fleet duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Diamond S. Dickey
Chicago
Missouri
Seventh Grade Notes and Outing Update
Seventh grade notes report a yearbook sponsored by seniors. Dorothy Mae Conner missed several days with a sprained ankle. Bobby Turner visited the zoo in Sanford on Sunday, November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mae Conner
Bobby Turner
Sanford
Patriotic Program Tonight at East Town School
Cauly Lott announces a patriotic program at East Town School auditorium this Thursday November 11 at 7 30 p m. The event thanks Mount Dora Leesburg Eustis and Orlando businesses for ads and donations to buy a curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Town
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Eustis
Orlando
Cauly Lott
Defense Table Aids Bond Drive at Eustis Club
The Eustis Woman's Club runs a defense table selling rants potholders aprons quilts and fancy work to raise funds for defense bonds. Mrs Louis C Vogt leads the table with Mrs N E Griffin and Mrs C R Marsh as chair and co chair. President Mrs Lou E Frettenden oversees the effort to run for the duration of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis Woman’s Club
Louis C. Vogt
Ways and Means
N. E. Griffin
C. R. Marsh
Lou E. Crittenden
Clucipe
U. S
Air Corps to Train Aviation Mechanics
The Air Corps outlines civilian aviation mechanic training to meet demand. Original appointments pay about 50 dollars monthly and promotion paths exist to Junior Aircraft positions. Forms are available from Civil Service Secretary offices or the Fifth U. S. Civil Service District in Atlanta Georgia.
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AIR Corps
Dasaie 2 Olen Ioaaiaere Ic
Aately
Ws Ie
Ba Pemmaee Tatness T
Ees
Civil Service
U. S. Civil Service District
Atlanta
J. W. Hunter to Aid in Avon Park Probe
Governor Holland last week signed State Attorney J. W. Hunter of Tavares to assist State Attorney Grady Burton of Wauchula in the Avon Park city affair probe. The assignment was for an official inquiry into the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hunter
Avon Park
Holland
Tavares
Grady Burton
Wauchula
Avon Park City
School Band Concert Tomorrow at Community Building
The School Band performs tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Community Building. Attend to hear the students showcase their music.
Popeye Navy Recruiting Ad Offers 17 to 50 Enlistment
A recruiting notice invites men aged 17 to 50 to join the regular Navy or Naval Reserve. Enlistment provides Uncle Sam payroll, free food clothing and board, medical and dental care, and training in nearly fifty skilled trades with travel and advancement opportunities. Readers may request a free illustrated booklet, Life in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
U.S.S. Salt Lake City
U.S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Uncle Sam
Life IN the Navy
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Alee
Mount Dora High School
Ass’t
Libby Drawdy
Helen Wells
Hhymu
Central
Sanlando Springs
Heneier
Nover
Navy Department
U. S. Naval Reserve
United States Fleet
INC
Imumutes
MT Dora
Plymouth
Uncle Sam’s
Wings OF Youth
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Canada
Popeye
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