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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

2

Elementary School Faculty Discuss Patriotism and Spelling

The February Elementary faculty meeting at Miss Virginia Bardeen's apartment covered state instruction materials led by Miss Elizabeth West. Attendees included Mary Neel Doris Camp Elsicer Twila Camp and others. Teachers discussed The Eskimo Twins by Lucy Perkins and plans for February observances and future spelling emphasis. Several students were absent due to illness and weather with notes on reflections from visiting Mrs. Lewis Carroll and Miss Grace Butterfield.

Virginia Bardeen Ninth Avenue Donnelly Street Elizabeth West State Board of Public Instruction Mary Neel Doris Camp Elsicer Twila Camp Lucy F. Perkins Helen Whitehead James Hall Bobbie Sue Teasley Eef Darby Alan Chaflin Billie Carroll Mary Adkins Calvin Hollon Marcia Jo Foster Dorothy Lasson Revel Griffin Lewis Carroll Grace Butterfield

Children promoted to Squirrel division in color booklet unit

The students promoted to the Squirrel division at the start of the second semester were C. W. Rogers Buddie Parrish and Alvis Williams. They recently completed color booklets as the unit objective on color.

C. W. Rogers Buddie Parrish Alvis Williams

Second Grade Achieves Multiple Perfect Spelling Scores

Several members of the second grade earned 100 on their spelling tests this week. Perfect scorers include Junior Hutchinson, Joe Fertitta, Betty Ruth Schwartz, William Glover, Evelyn Minkley, Grover Hollon, Eddy, Mary Martha Simpson, Bobby Boy Floyd Risley, and Mary Grace Fertitta. Good readers earn gold stars on a chart, and many stars already appear there.

Junior Hutchinson Joe Fertitta Betty Ruth Schwartz William Glover Evelyn Minkley Grover Hollon Eddy Mary Martha Simpson Bobby Boy Floyd Risley Mary Grace Fertitta

Second Grade Teacher Joins Oakland Class

Composition books bought to keep lessons together. Miss Mary Neel of Oakland Florida has taken Mrs. T A Shepherd's place as second grade teacher.

Mary Neel Oakland Florida T. A. Shepherd

Students and Attendance Highlight Mount Dora Class Roll

January entries show Robert Hall visiting Apop Sitetas and new pupil Charles Story joining from Marks Street Orlando. A total of 26 pupils with sixteen boys and ten girls. several absences noted due to illness. Spelling and writing work progress reported alongside a school outing to see Gone With the Wind and a student recital with a Hawaiian guitar.

Robert Hall Apop Sitetas Te Eee Barbara Shipes Clyde Mosteller L. G. Sim , Jr James Sills Verdual Hamlin Charles Story Mount Dora Marks Street Orlando Betty Mae Whitehead Wri Miss Camp Frances Smith Marcus Kerr Bob Price L. G. Aeson, Jr Emily Coffin Betty Jo McDonald Adrianne Norton Betty Ann Thom

Long Division Solving Club Valentines and Orals

The entry describes an Oral English Club meeting Fridays with a Valentine box and cards. Members elect a president and secretary, share stories to improve public speaking, and list several perfect spellers including Ronald Caldwell and Gordon Folger.

Ronald Caldwell Gordon Folger Davis Moorhead Howard Nutter George Treadwell Jimmie Vincent Buddy White Josephine Fertitta Evaleeta Griffin Frances Dwelley

Local Visits and School Activities Highlight Weekend

Betty Cooley visited Ocala and Silver Springs on Sunday. Bobby Turner travels with Iowa and Indiana relatives to Sanford with a zoo trip from Mount Dora. Helen Jones visits from Philadelphia to our class. Alice Brandt and Phyllis Ryan travel to Orlando. The fifth grade hosts an art exhibit at the Eustis county fair. Girl scouts plan a Saturday hike. Spelling winners include Billy Birt Alice Brandt Maryanne Hadlock Doris Harding Jean Hiley Lucille Minkley Lila Rhodes and Phyllis Ryan.

Betty Cooley Ocala Silver Springs Bobby Turner Iowa Indiana Mount Dora Bobby Sanford Helen Jones Philadelphia Alice Brandt Phyllis Jeanne Ryan Orlando Eustis Billy Birt Maryanne Hadlock Doris Harding Jean Hiley Lucille Minkley Lila Rhodes Phyllis Ryan

School notices highlight honor roll and attendance

The document records students excused from exams Mabel Wyatt Bob Allen and Charles Wilkinson with high marks in major subjects including citizenship. It lists honor roll members for the third period, visits by former classmates Geral dine Retan and Earl Underwood, and top attendance records for the first semester. It mentions a snowman sighting in Orlando and week by week perfect spellers Ann Groover and Ma Claire Wyn Paty Purnell.

Mabel Claire Wyatt Bob Allen Charles Wilkinson Patty Purnell Lois Rhodes Geraldine Retan Winter Park Earl Underwood DeFuniak Springs Billy Treadwell Faye Juanita Morris Tommy Kelly

Moorhead Boy Born in Middleton Connecticut

Mr and Mrs C E Moorhead of Middleton announce the arrival of a son Robert Malcolm born January 31 weighing seven pounds.

C. E. Moorhead Middleton, Conn Robert Malcolm

Birthday tribute to Lake County mayor Dr. W L Ashton

A birthday notice honors Dr. W L Ashton born February 9 1897 in Estee Graels of Seeome. He is a physician in Umatilla mayor since 1936 medical director of Harry Anna Crippled Children’s Home secretary of Lake County Medical Society since 1933 Mason Elk Kiwanian and Lake County Chamber leader. He arrived in Florida in 1926 to Lake County in 1927 and enjoys football roses ham and eggs and radio as hobbies.

W. L. Ashton Umaoe Estee Gra Oels Seeome Umatilla Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s Home Lake County Medical Society Florida Medical Association Umatilla Kiwanis Club Lake County Florida

Stin Haselton of Eustis feted for local service and dairy business

Stin Haselton of Eustis born February 2, 1888 in Eustis. He attended Eustis schools and Stetson Academy. He earned his first dollar at the First State National Bank during summer vacation. He now owns Lake View Dairy Farm of Eustis and has served as city treasurer. He is a member of the Eustis Chamber of Commerce and a Rotarian.

T. Stin Haselton Eustis Stetson Academy Haselton First State National Bank Lake View City of

James Martin Lowry of Montverde Remembered

James Martin Lowry of Montverde born February 4 1882 in Monroe North Carolina. He moved to Florida in 1884 and Montverde in 1890 where he worked as mail carrier at ten cents a day and later served as Montverde clerk and county official. He belonged to Masonic orders and the Tavares Kiwanis Club with ties to local schools and religious groups.

James Martin Lowry Montverde Monroe N. C Lowry Florida Tavares Lovers Seo Zeta Seer Tavares Kiwanis Club

Heart Health Rules From Dr Morris Warn Against Strain

Public health guidance outlines how infection and arterial changes affect heart disease. It stresses rest, proper nutrition, oxygen from fresh air, and five commandments: avoid sudden exertion, eat moderately, manage weight, limit 30 minute activity after meals, and reduce emotional stress.

Morris

Lake County Chamber Board Meets Today at Court House

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors holds its regular meeting in the Court House office this Friday afternoon. The County Recreation Advisory Committee will meet an hour earlier in the same venue.

Lake County Chamber of Commerce Court House

Relief For Florida Farmers Cited By Pepper In Clayton Talk

Senator Claude Pepper informed H G Clayton that relief programs are mobilizing for Florida farmers and agricultural workers hit by crop losses. He cited seed grants and subsistence needs, including clothing and medicine, plus temporary work. Agencies like RFC Disaster Loan, Federal Surplus Commodities, Farm Credit, WPA, and Red Cross are coordinating aid and seed loan applications are rising.

Florida Claude Pepper H. G. Clayton Rural Adjustment Administration Clayton RFC Disaster Loan Corporation Federal Surplus Commodies Corporation Farm Credit Administration Federal Land Bank WPA The American Red Fort Herbert Deal Orlando Samuel Glass Marianna Otis Rountree Raymond L. Raney

Pensacola Fishermen See Submarine Off Shore

Pensacola fishermen reported sighting a submarine about one mile off shore and could not determine its nationality.

Pensacola

Classified ads bring results in classifieds appeal

A concise note urging readers to place ads for items they no longer want, suggesting others may be seeking them. The piece frames classified advertising as an effective way to connect buyers and sellers.

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