Elementary School News Highlights Attendance and Activities
The first semester perfect attendance honors go to Martha Simpson and Joann Grantham. Others on time for six weeks include Charles Moorhead, L. C. Durden Jr., and Vera Mae Wiley. Noting absences, Martha Slayden is in Orlando for a month and Melvin Stevenson has a cold and sore foot. Roosevelt Darby joined from Alabama, boosting enrollment. Classes study seeds sprouting, raise posters and booklets, and color life stories. Citizenship and patriotism are emphasized. Valentine Day activities include making valentines and classroom decorations. Perfect spellers for weeks 18 and 19 include George Blunt, Billie Carroll, George Lynn, Helen Whitehead, and Franklin Swindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr Agony
Martha Simpson
Joann Grantham
Charles Moorhead
L. C. Durden, Jr
Vera Mae Wiley
Martha Slayden
Atten Sioe
Orlando
Melvin Stevenson
Thom 6
Barry Norton
Billy Carroll
Maxine Liles
George Blunt
Billie Carroll
George Lynn
Helen Whitehead
Franklin Swindle
Second Grade News Learns About Coins and Washington
February brings curiosity as second graders study money and the life of George Washington. Students explore coin history and civic figures while engaged in hands on activities and discussions about value and leadership.
Examinations End and Nasturtiums Talk in Class Notes
The note mentions mid term exams finished and rt cards discontinued for six weeks. Floyd Risley supplied nasturtiums to the room. Miss Camp traveled to Orlando last Friday to see and hear Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Risley
Miss Camp
Orlando
Jeannette
McDonald Appears at Municipal Auditorium in Concert
A municipal concert feature had McDonald appearing at the Municipal Auditorium. A county nurse and Dr. Smith visited a classroom this week and examined each pupil. The week 19 perfect spelling lesson writers were Floyd Risley Martha Simpson and Evelyn Minkley.
February Birthday Party At Betty Jo McDonald's
Six students in our grade with February birthdays gathered Thursday afternoon February 6 1941 at Betty Jo McDonald’s on Lake Shore Drive for a party. They played games dressed in old clothes danced folk dances and enjoyed home made ice cream. The group noted progress in long division and aim to start fresh on exams. They discussed oats wheat and corn samples Nancy brought from the store noting wheat led the growth while corn lagged. Perfect spellers for two weeks were L G Simpson Betty Jo McDonald and Frances Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham , Lincoln
Thomas Edison
George Wash
Betty Jo McDonald's
Lake Shore Drive
Inurope
Nancy
L. G. Simpson
Betty Jo McDonald
Frances Smith
Fifth graders plan spring border for blue birds room
The class reports a quiet week with study focus on fractions while planning a spring themed border for the blue birds and apple blossoms room. Seven students scored 100 in United States history and others earned perfect marks in geography English and spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Etchells
Orlando
Jeannette McDonald
Mildred Metcalf
C. E. Metcalf
Ohio
Miss Turner
Sixth Grade News Highlights Student Awards and Visits
Ruth Risley, Dorothy Mae Conner, and Dorothy Eckholdt brought bouquets from home. The first semester absent or tardy list includes Laura Roseborough, Lila Rhodes, Lucille Minkley, Doris Harding, Harold Blunt, Dale Evans, Ruth Risley, Bobby Turner, Donald Watts, Julia Orr. A county health nurse and doctor examined the grade. Students studied two famous Americans with silhouettes of Lincoln and Washington. The grade won the February P T A attendance prize and bought Homes and Habits of Wild Animals by Karl Patterson Schmidt with the prize money. Dorothy Mae Conner visited Tampa last week. Miss Twila Camp and Betty Cooley enjoyed Jeannette McDonald’s concert in Orlando. Miss Camp photographed the class. Perfect spelling awards went to Lucille Minkley, Doris Harding, and Betty Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Risley
Dorothy Mae Conner
Dorothy Eckholdt
Laura Roseborough
Lila Rhodes
Lucille Minkley
Doris Harding
Harold Blunt
Dale Evans
Bobby Turner
Donald Watts
Julia Orr
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Karl Patterson Schmidt
Tampa
Twila Camp
Betty Cooley
Jeannette McDonald
Orlando Municipal Auditorium
Journalism Essay Contest at Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora high school seniors may compete for a 100 journalism scholarship at the University of Miami. Dr. B F Ashe announces the annual award to be first given in June 1941. Eligibility requires a Florida diploma by midyear or June 1941 and plans to study journalism at Miami. Both boys and girls may enter with an original 1500 to 5000 word essay on Obligations and Responsibilities of a Newspaper to Its Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Miami
Honorary Journalism Fraternity Sponsors UM Miami Scholarship
Lead and Ink, the honorary journalism fraternity at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, is sponsoring a scholarship. The program aims to support aspiring reporters and bolster journalism education within the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Miami
Coral Gables
Honor Roll of 7th to 12th Grades Listed
Honor roll names and percentages for grades 7 through 12 are listed, highlighting students achieving top marks. The list includes multiple families and regional surnames such as Wyatt, Birt, Coffin, Crane, Johnson, Harding, Edwards, Adams, Fuller, Moore, and Shipes, with percentages from 20 to 41 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Ofee Allen
Odes
Y Schwind
Mabel Claire Wyatt
Jimmy Birt
John Coffin
Jonnie Mae
Betty
Et Cile Harding
Lois Holloway
Williams
Fred
Gladys Irene Crane
Bobby Finney
Dorothy Marilyn Johnson
Grace Lee
Alleneee Glenn Rhodes
Myrtle Shelen
Dorothy Adams
Alma Cooper
Mildred Edwards
David French
Nancy Fuller
Lena Harding
Marjorie Paul Mosteller
Sara Roseborough
Norman Tuckett
Bobby Vincent
Gloria Watts
Alma
Clery
James Christie
Wilma de Loach
Florence Lee
Calvin Richardson
Williamson
Mary Allen
Peggy Barker
Rita Daneils
Joanne French
Winifred Harding
van Moore
Jean Shipes
Sheila Spilky
March April Chicks Start Guide and Cover Crops Value
March and April remain peak times for home flocks to acquire baby chicks while a practical guide to prepare for arrivals is outlined. The article notes extensive use of cover crops to prevent erosion, improve soil fertility, and highlights 1941 emergency crop loans for farmers including Sea Island cotton support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Island
Tavares
Herbert Deal
Farm Credit Administration
Cae Hadon
Fremp's Freaks and Public Frenzy in Moravian Prayer
Fragmentary notice riffs on a Moravian prayer about avoiding vanity and publicists. It mocks self serving officials and back slappers, hinting at a chaotic daily scene without clear events or names. The text reads like a satirical aside on public figures and unwanted solicitation for favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publi City
Displaced performers test Touris Club resolve at meeting
At a Touris Club gathering the scheduled acts could not appear and substitutes arrived late. Officers kept the audience calm, while two ladies who paid admission offered an informal music program. The episode highlighted unforeseen but valuable community assets. J. R. C. Fremp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touris Club
Fremp
J. R. C. Fremp
Postal Colony Picnic Week Schedule at Clermont Florida
The Postal Colony Company outlines a week of events in Clermont Florida from February 17 to 23. Notables include Senator Jim Mead and postal officials. activities include stockholders meeting, picnics at Kirkland Lake Park, a barbecued meal, a fish fry, a Washington birthday event, and church services. Attendees are asked to pre-register via Ernest Denslow in Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
New York
Jim
J. Senett
Way Mail Association
H. W. Strickland
Post Office
P. J. Schardt
Ernest Denslow
Postal Colony Company
Florida
Clermont City Hall
Board of Directors
Kirkland Lake Park
Jim Mead
Aker
Postal Colony
Federal Employees Club of
St. Cloud
C. A. Lind
Washington
Eustis
American Legion
Clermont Yacht Club
The
Methodist Church
G. C. Powell
Lake County Seals Drive Surpasses Last Year in Tuberculosis Fund
Lake County shows a strong Christmas Seals drive for tuberculosis and health work in Florida with a 25 percent rise to 2625.17 by January 31. Leesburg leads at 882.82, others contribute as Eustis 449.55 Mount Dora 349.07 Clermont 185.00 Tavares 151.20 Umatilla 120.25 Fruitland Park 112.20 Howey 48.50 Montverde 37.20 Astatula 4.80 Paisley 2.60, plus 205 by county Negroes under a committee led by Cauley Lott. The goal is 2806.20, leaving 181 more needed to keep 79 percent in Lake County. Mrs. M. Red Edmunds is executive secretary.
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Lake County
Florida
Leesburg
Eustis
Mount Dora
Clermont
Tavares
Umatilla
Fruitland Park
Howey
Montverde
Astatula
Paisley
Cauley Lott
Lake
M. Red Edmunds
Frank Isted
Raymond E. Bawse
B. Smith
Ta- Eustis
Roadside Beautification Talk Merges State Study
A Women’s Club sponsored talk on highway beautification will be given February 26 at the Community Building. Speakers Mr and Mrs W L Lawton of New York and St Petersburg will share findings from a statewide study with illustrated color slides and discuss Florida’s roadside improvement plans. An audience Q A follows. Florida Chamber notes a sixth congressional district approved due to 1941 census growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
W. L. Lawton
New York
St. Petersburg
Florida
Navy Department Recommends New Auxiliary Flying Station
Representative R A Lex Green said last week the Navy Department urged establishing another auxiliary flying station valued at 500000 to be located twenty miles from the large naval station in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A
Lex) Green
Navy Department
Naval
Jacksonville
Marine Corps enlistment interview in Orlando February 13
A Marine Corps representative will visit the new County Court House Building in Orlando Iida on Thursday February 13 to interview and examine young men for enlistment. Applicants must be white single ages 18 to 30 with a grammar school education. Accepted applicants receive transportation to Georgia for final examination and will be sent to Parris Island for recruit training before assignment to a service unit.
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United States Marine Corps
New County Court House
Orlando
Iida
Oe Ga
Parris Island
S. C
Salute to St Augustine on Blue Network February 15
St Augustine will be saluted internationally February 15 over the Blue Network and by CBC and shortwave in the West Indies Europe and Africa. The program Richard Kent and His Magic Carpet will originate at Radio City New York and air from 10 15 to 10 30 am. The Spanish settled community’s attractions events and reel famous features will be stressed.
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St. Augustine
Iing Co
Canadian Broadcasting Corp
West Indies
Europe
Africa
St. Johns County
Florida circuit judges draft biennial recommendations in Tampa
Florida circuit judges met in Tampa with Attorney General Tom Watson to draft their biennial recommendations to the statute. Supreme Court Justices Elwyn Thomas and Alto Adams addressed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tampa
Tom Watson
Supreme Court
Elwyn Thomas
Alto Adams
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Two Coin
Wiskineton
Western Union
Dodge Bros Corp
Emnion
Martha A Martin
South Central
Cte
Vannuys
DODGE
Wilbur R Bergstrom
Columbia Network
Lake Motors
Bay St. Eustis
AAA
Fremp’s Freaks
Sylvan Shores
Highlands
Anid
Lake Dora
New Sylvan Shores, Inc
Mount Dora, Fla
McNarlen Real Estate & Auction Co. Brokers and Auctioneers
Umatilla, Fla
Florida State Cher of Commerce
Marine Corps
WLM Cpt
Florida Citrus Commission
Laksland
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