Mount Dora Elementary News Highlights Sixth Grade Absence and Achievements
Sixth grade pupil Mildred Metcalf missed days due to an appendicitis operation. Dr. Eason health checks Jan 15 required parental consent. Bus pupils posted perfect attendance for the fourth month ending Jan 9. Perfect spellers listed include Raoul Barker and William Glover, with new students Betsey Balmer Dorothy Ann Morton and Louise Teague joining Jan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Metcalf
Eason
Lake County
George Dwelley
Donald Hogsett
Frank Keller
Billy Verigan
Zelma Clemmons
Nell Conner
Frances Dwelley
Anne Pike
New Year At School Grounds Brings Busy Playground Fun
As the year begins our fourth grade notes New Year effects on the school grounds. The merry-go-round is the main attraction and draws crowds during noons. Free rides attract many and the playground becomes lively on Thursdays.
Christmas Vacation Moves and School News in Sanford
In Sanford, Calvin Hollon and Al vin Gustafson spent holidays with family in North Dakota and Sanford respectively. Wallace Lanier joined the class on January 5, bringing the total to twenty seven pupils. Mrs. Rogers donated a bouquet of poinsettias for classroom use. The first graders shared Christmas toys and dolls during a January 9 visit. A Story Hour at the Public Library on January 10 drew many from the class. The third grade will use the merry go round on Thursdays at noon. County health officer Dr J B Eason and nurse Mrs Carmody examined fifteen students with parental consent. Perfect spelling pupils were Mabel Liles and Fred Eason.
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Calvin Hollon
Sanford
Alvin Gustafson
North Dakota
Wallace Lanier
Meador
Georgia
Ouree
C. W. Rogers
Jessie Gould
Public Library
Miss Camp
J. B. Eason
Dr. Eason
Mabel Liles
Fred Eason
Second Grade Creates A Good Health Store
Second graders construct a grocery store from empty cans and boxes and use play money to learn math. The project teaches adding and subtracting while naming the shop A Good Health Store stocked with items that promote health.
Boys and Girls Welcome New Second Grade Members
The second grade adds Nancy Ruth Lee from Tavares and Ernest McKee from Coleman. The class and their teacher welcome the newcomers. Bl Wise had his tonsils removed last Monday and will return soon. Week 16 perfect spellers include Billy Bartlett Patsy Dean Birdie Mae Durham Betty Key Ellen Marsell Jean Pike Martha Slayden Bobbie Sue Teasley Mary Adkins. Week 17 perfect spellers are Alan Claflin Billy Darby Mary Adkins Eloise Baxley Patsy Dean Birdie Mae Durham Jean Pike Martha Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ruth Lee
Tavares
Ernest McKee
Coleman
Bl Wise
Billy Bartlett
Patsy Dean
Birdie Mae Durham
Betty Key
Ellen Marsell
Jean Pike
Martha Slayden
Bobbie Sue Teasley
Mary Adkins
Alan Claflin
Billy Darby
Eloise Baxley
Martha Simpson
First Grade Report On Toys And Health Notes
First grade class shows dolls teddy bears or pandas while boys bring trucks tanks games and a finger printing set. Health notes indicate Charles Griffin burned his leg severely and George Lashar had asthma. both were absent all week. Mae Frances Collins visited Zellwood. Lee Edward McRee joined after holidays. current enrollment 29 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Charles Griffin
George Lashar
Donald Wetz
Mae Frances Collins
Zellwood
Lee Edward McRee
Coleman
Eason
Carmody
Florida Home Garden bulletin aids Lake County gardeners
Real wartime farming tips emphasize home gardening for farm families in Lake County. The Florida Home Garden bulletin, distributed by the Extension Service, covers planting and care of peach trees and using citrus groves for supplemental income. Fertilizer guidance suggests five percent nitrogen seven percent phosphoric acid five percent potash applied in early spring, with amounts varying by tree age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Failies
Tso
Fea Agricultural Extension
Florida Home Garden
Lake County
Simplified tax method and meat cookery advice
The article explains a simplified income tax method for individuals earning from salary and related sources with a $2,000 gross limit, including dependents and filing rules for married couples. It also covers meat cooking guidance from the National Live Stock and Meat Board, emphasizing low temperatures, reduced losses, efficient roasting, and practical steps for roast preparation led by Lucie K. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Cline
University of Missouri
North Dakota
Lucie K. Miller
Syphilis Fears Highlight Public Health Warning
A health notice warns syphilis kills about 100000 yearly with 25000 infant deaths and ten million affected. It links insanity and blindness to untreated infection and urges blood testing to prevent serious outcomes. Public advisory stresses early detection and cure possibilities.
Textile and Clothing Trends in War Time Florida
War conditions will affect Florida textile and clothing supply with shortages in silk and linen and rising prices. Silk hosiery and linen are scarce. rayon use may grow to extend wool. Ready-made goods likely cost more than yard goods. simpler designs reduce production costs. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarine Belcher
Florida
Defense Bonds Drive Urgent War Finance Appeal
A wartime appeal urges citizens to support defense bonds by visiting banks post offices or savings and loan associations. It emphasizes regular purchases of bonds to fund planes ships and guns, urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Post Office
Savings and Loan Association
Defense
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