End of School Year Marks Summer Break
After nine months of study the school year ends and students prepare for summer break. Most can roam freely while a few must complete makeup work to cover failed subjects.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
8
Best wishes to the graduating class for next year
A group offers farewell to graduates noting some will attend other towns, some have left school days behind, and graduates are wished luck and pleasant vacations for all students and teachers.
Graduation Service at Mount Dora School Opens with Processional
Center stage arrangements with Mrs Mecaiteeeeeibe and guests as Mount Dora School presents a graduation day service. Miss Kath leen Galloway conducts processional and recessional tunes while the High School Glee Club leads hymns and songs under Miss Pemberton. Reverend N V Underwood delivers Scripture and sermon, Dr Heber D Kutcham gives benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecaiteeeeeibe
Mount Dora
Underwood
Ketcham
Kathleen Galloway
N. V. Underwood
Baptist Church
Miss Pemberton
Dr. Ketcham
Jocelyn
Miss Galloway
Graduation Exercises for Class of 37 Held at Community Building
Friday night June 4 marked the graduation for the class of 37 at the Community Building. Emily Battle gave a welcome, seven seniors demonstrated typing methods, and departments showcased projects from mathematics to home economics. The program included a one act play, glee club selections, and a ceremony awarding medals and diplomas. A class night dinner and social tour concluded with a class history and the senior will and prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Battle
Willie Kate Grantham
Eudora White
A. Lee French, Jr
Woodrow Wingler
Department of Industrial Arts
Jack and Jill
Monotone
Santa Lucia
Glee Club
Winifred Hawkridge
Maude
Nina Walden
Henry
J. M. Green
Slovsky
David Harvey
Miss Wells
Ellen Schrup
Mr. Jackson
Frederick Sleight
Lee French
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Carroll Hall
Dorothy Loveless
American Legion
L. F. Jackson
Vivia Craig
Roseborough
Dorothy. Loveless
J. J.M. Green
L. C. Green
Transportation Committee
Laney
Howey
Kramer
Lake Carlton
Tracy Kramer
Community Christmas Party Ends With Gifts And Grub
Ellen Schrup and Mary Louise Rehbaum distributed small toy gifts to attendees, each chosen to suit the recipient. Guests left with memories of a pleasant evening and full stomachs after a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Ellen Schrup
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Senior class notes express thanks to supporters after 1937 graduation
The final senior class message thanks Mrs Rehbaum the class mother and all who helped make the class night and Commencement Exercises a success. It notes the fifteen seniors received diplomas at graduation on Friday June 4 as they departed, concluding the class of 1937 as a closed chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehbaum
Laney
Newspaper Men Aspire to Speakership in 1939
Representative W P Chavous of Dixie County and Rep Paul Bardin of Palm Beach County, both newspaper men, announce candidacy for House speakership in 1939. Other probable candidates include Robert F Sikes of Okaloosa County Dan Kelly Jr of Nassau County John Burks of Pasco County George Holt of Dade County LeRoy Collins of Leon County and F Bamberg of Hamilton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Chavous
Dixie County
Paul Bardin
Palm Beach County
Robert F. Sikes
Okaloosa County
Dan Kelly, Jr
Nassau County
John Burks
Pasco County
George Holt
Dade County
LeRoy. Collins
Leon County
F. Bamberg
Hamilton County
Florida could feed 15 million people if soil used at full capacity
The USDA estimates Florida might feed 15 million people if soil were used to its full capacity, highlighting potential gains in agricultural output pending soil management and policy support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Coast Line Vacation Trips Offer Washington New York and Atlantic City
George Ada promotes Coast Line Vacation Trips from Mount Dora and major stations to Washington New York and Atlantic City. Packages include round trip rail fare in single rooms with bath first class hotels taxi transfers and guided sightseeing. Trips emphasize lower costs and no self planning with group travel encouraged for added pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ada
Washington
New York
Atlantic City
Mount Dora
Bath
Turrentine
RCA
NBC Studios
Coast Line
Principal Acts of 1937 Legislature
Florida’s 26th biennial legislative session adjourned with Governor Cone satisfied that revenue would cover state operating costs. Major acts include earmarking 10.31 million dollars annually for schools, higher liquor taxes, a seventh cent gasoline tax, a state teachers' pension fund, and an old age insurance system. Slot machines outlawed October 1, and the millage set at 35.8 mills for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Cone
Legistate
Finest fruit brings year's highest price
A car of Florida Seedless D- Minimo Marsh seedless grapefruit, shipped by the Bradenton Citrus Association, sold through the Fruit Auction Sales Co at Chicago Monday. Boxes ranged from 3.95 to 4.50 dollars with an average of 4.26 per box. The shipment, praised for thin skin and high sugar content, drew keen interest and reinforced the association’s reputation for quality fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Chicago
Bradenton Citrus Association
Fruit Auction Sales Co
Bradenton Citrus Assa
Student at A and M Makes Fine Record
J. C. Russell, an East Town colored student aided by white friends to study a year at Florida A and M College in Tallahassee, has made a splendid record ranking third in age among 250 students. He plans to work this summer to fund another year at Tallahassee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tallahassee
State College For Women
Lucie K. Miller
Irvin Schopmeyer
Clermont
J. C. Russell
Florida A & M College
Canned Grapefruit Campaign Boosts Florida Citrus Sales
Florida citrus officials report a nationwide push to sell Florida canned grapefruit and juice through 152000 retail stores plus heavy promotional materials. The drive includes posters, ads in twelve national magazines and thirty eight newspapers. About 6.7 million boxes have been canned this season as the campaign aims to move stock before the next fresh fruit season begins in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida Citrus Commission
Brigham
Commission
FNS
Lake County Chamber Reports Wide Publicity and Growth
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports wide publicity for Lake County including coverage in Florida and abroad for the new flag pole base and a Japanese flag gift from Kobe via the International Friendship Society. The group notes radio coverage on several stations and numerous newspaper features while members tally 1015 chamber members and strong finances. Recreation Director Perreault highlights countywide activities and Montverde plans for the State Grape Growers Convention set for July 6 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Loucks
Umter
Ddeheie
Lucie K. Miller
R. E. Clubai
Tallahassee
Gainesville
Lake County
Great Lakes
Col
C. E. Lester
W. J. Rogers
Ralph K. Gore
R. E. Norris
Vera Carr
Tavares
C. F. Evans
Karl Lehmann
Montverde
Florida
United States
Clermont
W. H. Richey
Board of
Japan
International Friendship Society
Kobe
A. S. Herland, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
H. L. Pringle
Leesburg
Probate Proceedings in Lake County Florida Court
In the Court of the County Judge, Lake County Florida, proceedings in Probate are noted. The record indicates a formal probate matter filed within the county court jurisdiction. No further case details are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Notice to Creditors Estate of Mary C Sears Deceased
Creditors are notified to present claims against the estate of Mary C Sears, late of Lake County Florida, to Judge A B Herlong Jr in Tavares within eight months from first publication. All claims not presented timely will be barred by law. Emma Sears Marsh administrator. Attorney Henry W Bishop. May 10 1987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agai
Mary C
Lake County
Florida
Herlong, Jr
Tavares
Emma Sears Marsh
Mary
Sears
Henry W. Bishop
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