Judge J C B Koonce Birthday Observance
Circuit Court judge J C B Koonce marks his 72nd birthday on Thursday March 12 born 1870 in Senior County North Carolina. He arrived in Florida in 1882 and Lake County in 1921, known for modeling plaster pieces and active in Eustis Rotary Club and Dade Memorial Centennial Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. B. Koonce
Circuit Court of the
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Senior County
North Carolina
Kingston Cell
Judge Koonce
Florida
Lake County
Eustis
Sixth Grade News From Local Elementary School
Miss Twila Camps class reports illness of a parent and a substitute teacher. Indioc Metcalf won a $1 prize for defense stamping essay on citizenship. The class enjoyed a half holiday to celebrate Washington's Birthday in Eustis. Billy Verigan moved to New Jersey, bringing enrollment to twenty six. Perfect spellers listed. Two fifth grade softball teams formed, aiming to play sixth graders. A blooming potted sultana gifted at Christmas. Assembly featured scenes from the senior play. Patriotic essay winners announced. Dorothy Ann Morton won first prize and may have her essay published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twila Camp
Kenneth Rogers
Indicod Metcalf
Eustis
Washington
Ronald Caldwell
Mount Dora
Billy Verigan
Trenton
N. J
Evabeta Griffin
Mildred Metcalf
Virginia Perry
Betty Jo McDonald
Assembly
Dorothy Ann Morton
We Are Americans Essay Winners in First National Bank Contest
A school essay contest awarded one dollar in defense stamps to Duane Paul Hopkins Jr for best appearance among submitted papers. Students praised patriotism as they wrote about loving the flag and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Lou Nutter
Grace Cowboy
Aline
Grady Sills
Eustis
First National Bank
Duane Paul Hopkins, Jr
French School Hours Reported by Raoul Barker
A study of French education notes start times at 8 a m and classes run until 4 p m for younger students and 6 p m for upper grades. The piece mentions American pride and a student defense essay contest with Mary Simpson winning a dollar prize and plans for her essay to appear.
Local School News Highlights Students Absences and Moves
George Blunt and Billy Carroll are absent with illness or family issues with Billy expecting to return soon. Rex Key returns to school after chicken pox. Wallace Lanier moves to Lake Jem to attend Tangerine. Betty Smith relocates to New Smyrna. Joseph Tremblay visited Eustis for Washingtons Birthday celebration. David Blanchard attended Orange County Fair and won a prize in a First National Bank contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blunt
Rex Key
Billy Carroll
Billy
Wallace Lanier
Lake Jem
Betty Smith
New Smyrna
Joseph Tremblay
Eustis
Washington
David Blanchard
Orange County
First National Bank
Second Grade Class Celebrates Washingtons Birthday
The article notes a half holiday on February 23 for a Washington's Birthday celebration in Eustis. Second graders Martha Slayden Martha Simpson Vera Mae Wiley Joann Grantham Billy Bartlett Bobbie Sue Teasley attended, with essays praising the Constitution of the United States and religious freedom in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eustis
Martha Slayden
Martha Simpson
Vera Mae Wiley
Joann Grantham
Billy Bartlett
Bobbie Sue Teasley
Bartlett
George Oliver
Patsy Dean
Billy Wise
Betty Key
Nancy
Call to All Graduates in Home Economics
Ann B. C. Riley calls Florida women to join the war-time effort by teaching Red Cross Nutrition courses. Special refresher sessions will qualify home economists and homemakers to volunteer as instructors. Florida states are asked to write Major Riley at the University of Florida for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann B. C. Riley
State Defense Council
Red Cross
Riley
Florida
B. C. Riley
General Extension Division
University of Florida
Gainesville
CLIFF HIATT REPORTS FOR DUTY
Clifford R. Hiatt a first lieutenant in the U S Army left Tavares for Camp Livingston La to begin duty in the quartermaster He formerly served ten years as Lake County Agricultural Agent resigning to start a grave caretaking service He directed the Lake County Fair for several years and supervised entries at the Florida State Fair in Tampa and the Central Florida Exposition in Orlando He also served two years as Marion County Agricultural Agent before moving to Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford R. Hiatt
U. S. Army
Tavares
Camp Livingston
Cliff Hiatt
Lake County
Fev
Supe Lake County
Tampa
Orlando
Marion County
Community Organization Meeting Calendar Summary
Local groups and clubs list meeting schedules: Baptist and Community Church circles meet monthly while various service, women, and youth groups gather on specified Fridays or weekdays at churches, the Community Building, or Legion rooms. Activities include sewing, missions, social events, and governance memberships across church and civic groups.
Sheriff Cassady 67th Birthday Observance Noted
Lake County Sheriff Barton A. Cassady, born 1875 in Lisbon Florida, marks his 67th birthday on March 11. Serving his fifth term in office, he has a long career noted by a low county crime rate. He enjoys hunting and fishing, roses, wild game, and training hunting dogs, and belongs to several fraternal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton A. Cassady
Lake County
Lisbon
Florida
White First Dollar Farming
Sheriff Sassady
Cotton Stainer Control and Early Sea Island Planting Guidance
The article advises farmers planning 1942 cotton crops to clean up old field stalks now to curb cotton stainer infestations and boll weevil, preferably by burning. It stresses early Sea Island planting, good seed treatment, shallow planting, safeguarded seed from fertilizer contact, and typical fertilizer rates of 400 to 600 pounds per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Island
Memorial notices from Zellwood community
The William S. Jones Memorial lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pugh, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Osborn, Mrs. John L. Morton, and Paul Morton among others. Several residents and relatives visited, traveled, or attended a funeral in nearby Plant City and Lakeland. Individuals referenced include Miss Anders of Orlando and Mrs. Byron Reiff, with others visiting St. Petersburg and Tampa areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Jones
Carroll Pugh
Leon Br
Marion Sd
Anders
Orlando
C. Monk
Paul V. Morton
Aberdeen
John L. Morton
McDill Field
Tampa
Leon Osborn
Plant City
Lakelaw
Poo B. Vincenii
Byron Reiff
Paul Morton
E. J. Hogan
M. E. Letsinger
St. Petersburg
Winifred Beck
Southern College
L. C. Beck
Robert Letsinger
Julia Paige
Dustin
Fairville
Henry Goolsby
W. T.hailey
Alabama
Stars and Stripes reflection wins Good Citizenship prize
James Christie, student in the Senior High School, earned second prize in a Good Citizenship essay contest sponsored by the First National Bank. The piece extols the flag as symbol of unity and freedom across forty eight states, honoring pioneers and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. Christie
First National Bank
America
United States
Long May Our Land Be Bright Prize Essay
Doris Harding, 7th grade winner of second prize in a Good Citizenship essay contest sponsored by First National Bank. The piece extols America and the light of freedom, urging cooperation to keep the nation’s ideals alive and protect its honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Harding
First National Bank
America
Classified Advertising in The Topic
Classifieds note that ads in The Topic are affordable and payable. The blurb emphasizes low costs and easy payment options for readers seeking to place notices or small ads.
Lochner named Florida director of Office of Government Reports
Clermont native Don M. Lochner has been appointed Florida director of the Office of Government Reports. He plans to serve as a information clearinghouse for government activities and will direct residents to the proper offices for Washington matters. Lochner invites citizens, clubs, schools, and associations to call on him with data requests and concerns to ensure accountability and service. He will be based in Jacksonville's Lynch Building at 1210 Lynch Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don M. Lochner
Clermont
Arren Roberts
Orlando Morning Sentinel
Office of Government Reports
Jacksonville
Florida
Washington
John Citizen
Lochner
Lynch Building
University of Florida Announces Summer Term Start
The University of Florida will open its first of two summer terms on June 11 as high school graduates are urged to enroll. The accelerated program lets students complete the college program in three years or less with no tuition or entrance fees. June may replace September as the entering date, part of the war effort. For registration details contact Registrar Richard S. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Richard S. Johnson
University of Florida
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
We express sincere appreciation for kindness shown during the passing of our husband and father. Mrs. John Morris and family gratefully acknowledge the support and sympathy from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Morris
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