Elementary Teachers Meet and Student News Report
Elementary teachers' group met at Mrs. K. G. Rogers home with Miss Mary Neel to discuss school problems and send questionnaires to Tallahassee. First grade welcomed Betty Clyde Key from Yalaha Mount Dora. Several students achieved perfect attendance and spelling scores as updates on ongoing projects and health plans were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stu Group
Mary Neel
K. G. Rogers
Elsie Turner
Tallahassee
Doris and
Twila Camp
Virginia Bar
Betty West
Weekend Florida Outings Noted By Local Residents
Arthuree Lewis and brother L G Simpson Jr visited Juniper Springs and Silver Glen Springs on April 14 and enjoyed a picnic at Juniper Springs. Clyde Mosteller took a Leesburg boat trip on April 14. Jack Stevenson visited Hanslid Hollow at Crippled Children's Home in Umatilla on April 17. L G Simpson and parents boated at Silver Springs on April 21. Willie Mac Key joins our class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthuree Lewis
Daytona Beach
L. G. Simpson, Jr
Juniper Springs
Silver Glen Springs
Clyde Mosteller
Leesburg
Jack Stevenson
Hanslid Hollow
Umatilla
L. G. Simpson
Silver Springs
Willie MacKey
Leesburg 27 Pupils Learn and Share in Class News
Frances Smith shared ko dak pictures of the Silver Fleet she saw at Daytona Beach. Week 31 perfect tiers were Betty Jo McDonald Frances Smith Fred Hiley and Dale Tucker. Bob Price Randolph Spelliard missed days but are expected back soon. Crusade Can total reaches 131 for Christmas relief. Writing pads finished and third grade writing goals set. Robert Hall Barbara Shipes 51 wpm Dale Tucker 52 wpm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Frances Smith
Kodak
Daytona Beach Rt
Betty Jo McDonald
Fred Hiley
Dale Tucker
Ernest Mosteller
O. R. Story
Willie Mackey
Bob Price
Randolph Spelliard
Miss Camp
Robert Hall
Barbara Shipes
Fourth Grade Reflections on Early Florida Pioneers
A class recalls St. Augustine and coquina rock, sharing a real sample. They study hardships of early settlers like Ponce de Leon Narvaez and De Luna, noting risks from Indians in their quest for the land and the fountain of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Ponce de Leon
Narvaez
de Luna
Local Spellers Compete in Erie Event Brings Notables
Students Gordon Fol erfect Sarei er Kemeys Goethe Davis Moor ad Howard Nutter Buddy White Evaleta Griffin Vin aon Frances Teasley and Carolyn Stall worth compete in Erie spelling gathering. Readers note performances by multiple named participants reflecting school community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eriet
Gordon Folerfect
Sareier
Kemeys Goethe
Davis Moorad
Howard Nutter
Buddy White
Evaleta Griffin
Vin Aon
Frances Teasley
Carolyn Stallworth
Fifth Grade Notes From Mount Dora School
On Wednesday Dale Evans arrived at school with a new baby brother. Doris Harding's sister Miss Mary Janes visited from Tallahassee, and Betty Cooley's uncle from Georgia is visiting Mount Dora. Roy Key will join the school in Leesburg, while Kathryn Etchells plans to leave for the north soon. Students celebrate perfect six week spelling averages with names: Joe Allen, Bobby Turner, Sue Bond, Maryann Hadlock, Eveline Liles, Dorothy Eckholdt, Lucille Minkley, Laura Roseborough, and Betty Cooley. This week’s 100 percent spellers include Billy Birt, Bobby Turner, Sue Bond, Betty Cooley, Dorothy Eckholdt, Maryann Hadlock, Doris Harding, Jean Hiley, Eveline Liles, Lucille Minkley, Ruth Risley, Lila Rhodes, Laura Roseborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Evans
Doris Harding
Mary Janes
Tallahassee
Betty Cooley
Georgia
Mount Dora
Roy Key
Roy
Leesburg
Kathryn Etchells
North
Joe Allen
Bobby Turner
Sue Bond
Maryann Hadlock
Eveline Liles
Dorothy Eckholdt
Lucille Minkley
Laura Roseborough
Billy Birt
Jean Hiley
Ruth Risley
Lila Rhodes
Six Grade Perfect Scores Lead Honor Roll Honors
Six grade students achieved perfect scores on six week spelling tests. The list includes Hutcheson Juanita Morris Lo Rhodes Mable Claire Wyatt Jane Edgerton Mallory Wykes Charles Wilkinson Lois Rhodes Bob Allen Joyce Duggan Patty Purnell and Mable Claire Wyatt. Mabel Claire Wyatt swam at Rock Springs on Sunday April 1 and Jane Edgerton’s mother Mrs Edgerton gave the room a bouquet Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutcheson
Juanita Morris
Lo Rhodes
Mable Claire Wyatt
Jane Edgerton
Mallory Wykes
Charles Wilkinson
Lois Rhodes
Bob Allen
Joyce Duggan
Mabel Claire Wyatt
Patty Purnell
Rock Springs
Perfect spellers for the 31st week announced
The list honors Lois Rhodes Mabel Claire Wyatt and Mallory Wykes as top spellers. The note mentions a learning unit on Japan and a comparison between the British Isles and Japan, noting both are island nations opposite the Eurasian landmass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Rhodes
Mabel Claire Wyatt
Mallory Wykese
Japan
British Isles
Eurasia
Birthday Note for Tom Cooley Born in Georgia
Tom Cooley of Mount Dora born April 30 1896 in Elberton Georgia. He attended public schools in Elberton and Gibson Mercer Academy Bowman Georgia and did college work at the University of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cooley
Mount Dora
Elberton
Gibson- Mercer Academy
Bowman, Ga
University of Georgia
J C Powers of Umatilla Remembered as Community Leader
J C Powers born April 30 1904 in Waverly Florida. A farmer and truck driver who moved to Lake County in 1922, he served as a Methodist steward and charter Kiwanis member. He held roles in the Woodmen of the World Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Umatilla City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Powers
Umatilla
Waverly
Florida
Lake County
H H Hethcox Celebrates County Commissioner Birthday
County Commissioner H H Hethcox marked his 45th birthday with a large outdoor barbecue on his Paisley farm on April 20. About 750 attendees from across Lake County attended, sharing meat, stew, salads, and pie as thanks for his five years of service and leadership in the Florida Association of County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hethcox
Paisley
Lake County
Florida Association of County Commissioners
Strawberries and Cotton Grow in Montverde Area
The Montverde sector of Lake County reports large acreages of strawberries and Sea Island cotton. Last year’s Montverde strawberries won blue at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. W. R. McQuaig is the largest strawberry producer this season. Rebuilding and cleanup are noted in Montverde per Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports. Beekeeping activity from Englehart of New York has aided local growers, while Ferndale shows strong potato and tomato prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montverde
Lake County
Sea Island
Tampa
W. R. McQuaig
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Lake Boy Sets Record At Stetson Law School
Harry Newett son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Newett Leesburg will complete one of the finest records in the history of the Stetson University College of Law at DeLand upon receiving his LLB degree June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Newett
Arthur Newett
Leesburg
Stetson Universiy College of Law
Leesburg Youth Excels In Classwork And Extracurriculars
The tall Leesburg student ranks first in his class since enrollment and stays busy with activities. Elected to the Mystic Krewe and a member of the Order of the Scroll and Key, he also plays on the Stetson tennis squad with Billy Davis. He belongs to Pi Kappa Delta and won the Redfern Law Prize, aiming to practice law after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Mystic Krewe
Order of the Scroll and Key
Billy Davis
Harry
Stetson
Pi Kappa Delta Legal Fraternity
Health Chief Warns on Infant Sleep Safety
City Health Director J. C. Geiger urges parents to have infants sleep alone on a firm mattress. Avoid large pillows and any tight pinning of bedding that could smother a baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health
J. C. Geiger
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Betty Clyde Key
Yalaha
Ting
Alan G Claflin
Sanford Zoo
Big Tree
Longwood
Calvin Hollon
David Blanchard
Billie Carroll
Alvis Williams
George Blunt
Holland
Hollis Townsend
Tangerine
Junior Hutchinson
Grover Hollon
Bobby Boyd
William Glover
Clarence Hobby
Evelyn Minkley
Betty Ruth Schwartz
Iy Martha Simpson
Clarence
Floyd Risley
Mary Martha Simpson
D. H. Moore
Friends of Good Schools
Frank J. Banning
HIS
Comptroller's Office
Comptroledt
Supreme Court
J. M. Lee
Uncle Sam
State of
Highlands County
the Baptist Church, Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Kiwanis Club
Townsend Club
Married
Comptroller
J. M. Lee M. Lee
Thomas Hayes Cooley
Elberton County
H. H. Hetcox
Lake Boy
Clerk’s Office
Geo. J. Dykes
G. R. Johns
Newett
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