P. T. A. Called Meeting Announced
A meeting of the Parent Teachers Association is set for Monday May 11 at 2 45 p m in the school auditorium to discuss matters of importance.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
2
A meeting of the Parent Teachers Association is set for Monday May 11 at 2 45 p m in the school auditorium to discuss matters of importance.
Mrs C A Lewis hosts an at home gathering for her birthday on Monday May 3 3 to 5 PM at the family home at McDonald Street and Seventh Avenue. Friends are invited to call and share in the celebration.
The Missionary Society meets Monday May 11 at 3:00 p m. hosted by Mrs C F Gifford 433 Fifth Avenue. Miss Gallimore leads the program on the topic Three Fold Stewardship.
The Nursery School of Miss Margaret Lewis held closing exercises on Friday morning followed by a picnic in a park. The children enjoyed swings and teeters before the school resumes in October.
Eastern Star members will attend a school of instruction in Eustis on Saturday led by Mrs. Jane Kite at 10 00. Attendees will contribute to a covered dish luncheon. A reception for Mr George Miller Grand Associate Patron will be held in Leesburg at 8 00 this Thursday evening. The Pot Luck Supper Club met at the Ray home Tuesday with a chicken supper and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs Helms Javens Altizer Helms. Next meeting at the Helms home.
Nine members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met May 4 at the Community church chapel with Mrs. Carr in charge. They discussed a summer pause and a September restart, and Dr. Clapp led the program. Topics included the Woman's National Committee for Law Enforcement in Washington and Governor Emerson of Illinois veto repeal efforts.
Local society notes list numerous residents and visitors leaving Mount Dora for summer homes and northern cities. Families including the Spencers, Parkers, Grows and Heims plan moves to states such as Michigan Connecticut and Ohio. Several others extend stays or travel to destinations like Waterford Kansas City Cape Cod and Des Moines.
The primary department hosted a reading party with mothers in attendance as students presented programs in reading spelling and songs and displayed a year’s work. The intermediate department followed with an exhibit including work books drawings nature projects and maps from fourth through sixth grades.
Dr. R. E. Grabel of Orlando will address students at a school assembly on Monday May 11 from 10 30 to 11 00 a m. The event is set in the school auditorium.
Citizens of Hoosick Falls New York donated magazines to Boy Scout Troop No 14. Under Scoutmaster George W Alexander the scouts collected more than one and a half tons and sold them to a paper concern to fund their summer camp.
The American War Mothers organize solemn ceremonies at Arlington on Mothers Day to honor Mary Ball Washington and the nation’s hero. Aisle of Honor, flower garlands, and 35 patriotic organizations will mark the tomb of the Unknown Soldier with remarks by top officials and music by the Marine Band.
The Boy Scouts of Norfolk Virginia distributed over ten thousand leaflets telling residents where responsibility lies for sidewalk cleanliness and offering ways citizens can help keep city streets tidy.
Traditional guidance encourages using eggs freely to stretch meals this season. Recipes include baked eggs in tomato cups with cheese and butter, baked eggs with cream and crumbs, and a curried eggs dish served over hot rice with a paprika finish.
The Topic appeals for coupons from Octagon Soap and brands like Borden Challenge Pearl Magnolia Milk and Kirkman to send to the Methodist Orphans Home at Benson Springs. The effort supports farm transport, a kitchen range, uniforms for a boys band, and steam laundry equipment. Visitors welcomed.
Barclay Dillon Jr. of Troop 33 Birmingham Alabama won first prize in the American Newspaper Boys Association essay contest describing his Washington trip. He was named America's outstanding newspaper boy and received a gold watch from Judge C N Feidelson at a theatre party attended by 500 junior carriers.
A formal notice indicates a contract will be let soon to start work on the Mobile and Pensacola canal project. Details on bids, specs, and timelines were not fully disclosed in the fragment. Local authorities emphasize readiness to begin as soon as bids are received and approved.
Regular teachers examinations slated for June 4 5 and 6 in Tavares for all certificate grades. Those desiring to test must notify County Superintendent D H Moore in Tavares by May 21. Applicants should bring pen ink and paper.
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