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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
3
Twenty three teachers from across e County met at Mrs. Jackson’s home in Umatilla on May 8 1941. A dinner preceded an evening program in the high school auditorium featuring a boys choir and art teaching demonstrations by Miss Bowden Miss Twila Camp Mrs Swaverly and Miss Anderson.
Miss Twila Camp hosted a Monday afternoon gathering of elementary teachers. The group studied a State Department of Education Bulletin on Music Art and Health Education while refreshments of ice cream cake cookies mints and cashews were served. Attendees included Virginia Bardeen Elsie Turner Don Doris Camp and Miss Mary eel.
Students completed two large outline maps of the United States with state bird and flower cutouts. The class picnic at Santando Springs was enjoyed by all. Bobby Turner visited Cypress Gardens and Bok Tower on Sunday, and Paul Beasley visited Lakeland Sunday. Perfect spellers for the last two weeks are Sue Bond, Maryann Hadlock, Doris Harding, and Wallace Verigan.
Our teacher Miss Turner returned from Hot Springs last Monday, sharing notes and classroom plans as part of the fifth grade updates.
On Tuesday the home-room class received ice cream and cookies as a treat. Frazier Stevenson hurt his foot and has been out of school. Zelmer Clemmons family suffered serious injuries in an auto accident but are recovering. several students are listed as spelling weak.
Fourth grade lesson describes growing mold on bread and shoe leather to compare colors and watch fungi develop in a warm, dark spot. It notes airborne fungi and health practices to ward off bacteria, mentioning mushrooms toadstools puffballs and yeast used in bread.
A Friday gathering featured a doctor from Tavares praising Switzerland and recounting abroad experiences. Attendees praised a speaker who conveyed information with humor. The group also listed several perfect spellers including Verdual Hamlin and Patty Claflin among others.
Mrs C W Ezzard covered for Miss Camp as measles ran through the class. Edward Stewart moved to Orange County. George Detten Jim Griffin and Floyd Risley have perfect attendance this year. County A C E meeting in Clermont May 13 drew most county teachers. Outings included Sonny Bond to Bok Tower and Cypress Gardens for Mother's Day Hollis Townsend visiting his sister in Bartow Mary Martha Simpson boat trip to Silver Springs from Lake Carlton Chuck Allen on a picnic to Silver Springs. Week 33 perfect spelling writers were Raoul Barker Chuck Allen Thomas Townsend Marian Roseborough and Mary Martha Simpson.
Thursday afternoon May 15 the second grade and teacher visited Mount Dora Dairy. Mrs Rogers Mrs Carroll and Mr White organized transport and demonstrations of milking and milk cooling. The trip enriched reading on dairy topics and added meaning to activities. New student Marion Snell joined from Zellwood and Billie Carroll will spend the weekend in Fort Pierce. Week 32 perfect spellers listed. Week 33 names noted.
The report notes improved attendance as measles concerns lessen. Most children will finish eight or nine books this year with four pre prim ers four primers and first readers plus many library stories. A preschool clinic May 15 examined forty children. at least teen will start school in September.
In a tense session, legislators balk at new auto license hikes and seek other revenue sources while Governor Spessard warns against a broad sales tax. Rumors swirl of cigarettes and ties as potential targets, with observers noting political risk for lawmakers if back home criticism rises. Bamberg Harrell’s fate looms as a historical echo of past fiscal battles.
The report notes bitter debate over money spending as the Senate battles appropriations and the House aims to complete its work before the constitutional deadline. It recalls past protests in the lobby against chain stores and anti actions, with a calmer current scene though with crowded hotels and limited overflow lodging.
Rural Lake County farmers are urged to consider growing timber as part of the farm program with help from the Agricultural Conservation program. The county offers guidance through the Extension Forester and Florida Forest and Park Service, and a bulletin on slash pine is available at the County Agent’s office. Payments require timely use of materials such as basic slag and phosphates by July 15 and reporting to the Agricultural Conservation office in Tavares. dolomitic limestone and mulching materials may be applied by December 31 if the farm qualifies.
Mrs Je Cottrell was elected leader of a clothing section in Division 8, Heald County, to serve as chair in Leesburg. Local committees form to support defense effort. meeting notes reference Tavares, Stubes, and other county officers. Lions Donkey Baseball event at Heim Field set for Wednesday night May 28 at 8, tickets 35 cents.
A Mount Dora Pharmacy Rexall Store advertises Lea's Hair Preparation as a guaranteed solution to fade gray hairs. It claims the product will color hair to an indistinguishable shade within days and offers a dollar bottle with money-back style assurance.
Florida shoppers praise Maca Yeast for nonrefrigeration storage and quick, easy baking. A coupon offer invites readers to try a free regular size package and recipe folder while supplies last. The testimonial highlights rolls and cinnamon bread as examples of the product’s convenience.
Be sure to ask your grocer for the MACA YEAST Recipe Folder. Try the Delicate Rolls recipe. For refrigerator rolls save part of the dough after first rise, knead, place in greased container, top with wax paper, refrigerate for days. When needed shape, let rise, bake at 400 to 425 F.
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