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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
3
The Mount Dora High Points, Mount Dora Florida bi weekly student paper, prints a critical feature about a student labeled the Alibi Hunter. It portrays the teen as avoiding responsibility, seeking high grades without effort, and blaming teachers or misperceptions for his misconduct.
A verse from Commerce High Times cautions students on tardiness hall noise library whispers and preserving property. It mocks scoffing at effort and rewards bad manners while urging better attitude and consideration.
Leesburg defeated Mount Dora 11 to 6 in the first inning rally on Friday March 18. Coach Laney shuffled Mount Dora’s defense with Showalter moving to second, Brantley to pitcher, and Roy Christopher to left field as Leesburg surged with a home run and multiple over the fence hits.
Mount Dora edged Tavares 7 to 6 after a rain interruption. Tavares tallied in the first inning, Mount Dora answered with two in the third three in the fifth and two in the sixth before rain halted play briefly and the game resumed.
The text traces baseball from Rounders to an Americanized sport. It notes early forms in Philadelphia called Town-hall and a Canadian variant, with organized clubs emerging at Elysian Fields. It references a 1857 baseball convention and a foundational development of the game in the United States.
A popular game message spreads from a single book to schools and sandlot groups across the United States. The idea gains rapid adoption as youths embrace the activity, transforming into a nationwide trend.
A list of students from grades 7 to 11 including Vivian Thompson Ruth Love Mildred Neil Jean Blanchard Flora Morley and Dorothy Loveless are noted as participants. The prize aims to encourage readers to spend hoarded money, with first prize at 100 dollars second prize 25 dollars and three prizes statewide. Mount Dora eagerly awaits results hoping for a local winner.
The school thanks the Golden Triangle Cleaners for cleaning the basketball outfits and expresses appreciation for their service.
In a joint assembly on March 16, seniors receive a mix of stripes chevrons and letters for girls and boys. Forty seven class standings are named among seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen with plans to increase awards next year. The ceremony ends with Clovis Brantley presenting a gold basketball to coach Mr Laney.
A nostalgic verse captures players chasing fun over fame in the all American Game as their runs excite fans and echo timeless sports spirit.
Seventh grade 21 percent of class Emily Battle Willie Kate Grantham Nina McCurley Dorothy Loveless David Crandall. Eighth grade 13 percent Mary Agnes Harding Cecelia Palmer Mary Elizabeth Simpson. Ninth grade 13 percent Ruth Harvey Edna Neil Frank Pooser. Tenth grade 15 percent Peggy Champ Marjorie Loveless J D Mosteller Martha Wells. Eleventh grade 21 percent Maurita Bartholomew Mildred Neil Gould Sadler Elfth grade 114 percent Vivian Thompson Eleanor Wells.
Catherine Hancock attended a theatre in Eustis Friday night. Mildred Snell spent Sunday with Luraney. Rhoda Simpson visited Hollywood after her cousin Mildred. Neil shopped in Orlando on March 19. Shirley. Shonenbe.
A brief note records a weekend visit to Bok Tower, noting activities on Saturday evening and Sunday. The sparse text confirms the two-day outing and location without additional details.
On March 15 Jane McCown and M J Bouterse debated their freshman team at Rollins College on this year’s state subject. Opponent Theo philus Ringsmith from St Cloud had been finalists at Gainesville last year with Abbie and Marie. No decision followed but the discussion drew interest.
At the final meeting arrangements were made to divide tasks on the paper. The note urges cooperation from fellow classmates to ensure smooth collaboration.
At the last meeting the sophomore class voted to help the seventh eighth and ninth grades pay for the two basketballs to be presented to the school. The sophomores boast a strong showing this year especially the girls who earned chevrons for the first time. They also congratulate the freshmen on their showing.
The freshmen class with Scotch ancestry aims to collect 3.70 for basketball trophies and has raised over 0.70. Miss Hubbell withholds helpful humorous tales due to poor algebra work. Daily tests are unpleasant but improving the class.
At the last class meeting the group decided on a four dollar share toward the basketball trophy. Tests were dreaded yet many returned home with smiles and hope for a better class average next time. Five girls join tennis trials: Cecelia Palmer Phyllis Mary Agnes Harding Mary Elizabeth Simpson and Coralie Cooper.
School notes that some seventh grade boys and a few from other grades joined the 4-H Club for boys. A girls 4-H Club has not yet been organized but is hoped for soon.
This essay secured the fourth prize in the annual Bank Essay Contest conducted by the First National Bank. The award honors standout writing from participants in the bank’s competition series.
A portrait of George Washington as a model of character for modern boys. It highlights loyalty, courage, modesty, truthfulness, and consideration. Washington’s life shows family duty, service to country, and perseverance through hardship during the Revolution. He remained loyal to mother, homeland, and troops.
Lake County reports property sales in Mount Dora, Leesburg and Minneola. a Best Letter Contest on Lake County grapefruit closes April 15. Promotions include new editors, library donations, and upcoming highway work. Local politics heat up with multiple candidate announcements for state and county offices.
The piece argues today’s Boy Scout mirrors George Washington in outdoor life and self reliance. It suggests current youths using camps and hikes can produce future leaders like presidents and governors. Bibliography cites Encyclopedia American Volume I.
A notice notes the Mount Dora publication's subscription price at 2002 dollars per year with details on enrollment and billing in the town newspaper. Includes terms for annual renewal and contact for new subscribers.
GEO F WESTBROOK of Clermont Florida files a paid political advertisement as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Representative in the Legislature Group 1, subject to the June 7 1932 primary, pledging continued public service if re-elected.
The candidate for State Senate from District 23 in Florida invites support for the June 7, 1932 Democratic primary. He cites his record of constructive legislation during the 1929 and 1931 sessions and pledges to continue serving Lake County and the state with effort and experience if re elected.
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