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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
7
Edward G. Robinson stars in the farce comedy A Slight Case of Murder to be presented at the Princess Theatre on Sunday and Monday. The show features Robinson in a ribbing plot about mistaken crimes and comic escapades.
A school article argues that learning prepares students for life. It compares education to military and sports practice, saying quitting school would be foolish. The piece emphasizes that modern life is a larger battle that requires preparation and commitment.
Mount Dora High School fielded entries at Rollins College contest in Winter Park on April 4 with nine schools. DeLand won first prize for Will of the Wisp, Orlando second, Eustis honorable mention. Mount Dora’s The Blue Teapot earned praise for its presentation by Miss Cassady and the cast.
Friday morning April 1 the school held an engaging assembly led by Kenneth Mayer who sang Without A Song and Shepherd See Thy Horse's Foaming Mane about a lover at a wedding. Other numbers included Fairest Lord Jesus La Paloma The Song of the Flea and Shortenin Bread. A play titled The Blue Teapot featured Hazel Edwards as Ma Brown and William Turrentine as.
Pa Brown and Blair Kramer star in a local drama as Jimmy McNabe and Cynthia in a farm setting. The cast resolves a love tangle after a talk with Ma Brown as Mount Dora High showcases athletic honors and a baseball schedule with Mount Dora losing to Ocoee and Tavares in late March and early April.
On Friday April 8 Winter Park defeats Mount Dora 11 to 0 at Dene Park. Winter Park pitcher Cook holds Mount Dora to a small score while Mount Dora pitcher Drawdy allows the tally.
Lois Tryon born April 3 1920 in York New York moved to Florida with her parents last November. She entered Mount Dora High and plans to leave soon for a secretarial position in the North. She enjoys swimming tennis horseback riding and French and is described as attractive with hazel eyes and dark wavy hair.
Roy Beasley a Mount Dora senior is described as a tall 18 year old athlete with brown hair blue eyes and a strong football basketball and baseball record. Born Jane te Lee in Bainbridge Georgia his family moved to Florida in 1922 and he has lived in Lakeland and Mount Dora. He earned a football monogram in 1937 and captained the basketball team last season. He plans to work for a railroad company in a couple of years.
Clarence C. Gravlee Jr known as Buddy, born January 15, 1918 in Birmingham. His family moved through Florida and Georgia before settling in Mount Dora as a senior, pursuing football baseball and acting with a height of 5 feet 11 inches and 148 pounds.
Grace Conant and friends spent Saturday at Daytona Beach while Ruth Beerbower visited Winter Park with relatives. Day trips included Gainesville and Leesburg as well as a Rollins College one act play event in Winter Park. Carey's birthday party at Sylvan Shores drew a large group including Sheila Spilky, Joann French, June Fenn, and many others from Mount Dora and Tavares.
The senior class ordered twenty four caps and gowns. Lois Tryon is listed as lost, with Lois Jerue returning after a week’s illness. A senior class picnic is set for April 29 at Sanlando Sp. The class offers sympathy to Hazewards on her brother’s death.
Mount Dora and Apopka postponed their scheduled junior game due to a time misunderstanding. Several junior girls expressed disappointment at missing the chance to see a friend on the team.
Juniors represented Mount Dora with Mil Bartlett Shirley Coen Ralph Townsend and others at Rollins College on Monday April 4. Mount Dora junior class aims to win PTA dollar for best attendance with 91 percent cited and plans for a May junior senior banquet underway.
Sophomore Popularity awards list includes Best looking girl and boy with names such as Adelaide Key and Bob Burkart. Other honors feature Best dressed, Most popular, Best athlete, Wittiest, Cutest, Most studious, Best all around, Prettiest hair and eyes for both girls and boys across listed students.
Edwin Thomas pursues Joann French Carey Colley affair as rumors swirl. Jean Shipes recalls an embarrassing moment from a night ride with Tavares Romeoes. Rita Daniels attends a Sorrento play with L. J. Hugh in a romantic role. Betty Blanchard praises Bill Rogers of Tavares. Betsy Kramer departs from being a man hater. Freshmen vow not to go to Daytona Beach amid spring hints. Florence Lee warned.
Bernard McCabe and Opal Mathews exchange talks as Mr Hall notes. If McCabe improves his skating he may skate with Bess Davis. The eighth grade attended Carey Colley’s birthday dance with Florence Lee Helen Wells Evelyn Turrentine June Fenn Pete Burkart Dan Nettles and the host.
The seventh grade notes speculate on school life and relationships. Questions arise about punctual arrival and friendships with Ray Hecker and Alma Grace. The class placed second in the PTA dollar drive and plans a picnic party location remains undecided.
A lively gossip item notes flirting, rumors, and daily intrigues among students. It mentions Dedrick Greene being reprimanded, Ed Kimball’s hair, Lillie Mae’s ring, Theo G’s status, Esther Stevens and Milton Chapman, a local blonde from Eustis, and various pairings like Jean S with Jeff T and Bob Jones with Shirley C.
Bayard photographed Miss Pemberton and himself recently. Bob Jones and J M enjoy Orlando Friday nights. Mount Dora storm last Friday involved the Tavares boys. locals Jean Shipes eila Spilky Florence Lee June Fenn were seen. Laura White was seen with Bob Jones on a Friday night, defying expectations.
Class I steam railways excluding switching and terminal firms reported 1,171,302 employees in June 1937, the highest since October 1931, according to industry data.
A WPA project authorizes 93906 dollars for a student alumnae building at Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee and a separate 60596 dollar addition for the college infirmary has been approved and sent to the President for signature.
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