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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1937
Page
8
Mount Dora Hi Points is published biweekly by The Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora Florida. The issue lists editor and assistant editor roles for the student newspaper.
The piece argues for a town public interest in a school paper written by high school pupils. It highlights benefits like keeping former students informed, boosting student engagement, and improving journalistic skills and correct English usage.
On March 26 1937 Miss Craig a Mount Dora High School faculty member was admitted to Orange General Hospital in Orlando with shattered nerves. After several days of observation she returned April 1 to the home of Mrs C M Brown. She taught first and second year Latin seventh and eighth grades.
In the report Miss Craig is described as an active worker in the local church and league circles who has coached girls basketball and diamond ball for three years. The community, noting her cheery voice and smiling presence, sends best wishes for a speedy recovery and joins her many friends in cheering her on.
Mrs. Vaughn Driggers, of Umatilla, substitutes for Miss Craig teaching first and second year Latin seventh and eighth grade English and health. A Florida State College graduate 1930 with majors in Latin and English, she has prior Umatilla teaching experience. She jokes about wishing all classes were Latin and notes she’s handling a boisterous seventh grade.
Ellen Lester Schrup was born in Dubuque Iowa on July 26 1919. She lived there until age sixteen and moved to Mount Dora Florida later attending Mount Dora High School and Apopka briefly before returning to Mount Dora. She visits the North each summer and plans to attend Duke University after graduation.
J M Green, a Mount Dora High School senior, was born in Adairsville, Georgia on June 13, 1919. He began kindergarten at age five and the following year started school locally.
The Mount Dora first grader is active in school plays and the Y Club. He served as junior and senior play participant, co captain for football and captain of basketball, plus pitched baseball last year. He stands five eight, 145 pounds with green eyes and brown hair and enjoys dancing swimming and various sports. He plans agriculture studies at Gainesville after graduation.
The boys diamond ball team lost both games to the town team though they showed effort after limited practice. The girls have not yet faced opponents but conduct strong practices and plan an April 12 kickoff. The tennis squad gears up for an April 12 match against Winter Garden as girls’ participation grows. The junior baseball team narrowly lost to Winter Garden and aims for 4 to 6 games with Eustis and other local teams.
Curtis Minkley's car rear ended a Buick with no tail light while returning from Leesburg. he sustained a knee bruise. Shirley Irons left for Pennsylvania on Monday April 5. Zera Dean attended a Umatilla and Eustis basketball party April 9 at the Eustis Gun Club. Natalie Spilky went to a masque dance in Leesburg April 2. The Danset Club plans its second dance April 16 at the Yacht Club. invitations not yet issued.
Senior notes show a thousand to fifteen hundred word theme built from diverse topics such as Electricity Indians in Florida The Mexicans Shelley Browning and Theodore Roosevelt. The P T A plans a May 14 picnic at Santando Springs after school for the seniors.
The junior class held meetings on April 5 and April 9 to organize the annual Junior-Senior Banquet and a seniors’ picnic as a reward for ticket sales. Theo Green resigned, Bayard Roberts became president, and committees were named for banquet and dance arrangements and decorations.
The sophomore class notes a March 20 beach party was rained out with only four attendees. They welcome Beulah McHattie back to the class after an absence and report several members attending the Danset Club dance on Friday, April 2. Those present include Shirley Coen, Mildred Bartlett, Eleanor Minkley, Blair Kramer, and Bobby Wells.
Stuart Sadler and W T Treadwell headline a list of participants as Eleanor Minkley and Lillie Mae Beasley join the group for the annual diamond ball season with promising performances planned.
The page records seventh and eighth graders in routine classroom and social activity. Entries include Jack St Betsy Kramer jr dreaming history class John Bryant drawing sailboats George Backus listening to Jack Benny Sheila Spilky retelling Little Audreys Myrix Crouch complimenting Rita Daniels Jackie Lott riding with Bettye Lott's friends Betty Blanchard drawing Alan Grant labeled as a noted wo man hater Joann French reading Zane and a first semester class party on April 2nd with chaperones Mrs T M Kramer Mrs A L French and Miss Frances Pember ton.
Pick and Peck discuss absence due to lack of dirt to scratch up. The column notes Dedrick's alleged trouble with reckless driving and mentions a court context in Lake County Florida Probate.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Wesley S. Harlow of Lake County Florida. Creditors must present claims to Judge A B Herlong Jr at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares within eight months from first publication. Administrator Erbert W. Harlow, Mount Dora attorney W M Kennedy.
Howard J. Simpson holder of part Tax Certificate No. 906 filed for tax deed. Property in Lake County described as NE quarter and related fractional sections in Section 19 Township 198 Range 27 acres 5. If not redeemed, property sold to highest bidder at courthouse door on May 3 1937. Clerk GEO Dykes signs March 15 1937.
J. E. Pierce holder of Tax Certificate No. 2886 filed for a tax deed on property in Lake County Florida. The certificate covers lots in Lake View Homes and Ruth and Lyneh's name appears in the chain of title. Deed will be awarded to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the first Monday in May 1937 unless redeemed by law.
A stream of light hearted anecdotes from students and teachers recounts flirtations secret letters and dances at the school. Members like Emily Ruth Blair and Eudora figure in wry vignettes with encounters at study halls shows and the office.
As waters rise toward flood stage in the Tallahassee area the House and Senate flood control efforts intensify. Gov ernment engineers warn crest may come in two weeks while communities seek funds and refugees flood into the capital. Businesses and hotels fill as levee work accelerates and relief aid expands to farmers and residents.
Reports describe looting near the border and a warning of shoot on sight and martial law if needed. Storm clouds drape the skies while strong winds and driving rain persist, with updates promised in later dispatches.
A Pacific gas station pep meeting reveals service men know their oils. Discussion covers lubrication brands, mixing impacts, and car care points. The author resolves to patronize reliable stations and speak out if service fails.
Harvard meteorologists confirm St. Petersburg retains the Sunshine City designation after completing an encyclopedic review of local climate data. The study reinforces the city’s reputation for abundant sunny days and mild winters, supporting its branding as a prime year round haven.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during our bereavement at the death of our brother and for sympathy and flowers. Josephine Likowski, Emma Likowski.
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