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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
3
A winter storm in Wisconsin’s wheat belt tests crops as weak grains fail while strong stalks endure. The passage urges readers to take the parable as a lesson for exams and life. It calls for preparation, effort, and renewed strength to face upcoming trials.
A cheer seeking crowd energy and support for Longwood events. The note invites fans to attend and cheer, hoping for a winning performance amid enthusiasm.
Mount Dora high school was defeated by the town team on Thursday April 9 with a final score of 11 to 7. Players Mosteller Dooley C Brantly and J Brantly contributed runs, with Brantly again notable. The account closes with cautious optimism for a better showing next time.
The notes describe an afternoon program arranged by Rev and Mrs Bouterse for outside performers in the Leecase day. It included several fine duets and group singing and closed with a talk on school morals. The thanks of the assembly are extended to the couple for their entertaining and educational event.
A school article reflects on applying the creed Doing With Our Might to study tasks and daily work, noting how effort and deliberate action can improve classroom achievements and foster personal responsibility.
The piece reflects on graduation season with notes about posters signs and a big tennis court sign. Seniors send a check for commencement invitations and anticipate baccalaureate night class night and commencement night with ongoing rehearsals and work. The writer worries June 1st may arrive with little of them remaining, yet the junior senior banquet promises to mark the end.
A class meeting last Thursday decided on banquet menus for the upcoming event. The banquet occurs at Villa Dora on April 30 with entertainment to be determined.
Organizers assign speakers for the gathering as anticipation builds for witty, original pieces. Attendees expect sharp observational humor and clever timing from a lineup featuring seasoned performers and rising voices.
A March 30 meeting discussed raising money for the end of term seniors reception. Mab and Rhoda join the committee while Marjorie was mistakenly listed. several sophomores attended the meeting.
Report notes a planned picnic at Rock S Friday and mentions a student’s absence from school. Ted Wingler is observed wearing glasses and Miss Hubbell is linked to the suggestion discussed.
The class meets three times a week and includes two student plays titled Cancer and Three Musketeers. After the program, participants enjoyed games.
Coralie Cooper returns to school after a one week absence. The seventh grade will hold a class party next Friday April 17 at Cecelia Palmer’s house to celebrate the end of the long tests. The arithmetic contest shows girls 168 boys 166 in favor of the boys.
Frances Siegal and Yvonne Ma lusky drove to Oviedo on Saturday April 4. Yvonne and Marie went to the Orlando game but shopped instead. Abby and Joe visited Orlando on Frances Elder Gorman and Peggy Champ weekended in Gainesville. Ethel Reynolds stayed in Yankeetown. Miss Hubbell weekends in Tampa. Miss Cassady at Daytona and Tampa. Wells and Harvey saw a show Monday night. Baseball Mount Dora vs Ocoee set for April 17.
WRUF Gainesville announces a new Florida Farm Hour series covering better homes health 4 H club work and practical farm problems. Weekday broadcasts run 12 00 to 12 45 pm with topics including citrus diseases nematodes bulb harvesting and May Day health program. Special guest Norman Mehrhof discusses the American hen and health.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce Waterways Committee will lead fifteen outboard craft on a four day April 24 departure from Merrill dock heading to the East Coast Canal Cocoa and St Johns river. Commodore Francis P. LEngle will command the fleet with stops at Daytona Beach St Augustine Cocoa New Smyrna Titusville Sanford Welaka and Palatka en route to Jacksonville for a 5:45 p. m. return.
Mount Dora Temple No. 12 thanks actors dancers soloists girls glee club and others for their cooperation in the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde production. Rosalie Brantley M E C expresses personal appreciation for all helpers.
An old advertisement claims RAT SNAP eliminates rats and mice with no odor. It promises three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 with cakes for kitchens pantries cellars chicken houses and coops and guarantees results. It notes cats and dogs won’t touch the bait and urges readers to try a package.
Silver Lake announces an open handicap model score tournament on Sunday April 19 at the Silver Lake Golf Club. Entry is 1.00 with prizes equal to total entries. The event will be run by Wilbur West and includes a blind bogey option for erratic players. The club, recently bought by Harry Bairstow and Julius Leng, is undergoing reconstruction with improvements to grounds and clubhouse.
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