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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
8
Katherine Killian is linked to Mary Agnes Harding in a brief notice about a sewers project reference. The fragmentary text references Vol. i and suggests archival or genealogical angles without full details.
Students reflect on returning from Thanksgiving and acknowledge educators, hard lessons, and the value of schooling. They urge appreciation for teachers and opportunities, noting future regret if diligence is neglected and encouraging praise for those who make education possible.
Dr. T. O. Reese delivered a humorous yet serious devotional at the Mount Dora First Baptist church during a revival program for the high school. His talk titled The Conundrum or the Small Boy explored light anecdotes and broader moral themes.
The Mount Dora High auditorium on November 27 hosted the football awards for players receiving chevrons and emblems. Mr. Vincent explained the meaning of each emblem as recipients were named: Ayard Roberts Dedrick Green and Kimball. William Stewart Milton Chapman M Green Lee French L C Een and Jerry Davis earned chevrons. A captaincy star and football emblem were also noted for Henry co captainship.
The Mount Dora High School organizes its first girls glee club directed by Miss Craig. The club performed two numbers Stars of the Summer Night and All Through the Night with accompaniment by Katherine Killian.
Readers learn that Mount Dora senior girls squad will be defensively strong but lacking in offense as several players leave. The Mount Dora boys team also faces a rebuilding year with twenty players out, including last year’s standouts, and a December 6 kickoff in Montverde.
A reader writes in from a junior who idolizes a popular senior athlete. The columnist counsels ignoring the hall glare and shifting focus to topics of interest, advising patience and charm to win the courtship.
The seniors held their first play rehearsal on November 27 and seek cooperation from all classes for a successful production. The group extends deepest sympathy to Jean Smith on her father's death. Mary Agnes broke her arm skating last week.
The ninth grade home ec girls hosted an informal dinner for the faculty in the school lunch room on Tuesday night November 13. Mildred Bartlett was hostess and Shirley Irons acted as host. The room featured Thanksgiving colors, autumn leaves, poinsettias, and a central pumpkin.
The eighth grade reports busy study for tests and a pleasant Thanksgiving vacation with a clear conscience. Appreciation is shown to Mr. E B Ferson for donating several books to the school library.
A long reverent tribute notes the passing of Charles Edgerton and celebrates his life of service, generosity, and integrity. Compelled by a host of friends across social ranks the community mourns the loss and honors his lasting example of goodwill and leadership. Frank H. Heath.
Christmas Seals cost only a penny each to fund the greatest organized effort against tuberculosis. The campaign highlights the disease as a leading killer across nations, urging public support and donations.
Forester and WPA leader notes the Azalea Gardens now host over a thousand trees in the ravine and 2250 Japanese Magnolias, forming the largest collection in the South alongside thousands of Azaleas Crape Myrtles Flame Vines Bougainvillea and Cherokee Roses. The gardens opened December 1 but the season program will start later as blooms peak.
The U S Marine Corps recruiting station in Savannah announces twenty five vacancies for high school graduates in December. Applicants must be 18 to 25, at least 66 inches tall, single, and in excellent physical condition. A limited number may join to play brass instruments or drums and be transferred to Parris Island for training.
Florida growers and shippers urge support for a Federal Marketing Agreement to regulate Florida citrus. The letter argues it would ensure orderly distribution, fair prices, and industry profitability, noting past voluntary attempts failed and referencing 1933 34 Agreement A committee would draft rules later approved and enforced by a federal agency. It appeals to all industry stakeholders to unite for stability and prosperity.
Eighteen artists led by CoCo the famed clown perform at the Municipal Auditorium on December 16. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Townsend Club, the high class show travels Florida this season. General admission 25 cents. reserved seats 35 cents. Tickets at Townsend Club HQ or through club members.
C. H. Schaeffer, director of the Florida Park Service, asks hunters to refrain from hunting on state park areas to protect and increase wildlife. Park areas host CCC crews building improvements and attract many visitors, raising human hazard. parks act as refuges for overflow game.
The county post office warns against placing Christmas Seals on the front of letters. Put them on the back of envelopes and use them to combat tuberculosis, a disease that spreads in families. Christmas Seals assist in finding unknown cases. Buy Christmas Seals.
The Lake County Home Demonstration club will hold its annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7. Lovely hand work and foods will be for sale, with dinner served.
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