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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
3
The Mount Dora High School biweekly publication announces a new subseries offering seniors a chance for valuable training through participation. The issue promises readers will enjoy the experience and benefit from the program, acknowledging past supporter help.
Oviedo conquered Mount Dora with a 25 to 20 victory after leading 14 to 7 at halftime. Mary and Abby produced key baskets, Laney and Otby Simpson starred as forwards, Sadler and Shirley Shone in at center, and the team rallied in the third quarter to seal the win.
A theater group presented Dorothy's the Quaker Maid on short notice due to illness. A large bouquet was given at the end to honor the performers. Miss Hubbell receives congratulations for the show's success as juniors report about $125 in proceeds, reflecting weeks of intense practice.
Exemption list names students by grade including eighth grade Roy Christopher Frank Pooser Jean Smith Virginia and Cecil Parker. seventy grade Champ Mosteller Martha Wells. tenth grade Myrtle Mil dred Neil Margaret Ray. eleventh grade Dorothy Hop craft Ruth Loveless Shirley Shoen enberger Joseph Swift Vivian Thompson Eleanor Wells. twelfth grade Mae Harvey Billie Sadler Abby Simpson. also Mary Harding Phy Blanchard Mor timer ackebon Flora Morley and impson.
The second semester opens with interscholastic debates on February 7 at Mount Dora High. Mount Dora affirmative Abby Simpson and Joseph Swift face Orlando Senior High, while negative team member Margaret Ray leads the Longwood group. District winners advance to DeLand. other events include a one act play and an academic contest.
Irene Green and Ray led a group of athletes from local schools in a February track meet in De Land against district rivals. The event showcased prep performers and school programs amid a competitive schedule.
The article describes a senior class producing a modern comedy titled Regency Aart, with nine cast members including three boys and eight girls. It notes a royalty play status and upcoming events like graduation dresses and invitations as May 29 approaches.
A community write up expresses concern over Hopcraft serious illness and conveys wishes for a speedy recovery so she may rejoin activities soon.
Sympathy extended to Oliver Pray whose mother notes his passing. A Business Arithmetic class forms this semester and Industrial Geography shows steady growth. A junior girls volleyball match sees the 7th and 8th grade girls defeated by the class girls.
Mary Norton is absent due to illness. Harriet Wise is absent and level has left us for Eustis High. Ralph Richter has left school.
Two new pupils Inez Olson and Ann Phillips join the seventh grade. Ingram and Phyllis Blanchard were absent Friday while Joe Mary Elizabeth enjoyed herself in Clewiston during exam period.
A dog and monkey show entertained Thursday afternoon with playful acts and tricks. Performers demonstrated agility and humor, drawing a lively crowd and positive reactions from families.
The note suggests efforts to train monkeys and hopes that some teachers attend to profit from the last session. It hints at involvement of educators in a previous event and anticipates benefit from attendance.
Saturday events at Gaines ville and Day tona Beach are noted along with a Silver Tea at Mrs. Hazel’s home. A birthday outing to the junior play is described, and a student exchange includes questions on soil and water with short dialogue credits.
Two weeks earlier Mr Overhiser spoke on ministers experiences showing preachers are not always serious. February 2 Dr Bradley from Siam entertained with facts about that country and its sports and language. The boys enjoyed the talk and jokes about Siam ABCs and other light anecdotes.
Mrs. E W Fly led a social hour with a surprise kitchen shower for Mrs H Goolsby who has moved to her own home. A large gift basket revealed useful kitchen articles and home made cake and coffee were shared.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will present a Tom Thumb Wedding on Thursday evening February 19 at 7 30 in the Community House under Miss Grace Switzer. A business meeting follows February 20 at 2 30 in the church Annex. The Cafeteria supper and an auction of fancy articles happen Friday the 13th at 5 30 and 6 30 at the Community House with a trip to the Tourist Club afterward.
A quiet Zellwood wedding took place February 7 at 4 pm the Zellwood Inn uniting Miss Dorothy Beatrice Larra bee of Zellwood and Mr James T. Glenn of Honey in the Hills in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev T Wright Carlton. The reception featured spring flowers and pink chiffon gowns with roses and violets as bouquets.
Creditors and legatees are notified to present claims against the estate of W F Moon deceased to County Judge E M Tally of Lake County Florida or his successor in the Town of Tavares within twelve months from first publication. Claims must be sworn as required by law or be barred. Dated January 16.
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