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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
2
Biographical sketches introduce Mount Dora High School seniors Winnie Harding and Sheila Spilky. The pieces cover family background, academics, activities, and future plans including college and nursing.
Editorial note reports Dec Richardson and Martha Williamson will be chief and assistant editors of the Mount Dora High Points. Thanks paid to Sheila for help. Helen Wells and Ardelle Blair to type stories. Friday assembly featured Bettie Blanchard’s Flagler essay and cast excerpts from Professor, How Could You. Coach Vincent discussed upcoming basketball tournaments.
The senior class presents a three act comedy Professor How Could You by Anne Martens under Suzanne Sawyer at the Community Building. The cast includes Wilbur Vanzant Sheila Spilky Betsy Kramer Felton Dean Tommy Shipes and Charles Boxell with a lively student production. Tickets are available from students or at the box office.
Cal Jones celebrated a February birthday with a surprise party hosted by friends. Attendees included Betsy Kramer, June Fenn, Lib Drawdy, Evelyn Turrentine, Bettye Lotz, Tommy Shipes, James Thompson, Calvin Richardson, Walter Tucker, Geo Malone, Russ Rainier, Jim Devere, and Stanley Bicknell who noted many lovely gifts.
The notes recount Helen and Bernard’s Monday night dispute and Bernard’s plan to quit going steady while treating all the girls. Jean is the only other date besides Helen, with Friday dances shrinking. Turpie is seen with Russ Rainier. the fate of the Stetson man remains unclear.
The last rehearsal for the senior class play Professor How Could You Tonight sets the stage for festivities by Friday at eleven. A banner for the class of 41 has been chosen and ticket sales proceed with a February 21 deadline. Teachers and students praise cooperation while thanks go to Mr. K G Rogers for make up assistance and posters by Lena Harding Mary Allen and Rita Daniels.
The junior class welcomes Ardelle Blair back after a long illness. A surprise birthday party for Cal Jones was held Saturday February 8 with June Fenn Evelyn Turrentine Libby Drawdy Calvin Richardson and Jimmie Thompson in attendance. The class looks forward to an annual event this year contingent on sufficient interest and fundraising. Junior class sales at basketball games have improved significantly. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES The sophomore thanks Mrs Truskett and Mrs Malone for the de-
Seventh grade students at Bement and Mallory Way anticipate a spring semester party. Class members express excitement for the upcoming event and report plans for the celebration.
The eighth grade aims to win the senior play ticket contest as students cheer the effort. Jane Hoisington and Patricia Harris are welcomed back by the group. Billy Broom visited relatives in Tampa last week and Walter Horsley was seen in Orlando.
Farmers start Sea Island cotton planting this week with an estimated 3500 to 4000 acres in Lake County for 1941. The advisory lists seed treatment, shallow planting, fertilizer regimens, weed control, seed certification, rogueing, and pest management to maintain the high quality staple amid AAA provisions and no base acreages.
The Lake County Guard will parade in uniform at the Washington's Birthday celebration in Eustis on February 22 at 4 p.m. The event includes a barbecue at six, music by Leesburg and Eustis high school bands, a concert at seven, and an 8:30 fireworks display. Lt. Col. Thomas H. Cooley commands the guard battalion with L. L. Polk of Eustis as general committee chair.
Northern executives visit Florida to learn about the Serena citrus industry production and wages. Earl W. Brown hosts Pavilionaires, leaders of major World's Fair exhibits, with tours of the orange belt and river trip to scenic points.
The 1941 Central Florida Exposition opens February 24 at Exposition Park Orlando for six days and nights. Activities include Chamber of Commerce Day Winter Visitor’s Day Manufacturer’s Day Farmers’ Day headlined by Nathan Mayo and a Husband Calling Contest. Featured are parades poultry judging and a large display of agricultural and industrial exhibits.
A fragment from James Gray cites New England clerical leaders shaping national opinion a century ago. The passage praises a clergyman’s education judgment and sympathy, noting his role as trusted adviser to leaders like Lincoln and urging communities to attract such residents for enduring social enrichment.
The Florida State Grape Growers association plans a display at the County Fair in March. County Agent R. B. Ris will oversee the exhibit moving from the Florida Exposition to Lake County, showcasing grape growing efforts and related farm yields.
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