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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
4
A Mount Dora publication prints a motto urging pedestrians to have right of way and to mind their own affairs. It reflects on happiness, self comparison, and societal fears from historical times. The note appears as a local newspaper piece with subscription pricing and publishing details.
The remark reframes the unusual headgear as common hats worn by women. It notes curiosity about the contraptions but presents them as a standard fashion accessory rather than a radical trend.
Greensboro Daily News notes a Florida paper may copy a headline about snow falling in California and ponders whether self-made men question their planners.
The Fort Lauderdale News reports 1936 construction expenditures in Fort Lauderdale exceed the combined total of the prior six years. A physician links a snakebite cure to mild insanity, while a citrus campaign launches the largest effort yet. Florida fruit will be promoted by 37,000 Food Chain Stores across 48 states for weeks.
The article notes the Federal Government still pays two pensions from the War of 1812 and warns that if World War I funding lasts as long, taxpayers may support World War I beneficiaries as late as 2042.
In St Petersburg a local church installs loudspeakers in social rooms and outside lawns to let overflow congregants hear sermons. The move follows years of filled pews before start times as services draw larger attendance.
George H. Mead backs the tung oil project as a major Florida venture. A Gainesville conference under University of Florida and State Chamber of Commerce will spotlight tung oil, with H. W. Bennett noting 2,000,000 pounds produced this year and 10,000,000 next year. The American market could reach 400,000,000 pounds annually.
The writer reflects on weather, politics, and the inauguration while urging civic duty. He notes floods in parts of the country, laments the automotive strike, and calls for relief and resilience. The piece urges support for Mount Dora’s Chamber of Commerce and prudent, community-focused giving.
A PT board meeting discussed raising funds to supply equipment for the rhythm band. Contributions can be sent to Mrs. Harry Backus, treasurer of the PT A, from anyone interested in supporting this feature of the school.
Lake County will air a goodwill message over Radio Station WFLA in Tampa as a gesture to the Florida chamber and local residents. The broadcast aims to foster regional ties and promote community cooperation.
A reflective note on New Year fresh starts, with students delaying resolutions until after midterms. It highlights personal effort, the role of self-improvement, and renewed intent at the semester’s midpoint. Acknowledgments to Mrs. Back at the elementary library and local sponsors for calendars and football laundry support.
Mount Dora High School library receives annual membership in the Florida Audubon Society ending January 1, 1938. Mr. W L E Barnett is honored as sponsor.
The junior class of M D H S presented The McMurray Chin a three act comedy by Edna Higgins Friday night. The cast delivered strong performances and the school orchestra provided music before and during intermissions. Receipts totaled 115 dollars for the junior senior banquet in May.
Mount Dora High School will offer typing and shorthand starting in February marking the first time these subjects are taught there. Courses will be morning classes taught by Professor Sawyer who also teaches in Tavares in the afternoon.
Mount Dora High School boys varsity defeated Ocoee 29 to 2 on Friday and beat Apopka 18 to 15 on Monday. Beasley led Mount Dora with 12 points in the Ocoee game, while Sadler scored 8 in the Apopka game and Eddy was Apopka’s top scorer with 13 of 15.
On January 8 the Ocoee girls defeated Mount Dora 24 to 10 with Salisbury leading Ocoee and Chapman topscoring for Mount Dora. Mount Dora later lost 23 to 18 to Apopka as Rehbaum and Robinson led their teams on the local court.
The text records multiple holiday visits and gatherings in DeLand Daytona Beach Clermont Winter Garden Orlando and Lenoir City Tenn. People named include Mr Carpenter Mary Louise Rehbaum Kay Martin Jean Smith Emily Battle Alfred Rehbaum Buster Sadler John Jenkins Jimmy La Rue Pemberton Bess Bryant Charlotte Armstrong Wingler Steven Harvey Curtis Minkley Bobby Wells Blair Kramer Eudora White Jeannette Blair and Mrs. J E Baze. Wingler notes he enjoyed hunting during the holidays.
Readable text is fragmented showing Leta Brantley connected to sanctuary time and an unclear location or event. The fragmentary nature limits precise facts or context.
A dated list of humorous and earnest vows from students and teachers at M D H S. Entries include promises to drive more safely quit bad habits improve punctuality and pursue better behavior while some entries joke about relationships and dating.
Gossip and sightings sweep Eustis and Mount Dora as seniors mingle at the fair and on dates. William Turrentine appears with Dorothy White’s ring while classmates attend events and ride with escorts. Rumors hover around senior rings, new romances, and a Cadillac sighting.
The senior class works on the play The Rafferty Racket set for February 19. Rehearsals occur three times weekly and will become daily after midterm exams. Sylvia Herzinger, class of 37, has returned to Oceanview California.
Winners announced for the junior play poster contest with first prizes going to Dorothy Loveless and Lois Jerue in senior high while Pomona Davidson and Francss Davis took junior high top honors and Jackie tt was second. At the last junior class meeting a committee was chosen to assist Mrs Bowley the class driver to organize the party for the Friday night show. Ruth Beerbower and Leta Brantley served on the committee.
Sieunyd Gi tales Bares ordered their class rings. Lois Jerue and Stewart Pike were appointed to the committee, with each tasked to advise on class ring issues and related honors.
Gossip courses through the campus as Ruth confides blue mood while Jimmy H. may swap plans with Viola P. and Albert D. Tom C. is cut from class party as rumored dates surface with Ruth. Shirley C. quarrels with J. M. Zera enjoys a Spanish class break. Lillie Mae visits places with a University of Florida student. Shirley L. hints at inside info. Bob Jones pushes candy sales for the junior play.
The eighth graders share New Year resolutions including doing homework before class and avoiding chewing in school. They announce new classmates Irene Atwood and Wilber Vanzant and praise Jackie Lott for winning second prize in the junior high poster contest while selling tickets for the junior play.
The meeting was called to order by president Ernest Minkley and minutes were read by secretary Arvil Cooper. Officers were elected with Lloyd Knight as president and Ardell Blair as secretary.
Mrs Lucy Evelyn Engelhard 73 of Bridgeport Conn wintered in Mount Dora died suddenly Saturday night at the Villa Dora Hotel. The body lay in state Monday at Rehbaum Funeral Home and was later taken to Bridgeport for funeral services Wednesday at 2 p m at Wilmot and West Funeral Home burial in a local cemetery. She is survived by her husband A M Edward and her brother Julius E William both of Bridgeport. The high school basketball teams play Clermont here Friday night.
For sale a diverse Citrus and land portfolio in Citra Marion County Florida. Properties include a 10 acre grove 744 acres in bearing trees adjoining grove land 30 acre tract mixed timber land and residential structures in town. Additional 11 room two story building 200 large bearing trees deep well electric pump and ancillary outbuildings near Mount Dora Florida.
The Heber D. Ketcham church announces Sunday school at 9 45 with D H Bishop, an independent. 11 am sermon by the pastor on Why Should A Man Pray. 6 30 pm Epworth League presenting a series on the life of Christ on successive Sunday evenings.
Reverend Neslie V. Underwood leads Sunday School at 9 45 with classes for all ages and morning worship at 11 00. Evening service at 7 30. B Y P U at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Strangers welcome and all without a regular church home.
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