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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
2
The article extols publishing a yearbook at Mount Dora High School as valuable student training in departments and layouts, fosters class unity and sentimental memory, and positions teachers as advisers. It notes downsides like heavy workload and reduced spare time, but argues the benefits outweigh the effort.
Mr. Hurlburt of the Mount Dora Citrus Exchange led an assembly on citrus to start a series of vocational guidance talks by town business leaders. Mr. Roseborough introduced the program and Mr. Hurlburt described the fruit from bloom to market and auction methods. Questions followed and Mr. Vincent closed with announcements.
The sixth grade program highlighted a lively show with a vocal solo by Jane Edgerton, piano by Mabel Claire Wyatt, harmonica pieces by Stephen Fertitta, plus a one act play Great Caesar. Cast included Billy Schwind Bobby Allen Tommy Kelne Earl Underwood Jane Edgerton and Shipes.
Mount Dora High School senior class presents a drama production with student actors and a supportive cast. The piece showcases student talent and school spirit, inviting families and the community to attend and celebrate youth theater.
Friday February 21 the college will present Professor How Could You a three act farce by Anne Martens. A young professor knows about history but not life and marriage becomes key to his career as dean. Suzanne Sawyer directs and promises more humor than last year’s show.
On Monday January 13 Mount Dora high school teams swept Apopka in a doubleheader. The girls won 20-18 as Jean Shipes led with 16 points while the Dora girls edged Carter sextette. The Dora boys followed with a 24-14 victory. Bobby Vincent scored 12 to lead. Social notes list regional visits and gatherings of Leda Mac Morris Lena Harding and others.
George Malone entertained friends last Saturday at the Yacht Club. Attendees included Grace Lee Marilyn Johnson Dorothy Geiger Donny and David French who enjoyed dancing and a pleasant evening.
A gossip style update from a school scene notes Jackie Brate dividing attention among Bettie Jean Sheila and Gert Nancy’s absence and Russell’s worry but she’s back. Pete continues rounds while Buster’s gal Flossie is featured. Mary lyn J. frets over Chicken French’s date while Falcon’s gym access draws boys. George M. treats the girls with dances Helen and Jane among the two Friday nights. Bernard remains popular after illness and joined by three girls at Apopka basketball game.
The play committee Mary Allen Winifred Harding Fel ton Dean and Peggy Barker submitted the chosen play "Professor How Could You" by Anne Coulter Martens on January 6. Miss Sawyer summarized the plot at the meeting and try-outs were set for January 9 with characters chosen. The senior class suffers a heavy flu outbreak with over half absent, while juniors prepare to perform "Almost Eighteen" tomorrow night.
The junior class postpones their play Almost Eighteen to Friday January 24 at eight in the Community Building due to illness. They thank supporters and student body who helped with posters and ticket sales and announce a party for the class with the highest ticket sales.
The sophomores aim to win the junior play ticket contest for Almost Eighteen to be staged January 24. A party will be given to the class selling the most tickets while juniors wish them luck. Many sophomores have been sick and hope the flu passes quickly. A January 8 meeting discussed a class party but no decision was made. Class mothers plan a February party for the tenth graders.
W R McQuaig was elected president of the Montverde Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting. J M Lowry becomes vice president and C F Evans secret ary treasurer. The 1941 membership committee includes Mrs. R W Harper Jr Mrs W R McQuaige and Mrs C F Evans. Plans for a Montverde exhibit at the Lake County Fair March 10 15 highlight local agriculture the Montverde School and fishing camps. The chamber is noted for active civic leadership with secretary C F Evans.
The sixth annual Florida Waterways Congress and third annual Waterways Regatta will be held in New Smyrna Beach on February 8 and 9. An estimated three to five hundred attendees are expected for the general sessions to discuss plans to stimulate greater use and enjoyment of waterways. Chairman Hobman Jr. of Jacksonville leads the congress.
E C Huey was unanimously re elected president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County at the directors meeting following the shareholders gathering. Langille reported assets rising from 64098.31 in 1934 to 968813.31 by 1940 and dividends totaling 114144.58 since 1934 at 4 percent per year.
Poultrymen are urged to secure the revised January 1 1941 list of U S Florida Approved Hatcheries Certified Hatcheries and Record of Performance Breeders by writing the State Livestock Sanitary Board Tallahassee Copies are not at the County Agent office The 1941 Spray and Dust Program from the Better Fruit Committee Florida Citrus Commission is available at the Citrus Commission office In Leesburg last week Sea Island cotton producers decided to seed treat to control seed and soil borne diseases Treated seed will cost no extra and is recommended for all cotton seedlings Plans are under way for the Postal Colony convention in Clermont the week of February 16 with attendees including Senator James M Meade US of New York.
The Winter Park Lions Club will sponsor the first amateur boxing show of the winter season to aid blind residents. The event is set for Wednesday night January 29 at Harper-Shepherd Athletic Park with a free-for-all and a main event expected to draw Central Florida boxing fans. Proceeds from the semi annual shows go to a special fund for blind people in Winter Park.
Miami resident A. W. Morrison has finished three months of specialized training at the University of North Carolina and is sent by the State Board of Health to Lake County for one month of practical experience under Burke Chester, Sanitary Engineer, Lake County Health Unit, recognized as highly effective in Florida.
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