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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
8
Editorial from Hi-Points students thanking readers, the Topic office, Mrs Laney, and class reporters as they bid farewell for the summer and say Auf Wiedersehn. The piece reflects that school is out and the students are older and wiser.
Baccalaureate services took place Sunday May 29 1938 at eight in the Community Building Auditorium. Florenc Lotz led the processional and recessional with Palm Branches and Largo while the seniors in grey caps and gowns filed to their seats. Reverend Kenneth K. Rogers delivered a sermon Encampment and the glee club sang A Prayer and From Ill Do Thou Defend Me. The congregation concluded with Hiding in Thee and benediction by Reverend F W Overhiser.
On Wednesday June 1 the senior class held a class night as a progressive dinner. The group started at Natalie's house for the six to six thirty arrival then went to Mrs Laney in Howey in the Hills for jellied consomme. Tables were set with two boys and two girls per table to mix groups. The main course returned to Natalie's for chicken potatoes yams hot rolls olives and iced tea. The final stop was Russel Grantley's home for a fruit salad and informal mingling with girls serving the boys.
Twenty five seniors attended a casual Class Night with Mrs. Grantley hosting. Virginia Chapman Hazel Edwards presided on history and prophecies, with a humorous last will by William Turrentiné and Russel Grantley read by William. Natalie Spilky Ruth Beerbower gave gifts tied to each senior, Mrs Laney received a Sheaffer pen as thanks.
Graduation exercises at Mount Dora High School took place Friday June 3 1938 in the Community Auditorium at eight o clock. The processional March Triumphate by Weber opened the program played by the High School Orchestra under Miss Frances Pemberton. Students performed instrumental solos violin by Dorothy White trumpet by Edward Kimball and piano by J W Shaw. A Latin class skit The Roman Ghost Walks was presented under Miss Vivia Craig with participants listed. Ossie Ginther the third honor student gave a speech on the library and its work. The orchestra closed with Festival Overture by Flegier and In a Garden.
The Mount Dora high school graduation program featured a one act comedy The Blue Teapot and scenes by the glee club under Miss Frances Pemberton. Hazel Edwards received the American Legion Auxiliary gift award and Edward Kimball earned citizenship and Knights of Pythias honors. The ceremony closed with diplomas, a benediction by Rev C A Brantley, and Mendelssohn music as graduates processed to a reception.
The senior class, hosted by Mrs. George White, enjoyed a rainy but pleasant Daytona Beach picnic. Attendees escaped heat with mild weather, had a six o'clock lunch, and began returning home around seven.
Mount Dora Junior Senior High held its final assembly of the 1937 38 school year on Friday June 3 at 11. Mr Roseborough introduced Mr Brantley who led morning prayer. Awards for attendance and tennis and baseball teams were announced before the senior class program.
Ossie Pearl Ginther, born May 23 1920 in Philadelphia, is a Florida senior with a Mount Dora affinity. She attended Sanford Lyman DeLand Orlando Trenton New Jersey Philadelphia Sorrento in schooling, excels in 4-H, drama, and hopes to study Bible physiology and library science, possibly at Stetson.
While touring M D H S halls, Russel Grantley known as Shadow stands five feet ten inches, born April 4 1921 in Rochester Pennsylvania. He is a member of the current graduating class and part of the winter senior assembly.
Russell has performed in several school productions including This Genius Business, The Blue Teapot, and Campus Daze with the high school glee club. He is a member of the Hi Y in Mount Dora and may attend the University of California for Business Administration, with mechanical drawing his favorite high school subject.
May 26 picnic at Daytona Beach hosted by Mrs. White amid rain and cheer. May 27 Kiwanis luncheon at Villa Dora Hotel with songs by Ossie Ginther and Dorothy White group, plus Baccalaureate rehearsals. May 28 Baccalaureate at Community Building, Rev. Rogers sermon. June 1 progressive dinner for class night. June 3 final assembly and commencement. Class thanks teachers and friends for support.
Mrs. S. M. Coon hosted a Friday May 27 junior and senior dance at the Yacht Club. After 11 30 refreshments were served and dancing continued. Attendees include numerous juniors and seniors with faculty members and guests listed.
A brief exchange humorously contrasts an old lady asking how often ships sink with a bored sailor replying that sinking once would be sufficient. The quip captures naval wit in a compact maritime moment.
The article lists a bizarre slate of candidates in Oklahoma's July primary including Mae West for Commissioner of Charities and Correction Patrick Henry for State Auditor Brigham Young for Congressman Daniel Boone for Clerk of the Supreme Court Josh Lee for President of the State Board of Agriculture Sam Houston for Corporation Commissioner and Joe E Brown for Secretary of State The piece notes two Thomases and two Smiths among the contenders and mentions Will Rogers numbers in three candidate slots. It also mentions Florida savings and loan associations in the 5th District serving communities with insured deposits and home financing benefits.
A reflective column notes graduates of today are king and queen of the moment, as wars, fishing, and politics take a back seat. It recalls childhood recalls at school, town halls, and class outings while praising the Class of today and their forthcoming paths.
William J Howey a long time resident served as mayor from 1925 to 1936 and held roles in the Elks lodge Knights of Pythias and Montverde School. Surviving are his widow and two daughters Mary and Lois both students in St. Louis. Funeral Friday at 3 pm at his Honey residence with Christian Science services. Carey Hand of Orlando arranging.
Legal notices warn creditors to present claims against the estate of Paul Revere Mahony in Lake County Florida within eight months. A separate receiver sale, dated June 8 1938, lists crate mill machinery and fixtures in Mount Dora to be sold at noon on June 25 1938, cash, under court order and decree prioritizing creditors.
M J Courtey has filed to offer for sale Tax Certificate No 189 of 1930 for unpaid state and county taxes from 1929 to 1988 on W% of SW% Sec 10 T208 R24 E Lake County Florida. Sale at Court House door in Tavares on June 18, 1938 at 11 AM. Clerk GHO J Dykes by A J Harnage D C.
The Town of Mount Dora sues James W. Simpson and by final decree Judge J C B Koonce a sale is set at the Lake County Courthouse Tavares to auction the Lot described as all of Block 18 north of Railroad right of way Section 31 Town 19 South Range 27 East. The sale is Monday July 4 1938. W B Hunter Special Master in Chancery Harry P Johnson Solicitor for Plaintiff.
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