Mount Dora High Points in Biweekly Published Play Recap
The Mount Dora High School troupe in Florida stages a biweekly feature recounting the school play. The report highlights cast moments including Mac Gould John and Miss Hubbell among others, noting dinner mishaps and audience laughter. The piece ends with triumphant praise and a shout of On to Gainesville.
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Mount Dora High Points
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora
Florida
Mac
Gould
John
J.D
Mosteller Boy
Gainesville
Twins
Rhoda
Mount Dora High honors Eleanor Wells in essay contest
Eleanor Wells of Mount Dora High School earned ten dollars in gold as one of four winners in the Rollins Essay Contest on the history of Mount Dora. The event, sponsored by Irving Bacheller, awarded prizes for the best delivery and for historical essays at his estate, with Miss Cassady guiding a group to Winter Park.
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Rollins
Mount Dora High School
Eleanor Wells
Eleanor
Mount Dora
Irving Bacheller
Irving Bachellor
Esther Roberts
Orlando
Mad Ray
Eustis
M. J. Bouterse
Frances Moorhead
J.D. Mosteller
Volusia County Fair
DeLand
Brownie Neil
Tarpon Springs
Mildred Neil
Clearwater Beach
Ene Thompson
Helen Bartholomew
Rhoda Simpson
Martha Wells
Sister Simpson
Frances Harvey
Ruth Loveless
Shirley
Rollins College
Dorothy Battle
Winter Park
Emily Battle
Gainesville
Swimming Meet at Eustis Domination by Diving Winners
Eleven competitors, on February 22, participated in water sports at Eustis. James Cooper won senior diving while Flora Morley led junior girls diving. Margaret Ray and Brownie Neil took runner up in senior girls and senior boys events respectively. Mary Elizabeth Simpson placed second in junior girls swimming. Francis Moorhead shared a free-for-all victory.
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Eustis
James Cooper
Flora Morley
Margaret Ray
Brownie Neil
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Francis Moorhead
Orlando Senior Boys Win Fifth Straight Ball Game
The Orlando senior boys kept a steady score and reduced fouls in a win that marked their fifth consecutive victory. The girls fell 14 to 15 to Orlando B with Mount Dora leading until the fourth quarter and missed chances sealing the loss. Frances Harvey praised as guard standout by Orlando’s coach. Jane McCown and Mary Joyce Moorhead noted for solid play.
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Orlando
Mount Dora
Frances Harvey
Jane McCown
Mary Joyce Moorhead
Ray
Owith
Ocoee Defeats Mount Dora in Senior Boys Basketball
Ocoee defeated Mount Dora 32 to 28 as the first half favored Ocoee. Mount Dora struggled to overcome a continuous run by Ocoee and trailed at halftime. In the second half Mount Dora tried to close the gap but Ocoee maintained the lead and the honors.
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OCOEE
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Red
Mount Dora Leads Narrowly In Junior Game At Ocoee
The first half stayed tight with a 3-2 score in favor of Pint Dora. Mount Dora held the lead through the end of the game despite a close start.
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Ocoee
Mount Dora
Friday February 19 girls team suffers defeat
A fragmentary report notes the girls team suffered a setback at an event in Ocoee. Details are unreadable.
Team notes highlight close game and standout guards
The recap describes a tightly contested contest through three quarters with mixed success. It cites Jane's near altercation and Mac's bad fall as game features while praising Frances Harvey for an exceptionally good guard performance.
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Shis
Jane
Mac
Frances Harvey
Clermont Beats Mount Dora Girls in Off Game
Clermont defeated Mount Dora Girls in a contested match described as an off game. Mary Elizabeth Simpson played well as forward by sinking several baskets from various angles and remains a bright spot amid the tough play.
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Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Mount Dora Edges Clermont Senior Boys In Close Fight
Mount Dora defeated Clermont Senior in a fast paced regular schedule battle. The game stayed close throughout with a last moment basket by Clovis counted after a dispute over whether the ball was in the air.
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Clovis
Sophomore Girls Win Class Tournament Led by Elizabeth Fenn
The sophomore girls routed the seniors 13 to 20 in the girls class final. Elizabeth Fenn was the top scorer, with Frances Harvey and Helen Bartholomew sharing tournament honors as the Sophomores swept through the eighth, ninth, and junior rounds. The junior boys shocked the seniors to close the boys tournament, led by J. F. Brantley on both ends. Second round saw the sophomores defeat the eighth grade and juniors defeat the sophomores.
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Elizabeth*Fenn
Elizabeth Fenn
Frances Harvey
Helen Bartholomew
Sophs
J. F. Brantley
Subscriptions Boost Mount Dora High Fund Drive
A Curtis publishing agent visited Mount Dora High offering half profits on three magazines The Saturday Evening Post Ladies Home Journal and The Country Gentleman For subscriptions over eighty seven cents per copy were earned The drive aims to fund basketball equipment tennis and baseball supplies and travel for the one act play to Gainesville The appeal asks every pupil to sell one subscription to lift finances and notes drugstores could contribute significantly with renewals and new signups
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Curtis
Mount Dora High
Saturday Evening Post
The
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Treasury
Gainesville
Assembly Notes Highlight Lincoln Dedication and student works
February 12 report notes Mr King dedicates Lincoln picture for the school auditorium and praises Lincoln’s life development. Lurlene Green reads a Lincoln poem. Eleanor Wells will deliver a Rollins College history essay. Flora Morley offers a Lincoln selection. February 15 Mr Carboy discusses selling experience with 50c per sale plus 10c bonus if quota met and candy prize amid premiums.
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Mr. King
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Lurlene Green
Eleanor Wells
Dora
Rollins College
Flora Morley
Linco
Mr. Carboy
Elaan
Prize winners named in school bank program
Mr White announced prize awards for a student banking program drawing. Vivian won a $10 gold piece, Jean $5, Martha Wells $2.50, with deposits of $1 for several others including Bar ra B Flora and Davi Crandall. He thanked the participants and hoped more boys would win next year. Mr Roseborough, on behalf of the school, expressed thanks to the bank through Mr White before adjournment.
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Ee. White
Vivian
Jean
Martha Wells
Barra B
Flora Nocrize
Davi Crandall
White
Rose
Miss Hubbell's Plane Geometry Class Faces Yard Stick Shortage
The article notes Miss Hubbell faces a yard stick surplus that could force the plane geometry class to discontinue board work. Yard sticks donated by students total twenty six, and Miss Hubbell states board work will continue with some sticks set aside for later use.
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Hubbell
Sena
P. S
Futch Seeks Re-Election To Florida State Senate
State Senator T. G. Futch announced his candidacy to succeed himself in the 23rd District. He stated he is mindful of the responsibilities of the office after serving one term and feels prepared to continue representing his constituents.
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Futch
T. G. Futch
State Senate
Florida
Lake County Senator Keeps Lake County Focus in Florida Politics
In a remarks on his Holdover Caucus nomination for Florida Senate president, Senator Futch emphasizes eight years of service and Lake County honors. He supports continued relief for counties and schools, state and county fiscal cuts, and urges revenue for cities. He vows no local Lake County bill passes without constitutionally required advertising.
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Lake County
Florida
Senate
Florida State Senate
Futch
Senior class notes on awaiting a play approval
Seniors eagerly await approval of a play titled The Millionaire with a note distinguishing it from a George Arliss film. Ocala exercises last Saturday featured participants Shirley Vivian Dorothy Hopcraft and Robert McMurray.
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George Arliss
Ocala
Shirley, Vivian
Dorothy Hopcraft
Robert McMurray
Junior Drive Supports Drama and Basketball Efforts
The junior fund drive continues with a planned collection at the Tourist Club after the upcoming one act play to cover expenses. The school expresses pride in the junior boys basketball team and hopes they advance to the varsity next year.
Mount Dora High School Inter-Class Winners
Sophomore plans for a party and midnight show are thwarted by a school ruling ending events by eleven. Davis Moor head is praised for his efforts amid disruptions. The piece shifts to celebrate the girls’ basketball prowess as they win the inter-class tournament for the season.
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Davis Moorhead
Mount Dora High School
Freshies Pay Dues. Debates Spark School Celebration
The text notes a celebration after dues are paid, promising a new outlook and a grand party. It mentions a science debate on the resolution that the telephone supersedes the telegraph. The affirmative team includes James, Edna Neil, and Charlotte. the negative is upheld by Hattie Inc.
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James Con Edna Neil
Charlotte
Hattie ‘ Inc
February School Notes Highlight Student Achievements
In Ocala on February twentieth seventh graders praise Josephine Stenstrom for second place in a contest and mark Emily Battle fourth while Josephine also ranks sixth in district competition. The excerpt includes classroom jokes and an ecology note about fossils and space banners, with mixed fragments on exam topics and student-teacher exchanges.
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Ocala
Josephine Stenstrom
Emily Battle
Josephine
Miss Carson Colors Half Ball to Spotlight the Sun
In a classroom scene Miss Carson colors one half of a black ball white to show sun rays. She asks Lem why, and the lesson answers that it helps tell black from white. Hubbell in French class and a discussion with Bob Quisley follows, prompting thoughts on being both things.
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Miss Carson
William M. Peaston Dies After Operation in Florida
William M. Peaston died suddenly February 27 following surgery at Orange General Hospital Orlando. Funeral services were held at his Mount Dora home and the remains were taken to Orlando for cremation. A native of Scotland he owned Stamford Iron Works in Stamford Conn before moving to Mount Dora six years ago. The notice also mentions William Gorman, formerly of Mount Dora, being elected to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Michigan.
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William M. Peaston
Orange General Hospital
Orlando
Mount Dora
East Fourth Avenue
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Eustis
Mr. Peaston
Scotland
Haddington
United States
Stamford
Stamford, Conn
Stamford Iron Works
William Gorman
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Lake County Circuit Court
Special Master to sell under a 1932 Final Decree in a Chan cier suit by Charles Edgerton against Mary E Gale and George Prentice Gale. The sale will occur March 7, 1932, during legal hours, at the Tav ares courthouse, to the highest bidder following the court’s rules.
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Mary E. Gale
George Prentice Gale
J. C.B. Koonce
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State of Florida
A. D
Lake County
Chancery
Les Edgerton
George’ Prentice Gale
Speci
Tavares
Lake Coun
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Lake County Florida
Notice is given that Helen C Powers and E W McTuree as purchasers of Tax Certificates 279 and 286 dated August 5 1929 have filed certificates for tax deeds. The properties described include: certificate 279 partial NW SE SW with details in Section 32 Township 19 Range 27 East for 4 1/4 acres, assessed in Chas L Stokey’s name. Certificate 286 covers part of NW SW lying north of RoR with 3 1/2 acres. further details omitted. Clerk J Dykes, Lake County Florida.
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Helen C. Powers
E. W. McTuree
Lake County
Florida
Perry
Chas
L. Stokey. Cie
Notice to Creditors in Walter E Hall Estate Florida
The heirs and creditors of Walter E Hall deceased are notified to present claims against the estate to Judge E M Tally in Lake County Florida within twelve months from February 18 1932 or they will be barred. Claims must be sworn as required by law. Clara H Burchett Administratrix Mount Dora Florida July 9 1932.
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Walter E. Hall
Walter E. Hal
E. M. Tally
Lake County
Florida
Tavares
Clara H. Burchett
P. O
Mount Dora
Fla
Maria E. Farrington Martin
Mage
Louise M. Newhall
Willanexe
Maria E. Farshington
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