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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1937
Page
8
The Court House in Tavares hosts the Lake County Flower Show in March under the Home Demonstration program. A complete premium list and exhibitor directions are provided, with further details available from Mrs. Lucie K. Miller, county home demonstration agent, in Tavares. Doors open to the public Saturday March 20 from 2 pm to 9 pm.
Exhibits accepted March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and must be completed by noon Saturday for judges. Blue red yellow and white ribbons awarded for places. Community and club exhibits offer varied prizes. special cactus and basket classes judged by variety and appearance with cash and fertilizer prizes listed.
To all creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of Robert F. Pearson deceased of Mount Dora Lake County Florida you are notified to present claims to Hon A S Herlong Jr County Judge Lake County Florida at the County Courthouse in Tavares within eight months from first publication All claims not presented will be barred Lillian R Pearson Administratrix C T A of the Last Will and Testament of Robert F Pearson deceased February 12 1937
The display features multiple departments from Department 2 through 9 with prizes for ribbons and fertilizer in each, including arrangements, potted plants, and wild flowers. Dorothy Loveless from Mount Dora High School won the good citizenship award and will compete for the state winner in a three day trip to Washington.
The editorial argues tardiness wastes time for both tardy pupils and the class. It notes delayed arrivals disrupt focus, cost several minutes per pupil, and can lower grades when assignments are late. It urges developing punctuality as a simple, beneficial habit.
An assembly called at 1 pm Friday February 19 by Professor Roseborough awarded a good citizenship medal to the best all around senior girl. Mrs. W. H. Rush of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented the medal. Students in grades ten to twelve voted by ballot for the top candidate.
The P T A hosts the Ben Pennies from Heaven show Friday and Saturday February 26 and 27 at the Princess Theatre. Proceeds go to Mount Dora High School. Tickets sold by junior high students under Mr Carpenter. Features Bing Crosby Madge Evans Edith Fellows and Donald Meek.
Mount Dora high girls edged Umatilla 14 to 13 at Donnelly Park with Mortensen and Harris as leading scorers in a tight February 15 game. On February 23 Mount Dora traveled to Ocoee, trailing 10 to 4 at halftime and losing 26 to 17 final.
On February 16 Mount Dora hosted junior girls and boys games with Tavares and Apopka. Girls won 15 10 while the Mount Dora boy team edged Apopka 14 14 tied until a last minute foul shot. Midget Mt Dora teams won 13 11.
Mount Dora figures participated in the George Washington celebration in Eustis. February 22 Blair Kramer Bud Wingler Bill Stewart Arthur Haskins Elmer Haskins Bob Wells and Milton Chapman joined a fishing trip to Crystal River the past weekend. Continued next week.
A column by the Villa Dora Hotel writer recalls attempts at a sit-down strike and a recent missed column, noting a reader’s complaint about a nickel owed and movement toward new strike ideas. The piece reflects on reader reactions and anticipation of a fresh protest method.
The column blends local sports, tourism, and humor. It laments strike disruptions, praises Florida travel, notes Lake County lakes closing to fishing after March 29 through May 15 for spawning, and comments on traffic fatalities and winter visitors boosting state commerce. It closes with light, reflective quips and social musings.
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