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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
8
A note on avoiding last minute work urges readers to plan budgets and schedules to finish tasks well before deadlines. It contrasts rushed efforts at the eleventh hour with steady, organized work to reduce stress and improve outcomes.
Mount Dora High School and other accredited high schools in the county receive a set of twelve books titled the Smith Scientific Series as a gift for the school libraries. The volumes, from the Smithsonian Institution, cover topics such as earth and sky, North American Indians, and inventions, and will be distributed to all listed schools. The Mount Dora census notes a diverse student body with about 360 pupils and 202 born in the state.
A dated list shows 27 states and one foreign country represented in the local school. Florida contributes 158 individuals, while the overall tally highlights a diverse student body and a cosmopolitan community.
In Tavarese 28 Mount Dora beat Clermont 27 19 to claim the consolation crown. Tavares then topped Mount Dora 37 19 to win the overall conference as Eustis defeated Groveland 35 15 for the first place trophy. Arthur Haskins scored 17 in the Clermont game.
The Lake County girls basketball tournament opened February 24 at Leesburg High with Montverde 36 Clermont 15 and Leesburg 27 Mount Dora 7. Eustis defeated Umatilla 36 12 and Tavares beat Groveland. Eustis then beat Leesburg in the final to be crowned county champions.
On February 2 the history room buzzed with students and teachers examining posters for the junior project. The lively display showcased student work and prompted questions about the era.
The event features prizes in both senior and junior high divisions. Natalie Spil won an adult ticket for her poster while Hmily Battle earned a chile ticket. Posters from 7th to 9th grades dominated this year with praise for the grounds and overall quality. The junior class thanks participants with Muchaas gracias to all who helped.
The piece notes chatter about an attraction to Miss Cassaday during a rehearsal. Jeanette hints at parental excuses and romance blooming, while L C attracts attention from the cast. Frederick Sleight earns the nickname preacher amid the routine.
A bubbly high school gossip piece recounts the week’s crushes rumors and teased romances among students. It highlights Natalie Buck L C Ellen Roy Jerry Virginia Mary Agnes and others with playful asides about love and school events and hints at upcoming pairings.
A fragment notes someone seeking a chaperone for a fair event and warns about identity exposure. The brief exudes a farewell tone and concerns about being found out.
The tardy list of seniors is noted as a topic among classmates Flora Morley and Coralie Cooper who enjoyed Top Hat on Friday February 28. Doris Gray and Coralie Cooper have recently played on the town team. Lurlene Green visited Hungerford colored school on Sunday March 1 and enjoyed the singing. Arthur Haskins was hailed by the Tavares gym audience after the Mount Dora cheer squad cheered him. Senior boys Bill Stewart Don Kimball Mortimer McCown and Edward Kimball teased him as he sat near Reeves' girls from Astatula.
Juniors continue work on their class play Regatta with ticket and poster duties. A Friday treasure hunt on February 21 drew participants Emily February 28 and Helyne Ray in Mount Dora, with Tracy Kramer back after illness and Nina Walden playing basketball on Thursday. Tickets went on sale Monday morning, March second, while Emily Battle was absent due to illness.
A jumble of student nicknames and class details lists sophomores like WinslowWaaser and Norton as well as hazel Edwards and Dedrick Green. Freshman notes mention Edith and Lenora sisters and RalphLaVerne siblings while joking about posters and Leap Year observations.
Eighth grade elected officers Velma Van Dellan president and Brugs Kennedy secretary for the news club on March 2. Students prep for the junior play while Pomona Davidson wins a poster prize. A Lake County Democrat seeks the June 2 tax assessor primary pledging hard work and fair taxation.
Harry P. Johnson of Tavares declares his run for Lake County Judge. In a formal statement he outlines qualifications including age, experience, and legal training, noting prior service as a county prosecuting attorney and years practicing law in Tavares. Johnson pledges to perform impartially and without special favors.
J L Graham supervisor of school buildings told the Kiwanis Club in Tavares that Lake County schools are well arranged and well lighted with adequate sanitary facilities. He outlined modern school hall requirements including room arrangement floor space sanitation and lighting.
At the annual Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club meeting resolutions were adopted to memorialize three members J G Kirby Frank Chase and Wilson Smith who died in 1935. Kirby and Smith were longtime Mount Dora residents admired civic workers and fosters of goodwill in the community. The club ordered records and sent copies to the families of the deceased.
Florida sheriffs from multiple sections convened near Silver Springs under Lake County oversight. About 400 pounds of fish and assorted sides accompanied a community dinner held at the American Legion Hall in Leesburg.
Mrs. Ethel Blake Bidwell received word Tuesday of the death of her stepson Ed Bidwell at his home in Causeway Point Conn. He was 43, son of the late George L. Bidwell, and spent several winters in Mount Dora. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
Florida horticulture notes describe powdery mildew whitening crape myrtle leaves in spring. Cattlemen statewide are invited to the second annual Beef Cattle Field Day at the Florida Agricultural Speg Station on the 27th of this month for demonstrations and updates.
Card of thanks signed Rebecca G Williams expresses gratitude to friends of all races for support during illness. Public sale notice details a Ford Model A engine number A 267 643 to be sold at 10:00 AM March 23 1936 at Kimball Garage Mount Dora to satisfy a warehouseman's lien of 24 50. sale by Harvey Kimball and notices to W L Story Chief of Police. In Court of the County Judge Lake County Florida probate entry.
Creditors and claimants are notified to present claims against the estate of Harry M. Clark, deceased of Lake County Florida, to County Judge E. M. Tally at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares within ten months from the first publication. Claims not filed in time will be barred by law. Emma F. Clark as Administrator. Mount Dora Florida. M Y, Attorney.
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