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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
3
The Mount Dora High School team in Mount Dora Florida acknowledges near misses in state competition. They credit stronger rivals rather than unfair decisions and express pride in progress despite small size and limited experience. They plan to enter different contests next year leveraging gained knowledge.
A focus on shared effort to salvage the school paper as juniors take over. Students note prior lack of participation and late submissions, and a new plan requires material graded by Miss Hubbell and counted toward English grades.
The paper announces a series titled School Pests with the first piece The Alibi Hunter. Readers are urged to wake up and participate as the feature will define individuals seen as pests and may label them The Alibi Hunter The Knocker or the Smart Aleck.
Don’t let tests drag you down. You have twelve weeks to prove yourself and others what you can achieve. If you want to do a thing you can do it. Six weeks may be too late. seize the opportunity before it passes. It’s about how and why, forward thinking, serving, striving through strain, and doing our noblest.
Mount Dora girls’ basketball team shocks by defeating Umatilla 27 to 3 to reach the county tournament finals after top contenders Umatilla and Montverde had been favored by the Jacksonville Times-Union. The wins occurred Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, as the squad eliminated both strong rivals.
The squad earned four minutes of credit for overall team performance with particular emphasis on the guards who contributed strongly. This acknowledgment highlights the guard group and overall effort.
A spirited warm-up game suggests a veteran, solid team ready to go far this season. The coach notes the value of student backing to fuel the squad as the season opens with a 4-2 win highlighted by key plays and experienced players.
Mount Dora High defeated Umatilla 9-8 in a pitchers duel that swung in the later innings. Clovis Brantley and Cooper produced key two base hits as Mount Dora rallied from a tie after nine innings to clinch the win with six runs in the sixth.
On March 8 the seventh and eighth grade boys and girls teams played. Our girls led at halftime but Apopka edged ahead 16 14 near the end of the fourth. Mount Dora boys led most of the game and won 9 2.
The Mount Dora group led by Miss Hubbell advanced to the semi finals in the county and district rounds of Town Hall Tonight but were eliminated in the state contest where Quincy won and Orlando placed second. Judges praised the cast for interpreting the play better than any other school though the night show was uneven.
Five of six Mount Dora representatives placed at the Ocala event with Peggy Champ taking second in English Nelson Morley sixth in Plane Geometry and Emily Battle fifth in spelling. The top finishers advanced to Gainesville for further competition ahead of finals.
On March 2 Gus Anderson spoke on Russia noting child names like Trac torina and aeroplanovitch and praising machinery while contrasting with peaceful America. On March 7 Mahony shared experiences from 68 countries stressing speech, math, and career success as pupils listened intently.
Catherine Hancock attended the theatre in Leesburg Friday night and a later note mentions someone named Neil and Sunday.
Padgetrlando and friends visited to see George Arliss in The Man Who Played God. Mrs McMay hosted a roast at Rock Porothy attended by Mae Jewell Phillips and guests. Eleanor Wells missed school due to illness on March 11. Rita Bartholomew and Shirley Schonenberger attended the Leesburg show and a bridge party respectively, with Schonenberger winning a small prize.
A note reports the loss of a device or item described as WE 15 with reference to property. The fragment indicates concerns over misplaced or missing property and urges verification of ownership. Further details are not readable.
The junior class voices happy thoughts about upcoming events and debates the type of junior banquet to honor the seniors. Names such as Adeline, Ruth, Heath, Blanche, Eleanor, Jane, Gideon, Robert, Johnny, Fred, James, Kate, Shirley, Frances and others are noted among participants and attendees.
The sophomore class bids farewell to John Pollard who plans to depart on the fifteenth. He has enjoyed many friendships and will return next year. A February 27 candy sale raised one dollar, and the class needs more cooperation to maintain standards.
The freshmen held a second class party and formed an all male committee. A rain soaked Saturday afternoon swim and picnic at Rock Springs ended with good cheer. The class aims to field a baseball team to answer the sophomores. Three girls Mary Ethel and Mildred missed school after a bus breakdown.
Eighth grade tests determine girls eligibility for tennis and boys for baseball. Seventh grade reports elected new officers and hopes they perform as well as the previous group. Editors note requests officer names but item printed as submitted.
In a library display a wall list titled One Hundred Best Books prompts students to identify authors and works. A girl spends a period trying to learn who "Himself" refers to in The Americanization of Edward Bok. Other students joke about jokes and casual school chatter fills the scene.
The piece titled Prize Essay by Jean earned second prize in the annual Bank-Essay Contest conducted by the First National Bank.
A summary of George Washington as a progressive farmer at Mount Vernon, detailing his vast land holdings, the Mansion House Farm, and diverse crops and industries. It notes his experimental farming, meticulous record keeping, and pride in livestock, with reflections on his lasting impact and the Bicentennial context.
A light moment in class as Ray jokes about a pup named Big Feet becoming a police dog. The remark draws amused reactions from students and a playful exchange about the dog's future.
The poem urges readers to overcome doubt and strive. It proclaims that the world remains young and full of unsung songs, unplayed tunes, unwritten books, and unattempted feats. It calls for creation, courage, and persistent effort to fulfill potential.
Local notice promotes a subscription to the Mount Dora Topic at 2.00 dollars per year. No further details on delivery or benefits provided in the readable text.
A fragmented OCR style listing honors by grade from first to seventh. It names students such as Dorothy Adams Betty Lou Battle Betty Cooper David Durden Mil dred Edwards David French Louise Gray Lena Harding Robert Hecker Blanche Jones Sonny Malone Paul Mosteller Lloyd Morris Sara Rose borough Neil Stockton James Christie Maxine Cleary T J Collins Jr Rita Daniels Winifred Hopcraft Harold Overhiser Calvin Richardson Robert Swartz Helen Wells Betty Blanchard Loreen Cronwall Felton Dean Joann French Betsy Kramer Chester Mortensen Iris Moon Marvin McNair Celestine Richter Sheila Spilky Pomona Davidson Almeda Dooley Marian Edwards Frankie Lou Morris Buster Battle Billy Lawrence DeVault Roseborough Richard Widmer Leta Brantley Sara Margaret Bruner Hazel Edwards Theo Green Lois Jerue Curtis Minkley Bayard Roberts Natalie Spilky Jane Sharp Oscar Stephens William Turrentine Dorothy Whi Emily Battle Willie Kate Grantham Dorothy Loveless Pal Stant IE aay
Creditors and all claimants are required to present claims against the estate of Walter E. Hall deceased to Judge E. M. Tally in Lake County Florida or successor within twelve months from February 18 1932. Claims must be sworn as required by law. Administratrix Clara H. Burchett mounts Dora Florida.
A brief notice advertises a topic subscription available for $2.00 per year.
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