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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
8
Mount Dora High School celebrates alumnus J D Mos joining a three man debating team to challenge the law school varsity. The school notes past interscholastic victories and pride in a plaque installed in 1931 in the auditorium.
The county debates show strong contestants as a school trains debaters who could gain prominence. If the current good work continues, the school may become famous for its debating team.
Mr L C Smith addressed students on March 11, discussing the pharmacist’s work, training years, and finances. He contrasted common myths about filling prescriptions and shared notes on flower growing and shipping. Coralie received a monogram award from Coach Vincent after girls athletics.
Mr Wentworth spoke about his forty years as a Pennsylvania Leggman offering career advice on life attitude and pride in work. He outlined the benefits of railroading as a profession and noted opportunities open to young men and women today.
A Friday afternoon picnic at Beck See involves juniors seniors and sophomores. The junior class hosted for the senior class as a reward for winning the ticket sale contest. Students mention antics in the auditorium, lipstick rumors, and note exchanges among sophomores and seniors.
The bulletin notes Mary Agnes Harding and Buck Sadler with a planned appendix operation. Sadler expected home soon after Friday March 15. It mentions social activities resuming after the play, the junior picnic, and a seniors party for selling 10 or more play tickets. Jeanmith and Ruth plan to attend college together. Barbara Blanchard aims for journalism. L J Crawdy eyes radio work. Cecil remains a dairyman. Barbara Hopcraft desires a cozy cottage.
Mount Dora girls opened their season with a win at Umatilla on March 20. The Mount Dora team led 4 runs in the first inning and extended to a 28 to 1 score in the third inning before darkness ended the game. Battery for Mount Dora was Brantley with Grantham. for Umatilla Webb and Smith.
Pioneer Florida group the State Horticultural Society holds its 48th annual meeting in Vero Beach April 9 to 11 with local chamber support. Invitations mailed exceed a thousand. hotels offer rates and restaurants provide service. Day sessions are at the comedious Vero Theatre and night programs at the high school auditorium.
Opinion piece arguing that home trade supports local merchants, reduces costs from mail orders and delays, and preserves price competition. It highlights overhead, quality concerns, and the value of sourcing goods from Mount Dora retailers amid competition, urging readers to consider local options and support local merchants.
Florida growers will elect two advisory committee members and two alternates for the Watermelon Marketing Agreement in two meetings at Leesburg City Hall at 2 p m on March 28 and Branford clubhouse at 2 p m on March 30. Elections follow two district plan with districts 1 and 2.
Public sentiment on a three percent sales tax remains mixed in Florida. Proponents from the Florida Tax Revision League urge a full tax overhaul including a constitutional amendment to mirror a 1936 vote, while opponents led by merchants fear the burden on shoppers and retailers. Some see benefits for schools and tourism, others doubt Governor Shultz’s stance and anticipate legislative debate.
The article introduces the Ever-Dry salt shaker patented by W. F. Nagle of Clermont and produced by Ever-Dry Products Company. Tested for over a year in Florida, the cork stopper with a small hollow bore protects against moisture and keeps salt free‑flowing.�
The fragment quotes W E Garrison arguing society needs critics more than conformity and hints at a warning that time may bring change. It also mentions a theft of needed items, though details are unclear.
Notice states W holder of Tax Certificate No. 102 dated the 1st day filed for tax deed to issue for property in Lake County Florida. Property begins 8 feet south of Piccola Courts Plat then follows Piccola Rd Dixie Highway and back to Piccola Courts Plat. Deed issued if certificate not redeemed by law. sale on April 2. Clerk GEO J. Dykes signs.
Notice states D K Clippinger holder of tax certificate no 2557 filed for tax deed on property in Lake County Florida description N% of NW% Sec 9 Tp 19 S R 28 E Former Govt Survey assessed in Wilson Cypress Co. Deed to issue April 23 1935 if not redeemed. Also Estate of Eddy C Stovall deceased final report and discharge filed by executors.
Elite Burton holder of Tax Certificate No. 2904 filed for tax deed issuance under law. Certificate covers property assessed in names A D and C D Miller, with deed to issue on February 26, 1935.
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