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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
3
Mount Dera High School subscription price details appear in Vol 5 No teewee. The notice lists rates for students and staff with regional pricing and renewal dates, reflecting the school’s community publication practices.
A reflective piece questions students about their accomplishments and readiness as exams and final challenges approach. It compares education to a race nearing its end, urging focus on preparation and performance.
Creditors and all claimants against the Adelaide Lacock estate are notified by Judge E M Tally in Lake County Florida to present their claims within twelve months from April 23 1931 or be barred. George J White is administrator with will annexed, Mount Dora Florida, 17-91.
A clipped historical note hints at last minute actions before a deadline. The readable phrases reference juniors and a looming eleventh hour moment, implying urgency and a concluding push. No clear names or places are identifiable in the fragments.
The graduation exercises set for May 1 1931 will be held in the high school gym. Teachers and students are noted for their efforts with several acts and solos planned for the program. Named participants include D Arcy Senaina Peningien May Harvey Frances Siegel Yvonne Malusky and Miss Taylor the coach. Specialties listed feature violin solo by Shirley Schonenberger tap dance by Billy Sadler Marie Slack Mab Ray Yvonne Malusky vocal duet and harmonica duet by Robert McMurray and Pete White piano solo Mae Jewel Philips and a group musical number by Pete White Marie Slack Shirley Schonenberger and Robert McMurray. Marguerite Sidel visited Orlando last Saturday. Abby is expected in next Wednesday to retrieve a wig. Frances Elder has been ill. Dott Battle visited Orlando Friday Sanford Saturday. Ma Hopcraft visited Orlando Miss Wells to Daytona Beach over the weekend. Celia Palmer and Helen Gorman went to the beach over the weekend Bill and Virginia Ingram visited Yankeetown.
A brief game recap notes Dooley stealing home for the lone run and several costly errors. It mentions pursuing a fly in a ditch, four men scoring, and that Thursday Laney will pitch as the team seeks more success with support from fans for M. D. H.
The article notes that the senior items are integrated within the theater piece write up. It highlights that observant details about the graduating class appear amid the performance review and cast notes.
The passage reflects ongoing student effort as juniors face delays in improvements. It notes a junior earning honor roll honors this month and hopes for a further boost in the coming month while aiming to raise dusty brains to sharper performance.
A sophomore class reports about ten dollars earned at a Saturday food sale. The event raised funds through items sold to students and staff.
Freshmen held a picnic at Rock Springs on Wednesday April 22 and followed with a dance at Easter Roberts venue.
Three students Irene Green Virginia Jepson and Frank Pooser were the only ones in the room on the honor roll for the last six weeks. Others were kept off on citizenship issues and Wheel Orton has been absent from class.
The document lists seventh grade party attendees by classroom and date. It also announces high school honors for the 1931 commencement with Salutatorian Marie Slack and Valedictorian Abby Jo Simpson, noting attendance rules adopted in 1929.
The tennis squad suffered a decisive loss at Grove Land on Saturday. The writeup notes a poor showing and expresses hope for improvement in future matches.
A disjointed fragment from a newspaper page shows a chaotic scene with a forest fire metaphor, a shout for free lunch, and a student recital. It includes casual mentions of literature and a school guidance theme from a National Education Association bulletin.
The sophomore class challenged the junior and senior girls to a baseball game at Heim Field on Friday May 8. Coaches were Oliver Pray and J F Brantley for the sophomores and Jesse Dooley and Clovis Brantley for the older group. Admission will support the senior reception and a large crowd is hoped for. Ane Jo Simpson and Marie Slack attended a dinner and show in Orlando with attendants, while Mr Turrentine spoke on accidents during a special assembly.
The completion of this wharf barge at the Howard Ship Yard and Dock Company in Jeffersonville Ind signals a new era in transportation in Peoria as the city becomes a main terminal of the Deep Waterway.
A letter from LA readers questions why seventh grade freshmen and the Snegnenetee have not been heard from recently and notes a rumor of a senior reception by sophomores. They urge bigger, clearer write ups and more school coverage next issue.
A large municipal barge was christened the City of Peoria by Elmer Jenkins a First Class Scout from Troop No 29 in Peoria Illinois recently in a ceremony marking the vessel launch.
R H Walker purchaser of Tax Certificate Nos 575 and 208 has filed for tax deeds. Certificates describe Lots 7 8 Block B Robinsons Subdiv SW of SEY of NW Sec 29 Tp 19 S R 27 E and Beg 5 cis E of SW cor of NW of NW Sec 28 Tp 19 S R 27 E Bounded and assessed in the names A G Tanner and A Allen. Court clerk details follow.
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