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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
5
Zellwood reports a successful term with a grammar school graduation featuring diplomas, a play by Wesley, Mildred Driver, Agnes Vincent and others, plus a May 2 picnic at Kelley Park. Nearby notes include visits from residents, a veterans tale from Emmett Riley, hospital news, flower bulb progress, and local social events.
The article describes a Rhode Island Red hen reported by Adam Hazelwood with extraordinary daily ovulations. L C Burnap, formerly of Zellwood now in Paradioe camp, claims nine eggs weekly and plans to affidavit the tale for verification at his address. The piece notes illness of Mr George Paige and visits by Mrs Gardner.
Ambitious Mount Dora School pupils published The Fifth Grade Herald directed by Miss Rae Brown. The four page four column paper featured editorials stories poems and art by students with Nina McCurley J M Greene Jr and Dorothy Loveless among staff. The display also included health posters wildflower charts maps penmanship and a La Salle history movie roll for exhibition.
A excerpt from Konrad Brevcovič in American Magazine outlines Gypsy views on disease and health. Illness is seen as self blame for moral fault, with no belief in epidemics or germs. They eat only when hungry and content, sing while eating, and argue mood alters food's toxicity.
W C OKane head of the federal fruit fly board announces a 100 foot protective strip around fields and 50 feet for vineyards to curb host plants. Certification depends on adjacent land also being host free. Grapes exempt from spray but must meet host free periods. Officials say inspections cannot enforce universal removal due to funding limits.
The eighth month credits list first through sixth graders by name for perfect attendance and punctuality. Notable names include Joann French Betty Blanchard Grace Anderson and Zera Dean. The piece ends with satirical quotes about irritatingly dressed men and effortless beauty in advertisements.
Grant Cowles Town of Mount Dora Assessor gives notice that the 1930 real estate and personal property assessment roll is open for inspection until May 20. It may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by any interested person.
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