Mount Dora High Points Biweekly Publication Note
The Mount Dora High Points is a biweekly publication from Mount Dora High School in Florida. The issue lists staff roles including business manager and assistant business manager for internal publication operations. The text reflects a local school newspaper style with quoted aphorisms and references to readings by Bernard Shaw and Dr Frank Crane.
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Mount Dora High Points
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora
Florida
Frank Crane
May for Health Day celebrates child health ideals
The piece describes a health festival on May for Health Day in the United South National era and quotes Herbert Hoover on preventing ill health in American children. It recalls a Morality Code urging fitness, hygiene, nutrition, medical care, and public health duties, urging adoption of these ideals.
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United South
Herbert Hoover
America
Junior Senior Banquet Echoes Hard Times Themes at Villa Dora
On April 30 the juniors held their annual banquet at Villa Dora led by class presidents. Guests enjoyed speeches on hard times by Eleanor Wells and others, followed by a recap address, a tap dance, dancing, cards, and fortune telling before departure.
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Villa Dora
Eleanor Wells
Joseph Swift
Marie Slack
S. Laney
Billie Sadler
Robert McMurray
M. J. Bouterse
Dorothy Hopcraft
Shirley’ Schonenberger
Jane McCown
D. D. Roseborough
Jesse Dooley
Miss Hubbell
Mae Jewell. Phillips
Captain Elected For Clermont Mount Dora Baseball Team
Tuesday May 1st the Clermont Mount Dora baseball captain and alternate captain were elected. Jesse Dooley was chosen captain and Clovis Brantley was selected alternate captain. The team hopes for success in the remaining games.
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Jesse Dooley
Clovis Brantley
Mount Doratown Boys Help Town Team Beat Eustis Nine
Three high school players Jesse Dooley J F Brantley and Clovis Brantley helped Mount Doratown defeat the last Eustis nine on Thursday May 7th. The boys played well and the town celebrates their support for the team.
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Mount Doratown
Eustis
Jesse Dooley
J. F. Brantley
Clovis Brantley
Leesburg Tennis Visits After Two Matches
On May 6 Leesburg visited to play and captured the first singles victory. On May 9 Umatilla routed us at Mount Dora. Leesburg returns to our courts on May 13 for another match.
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Leesburg
Umatilla
Mount Dora
He Has Achieved Success Through Living Well and Loving Much
The saying honors a life of virtue and affection, noting that true achievement lies in well lived days, steady kindness, and earning the respect of others. It emphasizes moral wealth over material gain and enduring personal integrity.
Man Kind and World Roles Highlighted in Orlando Talk
On May 11 Dr Grable of Orlando lectured on man kind and men in society. He cites two types of men blondes who lead and brunettes who work in labs, inviting challenging questions. Afterward four upper grades planned a Daytona Beach picnic with chaperons Mrs Ray Mrs Dooley Miss Taylor Miss Cassady and Mr Laney.
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Grable
Orlando
Daytona Beach
Ray
Dooley
Miss Cassady
Mr. Laney
Epworth League Votes for Sanford Trip to Trader Horn
At Epworth League last Sunday the group decided to visit Sanford to see Trader Horn, calling it one of the greatest pictures and highly educational. The show, though comedy at times, was enjoyed by all and thanks are given to class reporters for their cooperation. the next issue invites members to contribute by any means to produce the news.
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Epworth
Sanford
Eetey
Seniors Prepare For Class Night Prophesy and Gifts
Commencement nears as seniors plan speeches for Class Night with Marie and Marguerite writing the Prophecy. Billie Sadler hunts gifts for classmates, suggesting notebook paper. Some music works in progress, and a senior play cast photo arrives for library display. Abby Jo Simpson remains absent but hoped to return soon.
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Marie
Marguerite
Billie Sadler
May
Abby Jo Simpson
Miss Hubbell Hosts Juniors On Orlando Trip and Plans Daytona Picnic
Miss Hubbell treated honor roll juniors to an Orlando dinner and a show, then another group to the same picture. The class plans a Daytona picnic next Saturday, hoping for a big turn out. Most junior activities are covered elsewhere, but space is needed here.
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Hubbell
Orlando
Daytona
Sophomore Girls Defeat Juniors in School Baseball Tilt
The sophomore team routed the juniors and seniors 15 to 14 at Heim Field in a Thursday fundraiser game. Players included May pitching for the sophomores and Mary Gorman for the juniors, with Rhoda Simpson and Marjorie Moorhead among the fielders. Rah! Rah! The contest supported the seniors' graduation reception.
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Heim Field
May. Ray
Edna MacNeil
Rhoda. Simpson
Mary Joyce
Moorhead
Marjorie. Crow
Mary
Bob Treadwell
Frances Sadler
Martha Wells
Ethel Reynolds
Mary Gorman
Yvonne Malusky
Frances Harvey
Shirley Shhonenberger
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Eleanor Wellsfield
Billie Sadler
Jane McCown
Coralie Cooper
Sophs
Freshman Luncheon and Home Ec Demonstration
Freshman girls hosted a luncheon in the Home Ec room with Katherine as hostess and Esther assisting. Six guests attended and the event was a success though Mrs. Thayer reportedly hopes for no more freshman luncheons. Mary Bob and Mary Joyce demonstrated in Home Ec on May 8, making cheese biscuits and nut bread. Some freshmen played in the baseball game helping the sophomores win.
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Home Ec
Katherine
Esther
Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls Plan Baseball Match
The seventh and eighth grade girls will play a future baseball game against each other. The event is planned to occur soon with both grade teams preparing for competition.
Eighth Grade News and Travels Update
The eighth grade reports activity and changes, with Charlotte Culley replacing Jean Smith as reporter for the year. Irene and Alfred tied to Sam and Jean, while Virginia Jepson spent Saturday May 2 in DeLand. An eighth grade picnic at Lake Ola and punch and sandwiches for a bake sale are noted.
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Laney
Home Ec
Charlotte Culley
Jean Smith
Irene
Alfred
Sam
Jean
Virginia Jepson
DeLand
Lake Ola
Charlotte
Seventh Grade Girls Win Arithmetic Contest Picnic
Helen Gorman and Flora Morlan return to school after days away. The seventh grade girls treated the boys to a May 8 picnic at Rock Springs to celebrate their arithmetic contest victory under chaperone Mrs. Billie Sadler. Mary Elizabeth Simpson and Coralie Cooper played on the junior senior team.
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Helen Gorman
Flora Morley
Rock Springs
Billie Sadler
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Coralie Cooper
Social Roundup Notes From Orlando and Nearby Towns
Frances Siegel, Dot Hopcraft, and Marie Slack visited Orlando on April 29. Mary Gorman and Miss Cassady were seen in Orlando on May 1 and May 5 respectively. Billie Sadler went to Sanford and Lake Helen on May 5. Jean Reynolds spent Sunday in Sanford. Esther Roberts hosted a dance May 1, Champ hosted May 9, and Roy and Martha attended Along Came A Youth May 6. Mary Bob stayed in Orlando May 8. Myrtle Jepson entertained about fifty guests at a Tangerine home dance May 1. Everyone reports a very pleasant time.
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Frances Siegel
Dot Hopcraft
Marie Slack
Orlando
Mary Gorman
Miss Cassady
Billie Sadler
Sanford
Lake Helen
Ean’ Reynolds
Esther Roberts
Champ
Roy
Martha
Wedneight
Mary Bob
Myrtle Jepson
Tangerine
Heat And Cold Concepts In A Curious Dialogue
A classroom scene features Mr Laney explaining that heat expands and cold contracts things. Students and teachers respond with questions and quips about seasons, exams, love, singing, and political affiliation while discussing dangerous horned animals and prep for a special commencement issue.
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Mr. Laney
Francis M
Houdon Bust Named Official Washington Portrait
The Houdon Bust of George Washington at Mount Vernon is chosen by the U S George Washington Bicentennial Commission as the official portrait for nationwide distribution. The commission promotes the work of the famed French sculptor and advances the 1932 two hundredth anniversary celebration.
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Houdon
George Washington
Mount Vernon
United States
George’ Washington
Scout Summer Camp Opens June 14 At Camp Wewa
Central Florida Council Boy Scouts set annual four week camp at Camp Wewa starting June 13, seventh year. H A Zurn returns as director with Corbin Ballentine as assistant and waterfront instructor. Various specialists teach leathercraft metalcraft model airplanes marksmanship camping and nature study. Daily activities include boating swimming diving and games. Camp meals provided by a local cook. rate remains $1.00 per day with flexible attendance.
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Central Florida
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Wewa
H. A. Zurn
Corbin Ballentine
Oscar Goepel
Orlando
Lee Humphrys
Stephen O’ Connell
Titusville
H. T Clark
Charles Riecken
National Junior Rifle Corps
E. M. Savage
Eustis
Wylie Gillespie
Tavares
A. Pembrook
C. G. Nelson
Eau Gallie
Nelson
J. B. Sams
Cocoa
Jack
Laugh Riot at the Mount Dora Theatre Schedule
The Mount Dora theatre bills Charlie Ruggles in Char ies Aunt as Sunday and Monday lead attraction next week. Virtuous Husband with Jean Arthur Betty Compson and Elliot Nugent follows Tuesday and Wednesday. Swing High circus film screens Thursday and Friday. Buck Jones stars in Men Without Law Saturday May 30.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Charlie Ruggles
Jean Arthur
Betty Compson
Elliot Nugent
Buck Jones
Favan
Midnight Theatre Presents Reaching For The Moon
A big midnight show will be presented at the theatre with the attraction Reaching For The Moon starring Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Bebe Daniels.
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Reaching For the Moon
Douglas Fairbanks Sr
Bebe Daniels
Senior High Picnic At Daytona Beach
About thirty five seniors enjoyed an all day picnic at Daytona Beach on Saturday. Swimming was the feature of the day as sunburn marks show. They were accompanied by Miss Nana Taylor Miss Evelyn Cassady Mr. Laney Mrs. C C Dooley and Mrs J G Ray.
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Daytona Beach
Nana Taylor
Evelyn Cassady
Laney
C. C. Dooley
J. G. Ray
Notice to Creditors of Adelaide Lacock Estate
Creditors and all claimants to the Adelaide Lacock estate must file claims with County Judge E M Tally in Lake County Florida within twelve months from April 23 1931. Administrator George J White with the Will annexed cautions claims must be sworn as required by law.
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Adelaide Lacock
E. M. Tally
Lake County
Florida
Tavares
George J.: White
P.O
Mount Dora
Notice of Tax Deed Applications in Lake County Florida
R H Walker holder of Tax Certificate Nos 575 dated June 2 1919 and 208 dated July 4 1927 has filed certificates for tax deeds. Certificates cover Robinsons Subdiv Lot 7 8 Block B SW of SEM NW 29 19 S 27 E and 1 acre NW 28 19 S 27 E. If not redeemed by June 1 1931 deeds will issue. Dated April 28 1931 Clerk GEO J Dykes by R C Peeples Deputy Clerk.
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R. H. Walker
Lake County
Florida
Robinson’s
A. G. Tanner
A. Allen
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