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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
10
An editorial argues for a student court to judge peers, claiming fairness and relief for teachers. It asserts students can handle duties if chosen by merit, notes benefits to discipline and teaching, and invites a trial while listing cast and coach details from the Pomona Davidson school.
Mr and Mrs Nettles hosted a Wednesday night chicken dinner for the football squad including Coach Hall Coach Vincent managers Sadler Drawdy and cheerleaders Mildred Bartlett and Jean Shipes at the Rudo. The group enjoyed fried chicken rice and gravy and was later given free passes to The Arkansas Traveler at the Princess Theatre.
The junior class produced an evening program on Friday November 4 opening with Bettye Lotz playing Shooting Stars. The main feature was a one act play The Patched Coat set in the Hamilton home at about 7 30 with a listed cast of characters.
On Friday October 28 an assembly featured the Glee Club performing Juanita and Swannee River. Eighth grade groups sang Jacob's Ladder and High Away Home. Faculty trio Miss Sawyer Miss Pemberton and Miss Meadows performed Dusty Cherub and Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes. Rev Rogers delivered a health and temperance talk offering constructive guidance.
Dr Sherman president of the University of Tampa will address students at the high school assembly at 10 30 am His talk titled Practical Education Beyond the Senior High follows with an invitation to parents and friends He will also speak at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at 12 15 pm today.
The Bookworm notes new titles: Altsheler The Young Trailers, Atherton The Conqueror, Buck The Good Earth, Byrd Exploring With Byrd, Cather The Song of the Lark, Curie Madame Curie, Deland Old Chester Tales, Denny Fabrics, Disraeli Seeing the Unseen, and more.
The excerpt surveys nature wonders invisible to the eye and mentions works by Earhart Ferber Phillips Ferris Bacon and operatic tales. It references miserscope a world voyage ending in disappearance and a theatre floating palace as well as girlhood experiences and a compendium of operas for children.
Apopka won its first game by defeating Mount Dora 44 to 0 on Tuesday afternoon October 25. Conrad scored six of seven touchdowns and led Apopka’s offense in a dominant football display. Mount Dora’s Billy McCown led the attack but could not threaten the unbeaten visitors. Ralph Townsend stood out on the line for Mount Dora.
Mount Dora celebrated its 1938 football season with a 28 to 0 defeat of Dade City. McCown starred with the longest runs and two touchdowns, including a 47 yard score early. Ferritti and Lane added TDs as Mount Dora dominated the game with strong yardage by Griffin and others.
In a wet field on November 4, Ocoee led 7-0 after a 51 yard drive and a successful extra point. Mount Dora dominated the rest of the game, reaching near the Cardinals’ goal repeatedly but failing to convert for points. Mount Dora’s lineup included McCown at QB and Battle and Adams at HB with substitutes Hurlburt Wells Kennedy.
Mount Dora thrashed Dade City 28 to 0 to end a string of losses. Coach Net tles rewarded the team with a chicken dinner and Mr Seckinger offered free theatre for the week after the victory. Two games remain against Tavares and Groveland.
The article profiles three Mount Dora students Brugs Kennedy Wilton Adams and Dan Nettles Jr detailing their birthplaces heights weights and years on the football team. Brugs hopes to beat Ocoee and Tavares with Groveland a tough remaining foe. Wilton notes outdoor sports as his hobby and aims to win at least two upcoming games. Dan Nettles Jr shares his move from Mon tezuma to Orlando to Mount Dora and aspires to civil engineering while liking English and mathematics and playing right guard.
Lillie Mae Beasley and Evelyn Fu tral spent Saturday in Orlando for a Beacham Theatre midnight show. Jeanne Thayer and Montel Morris attended the Sea Scout Ball in Orlando. Many high school students saw the Mount Dora Apopka football game in Apopka Friday October 21. Mildred Bartlett visited friends in St. Cloud last week. Adelaide Key and Doris Chamberlain visited friends in Sanford last Saturday. Tom McCabe Julian Crawdy Donald Thompson Sam Fertitta and Felton Dean attended the Eustis Leesburg football game in Eustis last Thursday. Virginia Chapman and friends enjoyed a weiner roast on Saturday the 29th. Shirley Coen spent the weekend with Ruth Beerbower in Tangerine.
Senior class runs concessions at the Mount Dora versus Tavares football game on the local field. Committees list workers for candy Eleanore Minkley Lillie Mae Beasley Evelyn Futral. peanuts Martha Treadwell Beulah McHattie Mildred McCaughey. cold drinks Donald Thompson Julian Drawdy. Also notes ongoing play selection and thanks the Junior Woman's Club for tonight’s Yacht Club dance invitation.
The junior class ran a candy sale at the Dade City game but did not match prior success. Candy and peanut sales did well yet attendees preferred hot coffee to cold drinks. Cool weather noted. Juniors plan tryouts for the annual class play, a domestic comedy Apron String Revolt by Dorothy Reed Stewart slated for January 20 with seven boys and six girls in the cast.
Joanne French hosted a buffet at her home on October 31 with sophomores Betsy Kramer Jean Shipes Tommy Shipes and Sheila Spilky in attendance. On October 28 Sheila Spilky visited Leesburg. Reporters witnessed Betsy Kramer and Tommy Shipes fixing a flat tire and Felton Dean pondering what to do with two chickens after securing them. Joanne French was escorted by someone unnamed.
Carey Colley navigates a haunted house while J. L. High flirts at the carnival. Jean Shipes struggles with a heavy sign as Betty Blanchard Winifred Harding and Rita Daniels portray cigarette girls. Where was Jeff Terrill Jean?
Freshman notes report that Johnny Ruth Driver of Sorrento withdrew from Mount Dora school. Edward Davenport and Iris Moon were seen at the Mount Dora carnival. Dan Nettles Florence Lee Helen Wells June Fenn and Carey Colley attended a dinner party hosted by Joanne French on October 31 and then went to the downtown carnival with other guests.
Florida Watts hosted a Hallowe'en party at her home in Tangerine on October 29 with guests Mildred Edwards Sarah Roseborough David French Bobby Vincent Frank Heckl Victor Heckl Norman Tuckett George Malone Jr Ray Blanchard Floy Townsend Lena Harding Nancy Fuller Mary Estey Joy and Marilyn MacLelland John Burkart and Donald Watts Gloria's brother. The group enjoyed the evening and the class plans a semester party for November 23.
The seventh grade held a class meeting on Friday October 21 to discuss safety and conduct. Students Bobby Finney Robert Pohlman Bobby Goodman and Grace Lee attended a football game in Apopka with Miss Craig. Curtis Jackson and Robert Goodman traveled to Silver Springs last week. The class is pleased to be divided into three groups each earning one study hall per week in the library.
County Agent cautions growers that fertilizer credits may apply when paired with cover crop seeding for legumes grasses and permanent pastures. Eligible work sheet signers should forward records. many have already. Limited funds mean minimal administrative effort. complete action is urged.
Florida residents are warned to avoid fake solicitors through the winter months. The Children's Home Society of Florida notes scams by people claiming to represent the Society or its former wards. State Superintendent Marcus C. Fagg urges reporting any legitimate or fictitious fundraisers to police and to the Society.
Fruitland Park in Lake County progresses with PTA led by Mrs. W. J. Harrell purchasing Bell Howell equipment for visual education in public school. The film Florida Beauty Spots will be shown at the Fruitland Park Casino at 8 p.m. on Tuesday November 15 1938 with a small admission, proceeds support PTA activities.
Harry Stillwell Edwards eighty three died in Macon Georgia after bronchial pneumonia. a renowned columnist and author his works include Aeneas Africanus and Sons and Fathers he edited papers in Macon and contributed to Harper's Century and the Saturday Evening Post.
A reflective poem questions whether God guides fate through nature and a serene afterlife. The narrator asks if a viewless hand directs life and death and if a peaceful strand of eternity awaits beyond mortal existence.
The Florida National Exhibits will transform the eastern main concourse of the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Philadelphia into a Florida display from mid November to early April. Earl W. Brown notes prior success and that Pennsylvanian officials expect heavy travel through the terminal, with over 30 000 daily passengers. The 30th Street station, lauded as a premier railway hub, will showcase palms and tropical trees under the vaulted ceiling.
Lake County Commissioners bought and canceled 76000 in bonds saving about 7000 overall. Refinancing, led by Commissioner board and attorney J W Hunter, has already saved more than 1 million for Lake County residents. Bonds repurchased last week include general county bonds and district issues across multiple districts. Chairman W H Richey and fellow commissioners praise the refinancing progress.
The Hurricanes host Tavares on the high school athletic field this evening at 8 o clock local time.
Donald OConnor Tim Holt and Tom Dugan star in Sons of the Legion showing tomorrow Saturday November 12 at the Princess Theatre.
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