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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
8
The Chatter Box notes social side events at the Hi Points school. Albert gives Viola a diamond ring while J. M. owes Miss Pemberton two Coca Colas after helping with a geometry problem. Ruth H. seen with Eustis. L. C. questions about Pick and Peck.
Seniors Lee French Carroll Hall Bud Wingler and Tracy Kramer traveled to Gainesville on October 31 with Tracy staying overnight and returning by bus the next day A Halloween party on October 30 hosted by Miss Vi via Craig drew Mary Louise Rehbaum Dorothy Loveless Emily Battle Lee French and Carroll Hall.
Tuesday, November 3, the juniors gathered to discuss upcoming events and school activities. Members shared plans for volunteer work, spirit week, and a fundraiser, with assignments assigned to committees.
A lively spread records sopomore class member movements and pastimes. Names include Loyd Shoemaker, Doris Etty, Helen Driver, Viola Pe, Albert Dahlke, Eleanor Minkley, Billy McCown, Stuart Sadler, Bob Wells, Ruth Harris, Jack Murphy, Shirley Coen, Shirley Irons, and John Doxey. The items note evenings in Leesburg, Apopka, Lake Apopka, Orlando, Gainesville, and Palm Beach.
Mrs Lawrence entertained a few freshmen at her home on October 31. The gathering was described as a delightful time with good company and cheerful conversation.
The eighth grade reports light moments in study hall as Jack St John winks at a girl and Betsy Kramer and Jean Shipes clear their throats in class. Jackie Lott appears to have a sore leg from walking downtown. The eighth grade celebrates winning the P T A dollar on Tuesday night November 3 and hopes for similar success.
The class was called to order by President Florence Lee and minutes read by secretary Calvin Richardson. Helen Wells was elected president and Bess Davis secretary. Talks of abundant turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas follow as the Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports a record turkey crop of about 20 million birds.
Public notice lists multiple tax deed applications under Senate Bill 163. Certificates 2368 1926 and 1927 pertain to properties in Mt. Dora Mt. Plymouth and surrounding areas with names R C Willingham Charles H Burris S W Bogert and dates in 1936. Court action set for December 7 1936 with sale at courthouse door if ad valorem certificates are not redeemed.
Mount Dora clubs and organizations are described, including The Woman's Club of Mount Dora, Mount Yacht Club, Masons Knights of Pythias Eastern Star Pythian Sisters, American Legion and its Auxiliary, Mount Dora Art League, King's Daughters, Parent Teachers Association, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Mount Dora Choral Club, D A R, Home Demonstration Club, Needlework Guild, and community activities planned for the winter season.
An advertisement promotes a 25 cent test kit called Bukets to aid bladder elimination. It claims use of buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs in small green bundles to flush kidneys of poisons and acids, addressing frequent urination and nocturnal trips. Return in four days if not pleased.
Direct from tree to customer via Railway Express no delay. Literature and prices mailed on request. Season opens about Nov 25. Now booking Christmas orders. All fruit guaranteed. He C Hoedelmier Drawer 117 Mount Dora Fla.
Kiwanis meeting featured travelogue on migratory birds with film of pink tail ducks blue herons and snowy egrets. Hadley urged protection noting near extinction of several species and nine Everglades wardens patrol for poachers. Club to fundraise by raising luncheon price to support underprivileged work while Red Cross appeal followed.
Notice of application for tax deed under Senate Bill No 163. Tax deed sought for parcel number 2367, issued October 1, 1936, in Granite State Court Mt Ora in the name of Mabel Phelps Allen. Dated October 20, 1936. Official Seal GEO J DKYES by R C Peeples D C.
Foregoing names have been struck from Mount Dora Registration Roll by Town Council on Nov 6 1936. Names may be restored by noon Dec 5 1936 with evidence of prior erroneous removal. Administrative seal and Town Clerk signature.
Town Council of Mount Dora invites sealed bids for sale and removal of a brick and concrete block building on Lot 6 in Block 8, Section 1 19 27. Bids due by 5 PM November 19 with certified checks to Town of Mount Dora. Building must be removed by January 1, 1937. council may accept or reject any bid.
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