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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1935
Page
3
A Kellogg health statement extols Florida climate as a lifeline for longevity. It lists sun and cool nights, fresh citrus, and open air living as aids against tuberculosis and pneumonia, urging Florida as safest for the aged and as a free medical prescription to live longer in the sunshine.
Mount Dora Hi Points is published bi weekly by Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora Florida. Editor Mary Agnes Harding Assistant editor Vol No 6 is listed.
The article argues sportsmanship builds character and cooperation. It notes a team that loses without complaint, applauding the opponents and avoiding referee criticism, as an example of true good losers who also show good sportsmanship to spectators.
The first senior English debate on October 31 discussed electing the U S president by popular vote. Lurlene Green and Doris Grey supported the affirmative, Coralie Cooper and Katherine Killian the negative, with the negative winning by a large margin. A second debate on November 7 argued for Americans buying American made goods, with Don Kimball and Phyllis Blanchard for the affirmative and Bobby Widmer and William Stewart for the negative, the negative again prevailing. The November 14 debate covered amending the Federal Constitution to limit certain powers.
In the debate on constitutional power the affirmative team led by Mary Agnes Harding and Mary Norton argued the Supreme Court can declare acts unconstitutional. The negative team Mortimer McCown and Arthur Haskins maintained their winning streak by defeating the opposition.
Mount Dora completed the 1935 schedule with one win over Ocoee 7 0, one tie against Clermont 0 0, and five losses including a 27 7 defeat to Winter Garden later forfeited to Mount Dora, a 19 0 loss to Groveland, and a 26 0 defeat by Umatilla. The season ended with a 19 0 loss to Tavares in Tavares on November 14.
A playful musical letter from Mount Dora High School weaves student names and song titles into a narrative. It mentions Jean Smith, Buck Sadler, Lemuel Downs, Helyne Ray, Edward Brooks, Mary Agnes Harding, Don Kimball, Ellen Schrup, Pomona Davidson, Arthur Haskins, Mary Bob Treadwell, Roy Morgan, and others, tying them to songs and moments around school life and a few campus trips. The piece blends affection, humor, and youth culture with era tunes and playful chatter.
Senior class meetings over two weeks plan this year's play New Fires by Charles Quimby Burdette. Tryouts occurred on Monday and Tuesday November 4 and 5 with a cast including Lucinda Andrews Mary Norton Toler Jean Sid Sperry Arthur Haskins Jerry Bobby Widmer Stephen Santry Billy Mortimer McCown Phyllis Mary Agnes Harding Anne Katherine Killian Olive Flora Morley Eve Dick Helyne Ray Dick Buster Sadler Doctor Lynn Gray Lee French Mary Marshall Lur lene Green Coralie Cooper. Sponsor Mrs Laney leads rehearsals, which will start after wing.
Edward Brooks Bayard Roberts Helyne Ray Ellen Schrup and Bus ter Sadler attended the Country Club dance on Saturday night November 9. Senior class members went on a picnic at Trimble Park Monday November 11 Armistice Day. Names listed include Helyne Ray Ellen Schrup Helen Stewart Katherine Killian Roberta Widmer Martha Fenn Flora Mor ley Johnny Mae Stanley Mary Joyce Moorhead Elizabeth Fenn and Helen Stewart. Mr Vincent and family spent Armistice Day with relatives at Daytona Beach. Miss Meadows and Miss cols o visited fie in Umatilla over the weekend.
Dedrick Green to relocate to Eustis with most time there. Phyllis Blanchard traveled to Orlando on Saturday. Lem Downs Bob Quixley Gould Sadler Nelson Morley Jesse Dooley Bob Dickson and Charles Norris spent the weekend in Mount Dora.
The Juniors ask about who attended the football game with S. C. last Friday and why Lee French is called Max Baer. They tease Mortimer about Emily and note Tracy’s social debut. Ellen stirs a sophomore’s gas, and they seek Who Is So-and-so. They welcome back Robert Kinney.
The sophomore class held a meeting on Wednesday November 13 with talk of a joint freshmen and sophomores party but some opposed it. A play is planned for the sophomore assembly. Freshman notes mention a faculty Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday November 19 at 7:00 in the school lunch room. Edith Moore and Lenore Moore join the class. The column includes light questions about gum chewing and algebra difficulties.
The Wayside House opens this Saturday and Monday to welcome residents and visitors. The Mission style plant showcases tropical products, fancy citrus packs, pottery, jellies, crystallized fruits, and other decorative offerings from Florida Mexico and Cuba. Fruit punch will be served during open house events.
Florida embraces Perrine lemon as a new hybrid suited to local soil and climate. Since Dr. Walter Swingle developed the variety, more than 300 acres have been planted with plans to double acreage, aiming to satisfy domestic demand and reduce reliance on imports from Italy and other nations. The ridge area around Mount Dora and Lake County leads plantings as growers anticipate wider markets.
Heffner-Vinson Players stage a one night only engagement in Mount Dora on Wednesday November 27 billed as the greatest show of its kind in America. The act features a enlarged Heffner-Vinson orchestra with a 30 minute pre show concert and twelve vaudeville acts including Herman Lewis and Neil O'Brien. Patsy Willard the Queen of Blues, Vivian Royce and Marjorie Noble provide vocal and dance numbers in a program praised as new and spectacular.
Acrobatic dancer supreme and musical acts headline with Beatrice Le Roy and Dick Caldwell as top favorites. Jimmy Heffner stars as the Souths favorite comedian, supported by 50 performers. Evelyn the Girl Who Sees Tomorrow adds intrigue. Tent Theatre sits on Mr. Watt’s lot at Baker and Third.
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