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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1930
Page
3
Bi weekly publication by Dora High School senior class lists editors and staff including Jo Simpson Marie Slack Frances Siegel Marguerite Sidel Jesse Dooley Wilmer Stokley and Ray Brantley a May Harvey item appears in this issue.
In Mount Dora a Polish student speaker recounts Poland's wartime past from 1914 to 1918 and outlines daily life there. He notes sugar beets salt and salt mines, explains Polish schooling from five years to gymnasium, and compares teachers, fashion, and culture with the United States.
The note references Joe Beene and describes a late evening gathering where punch and cookies were served. No additional details or context are provided.
Mount Don’s Paras failed to show teamwork and fight in the Dora eleven’s 52 to 0 defeat. The team was foiled at the ends and through the line as injuries hit player Doodle Merry with torn shoulder ligaments, ending the game decisively.
Last Friday November 21 the school auditorium hosted a three act play The Frog Fairy performed by the 4th 5th and 6th grades. The program featured a large cast with names for Frog Soldier Executioner Japanese Fantasy and more and drew praise for surprising talent and fine training from all three grades.
Friday night a large Mount Dora High crowd visited an Eustis high school dance. The grade mothers told them their presence was no longer needed, causing embarrassment for Eustis hosts. Mab suggested a spontaneous return to Mount Dora for continued dancing, and most attendees joined.
At Helm park on Saturday November 22 seniors ran a candy and orangeade sale with all proceeds as profit. They plan another sale at the Eustis Mount Dora game on Thursday November 27 and urge payment in cash with no credit. The group notes president Jesse Dooley remains absent with an infected leg after five weeks away, while seniors prepare for six weeks of exams.
The class discusses final cast decisions for a planned play after preliminary tryouts and upcoming practices. A class meeting considered a Silver Springs picnic, with broad approval but no fixed date due to concerns about cold water and other reasons. The juniors mourn Mr. Carter’s death, and Alfred returns after his family loss.
The sophomore class held a meeting Monday November 17 to plan the initiation party. The party occurred Saturday night in the high school library.
The record notes Margaret Ray was absent Wednesday but returned Sunday afternoon with Mabay. Myrtle Jepson announces the annexation of a black cat to her property, which includes several chickens a black police dog and three cats. Glen Edwards was absent Thursday and Friday.
Freshmen recount choosing class colors green and white and the red rose as our flower. Some freshmen looked unwell at the initiation party hosted by sophomores but were reassured by thoughts of their impact on next year’s class.
A fragmented record recounts a Nov 14 boat ride to Trim Point with chaperones Miss Cassady and her sister, returning to Mount Dora by 9:30 after a pleasant evening. It lists silly questions and jokes from students about tests, gum, and sales, plus a reminder of the upcoming Eustis game and senior booth at the Thanksgiving game.
The annual Roll Call lists 184 Red Cross members in the local branch and 202.52 in the treasury. Of this, 92 goes to national relief, 110.52 stays locally, 46 credited to Lake County chapter, and 64.52 retained by Mount Dora treasury. Additional memberships are welcome at any time.
Dr Mildred Marsh purchases the Fanton property at Ninth avenue and Baker street in Mount Dora through A C Quixley Realty. She plans extensive repairs, per the report.
A Battle Creek physician states constipation causes misery and a Rexall tablet is claimed to relieve it. The discovery is described as an immediate relief option.
The 1770 Roxbury edition recounts merchant boycotts against British goods to force tea and tax repeal, notes sympathy for affected traders, and presents the Boston massacre account with eye‑witness detail. It includes town petitions to Lt Governor Hutchinson, burial notices, and early wartime tensions amid modest late page advertisements.
The store highlights Friday and Saturday as Thrift Days with special pricing across departments. Featured items include Truhu woshalls crepe at 1.89 per yard, Cousins and Foot Saver shoes, holiday frocks from 9.95 to 19.50, new tweed coats 15.65, and apparel for children plus gifts. A customer story praises Dickson-Ives for delivery kindness. The Boys Shop seeks youths to ride a Shetland pony with manager Mr Scruggs.
10000 dress length silk remnants offered for mail order. Customers may request any yardage and color on 39 inch width. A sample of genuine Crepe Paris is provided on approval, with keeping price $1.90 per yard or $1.25 per yard for final purchase.
Notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of Samuel Lyon Mitchill deceased. Creditors must file their claims with Judge E M Tally in Lake County within twelve months from October 2, 1930. Claims must be sworn and filed as required by law. Dated September 18, 1930. Louise Blaich Mitchill, executrix. Mount Dora Florida.
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