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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1935

Page

5

To Live Longer Live in Florida Dr Kellogg endorses Florida life

Dr John Kellogg presents ten points claiming Florida’s sun, outdoor living, fruits, and mild climate promote longevity and health. He argues sun exposure prevents artery disease, palm Vitamin C rich citrus aids elimination, and warm air reduces pneumonia risk for the elderly. He calls Florida a free prescription for longer life.

John Kello Oeere Uae Florida America Kellogg

Cramming as Six Weeks Tests Loom at Hollowe'en Carnival

In a school report, students cram for the first six weeks tests held after October 14 assembly. The piece notes last minute study seldom matches teacher expectations and urges steady six week study to avoid fear of exams. Mrs. G. B. Hurlburthe announces Hollowe'en carnival plans to pupils and staff.

G. B. Hurlburthe

Mount Dora Assessed Valuation and Tax Levy Report

Assessed valuation of real estate and personal property for year 1935 is $3,577,354.00. Tax levy for year 1935 36 is 133 4 mills. The Town of Mount Dora has never defaulted on bonds or interest.

Donnelly Park Mount Dora

Halloween Carnival Planned for October 31 in Lake County

A festive Halloween carnival is set for October 31 on the empty lot opposite Rehbaum's furniture store. The event opens with a 7:30 parade from the Community Building, featuring prizes for best costumes. Admission is five and ten cents with many one cent concessions and acts like fortune telling witches, clowns, a shooting gallery, bingo, and other amusements. The carnival will be advertised across Lake County and parts of Orange, with invitations for all to join.

Rehbaum Lake County Orange

Freshman Initiation Night At Local High School

Freshmen dressed oddly and barefooted arrived for morning events. Evening activities included dares and pranks such as love proposals, nose peanuts, blindfold banana feeding, hair styling by Don Thompson, and an oyster swallowing attempt. Sophomores served ice cream and cake.

Tom Hurlburt John Beasley Othel Grantham Fern Rose Roseborough Blair

Football rule change shifts passer safety and line play

The article notes the major rule change for the season affecting football passing. Previously passes had to be thrown from five yards behind the scrimmage line, a constraint now altered to improve play.

Emergent Passes Boost Team’s Lineup and Prospects

The squad adapts with a six to eleven player receiving pass option and emphasizes quick short throws as a potential line drive. The lineup includes Jerry Davis and Arthur Haskins at ends, Dedrick Green and L. C. Green on guards and fullback, Mortimer McCown at quarterback, and Milton Chapman at right half, as Clermont match ends 0 0.

Eme Tate Jerry Davis Ed Brooks Bayard Roberts Don Kimball Dedrick Green Lee French Arthur Haskins L. C. Green J. M. Green Milton Chapman Mortimer McCown Clermont

Senior Class Chooses Play for Senior Y

A four member committee Flora Mor ley Katherine Killian Mortimer McCown and Buster Sadler selected New by Charles Quimby Burdette as the senior play. Tryouts will occur soon after ordering books. Coralie Cooper visited Miami recently and Lurlene Green missed school due to an ear abscess. Arthur Haskins rested after illness. Junior class reports four dollars seventy five cents from a candy sale and congratulates the sophomores on their initiation. An assembly program for the junior class is planned once play parts are learned for The New Bride.

Flora Morley Katherine Killian Mortimer McCown Buster Sadler Charles Quimby Burdette Try Missouri Ozarks Coralie Cooper Miami Lurlene Green Arthur Haskins

Sophomore Class Notes End Of Freshman Initiation

The sophomore class reports relief that freshman initiation is finished. Freshmen previously appeared frightened but now relax as they focus on school business rather than the hazing memories and amusing antics of the initiation.

Freshman Class Notes From October Initiation Night

Freshman initiation occurred in the school library at 8 30 on Friday night October 11. The event featured pranks and plenty of fun. Sophomores served ice cream and cake and the organizer notes a good time for attendees.

Eighth Grade News Club Elects New Officers

The eighth grade elected new officers for their news club Monday fourteenth with Buster Battle named as press chief and others chosen for roles on the committee.

Buster Battle

Eighth Grade Acknowledges Donors After Testing Break

The eighth grade thanks contributors as tests finish for six weeks. Mentioned are Tom Hurlburt for three used footballs to the school athletic association and Mr William Swartz for a large specimen of American cobra for the school collection. Frankie Lou Morris serves as secretary.

Tom Hurlburt School Athletic Association William Swartz

Progress In Curbing Tuberculosis Among Negroes

Florida confronts a TB crisis with 1,039 deaths last year among Negroes, a rate four times higher than whites. The Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association forms a Negro TB committee of Black leaders to collaborate with doctors, nurses, teachers and social workers. The program includes school outreach, housing and education to curb spread and promote early treatment and recovery.

Florida Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association

Perrine Lemon Gains Ground in Florida Growth

Florida potentials rise as Perrine lemon proves suited to local soil and climate. Since Dr. Walter T. Swingle created the hybrid through cross pollination, over 300 acres have been planted in the Mount Dora Lake County ridge area, with plans to double acreage next winter. Florida growers foresee strong demand in all markets for home grown lemons.

Florida Walter T. Swingle United States Bureau of Plant Industry Perrine Mount Dora Lake County

Florida joins cancer crusade honoring John Gorrie Memorial

The Florida medical profession endorses the John Gorrie Memorial Foundation campaign. Ice manufacturers commit 50 percent of weekly sales for the cause while the Legislature approves the project in honor of Apalachicola physician Gorrie, famed for artificial refrigeration.

Italy Sorial Foundation Florida Medical Profession John Gorrie Florida State of John Gorthe Apalachicola

Roosevelt quote on economic plateau and past mistakes

A presidential quote reflects on reaching an economic plateau and the duty to look forward to a brighter future while remembering past errors. It emphasizes lessons learned from history and the ongoing hope for progress.

President Roosevelt

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