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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic issued in Mount Dora Florida weekly by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Subscription prices listed in advance for one year with display and classified advertising rates noted. Entry class matter declared April 7 1016 at Mount Dora post office under a federal act.
The text presents the pledge of allegiance and a belief statement in the United States as a government by the people with powers derived from consent. It expresses loyalty to the Constitution, laws, flag, and defense of the nation against enemies.
Mount Dora High urges student body to back athletic teams with active support at games. Focus on using voices, participation, and pride to boost the football squad, stressing that cheers and spirit fuel victory.
The cheer section vows to boost team morale with concentrated cheers and urges a thoughtful approach to show support at the upcoming game. Dents are asked to consider how to best encourage victory.
A new annual athletic trophy donated by Wayne Moon and Dub Duggan of the A. M. and S. store in Mount Dora will honor the outstanding senior athlete across the high school record. The 1946 47 trophy, a gymnasium punching bag and stand, has been donated and installed and will be dedicated at the final assembly on May 30, 1947.
On Friday October 11 Mount Dora hosted Tavares in football. The Bulldogs dominated all four quarters winning 52 to nil with key plays in the third quarter including a Bloyd interception and two fumbles recovered. Mount Dora lineup included Swank Keene Mosteller Watts Ledford Griggs Keller Vincent Hamlin Wise Ledford and others with substitutes Turner Bloyd Dutton Simpson Treadwell Williams Adams Harriett White Trenham.
Treadwell and Keller contribute key plays as Apopka's Darters rally for a 55 yard push in the final quarter. Hurricanes move the ball with Carroll Griggs gaining 54 yards while Vinceni connects on a payoff pass to Keller.
In an October 11 assembly Mr. E P Mosteller chief of the Mount Dora nest Mosteller delivered a Fire Prevention Week address. He reviewed the fire department activities and losses for the year and urged older M D H S boys to join the squad. The program included a football rules movie and a cheer session before the big game with Tavares.
Mount Dora Hurricanes defeated Apopka Blue Darters 19 to 6 to claim their second Central Florida Conference victory. C. L. Keene returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown and Captain Carroll Griggs added the extra point. Freddie Wise exited with a knee injury as Mount Dora controlled play.
Eighth graders include William Cleve land Donald Ford Wallace Lanier. Ninth graders are Herbert Kurras and James Allen. Tenth grade features Sam and Shirley Ford and Mary Ann Bradford. Eleventh grade lists Gordon Folger and Richard Kurras.
Students perform a collection of numbers with teachers and misfits in a playful program. Hawkins leads with Music Maestro Please while Davenport sings You Belong to My Art and Vandiver tackles Georgia on My Mind.
The column notes fluttering gossip about C B White and various couples in the community. It mentions Nancy Hawkins, Freddie Hancock, and a string of observed flirtations at Tavares games and Friday events, with playful hints about local residents and neighbors.
Gilbert Leach former editor of the Leesburg Commercial and director of the Everglades National Park Commission was honored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce on October 17 in Tavares. The resolution lauded his thirty one years with the paper and as a prime mover in forming the chamber, noting he paid its first membership and will devote himself fully to park work.
A Lake County Chamber of Commerce resolution expresses regret at losing Bert Leach from its fellowship and service. It notes his long career with the Everglades National Park Commission and hopes he will keep Lake County as home, with best wishes for his continued success. A copy goes to minutes and press. Bingo tonight at Sylvan Shores Cocktail Lounge.
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