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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

3

Standard Oil to Sell Tires in Kentucky Service Network

Standard Oil announces a tire sales plan in Kentucky offering first quality tires with a 12 month passenger car and 6 month commercial vehicle guarantee. Tires will be sold at service stations and through independent dealers at wholesale prices, with nationwide honor.

Smith Ing Motoriblic Oil Company Incor Kentucky Standard Oil Company Inted Crist Com Greece Alas Florida Georgia United States Lard Oil Company

Florida in the Sunshine Brightens Uplift and Trade

A New York magazine extols Florida as a year round winter playground with abundant resources. It cites sunshine, diverse crops, and booming tourism drawing sun seekers by rail and steamship. The piece notes development like the Pompano church and a 40 foot bridge on the Port Mayaca road.

New York Florida England Massachu Ilroad Port Mayaca Road

Mount Dora High Points bi weekly publication note

The Mount Dora High Points is a bi weekly school newspaper published by the senior class. The issue lists staff roles including Abby Jo Simpson editor and Marie Slack assistant editor with additional staff and publishers referenced in the masthead.

Mount Dora Pou Dora High School Abby Jo Simpson Marie Slack Marguerite Sidel Wilmer

Eustis Defeats Mount Dora In Hard Fought Gridiron Test

Eustis overcame injuries to key players in a hard fought game against Mount Dora. Paine Mosteller and Showalter emerged for the visitors while Joseph Swift and Alfred Carter earned the Lakeview Pharmacy's dollar for stand out defense. Touchdowns came on end runs and passes as Tom Hannah and Joe Eckholdt helped the defense.

Eustis Mount Dora Ity Paine Mosteller Showalter Mount Dora Joseph Swift Alfred Carter Lakeview Pharmacy Tom Hannah Joe Eckholdt Kenneth Glass

Mount Dora and Orlando clash in hard fought early game

Mount Dora started strong with delayed plays but Orlando Cubs scored twice to seize the lead. Injuries sidelined Stokley and Brownie Neil, Dooley jostled a shoulder, while Carter and Dooley led as top performers. Vaudeville fundraiser later drew crowds and netted about $130 after expenses.

Mount Dora Serge Cubs Orlando Bill Stokley Brownie Neil Jesse Dooley Carter Dooley Perkins

Six Weeks Tests Bring Low Spirits to School

The piece notes six week tests ending with few smiles and many frowns as the honor roll is delayed on the bulletin board. It criticizes football players for ineligibility and urges all students to work harder in the next six weeks despite a hard post vacation start.

Honor Roll Goal Sparks Push for Extra High Points Page

A bold initiative aims to expand High Points to publish a longer honor roll. Proponents seek larger recognition for students, calling for an extra page to list more names and achievements.

Note of Thanks for Singer Machine Donation

Mrs. R W Dickson donated a Singer machine to the Home Ec center at the school. The note expresses heartful thanks for the needed instrument to aid school work. Mad Ray is identified as a lyric poet.

R. W. Dickson Mad Ray

Evening school program delights with skits and duet

The six upper classes planned to out-sell tickets and entertained the crowd in the auditorium with a comical skit Sissy Football a piano duet by Virginia Jepson and Jean Smith and the three act tragedy The Fatal Guest followed by a reading She Says She Studies and a scene-shifting finale.

Virginia Jepson Jean Smith Curtain

Doodle and Friends Inquiries Hit Friday Conference

A series of light questions from students about school life and daily topics. The dialogue features comments on Doodle, Fuzzy, Easter eggs, and a missing dime with coach and teacher reactions.

Tavares Alfred Joe Abby Mab Abby Jo

Basketball Prospects Spark Girls Team Assembly

Interest in girls basketball surged after a Monday meeting on October 27 with many showing up ready to play. Ten games are planned, using much of last season's lineup plus new recruits. guards include Shirley Schoenenberger Marie Slack Rhoda Simpson. Running centers Mab Ray Frances Sadler. Forwards Mary German Eleanor Wells Marjorie Crow Abby Jo Simpson. New material adds Frances Siegel Yvonne Malusky Dorothy Hopcraft Dorothy Battle Vivian Thompson May Harvey Martha Wells Lurancy Drawdy Mary Elizabeth Simpson Elene Thompson Katherine Williamson Mary Bob Treadwell.

Dean Pinkston Shirley Schoenenberger Marie Slack Rhoda Simpson Mab Ray Frances Sadler Mary German Eleanor Wells Marjorie Crow Abby Jo Simpson Frances Siegel Yvonne Malusky Dorothy Hopcraft Dorothy Battle Vivian Thompson May Harvey Martha Wells Lurancy Drawdy Mary Elizabeth Simpson Elene Thompson Katharine Williamson Mary Bob Treadwell

Football Team Faces Major Losses From Exams

Six weeks of tests inflicted heavy casualties on the football squad with captain Jesse Dooley and star players Glen Edwards Ray Brantley among those dropped. Right end Fuzzy escaped after grade averaging. safety Brownie Neil sidelined with a fractured foot and may return after two weeks of hard work.

Jesse Dooley Glen Edwards Ray Brantley Fuzzy Brownie Neil

Senior Class Notes Reflect on Vaudeville Benefit

The senior girls conclude their one act play at the Athletic Benefit Vaudeville on October 17 after hard work led by Miss Taylor. A booth at the October 18 football game sold candy and punch to raise funds. A letter from former classmate Roland M. Bevill, now on the U S S Bainbridge as an Electrician mate, arrived.

Taylor Roland M. Bevill R. M U. S. S. Bainbridge Col

New Student Evelyn Crutchfield Joins Columbus Class

Evelyn Crutchfield is welcomed as a new student in Columbus, Georgia, marking her entry into the class.

Umbus Georgia Evelyn Crutchfield

Glee Club Show Delights Amid Nervous Vaudeville Night

The article notes nervous energy in a vaudeville program and a Glee Club performance. It highlights mishaps like Mac’s torn shirt and altered hat, Joe’s wrapped feet, and a general sense of improvement among juniors as an honor roll bulletin hints at potential future success.

Mac Yvonnught Glee Club Clovis Joe Alred

Oliver Exempt From School Work Over Eye Trouble

Oliver has been excused from written work in classes for several days due to eye trouble. Dr. Conklin fitted him with new glasses and Oliver is continuing his work. Rhoda Simpson spent Friday afternoon at Margaret Ray's home. Alfred Neil is absent due to injuries from a winter accident. Myrtle Jepson spent the afternoon with Frances Sadler. Several classmates, including Rhoda Simpson, Margaret Ray, and Myrtle Jepson, are affected by the cold epidemic.

Oliver Dr. Conklin Rhoda Simpson Margaret Ray Alfred Neil Chyrtle Jepson Frances Sadler Myrtle Jepson

Freshmen Report Activities At Community Building

The Freshmen held a successful party at the Community building about two weeks ago. They also participated in the vaudeville on October 17 at the same venue with Peggy Champ giving a musical reading and J. D. Mosteller performing a saxophone solo. Roy Collins and Julian Merry joined the Glee club.

Peggy Champ J. D. Mosteller Roy Collins Julian Merry Glee Club

Eighth Grade Adds Two New Students and Honors Four

The eighth grade welcomes Harriet Wise and Charlotte Culley as new pupils. Four students earn honor roll for the first six weeks: Roy Christopher, Cecil Parker, Frank Pooser, and Jean Smith. Mary Norton is absent due to illness. Virginia Jepson visited Jacksonville Saturday to see the Auburn Florida game.

Harriet Wise Charlotte Culley Roy Christopher Cecil Parker Frank Pooser Jean Smith Virginia Jepson Jacksonville Mary Norton

Death of Miss Anna Banks in Mount Dora

Miss Anna Banks age 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Stuart Banks of Crawfordsville Indiana, died October 24 after illness at Maryville College Tennessee. She was moved home for burial with the body taken to Mt Kisco New York. The Banks family lived in Mount Dora six years ago and friends express sympathy.

Mount Dora Anna Banks J. Stuart Banks Crawfordsville Indiana Anna Maryville Tennesse Mt. Kisco New York Banks Joseph

Erection approved for State School of Girls building

Ocala board approves construction of a new building for the State School of Girls in the city. The decision comes from the Board of Commissioners of State Institutions aiming to expand state education facilities.

Ocala

Fort Pierce Cannery Nears Completion for Indian River Co

Construction approaches finish on a large cannery in Fort Pierce for the Florida Indian River Canning Company. The plant promises expanded processing capacity and local jobs as it nears opening.

Fort Pierce Florida Indian River Canning Co

Cure for Constipation Highlighted by Campaigning Doctor

A Battle Creek physician touts Renauco derlies as a tablet that draws water into the colon to soften waste and promote a natural bowel movement. It claims rapid relief without escalating doses and advises chewing a Reena before bed for a brighter next day. Available for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Store and Mount Dora Pharmacy.

Battle Creek Rexall Drug Mount Dora Pharmacy

Silk remnants sale offer for Crepe Paris fabric

Mail order notice sells 10 000 dress length silk remnants of Crepe Paris at 39 inches wide. Sample piece available on approval, then price $1.90 per yard if kept. Original price $6 per yard. Various colors and printed Crepe Paris options offered.

Paris Ak Oas

CRANP'S Silk Sale Offer at 545 Fifth Ave New York

The ad promotes clearance on silks satins and crepes at 90c per yard from $2 items. It invites buyers to preview entire pieces before deciding and offers a free matching silk thread spool. Readers are urged to write and request mail samples without sending money.

New York Cranp’s Silks Fifth Ave New York City

Notice to creditors in Mitchill estate

Creditors of Samuel Lyon Mitchill deceased are notified to present claims to Lake County Judge E M Tally in Tavares within twelve months from October 2, 1930. Claims must be sworn and filed as required by law. Executrix Louise Blaich Mitchill, Mount Dora address.

Samuel Lyon Mitchill E. .M. Tally Lake County Tavares Louise Blaich Mitchill P. O Mount Dora

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Leesburg Lake County Florida

Sheriff Cassady will sell at the north door of the Court House in Tavares on November 3 1930 at legal hours the real estate of Business Men's Real Estate Association as levied under a 1929 writ of execution. Properties include blocks 46 55 56 and 56 and lots in Citrus Park Subdivision Lady Lake and more. Sale proceeds to satisfy the execution and costs.

I. B. A. Cassady Lake County Florida Circuit Court of Leesburg State Bank & Trust Company Business Men's Real Estate Association Tavares City of Leesburg Citrus Park Teague Lady Lake Business Men’s Real Estate Association B. A Cassady McClellan D. A

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Standard Oil Jane Pompano Methodist Church George Robert McMurray Alfred Rehbaum Miss Anna Banks MtDora Hardware Company Boc Cook Philgas First National Bank United States Postal Savings Funds State of Florida County of Lake MR. T. Reid Lauterbach Falr Mount. Dora Golden Triangle Cleaners C. D. Stephens
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