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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
3
Abby Jo Simpson and Frances Siegel urge students to finish the year strong with football and other sports debates glee clubs and dramatics. They call for cooperation from faculty townspeople to ensure a dramatic triumphant close and lasting pride for the class of 19xx.
Pupils gathered at Mount Dora High on Monday for the first day. After an assembly and talks by staff members, students returned to study hall and received books and assignments. Classes resumed in earnest the next morning.
On Friday the 12th the Athletic Association for 1930 31 was organized in the school auditorium. Three candidates stood for president with Abby Jo Simpson elected to lead, Billie Sadler as vice president, and Ie Slack named secretary treasurer. The executive committee is in the hands of the girls as the assembly closes with a push to showcase athletic leadership.
The athletic committee led a drive to raise funds with student tickets at 1.00 and adult tickets at 5.00. The campaign was set to begin Monday after all business, including association dues, was completed and the meeting adjourned.
Norma Ferris returns from the North to join the Federal Art course and seek winter employment. Iona Moten aims to work at Lake Dora Cking Company and later attend business college in Leesburg or Orlando. Jessie Cooper worked at the A and P last summer and may pursue a winter job or business college. Hugh Merry tours the North then resumes work at Mount Dora Pharmacy. William Victor, back from Akron, enrolls at the University of Florida as a freshman. AO Simpson delivered for P Q O then did home repairs. David plans to enter Rollins College September 25. Harry Hopcraft returns to Mount Dora after training. Charles Barnett heads to Gainesville for new studies.
The Senior Class elected Jesse Dooley president Abby Jo Simpson vice president Frances Elder secretary and treasurer May Harvey reporter. The newspaper staff includes Abby Jo Simpson editor in chief Marie Slack assistant editor Frances Siegel business manager Ray Brantley Jesse Dooley Wilmer Stokley Marguerite Sidel. A candy sale is planned every Thursday.
The Junior Class held its first meeting on September 15 to elect officers. Elinor Wells was chosen president, Robert MacMurray vice president, Jane McCown secretary treasurer, and Joe Swift class reporter. Miss Hubbel advised and spoke about a junior play.
Marie Slack attended the show in Eustis on Sunday night to see The Bride of the Regiment. Marjorie Crow visited Daytona Beach from Thursday to Sunday for a pleasant time. Abby Jo Simpson saw a show in Eustis Friday night. Dean Pinkston and Jeannette Pike, former students, saw Georgia Kirby off to college in Tallahassee Sunday morning. Rhoda Simpson spent a Thursday night with Mat Ray. Lemuel Lowns had a big time at a nearby lake Sun y. Misses Taylor and Cassady spent Saturday in Orlando for winter shopping. Frances Siegel and Abby J. Simpson are mentioned in context of the social note.
Breakfast discussion highlights new coach Mr. Laney at Coronado Beach weekend retreat. Subscriptions encouraged for the Mount Dora High Points with a 50 cent annual fee and time payments of about 5c weekly to include both students and teachers. a lighthearted joke section follows about a rope around a letter.
The sophomore class held its first meeting on Monday September 15 1930 electing Oliver Pray as President Margaret Ray as Vice President and Reporter Mildred Neil as Secretary and Treasurer Leon Laney chosen as class adviser The class colors are pink and green and the group plans a big 1930 31 year.
The Freshman Class met on September 15 and elected officers: President J. D. Mosteller, Vice-President Esther Mary Joyce Moorhead, Reporter Julian Merry. Advisor selection will wait until the next meeting. Class dues are set at fifty cents for one year.
A dietary guide for growing children emphasizes milk as essential, with eggs, meats, fats, and grain products forming the core. It advises a quart of milk daily, limited meat by age, thoroughly cooked grains, ample vegetables and fruits, and cautions against excess sugar preferring simple sweets like puddings and fresh or dried fruit. Florida orange juice is recommended for lunch programs.
Florida produced about 100 million narcissus bulbs last season from 179 nurseries while 82 million bulbs from 147 growers a year earlier. Major outputs include 75 million paper whites 16 million sacred Chinese and 2.5 million soleil d Or with no pests found on inspection. Two Jacksonville nurseries led production at over 17 million bulbs each. Also noted are a Tampa bridge project and Leesburg machinery upgrades for a cotton gin.
Apalachicola area Beekeepers Association sent a car load of 3 000 gallons of fancy Tupelo honey to New York with ten more carloads due to follow shortly.
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery but a tablet called Rexall Orderlies is claimed to provide immediate relief. The tablet loosens dry waste and promotes a gentle natural movement without habit or increased dose, with a claim of 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores and Mount Dora Pharmacy.
Notice is given that A Lee French purchaser of Tax Certificate No 222 dated July 4 1927 has applied for tax deed for property in Lake County described as 334 acres at Highland and Fifth Ave. deed issued if not redeemed by September 29 1930. Also Mrs S Thompson purchaser of Tax Certificates No 269 and 1033 has applied for tax deeds for properties in Sec 2 Tp 22 S R 24 E totaling 20 acres. deeds issued if not redeemed by October 13 1930. GEO J Dykes Clerk.
John C. Hussey, purchaser of Tax Certificate No. 1151 dated August 6 1928, has filed for a tax deed. The certificate covers N 45 ft of Lot M Altoona in Lake County Indiana in the name of E D Cross. Unless redeemed, tax deed will issue October 13 1930. Official seal and signature dated September 5 1930.
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