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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

4

First Day of School at Orange and White High

On Monday morning September 13 students gathered in the auditorium after the bell. Rev. er delivered guidance for the new year as grades nine through eleven organized schedules and resolved conflicts in the hall. Activities announced include a Hostess Club, Dramatic Club led by Miss Taylor, Language Club with Miss Cassidy, and Home Economics Club overseen by Mrs. Brooks. Miss Greenman played Schubert’s Prelude as the assembly ended with a group song.

Rever Miss Taylor Miss Cassidy Home Economic Department Brooks

Welcome to New and Returning Faculty Members

The article lists staff joining and returning to roles: Roseborough principal, Miss Hubbell in mathematics and history, Miss Taylor in English, Miss Cassady languages, Miss Greeman music, Mr Knight science, Mrs Brooks home economics, Miss Rosemary Ringo eighth grade, Miss Pickens seventh, Miss McClare sixth, Miss Mildred Ringo fifth, Miss Kennison fourth, Mrs Eason third, Miss Ballenger second, and Miss West first grade.

Thers Pfessor Roseborough

Mount Dora High Forms Athletic Association for 1926 27

A Mount Dora High School study hall meeting formed an Athletic Association for 1926 27. Robert N White was elected president Wilhelmina Shaw vice president Kenneth Mayer secretary treasurer Harry Clark reporter Frances Bloodgoods assistant reporter and three cheerleaders were chosen. Funds will come from season ticket sales to support all school athletic activities.

Knight Robert N. White Wilhelmina Shaw Kenneth Mayer Roseborough Mount Dora Tavares Times Harry ‘Clark Frances Bloodgoods Kennedy Vera Hunt Jeff Morris Mountra Nes

Friday Assembly Highlights School Plans and Clubs

At 14 25 Friday the seventh through twelfth grades gathered in the school auditorium. Prof Rosebrough spoke about plans for va clubs and teacher coordination. Knight athletic coach and science teacher discussed the fence Club and hands on pupil experiments under supervision. Greenman outlined a Music Appreciation Club to study quality music and acquaint members with composers.

Rosebrough Vaclubs Knight

Senior Class Elects Officers For 1926 Meeting

Seniors held a meeting on September 16 electing Kathleen Galloway as President J R Ray as Vice President Margaret Gordon as Sec Treas Evelyn Brown as Editor Frances Bloodgood as Assistant Editor Robert N White named Honorary Member and Miss Taylor chosen Senior Advisor The class reports 100 percent Athletic Association membership

Kathleen Galloway J. R. Ray Sec.-Treas Margaret Gordon Evelyn Brown

Our Junior Class Meeting Held By Officers

The junior class meeting was called to order by former president Harry Clark. Officers elected: President John Tuttle, Vice President Doris Parker, Sec Treas Vera Hunt, Reporter Wilhelmina Shaw, Class Advisor Miss Hubbell. A biweekly meeting schedule was adopted and all juniors plan to join the Athletic Association.

Harry Clark John Tuttle Doris Parker Sec Treas Vera Hunt Wilhelmina Shaw Miss Hubbell The Athletic Association

Sophomore Class Meeting Elects 1926 27 Officers

The Sophomore class of 1926 27 met Wednesday to elect officers including President Johan Williams Vice President Anna Battle Sec Treas Gladys Sadler Class Reporter Jeannette Pike and Advisor Mr Knight The enrollment stands at twenty with new members James Morris Glenn Brown Evelyn Hurlbert and Ethel Paschal back in town James Morris returns after illness and reenters school.

Sophmore Johan Williams Anna Battle Sec Treas Gladys Sadler Jeannette Pike Knight Sophmores James Morris Glenn Brown Evelyn Hurlbert Ethel Paschal James

Freshman Class Officers Elected for 1930

The class of 1930 met in Miss Hubbell's room on September 16 to elect officers for the year. Alexandra Birkbeck was chosen president, Georgia Kirby vice president, Norma Ferris secretary-treasurer, Lamar Williams class reporter, and Miss Cassady named class advisor.

School Notes Include New Junior Class Additions

Mary Battle was absent this week due to illness. Harriet Cole of Watertown joined the Junior Class this week. Miss Dickerman donated paintings, pictures and books last June with grateful acknowledgement. Friends may contribute through the principal and donate good magazines.

Mary Battle Harriet Cole Watertown New York Dickerman

Division Pursuit Sparks Nominations At Freshman Meeting

William 8 explains division by dividend equals a quotation. Miss Hubbell overheard as 1st Freshman nominates her for Class Advisor and a 2nd Freshman questions who desires her.

William

Barometer Graduation Question Sparks Odd Reply

In a Science Class Mr Knight asks how to graduate a barometer tube. W Swilley answers with the peculiar line In centipedes. The exchange reflects classroom humor and playful chemistry.

Mr. Knight W. Swilley

Naming of New Army Chief of Staff Sparks Debate

Washington reports a heated discussion over the successor to Major General John L. Hines as Chief of Staff. Candidates include Major General Summerall, Major General Ely, Major General Lassiter, Major General MacArthur, and Major General Fox Conner. Ely and Summerall emerge as favored contenders with records under review by President Coolidge and Secretary of War Davis.

Washington, D. C John L. Hines Coolidge Hine Charles P. Summerall Summera Summerall Hanson E. Ely Army War College Ely Summeral William Lassiter Sixth Corp Chicago Douglas MacArthur Fox Conner Honest John” Summerall John” Summerall Oliver Cromwell New York City Hanson Edward Ely The War College Army United States Army Davis

Sorrento Notes Welcome Detroit Student Margaret Gordon

The Senior class welcomes Margaret Gordon of Detroit Michigan as a new member. The Sorrento community reports a new Chevrolet bus improving transportation, while Lela Kennedy strained her knee recently. Horace Allen of Sorrento joined the Freshman Class this week.

Margaret Gordon Detroit Michigan Sorrento Lela Kennedy Horace Allen

City to award contract for street paving project

Stuart bids sought to pave virtually all city streets at an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars. The action aims to modernize roads and improve urban infrastructure across the municipality.

Stuart

DeLand Public Service unveils $2 million power plant

DeLand Florida Public Service Company announces the startup of a new power plant costing two million dollars. The facility begins operation in DeLand and will supply electricity to the region.

DeLand—Florida Public Service Company

Micheham Art Collection to be Sold in November

The Micheham collection, formed by the late Lord Micheham, will open for sale in November at Arlington Street London. At auction in 1913 Romney’s Anne, Lady de la Pole set a record at £41,370, and Christie’s last July sold Romney’s Mrs Davies Davenort for £60,000. Two Gainsboroughs are included in the collection.

London Lord Micheham Arlington Street Romney de la Pole Colyton Axminister Davies Davenort Christie‘s Anne Michelmann Elizabeth Forbes Grafton Gallery Little Emma Hamilton Raeburn Robertson Williamson

Man seeks divorce over his bride’s false teeth

Jacob Kharnoff of Montreal sues Ruth Leipsovitch for annulment claiming misrepresentation of an essential physical trait. He cites Louis XIII era statutes and Quebec Civil Code provisions on error in person, noting his sensitivity and reliance on beauty of teeth. The case follows Montreal precedents where civil status was impacted by officiating rabbis' nationality.

Toronto Jacob Kharnoff Montreal Ruth Leipsovitch France Louis XIII Canada Quebec Louis XII Kharnoff Miss Leipsovitch Legislative Assembly

Bootlegger’s Funeral Haul Stuns Michigan Police

A Michigan police squad chasing rum runners encountered a hearse in a funeral procession. Grief broke into suspicion when the driver bolted and mourners scattered. The hearse contained 50 cases of beer and other cars were loaded, marking a major booze haul in Michigan.

Michigan

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Evelyn Brawn Frances Bloodgood Organization OF the Athletic Association Oswaldo Vlach Mt. Dora, Fla Elizabeth Walker Mt, Dora Violet Ray Micheham Romney and Orlando J. P. Donnelly Mt. Dora MT. Dora Bank & Trust CO Bank of Florida
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