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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
8
Chamber of Commerce notes traffic will be directed through the area with new markers at Barberville and Silver Springs. The route will continue from Silver Springs toward the Nat section as repairs proceed.
The Mount Dora Chamber discusses a proposed publicity millage restoration and details a forthcoming marketing agreement for Florida citrus. Speakers from Tampa outline pro ration plans to stabilize prices, stressing high quality fruit and broader advertising. New residents and school welcomes close the meeting.
Mount Dora High School notes a rise in initial enrollment from 315 on October 2 last year to 332 on September 10 this year, with totals reaching 340 and more students expected. New seventh graders include Richard Bowman of Idewild California and Adelaide Hey of Sorrento.
Mr. Herbert Messer spoke to students on the U.S. Constitution noting the Bill of Rights and its significance as of September 17, 1934. Mount Dora High reports orchestra plans under Mr. Faulkner and a robust football lineup with 22 players to be used, despite an inexperienced quarterback.
The 1934 graduates are listed with current studies and jobs. Elizabeth Fenn Mary Joyce Moor head Martha Wells and Francys Sadler attend Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. Peggy Champ studies at Stetson and Nelson Morley at the University of Florida. Frances Moorhead Ellene Thompson J B White LaMar Silver Katherine Williamson work in local offices and shops.
The assembly on September 21, 1934 featured the seniors presenting the first student program of the year. Harriett led the viol ensemble as part of the evening's performances.
The 1934 senior class at the school elected Edward Brooks as president with Roy Christopher as president of the preceding year serving as adviser. Ruth Harvey became vice president, Barbara Blanchard secretary, and Jean Smith treasurer. A three member committee will plan the first student assembly. Class dues are set at one dollar per person. New members welcomed are Helen Stewart Mayo Gass and Mary Elizabeth Simpson.
The junior class held its first meeting of the year on September 12 electing Jean Anderson as President Bobby Widmer as Vice President Mary Agnes Harding as Sec Treas Katherine Killian as Class Reporter and Miss Cassady as Class viser. The president formed a committee to plan the junior assembly program including Flora Morley Mortimer McCown Buster Sadler and Coralie Cooper.
The sophomore class met on September 12 electing President Frederick Sleight and officers including Vice-President Lida Rech and Secretary L. C. Green. The freshman class met September 11 with President Theo Green and officers Hazel Edwards and Edward Kimball. Twenty nine freshmen, many from Mount Dora, plan events and orchestra participation under Miss Craig and Mr. Faulkner.
Eighth grade officers were elected on September 11 with the following results. The tally lists newly elected president vice president secretary and treasurer, confirming student leadership roles for the upcoming term.
The eighth grade welcomes two new pupils Altha Cheatham and John Beasley. Officers listed include President Zera Dean Vice President Billy McCown Sec Treasurer Stuart Sadler and class advisor Lillie Mae Beasley Mr Vincent.
President Marian Hopcraft and Vice-President DeVault Roseborough head a slate that includes Pomona Davidson as Secretary and Betty Lotz as Treasurer. Almeda Dooley serves as Class Reporter with Miss Meadows as Class Adviser.
A local swap shop advertises a line of beds with springs and mattresses chairs and cook stoves available for exchange or sale. The notice highlights a ready stock of household items for neighbors seeking affordable used furniture and appliances.
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