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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
5
The Mount Dora High Point paper is dissolved and its school news will appear in The Mount Dora Topic every two weeks. Senior and junior staff note the change aims to improve readability and reduce distribution issues for readers.
The old school bell tolls to begin a new year as students gather to choose classes. Reverend Wells gives a short address after Mr Roseborough welcomes them. new coach Mr Vincent outlines plans. Teachers are introduced and assignments are discussed for the following day.
An exhortation to students to support school teams through cheering at games and practice. It argues that every student’s involvement strengthens team pride and performance, urging those with spare time at noon to join or assist the squad.
Mount Dora lost 140 in the first football game of the season against Winter Park. Key tackles were by Robert Perkins Lemuel Downs and Gould Sadler. J D Mosteller had the longest gain while Conant completed several passes. Mount Dora will face Winter Garden on Thursday September 29.
The group gains momentum as fellow students rally behind the effort, signaling growing campus backing and potential organizational gains.
Coach Vincent plans for a fair season after adjustments in practice. The starting lineup includes Gould Sadler center Howard Simpson left Wayne Moon right guard F A McNair left tackle LaMar Conant right tackle Francis Moorhead left end L J Drawdy right end J D Mosteller quarterback Robert Perkins fullback Lem Dowrins right halfback Edward Sadler left halfback Alfred Neil will miss the early season.
The junior and senior high pupils elected Margaret Ray president of the Athletic Association. Gould Sadler won as vice president, Mildred Neil as treasurer, and Rhoda Simpson Nelson Morley as cheerleaders with an assistant. Maurita Bartholomew and J. F. Brantley are reporters. Frank Pooser becomes manager as the ticket drive is delayed.
W J Howey Republican candidate for Florida governor will deliver a campaign speech in Leesburg for Lake County residents on Saturday October 1 at 8:00 p m. Howey plans loud speakers and claims Florida can save over 15 million dollars by his election. Regardless of outcome it promises to be an interesting talk.
The curb street names are being repainted across town using a Mount Dora product from the Palace Company directed by C. E. Perkins. The titanium dioxide base paint is designed for outdoor Florida sun and durability and contains no lead poisoning.
Across Mount Dora everyone tunes to the World Series. Most residents cannot attend in person, but Mr and Mrs Kirby among the few year round residents do. Many listen at home or in local businesses showing game broadcasts on their set ups.
Dr. Robert Joseph Divin D D will reinforce the Sorrento Presbyterian Church pulpit this winter after serving Eus tis during the pastor’s absence. A recent speaker at Kiwanis he came to Florida for health and found the state’s breezes highways and people as welcoming as expected. He will reside in the village manse now renovated by parishioners.
Mount Dora Epworth League hosts DeLand District meeting on October 6 at the church. Eustis and DeLand chase the attendance banner as Mrs. Ellen Church presides. Supper by Ladies Aid at 6 30, then business session and a special Mount Dora program. arrangements by Robert McMurray Mary Elizabeth Simpson Laura Neville Gladys Simpson.
Boston property owner C F Evans plans a lakeside cottage by J M Lowry on Lake Apopka for winter occupancy. Rev Harry Strachen, Latin American missionary, spoke on evangelization. The Arey family returns to Montverde from New England and is welcomed. Local clubs met. home demonstration agent Mary Allen bid farewell. The Social and Civic Club sponsored school and library activities. Mrs Karl Lehmann hosted a First Grade Party with Montverde Ladies.
Residents witness trees recovering from moss damage with oaks at Fifth Avenue and Alexander Street showing strong new leaves. Fourth and Alexander also rebound as mistletoe removal restores vitality.
The program from Friday September 30 in Tavares lists devotions, announcements, and multiple addresses by Dr. Enwall Farr Hinson and others. It details sessions on the new course of study health education and varied subject leaders with room assignments and a noon lunch.
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