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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
5
The Mount Dora town tax status shows over sixty percent of last year’s taxes paid by April first, reflecting easing financial strain. Officials note taxes remain a burden for many citizens but credit residents for fair payment and faith in the town’s recovery.
Dr. Christy urges a luxury tax targeting non essentials such as soft drinks gum tobacco cigarettes and cosmetics to raise revenue without hurting basic necessities. He argues gasoline shows how luxuries can spur consumption and favors a moderate sales tax on luxuries with equity for property taxpayers. The Carlton tax commission is urged to show backbone and unselfish spirit to craft a fair recommendation.
The Orlando Reporter-Star urges Florida to craft a constructive and equitable tax law fitting the progressive era. It notes how other states seek better revenue laws and calls on the governor’s commission and the next legislature to act earnestly, lest selfish interests impede progress.
Florida news notes on the governor’s armed guard in St Petersburg at the festival of states and the Jamaica ginger controversy. Opinions on bootleg liquor, brandy shipments for fruit preservation, and a cautious take on fly quarantines. Mentions Ponce de Leon celebration in St Augustine, Orlando and Tampa fair debates, and Al Capone publicity.
Sunday services begin with 11:00 AM Communion and Lord's Supper, 10:00 AM Sunday School, 6:30 PM Epworth League, 7:30 PM Evening Worship. Mid-week service Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Bishop Heber hymns praised. Bread of the World text included. All invited to worship and receive grace.
The Community Church announces April services led by Pastor D. B. Spencer. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m., Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. April 6 topic by Bennett Harvey. Mid-week service 7:30 p.m. April 4 Ladies Aid Society meets at 2:30 p.m.
Cor tenth and Tremain streets invites all to worship. Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 by Rev M J Brouters e of Woodlawn Baptist Jacksonville Fla. 630 p m B Y P U 730 Evening Worship with Song and Praise. 730 Wednesday prayer and praise service. A cordial welcome to all.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue in Eustis lists Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday evening at 8 p m. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church building. All are welcome.
Mayor Lackey appointed O M Condit as councilman to replace Alfred Rehbaum. The council confirmed the appointment at the regular meeting. Condit, longtime Mount Dora resident and former East Orange department store owner, is father of Mrs Hiram Bradner of the city. Three U S Senators are in Miami to learn why Seminole Indians have been dissatisfied for a century.
Mount Dora Topic reports merchants offer original sales books bound in carbon back, with 50 sets available to book at fifty cents per dozen.
Notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of Charles Johnson, deceased. Present claims and demands to E. M. Tally, County Judge, Lake County, or his successor, per applicable probate rules.
Within twelve months Pee oe See publica oy ace Boat ete y or same be forever barred. Demands filed pursuant to this notice must be sworn to as required by law. Dated this 20th day of March, 1930. B. J Admins tat case deceased. P. O. Address Mount Dora, Florida. H. Cooley Mount Dora, Florida.
In a political notice from Lake County, I N Kennedy of Eustis and GEO F Westbrook of Clermont urge Democratic voters to support a united delegation to tackle major problems and tax policy. The document also includes legal notices from the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Florida involving Ridge Realty Company and multiple defendants, plus bids for bonds by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
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