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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
4
A Florida newspaper column reflects on politics and weather as public talk turns to the Senate race. It notes Governor Cone and Senator Pepper, quotes Roosevelt on dictatorship, and recalls frost patterns ending with Ellison’s winter diary and Florida’s first state-wide Republican primary in memory.
In New York Mo tion Picture Producers of America head Will Hays proclaims the nations greatest asset is the American spirit rooted in hearthstones and patriotism. The Atlanta Constitution editorial supports this view saying the spirit guides democracy resilience and future prosperity through crises and recession.
Dates announced January 31 to February 18 in Tampa for the Pan-American DeSoto Exposition. The event is statewide in scope with All-Florida participation. The Federal government has pledged 100000 in support and material aid is expected from across Florida.
Avery Powell criticizes politicians for personal attacks on opponents though the remark hints at frustration with harsh campaigning and mixed public sentiment. The comment underscores tension between decorum and partisan rhetoric in contemporary political discourse.
Editorial from the Florida Municipal Record praises the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and its growing membership, noting editor L. J. Penny’s familiarity with Lake County and presenting his analysis for readers across Florida. The piece includes a quoted Elbert Hubbard thought and discusses business indicators seen in membership growth.
The article praises Dr. Lehmann of Lake County Chamber of Commerce for leveraging a one-mill tax plus one-dollar memberships to mobilize civic sentiment. It argues the psychological impact of engaged citizens outweighs the small direct dues, likening the effort to directing an army corps of informed locals.
Indications point to about 6 percent more turkeys produced in 1938 than 1937. Based on reports from over 3,500 producers averaging more than 500 birds each, breeders hold 11 percent more hens than last year. No shortage expected for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A county school trustee writes to a teacher, stating he will not vote for reappointment unless she shows active involvement in community affairs such as Sunday School church life the chamber of commerce and the woman's club. He says teachers should lead the community and sets expectations for the current year and summer.
A Tampa Bay area writer tours Titusville revealing a water front park yacht basin and recreation complex under construction. The piece notes expected tourist appeal for travelers by car boat and train and hints at political talk on the East Coast race for United States Senator with Claude Pepper receiving union support in Jacksonville.
In Gainesville a straw vote of 2,166 students shows Pepper with 1,445 votes, Wilcox 454, Shultz 256 and Moore/Merchant 20. The column notes broad belief Pepper is favored for May 3 while backers of Claude doubt his chances. The piece contrasts urban bankers with rural workers, stressing Pepper’s appeal to working people and loyalty as a perceived key trait.
The National Association of Food Chains and the National Poultry Producers Council push a campaign to move surplus eggs. Agencies across the industry join in. The first Egg Week runs March 17 23 with three more slated April 7 13 April 28 May 4 and May 19 25. Florida chains cooperate with independents to boost demand and stabilize the market.
Chicken fertilizer is highly nitrogen rich and beneficial for vegetables but must not touch young seedlings. It is unbalanced for phosphorus and potash. Applying 500 pounds per acre of a 0-16-12 mix with the chicken fertilizer gives well balanced fertilization.
A sailor placing flowers on a friend's grave sees an old Chinese man offering a bowl of rice. The sailor asks when the friend will eat the rice and the man replies with a wry remark that the friend may come to smell the flowers at the same time.
Heber D. Ketcham D D minister leads the Epworth League at 6 45 p m with no other evening service planned.
Pastor Neslie V. Cedarwood outlines Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages. Ev T U at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Strangers welcome and all others without a home church.
In St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida worship at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m Holy Communion with a sermon by Rector T Johnson.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street at Sanford Road invites tourists to attend worship each Sunday with Bible School at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M. An evening service follows at 7 15. Prayer meeting is Thursday night and a song service. Bro. Lawrence Mize is the preacher.
The Church of God Pentecostal at Liberty Street advertises regular services Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev G G Prince invites worshipers to attend.
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