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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
4
A Florida Times-Union quote notes half the world is ignorant of the other half’s life in a small town. The article warns too many drivers ignore that trains have right of way over tracks, risking collisions.
The piece notes sympathy for Palm Beach financiers down to 600 million dollars while reflecting on Florida weather and tourism. It concludes with Borden Farm Products Tampa shipping five carloads of orange juice to New York, highlighting regional commerce.
Day and Knight were elected co captains of the 1931 football squad at the college in Huntsville Texas. The team will play some games during the day and others at night.
The piece envisions a future where Florida leads in diverse industries with stable progress and rising prosperity, highlighting opportunities across the state and a sense of renewed growth ahead.
Sunsweet Marketing Corp based in Orlando launches a plan to buy Florida citrus directly from growers ship north in bulk and repack into six orange cartons for sale in fruit stores and chains eliminating middlemen and boosting growers’ prices. Two Ohio state prisoners indicted for first degree murder say they will plead guilty if guaranteed immediate electrocution.
The American exhibit at the International Colonial and Overseas Exposition in Paris opens May 1 and runs six months to mark the 200th birthday of George Washington in 1932. Its headquarters will be Mount Vernon in France, connected with Washington, and will showcase items linked to his life and era.
The First National Bank of Mount Dora reports rising deposits and strong assets in the March 25 1931 financial statement compared with December 31 1930. Led by executive vice president George J. White, the bank emphasizes conservative, sound judgment and public confidence in Mount Dora's progressive economy.
The Everglades may become a national park to preserve tropical birds animals and fish. Florida legislators and the Interior Secretary have approved plans with Congress likely to follow.
Florida lawmakers consider a measure to allow homesteading of land reverted to state for nonpayment of taxes. Dr. M B Herlong of Jacksonville says the plan could boost population by 25,000 in three years and increase revenues.
The Public Health Service endorses a balanced approach with variety including fresh vegetables fruits and milk. Eat moderately and sufficiently to meet your calories, enjoy meals, and let vitamins and minerals balance digestion.
The NBC morning program hosted by Cheerio with Russ Gilbert Lavinia Gilbert and Geraldine Riegger, plus canaries Dickie and Blue Boy, draws 50 000 letters in two weeks. The show emphasizes altruism and uplifting messages with no commercial hype and is praised for comforting the disheartened. The Florida Legislature is in session and a 90 day divorce bill may face filibuster delays.
Easter Sunday at the Methodist Church drew a full house for both morning Sunday school and evening worship. A baptism, choir selections, and a sermon from the pastor on Christ rise to illuminate life followed readings on Jesus betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. A missionary offering exceeded $30 supported Lallu Bhagwandas near Umreth, India.
An editorial argues against firing workers to boost profits after three heads of families were laid off. The piece demonstrates how 350 dollars in wages supports a 7 000 dollar monthly trade circle and that reducing payroll harms local business, wages, and morale. It promotes boosting sales, Florida production, and local employment to combat depression and grow the economy.
Frank A. Marshall 32 a Mason and DeMolay ritual author died at home after illness linked to a Grand Council session in Washington D C. He spent over forty years at the Kansas City Journal as reporter editor and critic and wrote on Masonic topics. As DeMolay ritual writer he helped shape a movement for boys.
On April 12 there is Sunday school at 10 00 a m The pastor James H Elder will administer the Lord s Supper at 11 00 a m Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m and evening worship with a sermon at 7 30 p m A mid week service is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m Strangers and friends are welcome Pastor James H Elder invites all to attend
Congregational church announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A young people's service follows at 7:00 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer presides.
Matthew J. Bouterse leads a church program with Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship starts at 11 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor. B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m and evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m. Good music and singing. All are welcome.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday worship at 11 a m with a 9 45 a m Sunday school. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4 in the church building. All are welcome.
The 1791 Washington southern tour covered 1887 miles in 66 days aboard his own coach. The diary records detail rough roads dusty conditions and repeated ovations as crowds welcomed the President in Colchester and other stops. Washington noted charming social turnouts and the era’s travel hardships.
Washington notes broad display of Federal salutes in cities and weaker shows in one small town. He calls the journey a success, saying it allowed him to see the country’s situation firsthand, observe improving industry and frugality, and sense growing support for equal laws and protection. Tranquility prevails and government appears increasingly popular.
Emma Sears Marsh, prominent in the local Art League, won the John C. Martin prize at the Tampa Fair for her water color "Cherokee Roses." The work was first shown at the Mount Dora Art Exhibit and also earned a premium at the Orlando Fair, along with best collection of six water colors.
Executors of the estate of J Donnelly deceased will on May 1 1931 present final accounts and vouchers to Judge E M Tally in Tavares Florida for approval. Monroe V Simpson and Dora Florida appear as executors under the last will and testament of J P Donnelly deceased. 13-10te
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