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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
4
A string of witty aphorisms on real estate, self knowledge, public life, and daily folly. Jests touch on Borah Langdon campaigns, opinions of doctors, marriage, pride, and the spring fever of home life. The piece blends satire with social observations from a Cincinnati Enquirer contributor.
A Mount Dora Topic item notes a woman writer counsels marrying conceited men. The Clermont Press adds that editors see this as one of the chief bijections between men and women in news pages.
Tourists whose business allows should stay through April and May to enjoy Florida’s pleasant season. The north remains cold with temperatures near or below freezing, but Florida offers unmatched delights and leisure during this period.
The Works Progress Administration approved a $250000 project to build 121 marketing places for Florida vegetables and farm products across the state. The largest markets will be at Chipley Live Oak Palatka Ocala and Wauchula with construction starting immediately. The Sanford market has already proven successful and the plan aims to boost farm prosperity statewide.
The piece urges farmers and landowners to prevent wood fires citing a schedule of losses. It notes fires kill seeds and seedlings hindering reforestation, destroy plant food and slow tree growth, scar trees inviting rot and pests, reduce soil rainfall absorption, cause erosion, ruin pasture grasses and harm game.
Miami Beach marked its twenty first anniversary with officials citing a ten million dollar building record that placed the city eleventh in the nation. They noted zero unemployment, no reliance on federal relief, and the strongest tourist season in its history.
A Denver Post clipping shared by a Jacksonville native in Denver, Colorado notes Florida’s climate supports year round production. The report highlights Florida strawberries arriving as a solid carload, selling at 20 cents a pint, with shortcakes for Sunday dinners and ample Florida vegetables in the Denver market.
A Cincinnati Enquirer verse warns drivers to slow down on the street to avoid late arrival and serious harm. It emphasizes looking less clever by speeding and stresses that slower driving keeps people on track for their plans and safety.
Mount Dora residents have contributed to Red Cross flood relief totaling 226.00 with 14.00 on hand to be sent soon. A letter from National Headquarters thanks Edith E. Keller and urges prompt further donations though not a solicitation.
The piece mocks political stunts by candidates including a wannabe governor and a flying Comptroller bid. It notes small turnouts and jokes about campaign venues and posters. It highlights three Democratic contenders for National Committeewoman Hortense Wells Pauline Burke Carr and Helen Hunt West and Cyril Baldwin exiting the State Treasurer race affecting Knott and Getzen.
Joe S. Clark announces the 1935 business census to survey Mount Dora Eustis and nearby Lake County firms. Enumerators will collect data on number of concerns total volume payrolls and employment for 1935. Local enumeration begins soon and six months are needed for final public reports around July 1.
Markings of the coral and king snakes are similar in color but the king snake usually reaches a larger size. The coral snake can be identified by its black nose and distinctive pattern.
Dr. Wilmon Newell, director of the State Experiment Station and Agricultural Extension Service, featured by Alister B. Alexander in Better Crops. The piece portrays his leadership traits, rapid decision making in emergencies, and steady, studied approach to problems, highlighting his rise in agriculture and persistent determination.
The morning service features Rev. James delivering The Easter Victory. The evening sermon topic is The Word. The church holds worship at 7 30 P M.
The Baptist church invites parishioners to attend 7 00 p m Young People Union and 8 00 p m Worship where Rev P W Dabo of Orlando will preach at both morning and evening services A mid week service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 00 p m All are cordially invited to attend all services
Congregational notice invites worship at 11 A M with a sermon on Easter Triumphant. Bible School begins at 10 A M led by Dr Paris Miller. Florence Gilbert Hanscom serves as organist and choir director. Adults join the morning program and fellowship.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 A. M. at St Thomas Episcopal. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Worship services held each Lord's day at 10 45 a m led by Evangelist J O Barnes at the home of Zelma D Sills near the crate A Wednesday prayer and song service at 7 30 pm hosted by Evangelist J O Barnes at 834 Liberty Ave A cordial invitation to worship is extended to the community
Rev Patrick Doyle presides at St Marys of the Lakes Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis Florida Mass times Sunday 8:00 am Clermont 10:00 am Eustis First Friday Mass at 7:30 am Local church notices indicate service times for parishioners and a pastor assignment for the weekend schedule.
Pentecostal-Liberty Street Rev. E L Moore pastor. Regular services held each Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 10 am. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm. Come worship with us.
Lake County tax collections rose to 70 percent of the 1935 roll with 28 656 03 received on March 31. County Tax Collector B A Williams said about 430 000 had been collected toward a total of 611 447 55 and projected 80 to 85 percent total by the next sale. Final poll tax payment for June primaries is May 16.
Lake county's jail earns high praise from Florida health officials calling it clean neat and sanitary and likening it to a hotel rather than a prison. The report commends Sheriff W B Gibson and the staff for modern facilities and effective sanitation practices.
A West story says a motorist asked the speed officer if he was driving too fast. The cop replied that he was flying too low. The man laughed, and the officer, realizing the jest, also laughed and told him to ease up a bit on his speed.
Florida State College for Women will observe Easter holidays April 9 to 14 per Dr Edward Conradi the president. Classes dismiss at 1130 a m April 9 and resume 830 a m April 14. Dining and residence halls stay open for students remaining in the city. The seed germination test involves planting in soil in flat boxes with proper moisture and temperature and counting emerged sprouts to assess viability.
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