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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
4
A collection of brief items and quips notes varied topics from crop control in politics, amateurism in theft, and the hit and run versus baseball metaphor. It references Chamberlain’s umbrella recoveries, pensions for teachers, income tax ingenuity, and debates on civility and war, ending with a tourism note on orange juice sales and a campaign checkup.
Key West, Florida, has renewed prominence as a resort, with about 65 000 visitors last season. The Overseas Highway boosted travel and lodging demand, filling hotels restaurants and apartment houses, reviving a prestige unseen since the early 1900s. Plans are under way to draw several thousand more visitors next season.
The National Safety Council reports a 12 percent drop in highway fatalities in February, the sixteenth straight month of lower deaths than the prior year. Since November 1937 the total lives saved reach 8,900 as safety efforts curb motor accidents nationally.
The article notes life expectancy has risen from about 30 to 62 years for newborns today. It credits medical science and public groups like the Red Cross and Scout organizations along with life insurance firms and newspapers for spreading health education that reduces disease and extends life.
The Manufacturers Record argues the South is the nation’s leading asset with vast natural resources, climate, and a growing population. Senator Bailey counters, noting war and Reconstruction handicaps but asserting Southern leadership can guide the country as federal barriers recede. The piece credits sustained gains over 25 years and predicts further advancement.
The well-trained husband conducts family shopping using a list carefully compiled by his wife and buys nothing outside the list.
Yale physiologist Professor Yandell Henderson explains blood alcohol levels and driving fitness. He notes that even small amounts can impair ability and warns that none is safest, urging no drinking before operating a vehicle.
Arthur G. Ivey writes in the Times Union urging visitors to enjoy Florida’s beauty this spring as economic conditions improve and cool northern weather lures travelers to linger. He advises touring the state fully before returning to home towns in the Land of Flowers.
Florida reporters gathered in Tampa for a lively press convention at the Tampa Terrace. Navy tour aboard the Cincinnati delighted scribes, while Ybor City showcased Little Havana charm. A staged brawl and a lively banquet with dancers and skating act capped the night. Mayor Chancey welcomed the guests as local editors received praise from Cone and Fowler.
A Tampa area gathering included State Long and State WPA Director Roy Schroder as honored guests. The Florida State Brewers Association hosted a Dutch lunch and beer party with Burton Schoepf's Tamiami Trail Tours Accordion Band providing music. Rain limited attendance at a Sulphur Springs beach development preview and fish fry, yet about fifty stayed for the event.
Assistant state forester C. H. Coulter notes a rust like canker on young pines showing bright orange dust as spores break through swollen bark. The dust consists of disease spores carried by the wind to other trees and should be cut away to prevent spread.
Hendersonville North Carolina rental offers modern cottage with three bedrooms and AC. Realty firm A. C. Quixley Realty Co. Mount Dora Florida. Also sale or trade for a small cottage lot and block in Sylvan Shores. E M Taylor Sugar Hill New Hampshire advertises. Jersey milk cows for sale or trade via C O Wilder O K Barber Shop Mount Dora. Small piano with bench in Mount Dora good condition Ebony case. Box ae tp.
Coulter notes rust disease seldom hits large trees but is common on saplings of native pines, especially loblolly. It does not spread pine to pine but involves an intermedi ary stage on oaks where it remains unnoticed. Pruning infected limbs or removing trees with trunk infection helps prevent spread.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds worship each Lord's Day with Bible School at 2 30 P M. Preaching at 3 30 P M on the second Sunday by W A Cameron of St Petersburg and on the third Sunday by Chestrue of Ocoee.
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshipers to weekly services each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Sunday School at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. J. C. Thompson urges attendance.
A Lake County Chamber of Commerce fishing information drive drew 229 requests from 35 states Canada and the Philippines. Queries arose from Outdoor Life and similar publications with Ohio leading interest at 27, followed by Michigan 25 New York 22 Pennsylvania 20 Wisconsin 19 Illinois 17 and Indiana 16. The chamber sent attractive literature promoting lake fishing statewide.
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