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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
2
Bible School in Educational Hall at 9:45 with classes for all ages led by Superintendent Mr Roddenbury. Men’s Class in Princess Theatre led by President Mr Chapman and Teacher Mr Crouch. Preaching at Princess Theatre 11 and 7:30 with B Y P U at 6:30 led by Mr Knight.
A Kansas preacher and poet, once our pupil, embodies a sentiment of sacred unity. He sees divine presence in nature from Judaen hills to Mount Dora, claiming holy footsteps of Jesus in the landscapes and everyday scenes.
An outline of proceedings from the forum is announced to the public through the publication. The report presents a summary of topics discussed and key points raised by participants and the forum organizers.
The C. M. Boland Estate hosted a Wednesday bridge luncheon with Mrs. C. M. Boland and Bartow clubs. Guests included Miss Malvina Vaughn, Miss Swett, Mrs. Carlton, Mrs. Smith of Plymouth, Mrs. G. R. LaBreck and her daughter Miss Lucy, who depart tomorrow for Philadelphia and New York for an extended visit. In New York Lucy will serve as a wedding flower girl.
Attorney Thomas Cooley and E. V. Cartledge were in Orlando as business visitors on Tuesday, meeting local officials and discussing potential ventures.
Shoppers are urged to visit the store for a wide display of items. If visiting is not possible, orders may be mailed to Pris cilla, the Personal Shopper, who will promptly send all selections.
Local shop advertises button-on boys suits and middy styles in durable wash fabrics for sizes 3 to 8, with knickers in grey crash for ages 8 to 15 priced at 1 dollar.
Local ad offers six pure linen handkerchiefs for 1 dollar with narrow hems and six for 1 dollar on linen items. Cocoa soap four bars for 25 cents, marked down from ten cents per cake, urging readers to save.
A retail ad lists girls undergarments with bloomers and slips in white and nainsook, nightdresses and underwaists for ages 2 to 14, plus knit union suits, rompers, hats, baby slippers, and infants’ rubber panties all priced at $1, with colors and sizes noted. The ad highlights multiple items including kickernick bloomers and lateen styles in light fabrics.
A bargain advertisement lists thread spools at 50 cents per dozen in black white and colors with 100 yards per spool for 12 spools. Lingerie laces in widths 2 to 4 inches priced at 29 and 49 cents per yard as a special.
The Winter Garden Athletic Association plans the Lake Orange League opener on Thursday April 29 at local grounds with Mount Dora as the attraction. Businesses are asked to close that afternoon to let employees attend the game, prizes awarded for various plays, and the locals seek a close, possibly 3 to 2 result echoing the 1925 season.
A Lake County Poultry Association gathering in Tavares drew wide attendance from towns and communities. President Hargis presided as communications from Eustis Chamber and state bodies outlined support, venue offers for the December show, and a sample industry bulletin to be issued in April.
The county poultry association announces a membership drive and district canvass to catalog local poultry. Secretary F S Varney of Mount Dora is collecting data to aid marketing policy and chamber partnerships. The next meeting is May 13 1926 at 8 PM in the Tavares Court House.
The First State Bank of Eustis will amend its charter and operate as the First State Bank and Trust Company of Eustis. It will increase capital to 100000 and surplus to 75000, with total assets over 2500000. The change, led by president Chas Isted, marks a major growth for Lake County’s oldest bank.
The piece praises a farewell reception as the result of four writers' personal attention and goodwill from Mount Dora locals. It contrasts with crowds in big cities and recalls a Turkish epitaph about a lack of kindness, noting the small group of two among many tourists visiting the area.
A writer recalls warm welcomes in Mount Dora as evidence of a community soul. In Damascus, children kiss the writer’s hand and note the shared Christian heritage. The piece links local courtesy to biblical and Christian totems, framing kindness as a reflection of faith.
Rev J H Elder of Mt. Dora M E Church leaves for St. Petersburg where the St. John's River Conference will be in session. Bishop Nicholson will preside. Services will be held as usual at the Mt. Dora church next Sunday.
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