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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt questions overreliance on authorities noting that even noted voices sometimes err. It mentions one claim that to be believed, not all statements must be trusted and hints at selective truth in utterances.
The article portrays Nicholas Murray Butler as urging a moderate Republican candidate for the presidency. It notes his recent nationwide tour through thirteen states and claims he believes the party lacks constructive leadership and a strong national program. Butler emphasizes the need for a candidate who can appeal to contemporary voters.
Elmer M. Wentworth, longtime Mount Dora resident who passed Sunday, built up local relief and advised on civic projects. A Mason and Kiwanian, he embodied the motto We Build and inspired town and state efforts toward betterment.
The Manufacturers Record notes progress toward Florida paper mills with a Fernandina site chosen by Container Corporation of America. It cites Southwide investments over 13 million dollars and a Jacksonville import market of nearly five million pounds of newsprint, urging chambers of commerce to attract capital for Florida production.
The Christian Science Monitor reports March closed a 12-month period of broad recovery in U S commerce. Sears Roebuck notes prosperity driven by farmers and small wage earners. General Robt E Wood Jr, president, cited 1929 figures and ongoing growth as proof of improving economic welfare.
The article notes rising bids from 1932 to 1935 and a stronger economy in Lake County with increased business, real estate, and construction. It highlights Florida’s cattle potential, packing houses seeking high quality beef, and profits from domestic markets. also a social commentary on women facing insults yet remaining tolerant.
John L. Davis and Harry L. Gage visited Mount Dora Publishing Company in Florida. The Mount Dora Topic, edited by Edith Edeburn Keller and managed by George C. Keller, proves a well dressed progressive weekly with Linotype lines and Linetone Lining Gothics. Keller, in his seventies, relies on a Linotype weekly schedule to balance bass fishing gardening and publishing duties.
Arthur Newett, publisher of the Leesburg Ledger, assumed duties as postmaster at Leesburg succeeding acting postmaster A. S. Herlong Jr. Mrs. Newett will edit the Ledger with E. W. Soltwisch assisting. Newett is the first native son to serve as Leesburg postmaster.
State Comptroller J M Lee declares he is no rose and his portrait should not be posted along Florida highways. He directs campaign workers to remove any posters or placards seeking his renomination across trees fences or posts. He favors highway beautification by civic groups and says he will stay in the background where he can serve the people.
Russell Kay surveys the Florida race scene with talk of Hodges still leading in some areas while Burton and Petteway gain ground. It notes comptroller and agriculture contests heating up, incumbents favored, and sparse but growing voter clarity as candidates consider state offices and the attorney general seat.
Royal C. Dunn, candidate for Congress from the newly created Fifth District, informs the Lake County Chamber of Commerce that he will not clutter trees, posts, bridges, and highways with campaign cards. The chamber warns that placing cards along highways violates state road regulations and may benefit those who defy public sentiment by signing along roadways, with signs often torn down within 48 hours in Central Florida.
Native flagstones make charming garden and entrance walks and are often obtainable with the effort of hauling from nearby places. Occasionally bright lowered low-erowine plants like vortulaca or thyme are planted between the stones.
Perry First Methodist Episcopal lists ministers and program for Sunday. Dr. Lucas Clark, former American University president, Washington DC and now Winter Park, will speak in the Sunday morning service. Mr James will preach Sunday evening at 7 30.
The notice lists services for the Baptist church: 7 00 p m Young Peoples Union 8 00 p m Evening Worship and a Wednesday 8 00 p m mid week service You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all of these services.
Congregational church announces Bible School at 10 a m with Dr Paris Miller teaching. Morning worship and sermon at 11 a m titled How we the living can help those who have gone. All are welcome to share in the services.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida invites all to 11 A.M. morning prayer and sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome.
The Church of Christ conducts worship each Lord's day at 10:45 a.m. Evangelist J. O. Barnes preaches. Services are held at Zelma D. Sills's home near the crate mill. Prayer and song meet Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 834 Liberty Ave. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
St Marys of the Lakes located at Grove Street and Badger Avenue lists Sunday masses at 8:00 a.m. in Clermont and 10:00 a.m. in Eustis. First Friday mass is at 7:30 a.m., under Pastor Rev. Patrick Doyle.
Regular worship held Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Rev E L Moore pastor. Come worship with us.
Florida farmers will receive payments under a new soil conservation program replacing features of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The plan, outlined at three conferences in DeFuniak Springs Tallahassee and Gainesville, directs county agents and committeemen on starting operations. C A Sheffield A P Spencer and other Extension Service representatives led the meetings.
The Chariton Iowa Herald Patriot notes that Pike's Peak has gained vast publicity while 26 higher Colorado mountains remain obscure. The copy urges locals to advertise boldly to attract business, implying strong ad campaigns lift attention and sales.
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