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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
4
The entry records the appointment of a second class post office master on April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Florida under the act of March 3 1879.
A collage of aphorisms and observations notes social trends and economic hints. It cites Florida’s high road usage, top collection district status for income tax increases, and contrasts prosperity with pessimism while interjecting quips about fashion, health, and national attitudes.
A collection of reader notes and requests to Mount Dora Topic from Brookline Massachusetts Newark New Jersey Hillburn and Mount Dora. Residents praise the town express thanks for a winter visit and offer subscriptions or stamps. Contents include poems and a playful note about Big Ben bass catching and a return visit hope.
Florida lawmakers report President Roosevelt backed a cross state canal plan to connect Atlantic and Gulf routes via the St Johns River. Project cost ranges from 115 million to 200 million with 25 000 workers anticipated for four to six years. The canal would reduce sailing around Florida and handle more tonnage than earlier Atlantic routes.
In Tallahassee on April 12 1935 President William C Hodges of the Florida Senate sends a floral tribute to Edith Keller of Dora Florida. He notes their county offered a floral offering and speaks of efforts to exempt homes from taxation and to assure shelter from taxes for dependents.
The Milner Rosenwald Academy thanks friends and visitors for their support during the school year. The article notes efforts to reduce indebtedness from extracurricular activities and to balance all accounts before the final day of school.
A poetic scene unfolds at a lakeside point where a solitary palm points toward a gray shore. A white heron and moss hung oaks frame a vision of an ancient church with a white robed priest, censer and incense. The poem ends with a sense of peace and the presence of divine love.
A stormy North creates a busy week with baseball kicking off publicly and Holy Kiwanis and Boy Scouts plans at Mount Dora Theatre next Thursday. The piece highlights F D Roosevelt’s absence from play and calls for community support for the World Series team and local civic events while urging responsible governance amid a tense state legislature session.
A tense scene unfolds as A. K. Hotellie is summoned by a bank manager via urgent phone to settle a loan issue within 13 days before May 1. Hotellie quips about entering the hotel business as a jab at the bank, hinting at pressure and potential consequences.
Mrs Mary Newton died at Sorrento on April 14. Funeral services were held April 16 at 2 p m from the Presbyterian church with burial in Sorrento Cemetery. Survived by two sons Charles J. Newton and Arthur W. Newton and three grandchildren, all of Staten Island New York, and sister Mrs Margaret Waterhouse of Morristown New Jersey. Arrangements by Rehbaum & Company Mount Dora.
Walter M. Cory holder of Tax Certificate No. 468 dated April 1 1932 seeks tax deed on described Lake County Florida land parcel E% of SW TM% of NE% Sec 36 Tp 21 S R 5 containing acres, formerly in Marian H. Smith name. Deed will issue May 21 1935 if not redeemed. Dated April 1 1925 Clerk GEO J Dykes.
Florence G Hanscom executrix of George L Hanscom deceased will on June 20 1935 present final account and vouchers to the Lake County Florida County Judge for approval and for final discharge. P O Address Mount Dora Fla.
Mrs Esther Wyatt leads morning worship with My Redeemer and Lord by Buck and In Josephs Lovely Garden sung by the church choir. A Dawn trio features Adeline Van Voorhis Esther Wyatt and Pearl Killian. Kenneth Hor ney and his wife perform a duet in evening worship as the choir offers Where Is Thy Victory.
The Community Church schedule lists a 6:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service at Lakeside Inn, 10 a.m. Bible School, 11 a.m. Morning Worship with the sermon Cross Wearers or Cross Bearers, a 2 p.m. Communion Service, and 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. The new pulpit will be dedicated during the morning service. All are welcome.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7 00 p m Evening Worship at 8 00 p m Mid week service Wednesdays at 8 00 p m You are invited to worship with us at any or all services led by Rev A A Stanley pastor Corner Tenth and Tremain.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida invites parishioners to Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion at 11 A M on the first Sunday of each month Rector D T Johnson delivers the sermon and welcomes all guests to attend.
The Church of Christ holds services at the home of Mrs. Zelma D. Sills near the Crate Mill every Lord's Day at 10 30 a m. An invitation extends to all to attend.
Emma J. T. administratrix of the estate of Mattie Belle Little seeks court approval of final report and discharge in the County Judge's Court Lake County Florida. Objections must be filed after four weeks of publication.
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church on Grove Street and Badger Avenue lists mass times with Rev Patrick Doyle as pastor. Sunday Masses from 7 30 to 9 00 a m and weekday services at 7 30 a m.
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