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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
4
A H Andrews editor of The American Eagle Estero Florida called on the Topic on Saturday afternoon. The Eagle is a plant and horticulture focused paper valued by South Florida readers and was once on the Topic exchange list.
The message outlines policies for Fred P. Cone with opposing points on war and trade restrictions while urging defense funding, farm quotas, tobacco limits, freight rates, and Florida industry protection. It pledges pensions, federal spending for Florida, labor support, and developing the state’s resources.
The town street department handles seasonal property cleanup at no extra charge but citrus grove trimmings are not hauled away. Residents complain about ongoing piles as the crew works through an unusual post freeze backlog, and officials ask for patience until cleanup completes.
A defaming letter from Jacksonville signed Jonathan Diogenes accused Francis Whitehair, a leading gubernatorial candidate. The Orlando Morning Sentinel and others investigated, clearing Whitehair of the stigma and likely strengthening his election prospects while hinting the attack backfired on the sender.
A Cincinnati reader, Albert L. Brown, sends four dollars to Mount Dora Topic to extend his subscription into the next year. He praises the weekly issue and expresses his wish for the publication to continue growing and prospering. He signs the note to Mr. George C. Keller, business manager, on April 15, 1940.
During four and a half years of operation in Florida from 1935 to 1939 the Work Projects Administration built 5419 miles of highways roads and streets 864 new bridges and via ducts and 22 airport landing areas and facilities.
A Florida column discusses avoiding political topics before elections, listing possible subjects from Groundhog Day to taxes and road safety. The author muses about candidates, governors, and campaigns, noting fear of being used as propaganda and winding up with a personal anecdote about waking with a black eye.
List of local ads includes baby chicks and pullets with prices from the David W. Nichols Company Kingston Ga, used ice box and electric sweeper for sale from Lake County Fuel Co Mount Dora, a $6000 loan offer by a Mount Dora resident with 5 year term and 5 percent interest, and a request for a centrally located unfurnished 3 bedroom house with a garage. Also a political column note by Russell Gal Friday with Roosevelt and New Deal themes.
Mrs. Sarah Allen Kingsbury of North East Pennsylvania died at her home on Saturday April 6 after a long life on the farm and winters in Florida. She was born October 1845 in North East Township and was married in 1870. Survived by two nieces Miss Anna Eastland and Mrs. R F Firman and others. funeral Monday at her home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery beside her husband.
Mr A W Goddard of Ludlow Vermont and later Boston died Tuesday in Orlando Florida at age fifty two. He built the Hotel Franconia at Franconia Notch and operated it since 1929, bringing modern service to the White Mountains. A World War veteran he served in Ft Devens and France rising to Regimental Sergeant Major. Funeral services were held in Orlando on April 11 conducted by Dean Melville Johnson with interment in Claremont New Hampshire.
West outlines control methods for a new azalea disease named Azalea Flower Spit found in Florida. The ailment starts as a pin head spot on petals and can cause soft slimy decay, with rusty or pale spots on flowers. Infected blooms shed spores that spread via insects, with sclerotia persisting in soil to seed next spring.
Florida growers face a spreading azalea flower spot affecting several azalea types from Jacksonville to Orlando. Experts advise removing and burning affected blossoms, cleaning mulch, and applying regular sprays of 80 percent acetic acid diluted in water to curb infection.
The Social Security Board explains delays in payments to widows and children due to proof of marriage. Officials note acceptable documents include public records or affidavits from clergy, with affidavits accepted when no records exist. Widows may receive payments until children reach 16 or 18 if in school, or for life after age 65 if remarriage does not occur.
Ed R. Bentley of Lakeland announces a constructive program for the Florida Attorney General's office. The candidate outlines policy aims and reforms to improve state legal services and public accountability.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers leads 10:00 Church School and 11:00 sermon on Christian Beginnings. At 7:30 p m evening program features more stories of the Hymns with Mrs C M Brown directing the choir and organist duties.
Corner Sixth and Tremain. Rev. R. W. Acree, pastor. Bible School 9:45 a.m. Superintendent C. M. Hall. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. B. T. U. 6:30 p.m. Margaret Bru ner in charge. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m.
The Community Church invites non-attenders to 11 00 a m worship led by Pastor Harry Westbrook Reed with Florence Hanscom directing the choir. The sermon titled The Adornment of Our Religion emphasizes spiritual attire.
St Thomas Episcopal invites all to services next Sunday at 11 a.m. Holy Communion on the first Sunday. remaining Sundays include prayer and sermon. D. T. Johnson, Rector, extends a cordial welcome.
9 45 a m Bible Study 30 p m Evening Services Thursday 730 p m Prayer Meet You are cordially invited to attend each service
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis Florida lists Rev Patrick Doyle as pastor Mass is at 9:00 A M First Friday Mass at 7 30 A M. Grove Street and area Avenue location noted for parish activities.
Regular services held each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Worship with us during the schedule at Liberty Bessie Suit.
The candidate Bentley, born on a farm and schooled by manual labor, is known as the lawyer for the underdog and a labor and safety advocate. He has long served as a lawyer and executive, led the Florida State Bar Association, the American Legion, and Rotary, and was first president of the Florida Aviation Association and editor of the Florida Law Journal. He also taught school and has repeatedly supported school measures, stressing the Attorney General’s legal and administrative duties.
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