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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
2
Mount Dora Tonie weekly publication notes idiosyncratic quotes on ambition weather and superstition while reporting Florida strawberry shipments near 22 million pints at Plant City with prices about 25 percent higher than last year. It cites wartime vessel construction and a cross section of humorous maxims and local reflections.
A historical writer notes that from 1763 to 1785 Georgia had only one newspaper, the Georgia Gazette published in Savannah by James Johnson, during the founding era of the state.
The Miami Beach building inspector reports permits totaling over 1.25 million dollars for the first quarter of 1934, a sharp rise from under 0.25 million in the same period a year earlier, reflecting increased construction activity statewide.
A Florida homecoming for President Roosevelt drew the largest public greeting in memory with two hundred members of Congress and a vast throng. The Winter Haven Chronicle notes the contrast with Dickens and Poe literary sales of recent vintage, highlighting soaring values for classic writings.
Dun and Bradstreet analysis notes a wider than expected improvement across trade driven by a strong public urge to buy since wartime days. With easing low mood and enhanced buying power, demand for building, repairs, furniture, clothing, and other necessities rises, pushing prosperity across American industry.
During the recently closed season Plant City shipped a record 22 million pints of strawberries, the largest single season total ever from the area, highlighting strong grower and distributor performance.
The United States recognizes Soviet Russia and trade expands sharply. February exports to Russia reached 1,486,459 dollars, up from 321,735 in January, with February totals about triple those of February last year.
The Titusville Star-Advocate offers a condensed paragraph of wholesome guidance emphasizing time value, work joy, character, example, simple dignity, kindness, perseverance, duty, patience, economy, creativity, and experience as paths to personal happiness and betterment.
Gen Hugh S Johnson praises Florida during a visit, noting the state’s rapid progress toward normal conditions and vigorous leadership in the national recovery movement. He visits to meet Roosevelt and observes Florida’s role in the push for recovery.
Farley issues a Mother's Day stamp featuring Whistler's Portrait of My Mother. About 200 million stamps will be circulated, twice the current stamp print run, ready for letters expressing gratitude for mother love and devotion.
A local columnist warns drivers to slow for cars backing from diagonal parking on Fifth Avenue between Donnelly and Alexander. Backing drivers need to look and wait for cars from the rear, as diagonally parked cars have right of way when joining the traffic line.
A civic appeal encourages every resident to support their city and emulate the morale of those who have passed. The message emphasizes community pride, sportsmanship, and collective effort to lift local spirit.
The program led by state agencies under the governor aims to show residents how to use surplus cabbage for sauer kraut. Dr. E W Berger of Gainesville says it is cheap, wholesome and vitamin rich, with storage potential. Directions are available from Dr Berger or the Agricultural Extension Service in Gainesville.
The piece emphasizes Florida’s lead among sister states due to a standout Century of Progress exhibit and calls for broad support from the State Chamber of Commerce and communities to secure a larger stronger display at Chicago’s World's Fair. It notes public libraries as vital to lifelong learning and highlights the enduring importance of country stores and independent merchants across rural areas.
The passage argues for a robust New Deal addressing farm and factory conditions, unemployment, and declining purchasing power. It calls for government action to restore credit, raise wages, create jobs, stop dispossession, and reform monetary policy to serve humanity over property.
Church announces Sunday schedule changes with morning and evening worship canceled due to the Annual Conference in St Augustine. Superintendent Mr S C Peacock leads the Sunday school at 10 00 am and the Senior Epworth League at 6 45 pm while attendance shifts to conference events.
The Congregational community welcomes all to a midweek service led by Pastor David B. Spencer at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. A youth meeting for teens is also announced at 6 30 p m with the public invited to attend.
Corner Tenth and Tremain invites worshipers to multiple services including 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples and mid week Bible study with evening and weekly Sunday school teachers meeting. All are welcome to attend any or all services.
The Christian Science service holds morning worship daily in the Public Library building with a testimonial gathering at eight o'clock. Sunday school meets every Sunday at ten in the morning. The public is invited to attend.
The Church of Christ meets daily in the ball park grandstand at 2:30 pm for Bible study and communion. Classes are offered for children and adults.
St Thomas Episcopal holds Holy Communion at 11:00 A M each month. Public invited. Rector T Johnson announces service schedule and invites parishioners to attend.
Bonded members offer flower delivery any time any place. Contact 216 Pearl, Florist 422 Citrus Ave. Eustis, Florida.
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