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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
5
Reports from the Byrd Antarctic base describe early radio communication advances and careful provisions for crew comfort. The text notes disciplined schedules, scientifically prepared food, and Simmons beds as essential support for the expedition.
The text urges sending a statement to the Clearing House president to present to directors. It asks the board to join the Operating Committee in asking officers, members, and the state press for loyal cooperation to stop uncalled for publicity damaging the state.
A list of students and staff for the final day of classes includes Hattie Richter Virginia Mae Jepson Elva Bontempt Roberta Widmer Edna Mae Neil and others. The program features music scenes class roles and a certificate ceremony led by Professor D D Roseborough with multiple named students receiving diplomas and honors.
The article notes a nominating committee for the 1930 election is Charles Edgerton, Carl Graves and Alfred Rehbaum. Resignations of John Secor and J J West were accepted. Members dropped for nonpayment include William Barker O L Callahan Lemuel Colson A Lee French C A McDonald Roy Garrett J L Millard C M Paden. Women dropped include Mary Baldwin Mrs Lewis Cobb Marguerite Lindman Roberta Wilson Maud Abbot Mrs Estella Clark Mrs B B Knapp Mrs Lulu Matthews Mrs C A Swift Miss Bertha Eddy.
Mr Morley outlined the proposition under council consideration during a recent meeting.
The text urges observing children’s illness signals such as teeth grinding appetite loss or abdominal pains as warnings of worms. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe remedy costing a “Sea bottle” available at Mt. Dora Pharmacy, urging readers to expel worms promptly.
A town meeting considers a Community Building project costing $30,000 with seating 900. The group approves purchasing a 100 by 200 ft Donnelly plat at $5,000 at the NW corner, reducing the remaining property price and future rents, while a temporary $15,000 building is favored as a short term solution.
H N Wheeler spoke to a local PTA outlining the destruction of 13 million acres of forest land in the state and the soil damage costing four dollars per acre annually. He showed slides comparing lumbering methods and discussed erosion, loss of wildlife, and the potential of intelligent forestry to restore forests.
Historic frigate restoration is underway to show the public results of citizen support and educate the youth about national heritage. The campaign is described as invaluable to the nation for education and memory.
A damaged historical fragment notes the value of service and pride in early contributors to an institution or movement. It mentions the role of a person or group in its infancy and the difficulty in fully acknowledging their impact. The text emphasizes recognition of efforts by those who assisted in its beginnings.
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