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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
4
Lake and Sumter Counties expect a 750 acre cucumber harvest to bring about 150000 dollars this year. The note highlights growth in Lake County since 1910 and a sizable drop in bonded indebtedness over the past two years.
The American Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy opposes the practice of presenting American women at the British court. He says the curtsey tradition should end, a move praised by the royal family and President Roosevelt and seen as a wise policy change.
A fire emergency revealed that the firehouse operator could not be reached by phone, delaying location of the blaze. The Topic office supplied the call, and the issue prompts plans to change wiring before a new system arrives. Officials say first class service is expected by next winter.
A brief editorial note caps a humorous line about salt in soup and pepper in politics, credited as contributed content.
A Kingsley Kansas tale notes merchants paid for ads promising moisture with double pay on delivery. Three days later rain arrived, a claim the Kingsley Weekly Graphic used to illustrate advertising faith. The Waukon Iowa paper mused whether it could top that result.
The annual County Achievement Day highlights work from all 4H clubs with demonstrations in bread and poultry judging, household tasks, dress revue, and a skit by Umatilla girls. Afternoon program begins 1 30 with recreation led by Clayton Perrault, speeches, and scholarships presented by W H Richey.
The March of Time episode Nazi Conquest No 1 screens at the Princess Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday. It traces Hitler's 1924 Mein Kampf plans to conquer Austria as the first step toward a Europe dominated by Germany. A second segment on prison reform features Sanford Bates urging remaking U.S. prisons to lower crime rates.
The journal describes a Cuban trip highlighting an orphanage door for returning babies and a detailed Havana tour. It covers a cigar factory, the Maine Memorial, Columbus cemetery operations, Tropical Gardens, a rum distillery, street lottery tickets, and nightlife at San Souci and Casino de la Playa. It notes weather, travel cues, and a wish to photograph the famed features, ending with a note of continuing the story next week.
Corner Tenth and Tremain hosts Sunday School at 9 45 for all ages and Morning Worship at 11 00. Rev Leo Roberts preaches. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Strangers and others without a church home are welcome.
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL EUSTIS FLA SCHEDULE AT 9 45 A M Sunday School 11 00 A M Holy Communion Sermon by the rector D T Johnson Rector.
The church invites all to attend regular services each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. G. G. Prince is the pastor.
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