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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
4
A quirky article mocks President Hoover by linking him to a doomed animal and quoting observers on mood. It notes a prohibition on clouds, trivia about baths, and asserts Hoover’s potential second-term nomination with uncertain acceptance.
Roosevelt notes two risks of stock investment: losing money if markets fall and losing reputation if they rise. He identifies as Episcopalian and the First Lady as Presbyterian, and states his name pronounced Ro-ze-velt with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Rumor notes that Jimmy Walker may leave the New York mayoralty to pursue a higher paying stage career with his famed wisecracks, suggesting possible displacement from public office if he opts for entertainment.
The piece quotes George Matthew Adams on holidays being a leave from burdens. It urges relaxation as essential and suggests leaving routines, meals, and even the watch behind to achieve true rest.
Buffalo reports steel production gains as industry shows signs of improvement amid nationwide economic concerns. Labor dynamics and regional output are highlighted in the latest business briefing.
Stone Mountain granite totaling forty million pounds is ordered to improve harbors and rivers. Six carloads per day are sent to the mouth of the St Johns river for jetty work, with blocks weighing eight to fourteen tons and single cars carrying four or five loads. The Georgia firms have hired a large extra force to fulfill the contract, expected to take about six months.
The Atlanta Journal highlights the tung oil tree as a valuable future asset for Lake County Florida. P. Bayfield Gibson of Atlanta has bought 2,280 acres there to plant tung oil trees, with over 30,000 young trees already growing in Orlando and plans for nurseries and a modern mill. The project aims to invest about $500,000 and positions Lake County as a key U S center for tung oil development.
The Groveland Graphic echoed a local editorial urging residents to spell the town as Mount Dora in full. Officials argue the full form projects pride and balance, and will influence outsiders to adopt the same careful practice.
James J. Tunney commonly known as Gene has added politics to his feats and backs Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the opening rounds he delivers sharp blows against “whinning” politicians, saying he fights for a principle to oust sordid political parasites and avoid government backing of them.
Georgia plans a bicentennial to mark 200 years since Oglethorpe and companions landed at Yamacraw Bluff. The event runs February 12 to Thanksgiving with pageants, homecomings, barbecues, and hoped presidential attendance. Officials mailed pamphlets to leaders statewide expecting two million visitors.
A beach near DeSoto Beach shows fifteen turtle carcasses and unknown numbers buried in sand. The St Augustine Record editorial urges protection, noting turtles and alligators attract visitors and deserve safeguards to prevent extinction.
The Fifth District Bureau of Industrial Alcohol Control notes a Lake Okeechobee rose grower plans to manufacture perfume using industrial alcohol. With several acres of roses, the applicant aims to establish a large scale industry. perfumery is already profitable in rose regions abroad.
The text notes that during Charles II's reign the congestion from hackney coaches led to a Whitehall edict dated October 18 1660. It forbids allowing coaches to stand or remain in streets, labeling the nuisance dangerous and caused by excessive numbers. The proclamation ends with God save the King.
The Mount Dora Topic urges Florida to expand the cut flower industry, noting mild climate allows year round production. It compares to California where cut flowers sold in over 40,000 shops generated more than $15 million for growers last year, arguing Florida’s climate is highly suitable.
The piece argues for Florida known as the Land of Flowers as a national leader in the flower market. It emphasizes good manners as crucial to success, noting that manners shape character and influence reputation, while ignorance and carelessness hinder self improvement. It urges listening to friends, practicing self improvement, and cultivating poise, dignity, and courtesy.
Mount Dora writes to Lake County stockholders urging rejection of proposed budget cuts. The author argues removing the Farm Agent and limiting the Chamber of Commerce will hurt citrus groves and county prosperity, costing far more than the saved $200 per month. He appeals to taxpayers to rescind the measure and consider broader cuts.
G Leon Wells pastor conducts services at residence 409 Fifth Avenue on Sunday July 31 with church school at 10 00 A M worship at 11 00 A M led by pastor and sermon, Epworth League meeting at 6 45 P M A P Sidel is general superintendent.
Congregational church announces 10:00 A M Bible School and 7:00 P M Young People’s meeting each summer day. All are invited to attend these services. Pastor David B. Spencer extends the invitation.
Mid week service Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school graded in all departments at 9 45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evange Pp.m A cordial invitation is extended to all. Come and worship with us.
The regular Christian Science service is at eleven o'clock in the Public Library. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight o'clock. Sunday school is held every Sunday morning at ten.
The Church of Christ holds services every Sunday at 3 30 p m at Mrs Zelma D Sills home near the ball park all welcome to attend.
Born in Fairfield New York William Marvin was the sixth Florida governor serving June 13 1865 to January 1 1866. His short tenure amid postwar upheaval followed prior service as district attorney and U S district judge in Florida. He later declined a U S Senate seat after Florida withheld black voters rights.
Florida delegates attend the national aeronautic conference in Washington on August 18 and 19. Robert Kloeppel, NAA Governor for the state, will be present along with Fred Blair of St Petersburg Lewis's view of Miami and Dr. Ralph Greene of Jacksonville to discuss fall and winter air activities.
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