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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
4
A lighthearted clipping notes various quips and social observations from The Times Union about politics, temperament, wages, and culture. It mentions Florida tourism, fashions, and local business groups, urging readers to join the Lake County Chamber.
The governor argues Florida can produce winter flowering crops cost effectively in open fields, noting tens of millions invested in northern greenhouses for gladioli, asparagus, narcissus and calla lilies. He suggests midwinter production in Florida could mirror northern horticulture without expensive glass protection.
Florida is described as the nation’s garden spot with vegetables and fruits grown every month. The Florida Department of Agriculture notes sun exposure and diverse soils produce a continuous supply and healthful vitamins. Commissioner Nathan Mayo urges better knowledge of Florida products as a year round diet.
The Wall Street Journal notes widespread gains in weekly business activity with higher earnings than last year. Highlights include July and August prospects, Philip Morris stock options, Briggs capacity, and engineering awards up 30 percent, signaling a broader uptrend and renewed confidence shaping a brisk fall.
Florida plans a vast outdoor tropical display at the New York World’s Fair featuring citrus trees kumquats tangelos limes and palms shipped from the state. The patio exhibit spans 240 by 100 feet with coquina flagstone walks a travertine sun dial an aqua lux fountain and a loggia canopy sheltering Florida birds.
The narrator arrives in Daytona Beach to stay with the Kay family, greeted by generous locals. Daytona’s Recreation Director Charlie Herring spins daily entertainments on the boardwalk while the city hosts picnics, golf, baths, and contests. The writer enjoys a lively vacation but fears returning to work.
Eighty teachers from 51 counties attend a five day summer conference in Daytona Beach with Superintendent Colin English and federal officials on the program. Diamontball double header at Eustis Monday night at 8 00.
Lake County secretary Karl Lehmann tours New England displaying colored motion pictures of Lake County and Florida. He attends dinners and Rotary and Kiwanis events in Portsmouth Rye Beach Worcester New Bedford Cambridge Belmont and Bridgeport among others, with showings for corporate clubs and public gatherings.
By vote of the Official Board Rev Kenneth G Rogers and his wife receive a month off in August. No evening services or bulletins this month. Morning worship and Epworth League continue. Wednesday Open House. August themes announced: 7 Holy Communion 14 Arithmetical Religion 21 Home Made Gods 28 High Places.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages, 11:00 a.m. sermon titled Lovest Thou Me, B Y P U at 7:00, midweek Wednesday B Y P U at 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. evening service.
Bible School at 10 A. M. with Andrew Melrose Brodie D D pastor and Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist announced for the church service time and church staff roles.
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL EUSTIS FLA 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Holy Communion Sermon by the rector D T Johnson Rector.
Church notices list Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street on Sanford Road with Sunday worship at 10 A M 11 A M and 7 15 P M plus Thursday prayer and song service. Zion Lutheran Groveland led by Rev O E Liden with services 11 A M and 7 30 P M. First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis offers Sunday School 9 45 A M Sunday service 11 A M and Wednesday 8 P M with reading room open daily except Sunday and holidays.
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