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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
4
An assorted column surveys risk in travel and life, noting fogs, law, and social roles. It recalls past luxuries, debates taxes, and politics, mentioning Florida politics, Townsend Plan, and figures like Nathan Mayo, with notes on agriculture, markets, and the Valley area.
The Miami Herald Angler's Notes recounts Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Markham's two week tour of central Florida ending in Mount Dora at the Grand View Hotel on Lake Dora. They praise roads, climate, income rates, and local hospitality, with fishing on lakes Dora Beauclaire Crooked and more. A Mount Dora visit inspired other Miamians like Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Burnett to plan extended stays.
John G. and Mrs Miller wrote from Paris that Paris laundries are not as good as those in the United States. They say there is no use to complain because locals do not understand the concerns, and their Paris experience makes them value American laundry service.
The Chamber of Commerce announces 9000 fingerling bass secured from the Wela ka hatchery, delivered Wednesday morning. They were placed in lakes Gertrude Franklin and Loch Levan with the expectation of growing to a sizes suitable for anglers in a year or two.
Poultry sales show Haigs of turkey poults up 46.7 percent in the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 1935, indicating a sharp expansion in production.
The Eustis Theatre cuts prices starting last Sunday with 10 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. All Saturday showings reduce to 10 and 25 cents for matinee and night. Features include Foran in Treachery Rides the Range and Flash Gordon chapter one plus Green Pastures Sundays and Mondays.
Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce predicts a strong Florida tourism season as improved rail, bus and boat service attract visitors. He notes nationwide business gains despite political campaigns and cites last year’s harsh winter and reduced fares as fueling Florida’s boom. He attends a national association event with leaders from 34 states and Canada.
Applications are now being received at the County Agent’s office in the courthouse, Tavares, under H. Deal of the Farm Credit Administration. Loans up to 200 dollars cover immediate cash needs for 1936 crops and require first lien on the financed crop. Eligibility excludes those with other credit sources or RA pending or indebted. checks are issued from Columbia, South Carolina.
Secretary Perkins announces a quarterly payment of 9301.96 for crippled children care in Florida. The Labor Department notes allocations totaling 15495 for the four months ending June 30, with the current quarter ending September 30.
Citrus expert DeBusk praises Lake County soil and Lake Harris frost protection as ideal for high quality oranges. He notes the lake region offers desirable home sites and citrus production, and markets fruit through the Lake Region Packing Association where he serves as director and first vice president. He commends the local Chamber of Commerce and forecasts buyer satisfaction in the grove properties.
Evangelist J C Hollis of Tallahassee starts a series of gospel meetings at the Church of Christ mission arbor next Monday at 8 pm and will continue nightly. W D Bumbalough of Sorrento leads congregational singing. Evangelist J O Barnes of Mount Dora preaches at 11 am and 8 pm. Open air services under the arbor in Lake Franklin Park near Rossiter Street at Sanford Road. Jr Barnes, local evangelist.
The Mount Dora Girl Scout Council arranged for Eleanor Minkley and Jean Shipes to attend a two week session at Cho wenwaw Girl Scout camp in Green Cove Springs Florida. Natalie Spilky serves as Scribe.
Sunday school gathers 9 45 with D H Bishop as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features The Open Door by Rev Perry B James. Epworth League will visit the park league Sunday evening leaving the church at one o clock.
Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 00 and evening sermon by pastor J S Wilson Special music Mid week service Wednesday at 8 00 Invitation to worship at Corner Tenth and Tremain
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL AT EUSTIS FLA states there will be no services for the remainder of August. D T Johnson rector extends a cordial welcome to all. CHURCH OF CHRIST Lake Franklin Park invites worship Sundays Bible School 10 to 11 and Lord's Supper 11 to 12. J O Barnes evangelist schedules preaching Sundays and Thursday prayer meetings.
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