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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
6
Florida boosters rally across the nation in club reunions
Florida boosters are reported nationwide with a central New York reunion and a Winchester Indiana picnic as clubs plan their next trip to Florida. The Apopka Chief notes the gatherings and ongoing enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New York
Winchester
Indiana
Apopka Chief
Sign at Georgia Negro Store Sparks Controversy
Melbourne Times reports a Georgia store sign read a racially charged statement praising a dubious business motto. The quote, described as odd yet claiming practical sense, drew criticism for its racist language and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Times
Georgia
Planting guidance for winter garden enjoyment
Prepare to plant your gar dens now. This timely advice may seem unseasonable to some readers, yet visitors this winter will enjoy the great variety of fresh vegetables and understand the appropriateness of the suggestion.
Babson Chart Signals End of Depression Ahead
The Babson chart, trusted for thirty years in predicting prosperity cycles, now indicates the worst is over. It urges patience, hard work, and common sense in business and government to steer through to a new era of prosperity.
St Augustine Plans 365th Anniversary Celebration
St Augustine will mark its 365th anniversary on August 28 with a general holiday. Civic clubs organized a lengthy program featuring speakers including Governor Carlton and the Spanish vice consul at Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
United States
Carlton
Jacksonville
Advertising with a legitimate inform purpose and tasteful art
The Christian Science Monitor argues advertising should clearly inform what where when and how to buy, contributing to happiness and improvement. It praises well crafted ads as achieving their purpose and leaving results to public good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Unusual harvest feats noted in Ontario and Ohio
A Hamilton farmer showed several apples baked on his trees during a heat wave and S. E. Boring of New Lexington Ohio reports a tomato row bearing 99 tomatoes all ripening while still blooming. The piece notes tomatoes as a big local crop with the hint of more to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
Twico
S. E Boring
New Fexington
Ohio
Florida
Winter Visitors Campaign Promotes Mount Dora Charm
The campaign invites northern tourists and investors to Mount Dora highlighting year round outdoor pleasures and tropical scenery. Chamber of Commerce notes broad northern interest and commits to presenting factual, conservative information to encourage visits and a pleasant stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Ecumenical Conference to Meet in Atlanta
A world wide Methodist conference will convene in Atlanta next October, focusing on international issues across world problems. Delegates from across the globe will attend, with prior sessions in London, Washington, and Toronto, marking a twenty year gap before returning to the western hemisphere. The Georgia location honors John Wesley’s introduction of Methodism in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
London
Washington
Toronto
Canada
Georgia
John Wesley
Mount Dora Forges Ahead With Subscriptions Drive
Mount Dora drives a bold boom era push as the Chamber of Commerce takes one thousand three month subscriptions to the Topic. The plan aims to boost local pride and attract readers, with the belief that widespread newspaper exposure stimulates community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Clermont Press
Hoover to Recommend 3 Million Dollar Fruit Fly Loss Aid
President Hoover endorses the claim of growers for fruit fly losses and will urge a payment totaling about 3 million dollars. The proposed aid aims to compensate farmers affected by the pest damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Desertions in Navy reach record lows in recent year
Officials report the last fiscal year saw only 45 desertions, a marked drop from 1927 when over 1,000 and 1924 when more than 3,000 men deserted. The decline is attributed to a combination of mood shifts and other factors.
Florida Turpentine Industry to Be Studied by Commerce Dept
The U S Commerce Department will conduct an intensive study of Florida turpentine marketing. Trade specialists will analyze all marketing aspects to solve industry problems and boost the sector that contributes about 40 million dollars yearly. Cooperation from turpentine interests is essential for full benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
U.S. Commerce Department
Commerce Department
Mount Dora Promotes Town Through Weekly Topic Mailings
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce mails 1,000 extra copies of the Mount Dora Topic weekly for thirteen weeks, totaling 13,000 copies, to attract northern visitors. The effort highlights Mount Dora and Lake County as a winter resort, with a live secretary and board directing the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Tavares
Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
A Gambler's Paradise at Monte Carlo Casino Opens
The report highlights a new Monte Carlo casino with a five floor hotel and a floating show boat off the coast. Two 15,000 ton ocean liners anchor offshore as floating hotels. The establishment proclaims it is the most luxurious gambling palace in the world and will cover any bet or amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Mediterranean
The Old Book Trick Reveals Hidden Word Puzzle
A curious instruction describes random word selection from a book and a numeric procedure to determine page line and word numbers. It links to a playful method and ends with a tip about portioning food for a child along with noting rust mites and diseases threatening citrus growers.
Celery Seedlings Planted Free From Late Blight Fungi
Farmers are advised to ensure celery seeds planted are free from late blight fungi to prevent disease. Clean seeds reduce risk in early growth stages and protect crop yields.
Knowledge Nuggets Quiz and Trivia Answers
A mixed set of trivia questions and answers covers geography politics etiquette and history. Items include Mount Everest as the highest peak, F O B stands for free on board, Jeanette Rankin as first congresswoman, the waltz as a popular dance, and notes on the Panama Canal tolls and the Liberty Bell. It also notes Mark Twain’s supposed death linked to Halley’s Comet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Everest
India
Andrew Jackson
U. S
Jeanette Rankin
Missoula
Mont
Panama Canal
John Marshall
Mark Twain
Halley
Northern tourist makes permanent home here
An aged northern visitor recalls a Florida vacation that changed his view of Mount Dora. The piece describes Mount Dora as a clean, prosperous, scenic town with paved streets, elevated homes, a thriving business scene, sound banks, affordable hotels, a strong school system, diverse churches, and a winter forum linking to larger cities through a robust tourists club and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mount Dora
Irving Bacheller
Eben Holden
Old Eben
Mason and Dixon
Jacksonville
Gateway
St. Johns River
Lake County
Agence
Mount Dora Embraces Tourists as Healthful Oasis
The town presents itself as a haven with a kind spirit and complete amenities. Its nature wards off floods and hurricanes, citrus groves and concrete avenues connect to the state, with balmy winters and temperate summers. Returning northern visitors praise Mount Dora as a star they hitch to for health, happiness, and longevity. O. Monroe Condit signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Gulf
Mount Dora
Florida
Ol Eben Holden
Boost Your Town and Make It What You Like
The poem urges residents to invest effort to improve their town rather than blame it. Real towns rise when residents work together and avoid shirking responsibilities. If neighbors each build their stake, a town can be revived and become the place they want.
Letter from Karl Lehmann on chamber work and travel
Dear Mrs Keller, I praise your paper’s constructive tone and its northward reach for Mount Dora and Florida. I am closing nine years with the Orange County Chamber of Commerce on September first and move to Seminole County Chamber at Sanford around mid October. I will be engaged in state-wide activities and will travel out of Montverde in the next six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Sunday Worship Schedule
Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Morning sermon and worship at 11:00. Epworth League at 6:30 p m. Evening sermon and worship at 7:30. Mid week service of prayer and Bible reading Wednesday evening at 7:30. You and your friends are cordially invited by Pastor James H Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
James H. Elder
Community Church Bible School and Youth Service Notice
Congregational church schedule lists Bible school at 10:00 a m and a young people service at 7:00 p m led by Pastor David B Spencer. The notice presents a concise weekly timetable for church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Young People’s Service
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church Services Announced
Matthew J. Bouterse pastor leads Sunday school across all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m includes a sermon. B Y P U gathers at 6 45 p m. Evangelistic song and preaching at 8 p m with good music and singing. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Bouterse
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Services and Hours
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis located at Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p.m. Reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church edifice. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Grove St
Lemon Avernue
Karl Lehmann Seeks Goodwill Letter and Crop Weeds Study
A farewell note from Karl Lehmann accompanies a discussion by R C Carlyle of University of Florida agriculture students. The review cites many experiments showing weed control through pulling or shallow cultivation can yield corn cotton and vegetables similarly to less weedy plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Carlyle
University of Florida College of Agriculture
Final settlement notice in Mitchill estate presented
Louise B. Mitchill as Administratrix of Samuel Lyon Mitchill deceased files final account and vouchers with the County Judge of Lake County Florida at the Tavares courthouse asks for confirmation and final discharge. Dated August 6, 1931. Mount Dora Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hubbell
Lake County
Florida
Court House
Tavares
Te Ie
Affa W. Hubbell
Mount Dora
Samuel
Lone Aoubie
A. D
Louise B. Mitchill
Samuel Lyon Mitchill
P. O
Ayo
Weidman Defendants in Lake County mortgage suit
In the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Lake County Florida Julia B Crane as complainant sues Frank E Weidman and Martha Minerva Weidman in a mortgage matter seeking relief through the court. The case lists Thos H Cooley as solicitor for the complainants in this filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court OF the
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
Lake Connjulia
B. Crane
Crane
Frank E. Weidman
Martha Minerva Weidman
Frank Weidman
Tavares
Lake County
Lake Aessa
Florida
Julia E. Crane
Rogers Wells
Circuit Court
State OF Florioa
Lake Co
J. H Crane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Dora, Florida
Thursda
Eedith
Edeburn
Keller
Eugene L. Downes
Lo3ir National Editorial Association
Methodist Conference
Karl Lehmann
HOTEL
Mount Dora, Fla
Methodist Episcopal
Community Church
First Baptist Church
First Church OF Christ
Eustis
Thomas H. Cooley
M. Wells
George
Thos. H. Cooley
J. C. B. Koonce
Judicial Circuit of
Chancery
J. E. Crane
J. H. Crane
Steneocen
Fourth Avenue
Alexander Street
Inda
C. Rogers Wells
Gotaplatoiaine
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