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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
4
Mount Dora Tonic published in Mount Dora Florida by Mount Dora Publishing Company with editor George C Keller and business manager Eugene L Downs. The notice lists pricing for advertising and states the paper entered as second class matter on April 7 1916 at Mount Dora post office under act of March 3 1879.
A reflective column criticizes modern travel costs and social habits, noting air travel overhead and the hazards of careless behavior like racing trains at crossings. It urges gentler speech, warns against self made men, and praises kindness as we pass through life.
A Mount Dora Topic note praises a farmer who raises an 11 foot tomato vine yielding fruit from a ladder, comparing to a Florida grower of Bahama yam and joking about endless harvests. It also mentions a Lee county farmer with a year round grapefruit tree already bearing sliced fruit.
A Civic push to develop projects for the Golden Triangle spurred meetings in Eustis with Mount Dora and other towns. Mount Dora officials explain they were not notified initially. by the third meeting Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis and a Mount Dora representative joined and a Mount Dora man became vice president. Jealousies are urged to be set aside.
The death of Miss E. S. Porter of St. Thomas Ontario was reported in Toronto on August 13. Burial followed on August 15 in Baumanville. Porter, who spent many winters in Tangerine and Mount Dora, was greatly regarded by her friends.
Emily Hartman Faris, widow of Edwin L Faris, died Monday at her Forest Hills home aged about 65. Funeral at Fairchild Chapel Brooklyn August 15. She and her husband wintered at Lakeside Inn Mount Dora. Survived by a married son Edwin Lloyd Faris and three other sons and a sister Mrs Augusta Hartman Griffin. Related by family to G H Beak, owner of the East Hampton house once linked to Sweet Home.
Mr. and Mrs. Win C. Sleight have completed a 4600 mile tour through the east and middle west, visiting citrus and tropical fruit customers to assess conditions and prospects for the coming season. They report satisfaction with the trip and expect a good winter season, with a highlight visit to Duggan Brothers Circus in Mount Dora, owned by W. F. Duggan.
A program organized by the FERA under Red Cross direction offers twelve two hour lessons, twice weekly for six weeks in Mount Dora. Led by Mrs. Annie O'Brien, the course trains housewives and mothers in home care of the sick, personal hygiene, diet, and comfort with no charge for classes. Some may purchase a 75 cent handbook. Interested women should leave names with Mrs. A. A. Cooper or at the Topic office.
Purcell Radiator Shop in Orlando reports a 60 percent rise in business over the last 90 days. B B Purcell developed a constant pressure radiator cleansing method and now offers updated equipment, promising cooler engines and improved efficiency.
The Florida Control Committee report highlights higher citrus prices and market stabilization achieved through its actions this season. It asserts the committee fostered trade confidence and a stronger market, backed by graphs and charts. The Topic urges growers and business men to study the report, noting copies are available at the office.
Mount Dora youths Bob Quixley and Ted Wingler earned medals at the Orlando City Parks meet at Santando Springs. Quixley captured first in the 40 yard breaststroke and third in two freestyle events. Wingler took second in the 40 yard backstroke. Their relay team placed second in the 60 yard event, earning gold and silver medals. They will swim at the Orange Blossom Trail celebration at Silver Springs on Labor Day.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis will resume Sunday services starting next Sunday after a monthlong closure during the holiday period. A kerosene rubbed on the screen door helps keep flies from swarming in when the door opens.
Town residents, permanent or temporary, and visitors are urged to register at the local office. The Chamber of Commerce notes that many do not know neighbors' addresses, which helps locate people quickly for telegrams and inquiries. A visitor register with home and Mount Dora addresses is maintained for contact and records.
An elderly resident in Mount Dora invites neighbors to take plants and shrubs to beautify their homes and welcome winter visitors. The farmer offers pink lantanas purple lantana allamandas Turk's Cap sassamine ferns citronella grass and roots or cuttings, asking contributors to dig up and remove before the fence is rebuilt and a new one installed.
Miss Anna Gallimore a retired missionary from India will deliver an address at Bible School. Her topic is The Leaven of the Gospel. Epworth League holds services every Sunday evening at 7:00.
Corner Tenth and Tremain Renfroe Lambert, Pastor. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. Baptist Young Peoples Union, 8:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Mid week service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all of these services.
Mr J A Edwards has purchased a new home for his family at 250 Clayton Street South and expects to move in early September. The purchase involves Mr Fred Graves as part of the arrangement.
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