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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
4
The Mount Dora Publishing Co. releases the Mount Dora Topic on Thursday in Mount Dora Florida. The notice highlights local news and community items for residents.
J. Penney argues that prohibition reduces liquor demand and shifts spending to families, citing increased store profits in dry areas and fewer wage-earner advances to wives. He notes factory workers and families suffer less hardship under prohibition, challenging repealing the Eighteenth Amendment.
A local note says drivers must observe the Donnelly avenue and Tavares road traffic light. It was installed for safety after many accidents, and while many obey, some ignore the signal. Town officials have tried various methods to prevent crashes, and the light remains the best safety device at that corner.
Harry Watson, once a preacher, runs The National Save-a-life League from a Madison Avenue office. He offers free beds, legal aid, and counseling to despondent individuals from all walks, saying small acts like five dollars, a meal, or medical aid can avert suicides. The organization coordinates referrals across a dozen cities with support from volunteers and a board of professionals.
Florida’s tourist visitors are described as the main economic driver with registrations rising and a projected season income of 150 million dollars. The text urges a warm welcome and courtesy to visitors, noting their long term promotional value and impact on state prosperity and growth.
A cigarette stub dropped from a second story veranda ignited an awning over Topic windows but was quickly extinguished by Hale & White grocery staff across the street. The editor notes the incident as a warning to be careful where discarded embers land, recalling a past Mount Dora fire that devastated several business houses.
Mount Dora continues fall cleanup to remove weeds and tall grass that pose fire and eyesore risks. A remaining orange grove within city bounds is surrounded by dense growth, prompting calls for a formal survey and owner notices to require removal of the public danger.
The Florida State News obituary notices show a uniform lack of lamentations across the state press. This trend suggests restrained mourning language and terse tributes in public notices.
The Apopka Chief notes Maine's law bans begging for rides on public highways by words gestures or otherwise unless the driver or passenger is known. An exception covers illness or emergencies. Violations carry up to a $50 fine or 30 days in jail and the piece suggests Florida consider similar legislation.
Singer breaks down tourist spending into categories: transportation and gasoline costs at twenty cents, hotel accommodations at twenty cents, retail purchases mainly by women at twenty five cents, meals at twenty cents, confectioners at six cents, and theatres and amusements at eight cents. This snapshot highlights consumer patterns in travel expenditures with emphasis on goods and services accessed during trips.
Sixty three foreigners were admitted to U S citizenship in Tampa. Italy accounted for the largest group followed by Great Britain Spain Romania Greece Poland and Germany in order. A western states report notes rising Mexican immigration but few Mexicans apply for citizenship.
The Florida Supreme Court ruled the legislative act unconstitutional for imposing a 25 percent penalty on late tax returns. The court held the title and provisions merged two distinct subjects, violating constitutional requirements.
Lake Wales residents may see new wedding announcement styles. Jack Worthington led his notice in the Highlander with orange decorations, while Gilbert Leach is expected to feature watermelon borders in his marriage column.
The Prince of Wales spoke to a American audience in London noting the world’s search for a Thanksgiving reason and suggesting the English have their own perspective on the holiday.
Dr. Albert Knose, a renowned eye ear and nose surgeon based in Atlanta Georgia, is noted for his contributions to otolaryngology and ophthalmology in the region.
Buying Christmas seals for a cent apiece helps fund efforts to rid Florida of tuberculosis, offering an easy and practical way for everyone to contribute to public health.
Three more memberships arrived this week expanding Mount Dora’s Red Cross tally to 187. Community donations are welcomed as there is room for additional supporters.
The largest farm in the world is owned by the Russian government. It spans 642000 acres and more than 1000 square miles and employs 2800 permanent laborers.
The Florida Affiliated Exchange Clubs sponsor Know Florida Oranges Week to educate residents and the world about the health benefits and food value of Florida oranges and orange juice.
A cafe presents appetizing breakfast imagery with bacon described as delicate and crisp like spun glass. Bright yolks evoke a sunset and marmalade drips over autumn brown toast, complemented by ambrosial coffee.
Readers donate Oc tagon Soup coupons to the Topic to aid the Methodist Orphans Home in Son Springs. The group plans to send a large batch to help fund a new truck hoped for by Christmas.
The Mount Dora train timetable shifts take effect Tuesday December 2. No. 21 from Sanford arrives Mount Dora 8 10 a m then connects to No 40 at 10 55 a m for Jacksonville 4 10 p m and to No 72 Gulf Coast Limited from Leesburg at 1 14 p m returning Jacksonville 5 20 p m. No 19 from Sanford and No 91 Tampa Special Miaman connect in Mount Dora 12 59 p m with 11 59 a m Sanford arrival. No 22 from Leesburg reaches Mount Dora 12 59 p m with Tampa St Petersburg connections and Sanford 2 p m partner with No 92 Tampa Special Miaman leaving Sanford 2 15 p m Jacksonville 5 25 p m. Nos 21 and 22 run daily except Sunday.
J. E. Phillips of Palm Beach has rented a residence in Lake Franklin Park for a year with his family. H. F. Vaughn, Philgas agent formerly of Tampa, has rented the Dooley home on Fifth Avenue for a year and will use it as his home and headquarters.
Frostproof Florida Fruit Canners Inc started operating a new addition employing 175 women and girls. The expansion broadens production capacity and marks a significant employment boost in the local citrus industry.
The report lists 72 home calls 11 visits to health officers 8 to other physicians 46 to school children 18 to adults and 356 school children inspected. 202 children with defects 102 defects corrected 14 treatments for book work 42 office interviews and 4 committee meetings. Dr W A Claxton of the State Board visited the office this month. Mary L Partrick R N County Nurse.
Sunday school at 10:00 with Mr Loveless presiding. The pastor preaches at 11:00. Epworth League at 6:30. At 7:30 the pastor will show pictures and lecture on The Old Book gaining New Fun. Pictures delayed. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. James H Elder, pastor.
The notice lists Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m, morning worship at 11 a m with a pastor sermon, B Y P U at 6 45 p m, and evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m with good music. All are welcome.
The Community Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. Preaching Service at 11 a.m. Young People’s Meeting at 7 p.m. David B. Spencer is the pastor.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis lists Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p.m. The reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4 in the church building. All are welcome.
Dr Mildred Marsh spent several days in St Petersburg for a Florida Podiatry Association conference. She was elected to lead the association’s scientific work next year and will edit the scientific news she collects.
The Lake County Home Demonstration program reports visits to 179 homes and 299 office dallls, with 341 telephone calls and 57 office days. Meetings totaled 288 for club work with 6059 in attendance, and 63 extension meetings with 5402 attendees. A Home Demonstration Shoppe paid women $1685.00, four new clubs formed in Whitney Groveland Mount Dora and Tavares, and the group won the National Health Contest in Chicago with Florence Smock achieving 97.6 percent.
Postmaster Daniel H. Bishop announces updated US mail times effective until further notice. Outgoing mail closes at 7 40 a m daily except Sunday 12 29 p m daily except Sunday 5 p m daily except Sunday 3 p m Sunday. Incoming mail arrives 8 10 a m daily except Sunday 12 59 p m daily except Sunday. Local Leesburg mail arrives 12 59 p m daily and Sunday from Leesburg. Northern mail from Sanford.
Checks for a 5 percent dividend will be ready for distribution at the Bank of Mount Dora on December 5. They may be secured at the bank starting that date. C. B. TREADWAY, Receiver Bank of Mount Dora.
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