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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
3
Mount Dora Topic notes Prosperity on the farm boosts local business and cites assorted trivia from Washington to Benjamin Franklin. It mentions postal mail totals and costs, plus an anecdote about Professor Frances Rollins College missing the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce supper due to travel mix up.
The Okeechobee County Agent notes more hogs on feed cows on farms and hens in the county than ever before. This encouraging report suggests if every county matched these numbers the livelihood struggle would be less serious.
A Michigan woman claimed third prize in the international Canning Contest for stuffed oranges in the fancy pack class. The event drew about 100,000 contestants, with Florida’s Mrs. J Mell of Oak Hill taking second prize for guava rosebuds, the only top prize winner from Florida.
The 1932 Southern Baptist handbook notes its largest annual membership gain since 1923. Officials foresee the 1933 legislature operating without hindrance, as incoming Governor Sholtz plans to reform officeholders and reduce political pressure during session and beyond.
The article argues for reform in farming through county unit cooperative organization, soil improvement with legumes, diversified crops, intensive farming, reforestation, and expanded livestock and dairying. It calls for self sufficiency in Florida and urges farmers to cut reliance on outside food supplies.
Florida's golden fruit moves in large volume to northern markets as Christmas demand rises. The dependable money crop creates more employment in groves and packing houses, circulating money and boosting local business activity.
The Christmas Savings clubs report hefty bank deposits, with over ten million participants holding about 450 million dollars nationwide. Florida banks show strong uptake, including Jacksonville with nearly a quarter of a million dollars in deposits, hinting at broader holiday cash flow effects in commerce.
The Eustis Lake region revels in an orange pie praised as the culinary peak. The pastry, hailed as ambrosia of Olympus, is produced by Coleman’s Bakery in Mount Dora and linked to Florida sunshine and orange blossoms in a vivid tasting note.
Consternation rises as Seminole youths abandon tribal customs in the Everglades. Some men wear pants and some women drink red soda and ride in automobiles. Punishment for pale face customs includes a mud tepee with hot rocks, known as steaming.
Mount Dora stores showcase wide Christmas selections with quality and low prices rivaling larger towns. A local shop displays a featured gift from a national magazine at a notably lower price than quoted in the publication.
The Orlando Morning Sentinel extols the strong ties between Orange and Lake county residents. It notes shared interests in citrus culture and marketing, highway construction, and inland development. The piece highlights joint efforts to enhance lakes, streams, hills, and soil, portraying the region as scenic, productive, and inviting to homeseekers.
The article describes perceived Romani encroachment on Florida communities, especially along the East Coast. It claims many are jailed or driven out in Miami as residents and authorities view them as a threat and pursue eviction.
Russell Kay said the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce gathering was the largest he attended, surpassing the state body in attendance. Professor France arrived after adjournment and found about 125 people present, far above the expected 25.
Dr. Frank Graham of the University of North Carolina told the Southeastern Council dinner that diversified agriculture supplementing staples and varied industries, nine month schools, and county libraries will lay the groundwork for nobler Commonwealths in the risen South. The Southeastern Council, with eight states, aims to spark a new era of progress by solving economic challenges in agriculture, education, and industry within its designated area.
The Illinois State Medical Society at its Chicago Palmer House meeting adopted a resolution declaring paid medical advertising an ethical medium. A yearlong study of U S advertising influenced the stance favoring newspapers as the primary outlet to reach patients and discuss local health conditions.
A December 1932 letter from Jack Carr urges readers to reflect on Christ’s authority and the suffering of the needy. It contrasts the era of hardship with the Nativity story, asking if Jesus is the forgotten man amid economic turmoil and calls for shared love beyond race or creed.
At a November 17 1932 meeting Mount Dora Yacht Club passed resolutions mourning the death of George D Thayer and D C Sherman secretary and treasurer. A copy of resolutions will be sent to widows published in the Mount Dora Topic and filed in club minutes.
One hundred sixty four students made the scholastic honor roll for the first quarter by averaging B or better. Registrar S R Doyle lists 50 seniors 33 juniors 40 sophomores 31 freshmen and 10 graduate students among the honorees.
The gross income from farm products in the United States for 1932 is tentatively estimated at 5.24 billion dollars, compared with 6.955 billion dollars last year.
Carl S Risley executor of Nellie M Risley Jaques deceased will on February 10 1933 appear before the Lake County Florida County Judge at the Court House Ta vares to present final account and vouchers seeking approval and discharge. Dated December 8 1982 Mount Dora Florida address.
G Leon Wells announces worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermon on Rest and Spit Values. Epworth League meets at 3:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. sermon topic Cross Bearing and Character. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening December 14 at 7:30.
Morning worship at 11 o'clock. Young People's meeting at 7:00 p m Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p m The morning sermon will deal with The Problem of Conscience as a Guide Public invited Pastor David B Spencer announces these church activities and topic.
Church invites attendance at all services including Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Young People meeting at 6 30 p m and an evening service at 7 00 p m a hearty welcome awaits worshippers.
The regular Christian Science service is held in the Public Library building every Sunday at eleven o clock. Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight. Sunday school meets at ten each Sunday morning. The public is invited to attend.
Church of Christ extends worship at Grandview Street near C pred Villa with Lord's Day service at 3 p m by Hugh E Garrett Daytona Beach and a second Lord's Day service at 3 p m by John J Adams Leesburg Bible study for children and adults at 2 30 p m every Lord's Day all welcome.
The Sorrento church offers Bible school at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon titled The Great Question The Hour of Prayer is at 8 00 p m each Wednesday The Church Aid Society holds a meeting December fifteenth at Miss Hattie Allens home The minister in charge is Robert Joseph Diven D D
WRUF will air Florida farm problems daily at noon next week from 12 to 12 45 E S T. College of Agriculture workers present topics including citrus outlook aphids pasture experiments pecans butter depreciation and more across seven days with guest speakers and farm questions.
Local readers are encouraged to gift a hometown newspaper bright with community happenings to friends this holiday season. The gesture shares local history, upcoming events, and profiles of neighbors, fostering connection and civic pride.
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