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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
4
A Florida press association piece quips that Thanksgiving joy ends with Christmas sales and stresses happiness from giving to others. It warns against highway wrecks and promotes staying alert. it also notes success comes from daytime wakefulness.
A sharp critique of those in power is cited as the main obstacle to effective governance. It argues that constant faultfinding without viable alternatives or actionable results stalls progress and policy development.
A blend of observations on work satisfaction, home ownership as civic virtue, and literary notes. It cites Sinclair Lewis’s The Perfect Husband, a Java marriage custom, Saint Petersburg population data, Florida bird refuges, and Governor Shultz confirming school funding sources and term length despite tax debates.
In Mount Dora on December 10 voters choose between W. J. Johnson and R. G. Shipes for Town Clerk Tax Collector and Treasurer. The piece urges keeping the economical incumbent Johnson citing steady finances and 40 percent debt reduction over six years.
The piece praises local editors for their community service and notes a quote attributed to former Governor Francis of Missouri. It argues editors use limited resources to advance public progress and should be supported as a wise local investment.
The article notes much less forest fire damage this autumn, with 192000 acres burned vs a five year average of 417000. It credits Civilian Conservation Corps patrols, fire roads, fire breaks, and other permanent measures for reducing fire hazards, citing national state and private forests as well.
The unincorporated community of 250 in Christmas Florida receives hundreds of cards letters and packages as it holds the world famous Christ mas postmark. Last year over 15000 pieces of Yuletide mail were received and remailed and this year the record is expected to be eclipsed.
Officials urge consistent safe driving practices in urban areas highlighting daily routines that reduce accidents and improve traffic flow. Community programs emphasize seat belt use, adherence to speed limits, and attentive driving behavior.
The article highlights the Palomar telescope mirror completed in Corning and cooling in N Y. It urges Florida to promote mills for paper and rayon from pine trees, cites RFC loans, praises railroad improvements, air conditioned cars, and rail safety, and notes Florida’s potential industrial growth and tourism support.
W. J. Cozens Jr of the St. Augustine Chamber reports the American Express Company has received many inquiries about Florida and requested 500 St. Augustine books which have been shipped. A local hotel has booked reservations from Berlin and London to visit in December and January.
The Hillsboro River State Park grows to 559 acres after a 65 acre land gift from Mr and Mrs Wayne Thomas of Plant City. The land joins the original donation as the park develops under the Florida Park Service with the National Park Service and a CCC camp at Sulphur Springs. Roads trails and a picnic pavilion are usable during construction.
Reverend and Mrs N J Bow will preach at Montverde Community Church Sunday December 8 at 11 00 am Ch C F Evans invites Montverde and county residents to attend early seating advised as crowd was large last appearance The event features notable traveling preacher and wife.
Resolutions mourn the departure of Karl Lehmann the Seminole County Chamber secretary who resigns to become Lake County Chamber secretary. The board commends his leadership and publicity work and sends best wishes to Lehmann and his wife. A note on Christmas Seals cites postal rules and tubercular case discovery.
Miss Jeanette e and Mr James will deliver the sermon on Christ and Human Suffering with a brief review of E Stanley Jones book. Frederick Swartz will sing The Old Rugged Cross. Sunday school starts at ten with worship and classes for all ages. Ep worth League meets at 6:30 and evening worship at 7:30.
Sunday schedule lists 10:00 a.m. Bible class led by Dr. W. S. Randall, 11:00 a.m. Morning worship with the sermon titled Will a Man Rob God, and 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Free seats, good music, and a cordial welcome for all seeking spiritual uplift.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church led by Rev A A Cape Lif offers Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning service 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union 7 00 p m Evening Worship 8 00 p m Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 p m You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all services.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis. Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Saint Marys of the Lakes at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis Florida lists Sunday masses at Clermont 8:00 a.m. and Eustis 10:00 a.m. First Friday Mass is at 7:30 a.m. Rev Patrick Doyle is pastor.
The Church of Christ holds services every Lord's day at 10 45 a m with Evangelist J O Barnes delivering the sermon. The place of worship is at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the crate mill and the congregation extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.
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