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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
8
Ronald Colman stars in If I Were King to be shown at the Princess Theatre tomorrow and Saturday, December 9-10, delivering a tale set in old France.
Local Mount Dora shops invite holiday shoppers to explore unique gifts. The feature highlights boutique storefronts, seasonal displays, and artisan products to attract visitors seeking festive, locally sourced presents.
Extension economist Isabelle Thursby outlines practical methods for preparing wild game birds. She notes immediate bleeding and cooling after kill, removing oil glands, proper aging, and preferred cooking via broiling or roasting. She warns against overcooking and suggests fattening methods and optional stuffing variations.
The poem traces Russell Kay as a joking gubernatorial candidate at a regional gathering. It mocks his self deprecating talk about qualification and ties to local figures, culminating with crowd chants of We want Russell Kay as commentators weigh the humorous run for state leadership.
Secretary Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce returned from a week in Louisville promoting Lake County and Florida colored motion pictures. He spoke to fourteen groups and more than 3,000 people saw the films, with strong reception noted in Louisville Events.
We express deep appreciation for kindness from friends the beautiful flowers and sympathy in the loss of our husband and our family thanks for ongoing support during this time.
Review your season by tallying prints and scoring average. Note underexposed shots by time of day and adjust aperture or shutter. Use a pocket exposure guide, improve shutter speeds to stop blur, and avoid jerky releases. Check framing by using the viewfinder and practice distance judgment for sharp closeups.
Lake County Florida Board of County Commissioners calls for a uniform state hunting act to standardize hunting days, urges enforcement against Sunday firearm use, and asks legislators and officials to publicize the action. The resolution was adopted at a called meeting November 25, 1938, in Tavares with Clerk Geo J Dykes certifying.
Florida entomologists report carbon bisulphide injected via corn cob plugs kills gophers that damage citrus trees by burrowing under roots. Fumes suffocate the pest. a No 3 trap is recommended for salamanders or ground squirrels, with shingles to shield traps from sand.
Florida Agricultural Department announces December 12 public hearing in Lakeland on a proposed Marketing Agreement to regulate citrus shipments. The industry committee backs the measure with Florida Citrus Groves Inc United Growers Shippers Association and Trade Association backing it. Lake County growers meet at Tavares Court House at 8 am Clermont City Hall at 8 30 am. Clifford R Hiatt president Lake County Horticultural Assn. The second paragraph notes gender issues in Turkey and American homes.
A short notice highlights Admiral Byrd's Alone and Armstrongs Fanny Kimble as compelling reads. It notes the reading room as a pleasant rainy day refuge with current magazines and Florida themed books, plus a forthcoming book list in the Mount Dora Topic.
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