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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
4
A collage of brief notes from Florida society and commerce. References to orange coloring by Jack Frost, roadside thrills, radio gossip, rising customs receipts, and a punchy take on lie detectors for married men. Tailors note that business leaders dress well.
Fort Pierce News-Tribune reports Fall tomato growers there expected to net about 400000 dollars. The piece also touches on reform, old school education, Greer's almanac accuracy, Governor Talmadge’s trip to Georgia for Roosevelt’s Atlanta speech, and Florida’s improving unemployment scene with Miawhi rodio labor demand and skilled artisans earning over 100 dollars weekly.
The notes emphasize park and home grounds improvements with gardening guidance tailored to Florida and the southern states. Mrs Zell’s hints aid newcomers in adjusting to southern gardening climate and landscape, contrasting northern practices with regional considerations.
The British minister of transport experiments with orange and white road colors to reduce glare and improve visibility. He reports orange concrete lowers glare and defines lanes in various light, with a white border enhancing safety features for drivers.
The Florida exhibit was formally opened last week with a dedication speech by Governor Shultz broadcast nationwide. Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen and other Florida figures spoke. The display showcases Florida agriculture, industries, opportunities, and attractions to attract visitors and promote the state as a home of prosperity and health.
In Atlanta President Roosevelt argues progress better than recovery, stressing improvement in American life alongside sound business and agriculture. He expresses confidence in the people's and government's continuing efforts driving national advancement.
H S Phillips notes Florida's activity as blueprints cement mixers and tape measures signal a boom mood. Jacksonville shows unusual prosperity with November business gains, new housing, rising bank clearings, higher tax receipts, and more marriage licenses as the city moves toward recovery.
Dr. Donald A. Laird of Colgate University endorses putting feet on the desk as a beneficial habit. He argues it helps clear thinking and quicken the mind by shifting blood away from the feet to increase brain activity. This friendly advice pleases editors who have long enjoyed the relaxed posture.
Mrs. Violet Dunham, secretary of the Florida Association of Real Estate Boards, announced that Florida real estate sales in the first nine months of 1935 totalled 33 125 478 dollars. The nine month total exceeds the full year sales of 1930, the best year since the boom days of 1925 and 1926.
The nation enjoys a strong holiday season with increased shopper spending and more sales per customer as cash flows into commerce. An Associated Press survey shows November 1929 as a peak period for buying and industrial activity, signaling a robust festive economy.
Florida officials led by Earl Brown promote a comprehensive Florida National Exhibits at Rockefeller Center in New York. Governor Shultz dedicates the space as Ruth Bryan Owen invites visitors, with Citrus Commission backing and broad press coverage boosting citrus demand amid fruit price declines.
Tax Collector reports that homestead exemptions only exempt maintenance tax and not all taxes. Many property owners in Lake County wonder why their bills show charges despite exemption. Supreme Court rulings require a tax on homesteads, so bonds and districts still levy taxes for 1935.
The Rev. Perry B. James preaches at the 11 o'clock worship on The Consecrated Life. Music by the choir directed by Miss Jeannette Pike. A 4 to 5 pm service features the Choral Club under Mrs. E. Truskett singing Christmas carols. Proceeds benefit the King's Daughters. Evening service at 7:30 uses Isaiah text Darkness and Dawn.
Congregational Andrew-Brodie D D presides with Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist and choir director. Bible School at 10 A M Adult Bible Class by Dr Randall. Morning Worship and Sermon at 11 A M with the topic Lets Go Swimming. Invite nonchurchgoing friends to share uplifting hour.
Corner Tenth and street Rev A A Stanley outlines weekly services including Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7 00 evening worship at 8 00 and mid week service on Wednesday at 8 00 pm You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all of these services.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida lists 11 AM Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Catholic church notices list Sunday Masses at Clermont 8 00 a m and at Eustis 10 00 a m with Rev Patrick Doyle pastor First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m located at Grove Street and Badger Avenue.
The Church of Christ invites all to worship every Lord's day at 10 45 a m with preaching by Evangelist J O Barnes at the home of Zelma D Sills near the crate rial. A cordial invitation is extended to all to join in worship.
Rollins College in Winter Park will host a 2:30 p m ceremony in Chapel Gardens presenting a coquina garden seat with a bronze plaque memory of Francis Philip Fatio 1724 1811 and his great granddaughter Lina L Engle Barnett 1859 1934. The gift by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Florida honors their forest conservation legacy and ties to Florida timber history through W L Barnett of Mount Dora.
The text states stead exemptions apply only to properly filed applications. It lists tax discounts of 4 percent in December 1935, 2 percent in January, and 1 percent in February. It also reports Pinellas county 4H girls clubs totaling 125 members, up 3313 percent from the previous total, as stated by agent Mrs. Joy Belle Hess.
Karl Lehmann, secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, was named director of publicity for the Lake County Agricultural Fair and Poultry Show. He will also direct the Boy Scout program on Children's Day, January 10, and has formed a committee to plan the Scout rally. The executive committee praised his past work at the Central Florida Exposition in Orlando and welcomed his cooperation.
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