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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1936
Page
4
Across Florida yards and gardens the vermillion bean blossoms light up the scene as the season turns. County agent Clifford Hiatt announces Lake County's fifteenth annual poultry show plus the third annual fair and dog and cat show, slated January 5 to 9 with a live department and 4H club features.
A brief notes the administration’s success in cutting unemployment from 10 million to lower figures. President Harper Sibley of the United States Chamber of Commerce cites 8.5 million jobs added since the nadir of the decline. Walter W. Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, reports optimism from business talks at West Palm Beach about a turning real estate market and a strong period ahead.
The article notes a standout feature of CCC work beyond measurable gains from ads and citizen efforts. It discusses efforts to value diverse phases and benefits of the program.
Across the nation hundreds of teachers are employed to instruct reading writing and arithmetic to thousands of adults who never learned literacy fundamentals. Many learners have learned to sign their names for the first time and gain privileges every child should have. The program is a standout element of the New Deal with immense value to the nation.
At the New York auto show the 1937 models dominated by cars, yet the standout draw were luxury trailers. These mobile homes include living spaces, kitchens, baths and sun porches. Florida sees many trailers and trailer camps expanding to host seasonal visitors.
The Macon Telegraph editorial predicts a booming Floridian tourist season as northern travelers flee winter. It notes steady traffic through Macon and well filled cottages along highways, praising Florida as a warm, peaceful retreat for weary people and war-torn regions.
The piece extols unlauded men and women who quietly fulfill duties, teach right living, and contribute to community prosperity, arguing their steady example and influence are the mainsprings of life’s best outcomes.
Industrial expansion in the South continues to grow in volume with November awards totaling 88,644,000 and eleven month totals of 859,423,000—the largest regional totals in the South's history. Steel, power, paper, rayon, oil refineries and many other industries are part of this surge as natural advantages attract investment.
A new Baptist pastor and his family joined the church last Sunday to lead the congregation. The morning sermon, The Book of Life, argued the Bible is the sole revelation from God and outlined its threefold mission. The evening challenged Pilate’s question about Jesus, urging personal consideration and inviting acceptance of Christ.
A good day was enjoyed at the Church of Christ last Lord's Day with members and friends attending services and fellowship. Members participated in worship activities and shared in community fellowship, reflecting continued church outreach and unity.
After a seene dinner for all and congregational gatherings, the church resumes activities in its new house. Bible school Sundays at 10 a.m. Worship and Lord's Supper 11 to 12, evening preaching 7:30 p.m. Women's Bible class Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Evangelist J. O. Barnes invites the public to attend all services.
The Howey Astatula Red Cross chapter was formed at the Howey PTA meeting on December 4 at the Floridan Hotel with R. B. Gibson as chair, O. Smith and Ralph W. Seay-Howey as vice chairs, and J. Stephens as secretary-treasurer. The Lake County Red Cross praised the group for leading enrollments with 52 members, 520 percent of its quota of ten. The new chapter, affiliated with the county and national bodies, opens strong with 52 charter members and calls for selecting poultry for breeding pens, emphasizing healthy birds and pedigree stock.
Jeannette Pike organist and D H Bishop superintendent oversee a 9 45 Sunday school. 11 am sermon by Pastor Heber Dwight Ketcham D D. 7 30 pm evening service. All invited to attend at the church.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church invites strangers and all without a regular home to Sun Sunday School at 9 45 and Morning Worship at 11 00 led by Rev Leslie V Underwood Pastor Evening service at 7 30 with B Y P U at 6 30 Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 pm Strangers welcome.
Andrew Mc Brodie D D Pastor Barton Mumaw Choir Director Florence Gilbert Hanscom Organist Bible School at 10 A M Dr Randall's class studies the World's Living Religions Morning Worship with Sermon at 11 A M Topic A Transforming Friendship All having no stated place of worship are cordially invited to make this their church home.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida lists Sunday at 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon Holy Communion first Sunday each month Visitors welcome Rector T Johnson.
Transportation men report Florida bound travel 25 to 40 percent ahead of this time last year. Virgil L. Estes of the Southern Railroad predicts Florida will have the biggest winter season in its history as the state enjoys a period of great prosperity in the coming months.
Bible study from 10 to 11 a m and Lord's Supper 11 to 12 a m on Sundays with preaching at 11 a m in service one. Evening worship at the usual hour. Thursday night prayer and praise meeting at the usual hour. Come and worship with us. evangelist J O Barnes invites attendance.
Retired nurse Miss Martha Jean Fairley of Boistown New Brunswick Canada died at her St. Cloud Florida home Saturday night December 5 following a brief illness. A Methodist church worker she will be interred in a family plot in Canada.
Florida moves its population center near Fruitland Park per a Department of Agriculture map. The cattle population center, excluding range cattle, lies about five miles south of Leesburg, with Lake County feed firms eyeing distribution hubs.
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