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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
4
A Mount Dora postmark notes second class matter for 1916. The column critiques social folly and humorist lines about aging taxes birds and manners. It mentions Jacksonville's expected growth to 825 square miles and a merger push by the Legislature.
Private landowners in Florida can control forest use and waste by recognizing their value. The forests appeal to tourists who yearly visit the state, and the shade trees’ eloquence outshines any estate rhetoric.
Merchants issue a Christmas push urging readers to favor local shops for all needs this season. A full page ad lists participants, with Christmas Eve gifts and special store offerings. Readers are advised to check advertisements for gift ideas and support the town’s economy.
State Chamber of Commerce in Tampa debated plans to coordinate Florida agencies to capitalize natural resources and attract world markets. Alfred H. Wagg said the state passed the economic crisis while Doyle E. Carlton urged promoting climate health and scenery to lure residents and tourists alike.
A river bottom hunter, the alligator snapping turtle sits with its mouth open and a worm like lure in its throat to attract fish. Native to Gulf of Mexico river systems, it grows large with powerful jaws, a specimen in Silver Springs weighing 89 pounds and four feet long.
The piece discusses Congress addressing old age pensions including the Townsend plan and prospects of $200 monthly for the aged. It notes opposition due to tax implications but argues Florida could benefit by attracting retirees. Proposals vary from $50 to $100 monthly, with Florida offering potential housing and tax considerations to new residents.
A Chinese girl carries a chubby boy on her back and answers that he is not heavy because he is her brother. The passage links duties and tasks with cheerful endurance driven by enthusiasm affection idealism devotion and patriotism in toil.
The Florida State Board of Public Welfare and the Relief Administration plan to merge their efforts starting January 1 to create a unified program. Federal Emergency Relief Administration will join with the state agency under the leadership of Van Hyning of New York to oversee the expanded welfare work, with Ruth Atkinson continuing as director of child welfare and Emeth Tuttle Cochran maintaining routine duties. The move aims to coordinate federal, state, and local efforts and establish a lasting state welfare program.
The Florida Criminal Justice Committee met in Jacksonville to discuss crime prevention and the pardon system. Attorney General Cary D. Landis was named general chairman and can appoint two subcommittees to study education and legislative recommendations for the 1935 Florida Legislature. The next meeting is scheduled for January.
The Florida Reptile Institute at Silver Springs added a nine foot crocodile to its croc pen. The crocodile differs from the alligator with a pointed snout longer teeth and lighter gray skin, and is described as more agile and vicious. The piece notes Florida’s southern tip as the only U.S. area with true crocodiles.
Oil exploration in Florida draws growing interest from major companies. The Florida Oil Development Company secured a charter seen as the first step in a plan to drill fifty wells from 5,000 to 10,000 feet across a wide area, aiming to prove oil existence.
Worship services at Epworth begin at 11:00 and 7:30 with morning sermon titled Christmas Joy by Mr. James. Organ numbers include The Elms and Canzona Guilmant. solo and choir offerings directed by Mrs. Esther Wyatt. Miss Pike performs Canzona Guilmant with Lassen offertory. Junior and Senior choirs coordinate processional and service. Junior choir ages 8 to 15 rehearse Wednesdays at 3:30 with Mrs. Wyatt.
The Congregational church schedules 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with classes for all, a men’s group led by Dr. Paris Miller, and 11:00 a.m. Dr. Brodie speaks on Were the Apostles Christians. Evening events include 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor and 7:30 p.m. illustrated song service about The Pilgrim Fathers.
Corner Tenth and Tremain invites worshipers to Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 am morning worship 7 pm Baptist Young Peoples Trion 8 pm evening worship and mid week service Wednesday 8 pm. all are welcome to attend any or all services.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 A M at St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The report notes plans to conduct geological tests to assess oil possibilities beneath Florida. It mentions repeated unsuccessful attempts over years and states that six wells will be started in northwest Florida to explore prospects.
The article explains that a Florida non profit funded Educational Hall with 5 000 authorized capital stock and 1 200 debt. After mortgage payments and foreclosure costs totaling 1 043 89 the town paid 1929 charges to clear the property and obtain title. Original stockholders transferred their interests to the town no one profited.
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