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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
4
A Norfolk mood piece notes the flame vine is already blooming and will reach peak color by Christmas. A quote by Thomas Burke urges making the best of what you have for happiness. A government report suggests ocean travel is safest, with a death rate of one in four million sea passengers.
The past week shows a sharp rise in tourist registrations statewide with all signs pointing to Florida's best season in years. The surge suggests strong demand across multiple regions and indicates vigorous visitor numbers for the coming months.
The piece notes unusually pleasant December weather in Florida this month, surpassing even the recollections of the oldest inhabitants and not recorded by the weather bureau.
Menlo Park postmaster announces unable to weigh babies on post office scales due to the holiday rush, urging mothers to visit alternative facilities or return later for weighing services.
The United States Department of Agriculture backs Florida rubber experiments, continuing work once pursued by Thomas A. Edison. The effort aims to develop domestic rubber production and reduce reliance on imports.
Winter tourists are urged to send Florida citrus fruit to friends in the north. The note claims the gift will be enjoyed and improve health and happiness during the season.
The county staged a festive program with ample food and smooth proceedings. organizers and participants are thanked for making the event a splendid success.
Report notes a thirteen hundred ton dollar security sale of government bonds last week attracted oversubscription by about five hundred million dollars, signaling demand despite claims of hard times.
Ruth Owen states she will not oppose a referendum on prohibition. Her position earns dry criticism while her father and the allied party emphasize that the will of the people should be supreme.
A county chamber booklet states fresh fruit and vegetable delivery cars depart hourly around the clock. The fragment suggests a steady logistics network for perishable goods, highlighting frequent shipments from the area.
A Mount Dora commentator argues locals travel to Orlando for Christmas Shopping while local merchants lack advertised offerings. He notes Mount Dora stores are well stocked and eager to serve but residents may not know what is available, prompting shoppers to seek goods elsewhere.
The text urges Mount Dora to install benches along parkways and residential streets to comfort winter visitors. Homeowners are encouraged to place well painted benches near their homes to enhance hospitality, inviting visitors to rest during their walks and enjoy the balmy days and sunshine.
The Department of Agriculture will acquire over forty thousand more acres for bird sanctuaries across nine states, bringing total conserved land to more than 220,000 acres. The Florida purchase includes 5,285 acres for St Marks refuge along Apalache Bay, as Florida hosts about 250 species and 400 bird forms in its varied habitats.
A photograph in an Ohio paper shows the interior of a nursery with 45,000 poinsettia plants in full bloom ready for the Christmas trade. The note compares Florida's scene where poinsettias are much taller, while the northern plants remain small potted varieties.
A nationwide contest begins January 1 to promote auto safety across every city town and village in the United States. The National Safety Council of America sponsors six population based classes with suitable prizes for safety achievement, calling it the greatest war on highway accident.
The Forum is praised for its keenly critical audience and focus on meritorious addresses. Forum debates illuminate subjects and contribute to adult education, with Mount Dora’s ten year sustained program cited as a model despite municipal aid challenges.
W M Glenn longtime editor and publisher of the Orlando Morning Sentinel announces he will leave Orlando after 17 years to join the Tampa Daily Times news staff with Col D B McKay. He thanks Florida editors and pledges continued support for the state's press and its people. The note mentions a closing New Smyrna picture show and Mount Dora theatre patronage as local concerns.
A contest for the largest grapefruit cluster shows two notable displays. L. A. Wolff exhibited a 28 fruit cluster at Avon Park cut from his grove, while the Clearwater Sun notes a 46 grapefruit cluster shown at the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce.
Frederick J. Haskins says the estimated federal deficit of about two billion dollars by next June 30 appears not alarming. He argues the figure is manageable despite public concern.
The Citrus Industry editorial urges all main cooperative groups to unite on a single program to boost growth and profitability. It notes the Clearing House and Citrus Exchange have not aligned, hampered by petty jealousy, and commends the Committee of Fifty for seeking a broad, industry-wide solution.
Editorial lauds Mount Dora’s mayor G L Hanscom as a dignified leader under city council oversight. It praises the civic virtue, fiscal prudence, and consolidated offices while noting the mayor and council hold actual governing power with the city clerk as salaried officer.
From present prospects Florida's exhibit at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933 promises to be a wonderful exposition of her varied resources. Officials anticipate a strong showing highlighting agriculture industry and tourism potential.
Sunday school at 10:00 led by Mr Sidel includes a mission offering for India. Christmas sermon at 11:00 with music led by Mrs Truskett. Epworth meet at 6:30 and preaching at 7:30. mid week prayer and Bible reading at 7:00 and school program at 7:30. pastor James H Elder invites attendance for next Sunday.
Bible school at 10 a m prior to morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by Pastor David B Spencer. Young people meet at 7 p m and mid week service follows at 7 30 p m with talks on phases of international peace. All invited.
Mid week service Wednesday at seven p.m. Sunday school graded in all departments at nine forty five a.m. Morning worship at eleven a.m. Evangelistic service at seven thirty p.m. Pastor is Matthew J. Bouterse. A cordial invitation is extended to all to worship with us.
Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 p m in the church edifice. All are welcome.
The commission plans a highly diverse display to illustrate the state’s marvelous progress. It calls for wholehearted cooperation from communities and individuals to present the state’s advantages before an estimated audience of seventy million people.
Associated Press reports say Japan and China accepted the League of Nations compromise plan, averting potential war and its likely suffering as the Manchurian dispute is resolved without further bloodshed.
Announcements from Wauchula indicate an air express will operate to New York in a few weeks. The service will start with strawberries and later transport other crops. This week about 700 pounds of flowers will be sent north by the Pinellas Flower Crummers Association to kick off cargo movements. Regular rents of fresh fruit and hetz hag flow.
The article notes Indian princes possess vast gold wealth and recounts a prince visiting London to inspect a luxury car. He places a $20,000 order for additions and gadgets, then requests a dozen cars with urgent delivery. The piece highlights extravagant spending and the salesman’s response.
The Florida Agricultural Extension Service notes cautious handling of acreage as exports shift. Florida has 265000 acres of citrus with two-fifths bearing age and one-fifth over 15 years, and national demand grows though Canada imposes duties on American oranges. Grapefruit acreage and foreign competition rise, while costs reduce and packing efficiency improves amid uncertain season.
T H Carter purchaser of Tax Certificate No 2839 dated July 4 1927 has filed the certificate for tax deed. Property in Lake county Florida Blocks 75 to 78 inclusive Villa City formerly assessed in the name of Mary L McLaughlin. Deed will issue December 21 1931 if not redeemed per law. Clerk Geo J Dykes signs October 31 1931.
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