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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
3
Local orange grove area reports renominated William Edwards as Zellwood Chamber director. A Scouts bazaar at the library features five booths with handmade gifts raising funds amid church and school Christmas plans. Evangelist Billy spoke at the Methodist church about conversion.
The column notes Rev T Wright Carlton and family relocating to Zellwood with a plan for thrice monthly sermons. Mrs Dixie Royal recovers from an inflamed eye, and Lilla Osborn returns home to Zellwood after months in Wilmore Kentucky where her children study. The sewing club hosts a quiet gathering, and Margaret Bell marks her tenth birthday with friends as Mary shows a new playhouse.
The Community house pageant featured Fairies of the Summer in pastel frocks as seventy locals attended the event marking Mount Dora’s tourist season. Zellwood Girl Scouts joined, with Estelle King presenting badges at Sorosis House. The Community Council plans its regular meeting Friday at 8:00.
Eloise B. Cram led a Bureau of Animal Industry study on grasshoppers and cockroaches carrying parasites that kill quail and other game birds. Parasites transfer from where fowls feed to wild birds, causing yearly deaths in large numbers. Bartow Work. airport project progresses near the Mulberry Bartow highway edge of the city.
Spuds Johnson urges support for Christmas trees and community displays while stressing respect for private property. He notes 1927 legislation protects evergreens and shrubs, forbidding cutting or sale without written landowner consent and highlights trees such as holly magnolia sweet bay mountain laurel jasmine honeysuckle dogwood wild crab apple and redbud.
The article discusses improvements for members moving to the Senate and outlines plans for a new House Office Building. It describes two room suites per congressman with storage, private entrances, built in bookcases, filing cabinets, safes, and marble or limestone construction around a central court. Architects bid on the contract as Speaker Longworth and Representatives Garner and Bacharach return in November for a decision, with a three year completion target.
Senator Hayden of Arizona introduced a resolution asking the Secretary of Labor for the estimated number of deportable aliens in the United States and what extra appropriations and legal changes are needed to speed deportations. Hayden said at least 300,000 aliens entered illegally since 1924 and that current law limits removals. He cited about 16,000 deported last year and urged doubling that number to free American jobs. Also mentions new beacon lights for the Anelote channel at Tarpon Springs lighthouse service.
The Post Office Department urges correct addressing to reduce costly directory service. About 200 million letters yearly require address corrections, delaying deliveries and harming business. Postmaster General proposes a two cent charge for each letter needing directory service, but Congress has not acted. Local Kiwanis Rotary clubs and chambers of commerce respond.
Notice of introduction and first reading of a motion to repeal the existing license ordinance for Mount Dora Lake County Florida. A special meeting is set for December 23 1930 to consider final adoption with Town Clerk Wm Johnson certifying the process.
The Magnolia in Leesburg installs steam heating to keep guests warm during the winter season. Owner Maggie McCormick has built the hotel’s reputation on an excellent daily menu, attracting winter visitors who make the Magnolia their home each season.
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