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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
4
A fragment from Mount Dora Florida includes publishing details and advertising. It mentions Hendry county shipping cucumbers, Charles S. Ashley reelected mayor of New Bedford Massachusetts for his 25th term, and humor notes from the Tampa Tribune and radio skit references.
Florida tangerines help New York's jobless with a license free sale earning about two dollars and thirty five cents per box.
Tom Huston of Tom's Toasted Peanut fame has entered a contract with the Florida Citrus Exchange to market orange juice through ninety thousand retail outlets.
Carl Strong of Ketchikan Alaska left his home in September and has just arrived in Orlando to spend the season in Florida. The Alaska license on his car is an object of curiosity.
The Orlando Sentinel reports Cal Coolidge may visit Mount Dora this winter with about a thousand Cal cars already in town for inspections searching for him.
Attorney General Fred H. Davis states a Florida statute mandates daily display of the United States flag, weather permitting, atop the State Capitol, county courthouses, state educational facilities, and all county school buildings.
An able doctor states that sugar is the best muscle food and recommends plenty of sugar or sugary foods to strengthen the heart. He singles out orange juice as especially beneficial for the weakened heart muscle.
The Fort Myers News editor argues that high productivity boosts earnings for comforts of life in America. He concedes his earlier urge to buy only useful gifts, but defends keeping permanent toys as part of Christmas tradition despite changes in modern wealth and consumption.
The Florida State Hotel Commission and Department of Agriculture co produce a 160 page colorfully illustrated travel book titled Florida Empire of the Sun. It highlights Florida history and winter attractions, with sections on the east and west coasts central and northwest regions. Ben H. Bostain and Nathan Mayo led planning and distribution targets northern hotels trains ships travel agencies and chambers of commerce. Governor Carlton sent copies to other state governors inviting winter visitors.
The Baldwinsville Messenger argues that producing quality journalism requires years of study and practical experience. It questions whether many claim to create good newspapers without such preparation and stresses the discipline, accuracy, and swift judgment editors must possess.
A travelogue describes wandering through New Orleans old French quarter and Canal Street bustle, then follows a trek along the Spanish Trail toward Raceland. The entry notes river views, historic sites, banana docks, and local eateries while detailing rough roadside camps, wildlife sounds, and weathering swamp nights.
Sportsmen report many deer and bear taken since the legal hunting season began. Hunters describe trips lasting three to five days and say big game is abundant. Game wardens corroborate the assessment.
The notice warns voters that Saturday is the final day to register for the city election, ahead of the Tuesday December 9 voting date. The reminder urges timely registration to participate in the upcoming local race.
Sorrento residents hosted and visited relatives from Highland Park Jacksonville Zellwood and Zellwood over the weekend. Alex Stupple and his father from Highland Park plan a winter stay with F S Battle family. others visited Victims include Chandoin recovering from blood poisoning and Sargent who died last week in Lisbon Florida. Funeral services were held at Mount Dora.
Matthew J. Bouterse serves as pastor in a church listing Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m and a B Y P U gathering at 6 45 p m with evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m good music and singing. All are welcome.
The Community Church invites all to Bible School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and Young People’s Meeting at 7 p m Pastor David B Spencer leads. First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis holds Sunday services at 11 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m Testimonial meeting Wednesday 8 p m Reading room hours Tuesday and Saturday 2 4 p m open to all.
Silver Springs Sunday guests included Mr. F S Battle Mrs Ida Battle Miss Dorothy Battle Mr Alex Stupple and others. Family dinners and theatre trips to Mount Dora Sanford and Ocala are described with visits to relatives in Sanford Mount Dora and Georgia.
Dr. L. B. Batchelor and Dr. W. P. Kelly of Riverside Citrus Experiment Station visit Florida on a ten day tour. They confer with Dean Wilmon Newell and College of Agriculture staff, discuss California citrus research, and tour stations at Lake Alfred Belle Glade and Homestead plus area growers.
The Bok Singing Tower at Lake Wales begins Tuesday recitals with daily shows at 3 00 pm lasting 45 minutes on Tuesday Thursday Saturday and Sunday. Special midnights are planned for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with Easter sunrise service and noon programs on select dates. Bellmaster Anton Brees returns from six weeks in Antwerp with his father, the city carillonneur.
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