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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
4
A Mount Dora Florida post date column reflects on politics humor and social quips. It notes Roosevelt's perceived finesse, global heat waves, sunstroke among Paraguayan troops, and the value of public libraries. It closes with lore about oranges dating to ancient myths and Moorish influence on Spain's orange culture.
The Southeastern Development Board at Atlanta unites leaders from six states to boost Florida and the Southeast. Officials include W States Lee Jr as president, John T Alsop as vice president, and Eugene R Black as treasurer. The plan calls for a $500,000 yearly ad campaign to promote regional resources and expand markets.
A widespread sentiment in the North and East favors staging a Florida New Year football classic to attract visitors and showcase southern teams. Editorials urge a Florida Rose Bowl style game as a profit maker, potentially near eastern population centers, with plans once gaining momentum after prior year delays.
The piece urges pedestrians to walk on the left side of roads both on highways and streets without sidewalks. Night safety is emphasized as drivers may not see dark clothing pedestrians, and stepping aside when facing oncoming cars improves visibility and reaction time.
A Florida column laments the citrus crisis caused by cold weather and greedy interests. It argues growers bear the losses from freezes and bad marketing schemes, notes surveys showing 15,000 forest fires yearly, and urges stronger prevention and conservation efforts. It contrasts past failed reorganizations with hope for a new plan.
A letter from a Wheaton Illinois reader thanks the Chamber of Commerce and the Topic for a complimentary four week subscription. She expresses hope that changes will not disturb memories and that the paper will continue to be a good community source.
Morning Worship at 11 a m features Yule Tide Memories sung by the church choir directed by Esther Wyatt with Ira B Wilson and Jeannette Pike. Church School starts at 10 a m with the Friendly Bible Class handling devotions. Worth League meets 6 30 p m. no evening service December 23 due to a Vesper Service by the Mount Dora vocal club from 4 to 5 p m.
Mr. Geo C Thompson writes from East Liverpool Ohio debating advertising and the appeal of place names. He criticizes so called Indian names like Tallahassee Miami Appalachicola Pensacola Tohoga Kissimmee and urges replacing undesirable spellings while praising Mount Dora for its meaning and fame in the U S as Florida’s lovely town.
Community church program lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Men's Group led by Mr. Peabody at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor and Song Service at 7:00 p.m. with illustrated topic The First Heiress. Pastor is Andrew Melrose Brodie and organist/director Florence Gilbert Hanscom.
A Florida orphanage at Benson Springs near Sanford thanks the Topic for a recent shipment of Octagon Soap wrappers and coupons. The superintendent’s note thanks contributors and invites visits. The piece also urges returning unused wrappers.
The notice invites worship at First Baptist Church corner Tenth and Tremain with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m and Baptist Young Peoples and evening worship at 7 00 p m plus mid week service on Wednesday at 8 00 p m You are invited to attend any or all services.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida holds a midnight Holy Communion on Monday December 24 at 11 30 PM. The service includesProcessional Adeste Fidelis Kyrie Gloria Nicene Creed Carol In Excelsis Gloria Sermon Doxology Offertory The Hour of God sung by Zera D Giles and choir Benedictus qui venit Jene Dei by Mrs Dougal M Buie and choir Holy Night sung by Miss Alice Davis and choir and O Little Town of Bethlehem recessional Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
Ruth Bryan Owen, serving as United States Minister to Denmark, told an Atlanta audience at the Erlanger Theatre that this generation will produce a woman vice president. She cautioned that a woman president is too far fetched but predicted women will hold cabinet and diplomatic roles in the near future.
Government reports show the farm price index at 102 on November 15, up 22 points from a year earlier, indicating broad gains in agricultural prices year over year.
Farmers are advised that crops show heavy stems and leaves with poor fruiting signaling the need for potash. Side applications of muriate or sulphate potash at about 50 pounds per acre are recommended under such conditions to boost fruiting and yields.
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