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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
11
The Central Florida Exposition runs February 23 to 27, 1932 in Orlando. Plans emphasize fine arts exhibitions by well known artists, extensive handicraft and public school displays, a notable poultry and rabbit section, and a week of novel amusements. Col. R. M. Shearer pledges thorough preparation for the best exposition yet in every detail.
Florida citrus groups including the Committee of Fifty and the Association of Exchange Presidents urged unity to stabilize prices. They resolved that growers will not sell grapefruit for less than 40 cents per standard field box f o b packing house or grove through the 1931 32 season, seeking publicity to back the measure.
Florida agricultural group agrees to meet contractual obligations as stipulated. The pact specifies timelines and oversight provisions to ensure compliance by member farmers across the state.
The State Road Department reports 437 miles of concrete roads built to date with 170 miles completed in the last three years. Only 3,000 miles were maintained three years ago, now over 5,000 miles are under maintenance. Despite a reduced income for the next two years the department will continue best possible construction to finish the highway system. Mileage breakdown includes concrete 170.25, bituminous concrete 15.46, rock base surface treated 569.22, sand clay surface treated 114.13, macasphalt 18.82, sand asphalt 62.75, asphalt block 50, sand clay 75.60, totaling 1026.73 miles.
In a brief session a resolutions committee was formed to address reimbursement for citrus destroyed in the Mediterranean fly quarantine. Miss Jeanette Pike received ten dollars as a Christmas recognition for her service. Alfred Rehbaum led a year of activity under the Kiwanis motto We Build with support for Boy Scouts, vocational guidance for high schoolers, milk and meals for undernourished children, and charitable programs across local schools.
Florida unveils a grand World Fair exhibit aimed at a select, affluent audience. It promises 70,000,000 contacts, 1,000,000 brochures, and a live prospect list of 150,000 to portray Florida in glamor, dignity, and vast natural beauty through murals, dioramas, and sweeping scenic vignettes. The message urges visitors to taste Florida’s charms and opportunities, an unforgettable experience.
George White chairs the program committee for weekly meetings. At the next week’s session H. V. Condict of Orlando, Governor of Florida Kiwanis, will attend to conduct the installation for the coming year.
George Malone helps Mrs. George Dahlin with five dollars in trade while Coleman's Bakery gifts go to Mrs. C Minkley and bread for Mrs. Charles Parker. Dozens of households receive prizes from local stores including an electric clock to Mrs. George Keller and a thermos water set to Mrs. J B Griswold.
At a town gathering, gifts were distributed including a seven dollar and a half stationery box to Miss Maude Burton, a five dollar gold gift to Ivan Franklin, and items to Mrs. Ivan Parker. Mr White urged residents to support home merchants to boost the town’s upbuilding and thanked participants for a Merry Christmas.
Mr and Mrs J H Crane and Mr and Mrs George Coffin hosted sixteen for a Christmas meal. A night intruder entered, stole a package, trampled flower beds, and left behind his hat and shoes. The turkey was saved and enjoyed, while two sons in Mt Kisco joined by voice.
Col Edward N. Wentworth of Chicago, director at Armour Co. Live Stock Research, rushed from the Pacific Coast to spend Christmas with family in Florida. He quickly surveyed Kissimmee cattle interests, Orlando, the Bok Tower, and the Ridge country before heading to Washington, D. C., in brief, eventful days.
A House bill proposes the creation of the University of the United States in Washington DC funded by George Washington bequest with initial $25,000 plus 5 percent compounding, rising to $1,000,000 annually. It would open lectures to qualified readers and be governed by a regents board including the President, Chief Justice, and diverse professional representatives.
The Mount Dora theatre offers a varied program next week. Edna May Oliver stars in Fanny Foley Herself in all technicolor Sunday and Monday. Wicked with Victor McLaglen and Elissa Landi follows Tuesday and Wednesday. His Woman with Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert screens Thursday and Friday. Saturday features Walter Huston in A House Divided with Helen Chandler and Kent Douglas. Florida is praised by Florida State Chamber of Commerce manager R G Grassfield for national press interest and data requests.
A reader notes the appeal of Helen street with flame vine beautifying homes and fences. Mr MacKenzie’s twin Christmas trees glow at night, while a tip suggests keeping poinsettia blooms fresh by dipping stem ends in boiling water or paraffin.
The Mount Dora Park Commission invites bids with a January 10 1932 deadline. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Official notice states park payments and terms may apply.
The writer touts tung oil as ideal for Mount Dora, praising winter weather and soil for growing trees. Sowing tung oil could expand local resources, boost bank deposits, and raise landowners' incomes through a new profitable industry.
The state requires Mary E. Gale and George Prentice Gale to appear or respond by January 4 in a court action. Proceedings address unknown parties and summon their presence for the case.
The Mount Dora Times publishes an order requiring a weekly publication for four weeks. Dated January 2, 1931, at Tavares Lake in Florida. GEO. J. DYKES Clerk of Circuit Court seals the document with Deputy Grace Hawthorne. Thomas H. Cooley serves as solicitor for plaintiff.
Sheriff Cassady announces a sale of personal property belonging to L. Fitzsimmons to satisfy a writ. The auction occurs January 4, 1932 at 11:00 am at the front door of the Court House in Tavares Lake County Florida. Property includes a 1929 model vehicle with motor number 1233734.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the First Bank is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The agenda includes election of directors and other business.
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