Florida in 1935 sees job gains and banking growth
Florida reports a 27 percent business improvement and more than 5,000 jobs created in two weeks. Banking deposits rise while state employment services note steady hiring in private industry.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
4
Florida reports a 27 percent business improvement and more than 5,000 jobs created in two weeks. Banking deposits rise while state employment services note steady hiring in private industry.
Ontainer Corporation of America announces immediate construction of a Fernandina pulp and paperboard mill with a 0 ton daily capacity and a $7,000,000 cost. The project will create 3 to 4 million dollars in wages and wood purchases, aiming to revitalize Fernandina’s economy and boost population growth.
The message hopes that Christmas will bring joy to millions, with improved conditions boosting shop optimism and generous spirit. It urges families to unite, remember the less fortunate, and share material blessings, ending with heartfelt wishes for a happy Christmas to all readers.
The South shows rising industrial might with scarce raw materials, abundant labor and power. Manufacturers Record cites 11 months of orders totaling 280 million dollars, up 254 percent from prior years, with new iron and steel, chemical, and paper plants under construction.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce sent letters offering Lake County News and a booklet on land and business opportunities. Replies from 25 readers across sixteen states and Ontario show definite plans to visit in October or January to explore homes and ventures such as truck farming, poultry, and a drug store, signaling a booming Florida outlook for the coming winter.
Mrs Ablyn Fin zel of Mount Dora earns honorable mention in the State Home Demonstration canning contest where 871 women entered three jars each in the can for quality competition. Florida rural housewives show growing skill as home grown products are canned in increasing quantities and the service interchange will aid traveling public in Leesburg Eustis Mount Dora and other Lake County points.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Mount Dora Florida will be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 12 at 3 00 PM to elect directors and transact any other business brought before the meeting The notice appears in a historical newspaper archive.
Ten simple cautions on firearm safety including never load until ready, don’t point at people, check surroundings before shooting, keep muzzle safe and clear of ground, and avoid carrying loaded guns near others. The text ends with a garbled closing line about a Christmas seal and tuberculosis fight.
The church announces Reverend Heber D. King D.D. and Jeannette Pike as organist. Sunday school meets at 9 a.m. with D. H. Bishop. Sermon titled The Place of Destiny. Epworth League gathers 6:30 p.m. and a program The Coming Awakening at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain led by Rev. Neslie V. Underwood invites all. Sunday School at 9 45. Morning Worship at 11 00. Evening service 7 30. B Y P U at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30. Strangers welcome.
The Cas Congregation presents Morning Worship at 11 A M with sermon titled A Good Starter For a New Year. Dr Randall leads Bible class on World Living Religions. Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist. Mrs Mumaw directs choir. Choir director is Barton Mumaw. An invitation extends to all without a church home to celebrate the Savior’s birth anniversary.
St Thomas Episcopal holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a m Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month Visitors are welcome Rector T Johnson signs the notice
The Church of Christ Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street invites worshipers each Lord's Day with Bible School 10 to 11 a.m. and preaching 11 to 12 a.m. Lord's Supper, Sunday evening service, and Thursday night prayer meeting led by Evangelist J. O. Barnes.
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