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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
7
Poem extols gifts of peace and divine mercy toward women and children, praising a blessed Master whose love redeems Earth from war. The speaker envisions a world where justice, joy, and divine presence transform streets and hearts, urging faithful service.
An old proverb style essay urges readers to practice silent sympathy by sitting in with the distressed and marginalized. It contrasts sitting with the comfortable wealthy to sitting with the needy and heartbroken, invoking the biblical Ezekiel phrase I sat where they sat to inspire shared empathy.
A reflective piece on keeping friendships intact as health declines and personal worlds shrink. Fremp advocates forming new friendships to supplement old ones, noting the joy of linking arms with friends in daily activities and the dividends of invested relationships.
On October 3, 1940 Soviet Russia ceased free schooling for all levels including arts training. Tuition for 8th to 10th grades was 200 rubles annually in cities, 150 in towns, while college fees were 400 in cities and 300 in smaller towns. Art and theatre studies rose to 500 rubles yearly. The ruble value is about 20 cents. Florida features four pages in a national issue, and roads State Route 86 near Arcadia and Punta Gorda show ongoing construction with cautious traffic.
A reader guide on choosing a tree that sheds needles slowly. It covers spruce fir hem lock pine and redcedar traits, with fir best for needle retention. Douglas fir needles are flat and soft, while pines shed less predictably and redcedars grow berries. Water in the stand helps needles stay.
A thoughtful hostess present is a basket of homemade preserves. Choose about six attractive jars, tie red ribbons on the tops, place them in a wicker basket, add a handle bow and attach a card for a warm greeting.
A traditional claim states every Icelander will receive a candle as a Christmas gift. The sentiment reflects a communal gift-giving custom observed during the holiday season.
Lake's fame as a fishing capital spreads nationwide with hundreds of inquiries. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce handles requests for maps and camp literature, sending attractive material. Last week Lake County bass fishing literature circulated to 20 states as Florida home demonstration clubs grow local industries and family incomes.
Federal Judge C. L. Waller ruled six landowners cannot have a foreclosure or district receiver appointed, saying the state officers retain constitutional tax duties. Bondholders headed by H. C. Rorick appeal to the New Orleans court of appeals, while the ruling limits foreclosures and tax collection in the Everglades Drainage district.
A grand inauguration for Gov elect Spessard Holland on January 7 features bands, floats, and marching regiments from Camp Blanding, with dances, banquets, and the Governor's Ball at the Mansion. Holland invites all citizens. admission is free. Special trains run from Jacksonville, Bartow, and other points, and long Pullman trains provide extra sleeping space for January 6 and 7.
Florida employers give 9,000 workers Christmas holidays from December 21 to 26 and New Year break for January 1 to 3. The column notes readers deserve a Merry Christmas and a prayer of gratitude amid a devastating world war, praising American citizenship.
Important state employee Mrs Agnes Bremer in the Governor's office since 1921 handles executive orders pardons insanity cases land patents state purchases and bill payments. She attends to the State Board of Institutions and other duties, praised for efficiency and good humor in Tallahassee. Miss Ethel Manning chief clerk Hotel Commission noted for longtime steady performance and essential role in hotel commission successes.
Florida's Supreme Court will adjourn Saturday December 21 for the holiday break and reconvene 10 days later Thursday January 2 1941. One or more justices stay at the Capitol to handle urgent legal business as readers may request non political information about site governmental affairs with a stamped self addressed envelope to Capital Services Tallahassee.
Florida high school juniors and seniors are invited to submit essays on A Notable Personality of Florida for the Irving Bacheller Florida History Prize. Winners receive gold medals donated by Irving Bacheller. Lake County is represented on the contest committee by Karl, secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
A brief carol-like verse lifts Christmas joy with lines praising Jesus Christ born to save humankind. The stanza invokes comfort, glad tidings, and celebrates the Savior’s birth on Christmas Day.
Legends tie Christmas trees to Bethlehem worship with palms maples oaks and a small fir blessed by a guiding star. Histories credit Alsace 1605 first decorated trees and Wooster Ohio 1843 for Americas first tree by August Imgard with Cleveland church displays lighting in 1848.
An authority notes that holly, yew, and laurel carry solemn meanings. Holly’s prickles and berries symbolize Jesus life and blood, the yew warns against showy religion yet promises steadfast growth, and laurel signifies victory over sin and Christ’s ascent to heaven.
A glimpse of French Christmas traditions. Pere Noel brings gifts on Christmas Eve to fill shoes. In southern France families burn the Yule log and pour wine over it as it blazes in the hearth.
Frank J. Banning, named Lake County superintendent of public instruction starting January 1, was feted at a banquet by Eustis teachers last Monday night at the Dutch Kitchen. He has served as Eustis principal since 1931 after coaching Leesburg High, and succeeds D. H. Moore who led the office for 20 years. Julian Markham served as toastmaster with H. K. Glass delivering the principal speech. A desk set from the teachers rounded out the gifts.
A note compares Christmas residence across Florida Kentucky Maine and Arizona noting all are small towns yet the holiday feels universal on December. The passage emphasizes widespread celebration rather than place specific traditions.
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