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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
4
A mosaic of wry remarks and musings on self reliance, manners, theater, and the mood of the era. It cites notes on Christmas savings, moving pictures, world gloom, and Florida tourism with economic estimates for farm income and material prosperity.
A humorous verse recounts a Christmas night binge ending with a New Year vow. The speaker describes a chaotic dreamlike sequence with a sleigh turning into a fire truck, reindeer into drunken buck figures, and a Christmas indulgence that leads to a decision to quit alcohol and stay sober in the new year.
The piece extols Florida as a health resort and playground while stressing untapped acres of cultivable land. It urges visitors to consider relocating, noting abundant year round crops and vast wealth awaiting thrifty laborers and intelligent effort to spur state growth. Arthur Brisbane is cited for the quote about Florida soil.
A humorous note on a device to remove frying meat aromas, contrasting with cabbage smell removal. The Times-Union recalls appetizing hamburger scents from circuses and grills, while etiquette expert Emily Post advocates new manners, suggesting men pay in company with women, but both may be changing roles in social dining.
A comment notes that people worry less about factory strikes and more about taking a break from labor. The remark frames labor unrest as a concern of sustaining rest and recuperation amid industrial life.
The Florida Orange Festival nears January 17 22 with two new buildings to house larger exhibits. Commissioner Nathan Mayo lays cornerstones alongside George Burr Jr president and Earl W Brown general manager as the event aims to surpass prior displays attracting thousands of tourists.
Dr R A Nichols of Winter Haven owner of a Lakeland lime grove four miles from the city sold his entire crop to a major drug store chain at $8 per box. The limes will be shipped to New York from Lake Alfred and demand supports continued profitable returns.
Lake County leads in citrus area and ranks third in Florida production with large juvenile-tree acreage. The region hosts many groves from five acres to 60 000 acres, driven by machinery and expanding marketing. The Lake County Horticultural Association supports grower profits and efficiency, attracting non residents to invest and enjoy recreation.
Mr H N Urquhart of Bastia died suddenly at 1 15 am Friday December month of heart attack. He is survived by his wife Margaret and several sisters including Eva Latrell and Mrs Cale Sian. Funeral services were held from his home Sunday at 3 pm with Rev Floyd Bees of Eustis Presbyterian. Burial was in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora.
W A Shrader editor of Florida From the Air flew over Lake County taking aerial pictures for next year’s edition. One company bought 10 000 copies and a dozen views were captured across the county for selection in the publication.
Sunday School begins at 9 45 for all ages with 11 00 morning worship. Evening service at 7 30. B Y P U at 6 30. Midweek service on Wednesday at 7. Strangers welcome and any without a regular church home.
Andrew Brodie D D Pastor and Florence Gilbert Hanscom Bible School present a sermon at 10 A M titled Forces for the Mastery held in the church. The message aims to guide attendees in spiritual discipline and faith practice.
At St Thomas Episcopal in Florida Sunday services include 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m Holy Communion with a sermon by Rector D T Johnson.
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