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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
5
Among Mounts fine garages, Mosteller Bros displays a 12 by 2 foot lathe costing $1200. The machine cuts steel to a fraction of an inch and is used to shave metal for any car part not in stock.
The Kiwanis Frolic by the local Kiwanis Club at the municipal auditorium last night drew a large audience. Seven lively acts delighted attendees while funds will aid the local Boy Scout Troop. The committee led by Geo J White and others organized a successful annual event.
Marquette Michigan reports Mrs Patrick nee Dorothy Heath is ill with scarlet fever. The family is under quarantine as officials confirm the illness and isolate the household to prevent spread.
A forum talk by Mr Galarza compared North and Latin America noting wealth disparities and shifts toward industrialization. He warned against reliance on single crops and praised water power, interdependence, and social service as responses to economic and social problems. A deficit near $25 was noted to support upcoming programs. Next week Ameen Rihani will discuss The Arab and Jew on the Battlefield of Zionism.
The council fixed current year city office expenses at 2750 for salaries and wages. If the clerk acts as treasurer and collector he may receive the entire amount, otherwise 2400 with an assistant. The vote passed with seven ayes. They also allocated 75 per month to the Chamber of Commerce for a secretary and donated water and lights. Grant Cowles named tax assessor and ordered to cut present values by one third.
At Community Congregational Church on Sunday evening February 8 at 7 30 Rev Dan Bradley will give a talk on Unity following an evening of favorite hymns.
Florida citrus growers discussed the futility of fragmented selling and packing. They urged forming a single cooperative selling organization through the Florida Citrus Exchange to reduce packing houses and agencies, stabilize prices, and meet rising juice and grapefruit demand.
We thank kind friends for kindness, flowers and sympathy shown during illness and at the death of our mother and grandmother. May the Heavenly Father bless you all.
The notice reports Hale and White moving two doors above their former site to a new store that appears to be a grocery but with a sign reading drugs soda cigars tobaccos candies toilet articles stationery magazines, suggesting a misread sign and possible hurried completion. The editors question whether Merry is out of town.
Senator F C King criticizes federal bureaus and urges state control citing stronger state finances lower unemployment and no breadlines. He notes automobile tax revenue of 3 200 000 and stresses state independence during the luncheon program. Mary Sue Guthrie of Santa Barbara California delivers a solo while Kiwanis luncheon guests include Mr and Mrs H W Makinson of Kissimmee Club and Burton Bender performs with other artists.
Notice states C. C. Moorhead will be located at the foot of Baker street by the railroad starting Thursday February 5th. The announcement serves as a public posting for the duration of the temporary location.
The Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans will hold a dance on February 13 at 8 PM in the administration building Ferran Park Eustis.
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Tourist Club auditorium last Friday for the ninth winter event. Mary Clark Prima Donna soprano sang with Mrs Malone dramatic reader in a program that delighted listeners with rare artistry and broad appeal. The Entertainment Club of Mount Dora sponsored the event, and Rollins College plays are set to appear Friday with two one act pieces and musical numbers.
Lake county children will be immunized in February with diphtheria and smallpox vaccines. Dr W A Claxton and local doctors provide free protection after parental consent. Preschool children from one year may attend at schools during doctors visits. Schick test determines susceptibility. County nurse Miss Mary L Partrick notes 90 percent of children unvaccinated for smallpox and urges protection.
January 1931 county nurse report lists 111 home calls, 13 to midwives, 3 communicable disease visits, 43 to school children, 4 to health officers, 4 to other physicians, 23 schools visited, 95 children inspected with 85 found defective, 12 hookworm treatments, 5 throat cultures, 33 office interviews, and 47 adults visited. Regular County Health Board meeting held January 23 1931 welcoming Mrs S H Bowman of Clermont to fill the board seat.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce seeks full citizen support for a membership drive. Team 1 led by A J Waltz includes Edgerton Graves and White. Team 2 led by J J West includes Alfred Rehbaum and Ray. Current officers are Geo J White president Alfred Rehbaum vice president and J G Ray treasurer.
Mount Dora High School debates Saturday February 7 in the school auditorium at 7 30. Judges named are Attorney Wilkerson Judge Tally J W Jepson. Local debaters include Marie Slack Jane McCown with Shirley Schonenberger as alternate. Affirmative team Abby Jo Simpson Joe Swift with Margaret Ray as alternate heading to Orlando.
A list of arriving guests includes Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sweasy of Newark New Jersey Miss H Alberta Smith of Orange and Miss Rose Swindells of Jenkintown Pennsylvania along with numerous other residents from New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia Massachusetts and Montreal noted in a seaside resort social column.
The ladies of the W. M. A. Baptist church announce a food sale at Lake View Pharmacy on Saturday February 7 at 2:00 PM. Proceeds support church activities.
No more rats or mice after RAT-SNAP. A guaranteed rodent killer with no odor. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. 35c size 1 cake for pantry or cellar. Size 2 and size 5 cakes for farms, houses, or factories. Sold by AMOUNT DORA PHARMACY.
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