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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
4
A scrapbook of opinions on politics and society notes that old line republicans need new lines and that bankers produce yes men. It also mentions Cottonseed products as surprising new food and goods, and cites examples from Good Housekeeping and American Magazine in a reflective, era voice.
Lake County showcases a large citrus and vegetable exhibit at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. The citrus display centers on a sunlit pyramid of fruit with 7500 individual items including 600 temple oranges and 1500 grapefruit, crafted by county agent Clifford Hiatt over two days. The vegetable section highlights watermelon industry art with 75 varieties and a back-wall painting of a watermelon field.
A W P A program offers no charge instruction to students over sixteen in a first year high school or cultural topics. A new class on the problem of the Jew using Basil Mathews The Jew and the World Ferment will commence immediately.
Mr. Robert H. Preston, leader of the local Boy Scout troop, announces an overnight hike on February 15, Saturday of next week, to Lake Joanna. All Scouts urged to attend and parents asked to remind their sons.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Whitney hosted Sunday supper with Mrs. Ethel Ware Miss Lucy Mac Donald and Mrs. T. D. McGraw as guests. In Miami this week are Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Osborn and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Tuggle. Fairfax Circle hosted joint ladies’ evening with Mrs. Eva Brock and Mrs. Annie Vincent.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce and Lake County Horticultural Association directors will view special citrus auction market moving pictures at their March meeting. The films, produced by the American Fruit and Produce Auction Association, illustrate how northern city auction markets operate for Florida growers and others. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Poem depicts Florida with pine forests moss draped cypress swamps and wild fauna. Vivid imagery includes Seminole memories giant oaks and jungle nights. Published from Mount Dora in 1936, it blends landscape and myth with southern ambience.
A Florida feature extols Mount Dora in Lake County as a premier aging paradise. It cites an insurance study claiming residents live longer, praises civic amenities, and notes a large retiree population enjoying clubs, bingo, golf, and social events led by the Tourist Club with 715 members this season.
Morning service features Dr John M returned missionary from the African Congo speaking on Christian Conquest in the Congo. Evening program includes special music by Miss Jeanette Pike and a story recital Old Bill Dunham’s Conversion by Stanley Johnson.
The Congregational Community Church lists Bible School at 10 a.m. with Florence Gilbert Hanscom and Choir Director leading. Dr Randall teaches the Adult Class. Morning Worship with sermon at 11 a.m. titled The Uplift of a Far Away Look. A cordial welcome is extended to all who may attend.
Corner Tenth and Tremain invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 p m for the Baptist Young Peoples Union followed by evening worship at 8 p m Mid week service is Wednesday at 8 p m all are welcome to attend any or all services signed Rev A A Stanley pastor
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida invites parishioners to an 11 a m morning prayer and sermon schedule. Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month with a cordial welcome from Rector D T Johnson.
The Catholic church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue lists Rev. Patrick Doyle pastor. Sunday services are 8:00 a.m. in Clermont and 10:00 a.m. in Eustis. First Friday Mass is at 7:30 a.m.
Worship every Sunday at 10 45 a m at Zelma D Sills home near the crate mill Evangelist J O Barnes preaches. Thursday prayer and song at 7 30 p m at 834 Liberty Ave Barnes home Cordial invitation extended to all to attend.
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. E L Moore, pastor, invites all to attend.
Mount Dora thrives as a winter haven with a robust, honest city government. The town has never defaulted on bonds issued for the Community House, parks, and fire protection, drawing investors with 6 percent returns. Water comes from a deep underground source, and local officials serve without pay, keeping the mayor willingly in office amid enthusiastic visitors and residents.
The piece extols Mount Dora Florida noting its serene citizenry, high church attendance, and low-cost living with 30 percent cheaper expenses than elsewhere. It cites health claims by Dr. Kellogg praising orange juice and describes thrifty residents including a budgeteer who lives on ten cents a day while cruising the West. It also mentions Florida agricultural efforts for 1936.
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