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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
4
A collection of wry comments and observations about honesty politics energy foods and public figures. The pieces cite Georgia Warm Springs General Johnson and Judge Ackerman as criticizing citrus industry efforts while noting unreliable lie detectors and stubborn habits in daily life.
Southern Florida ships papa yas north but sales hinge on northern mam mayas getting used to them. A census finds apple pies the favorite. Political pie consumers’ figures are omitted. Desks in the US Senate Chamber have stood since 1859.
Recommendations in congressional committees favor restoring one third of the 15 per cent cut effective February 1 and a further third on July 1. A bid for full restoration failed 11 to 10 in committee.
Sister Edith Edeburn Keller writes an editorial on Mount Dora life. The piece notes the city’s beauty inspires the paper to showcase top exchanges and acknowledges Ma Ruhl in Frostproof News as a splendid talent.
Reports from Buenos Aires describe a record heat wave with temperatures around 103 degrees in the city and as high as 116 degrees in interior areas, marking a climactic peak in the hot spell.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois reports tourist traffic to Florida via its Dixie Flyer Route has surged since January. Passenger agent Shelbow notes more than 75 percent of travelers on the line’s schedule to Florida originate from Chicago and adjacent territory, signaling strong interest in the Sunshine State.
Celebrations across the nation mark President Roosevelt's birthday with balls and gifts. Leaders, officials, and citizens flood the White House with greetings. a 1280 foot telegram from Alabama moves through four Western Union wires. Roosevelt thanks supporters and notes the mood of gratitude. The piece also reports banking sector improvements post crisis with reopens and deposits, plus a Florida travel surge linked to the Century of Progress exhibit.
Federal Judge Alexander Ackerman in Tampa voided the Florida Citrus Control Committee and barred further state activity. Farm Administration officials plan appeals to the Federal Circuit and possibly the Supreme Court if the decision stands. The ruling foresees major losses for Florida citrus shippers and warns of market glut without a controlled marketing system.
Lake county achieved a splendid record at the Florida Fair in Tampa, leading citrus with 959 of 1000 points. Manatee won first for vegetables and garden products, while Lake county placed second. Lake also earned top prize in dairy and other agricultural displays.
The Marine Corps has lowered the minimum height from 68 to 66 inches and will accept high school graduates for general service at the Savannah office during February. A limited number of 17 or 18 year olds who finished eighth grade may be admitted to learn the drum and trumpet. Applications will be mailed from the Savannah office to interested young men in the area.
State radio WRUF will air Florida Farm Hour talks next week on agricultural adjustment and production credit. Monday features production credit and pasture management. Tuesday covers farm adjustment progress, cotton production, and replacement crops. Wednesday voices focus on Florida soils and chemistries.
A local report records the formation of a chamber committee with key members and planned activities. The note highlights organizational steps and upcoming meetings.
A late poem venerates a fallen hero, promising to honor him as a sacred shrine. It envisions future generations praising his deeds, while the speaker laments his loss and asserts the hero’s enduring legacy beyond Christ.
A fragment traces Abraham Lincoln's early path from Kentucky backwoods to New Salem Illinois. It notes his six youthful years learning and building character on a hilltop and by the Sangamon where the village later decayed but left a lasting impression on his mind.
Lincoln's legacy preserved as Old Salem evolves from New Salem Old Salem into a state park. Thirty years of restoration and dedication by admirers began with a townsite purchase and transfer to the Old Salem Lincoln league. the dozen log buildings now resemble their Lincoln era appearance.
Pastor G Leon Wells outlines Sunday's schedule at First Methodist with church school at 10:00 am and a sermon on Timely Warnings from Matthew etc. Mrs Esther Wyatt sings Ring Out the Sweet Message. Epworth League at 6:30 pm and Seth Parker Service at 7:30 pm with Scouts attending. Public invited to all events.
Congregational church invites the public to a 6 30 morning oval sand wash meeting with Pastor David B Spencer and an evening service on Wednesday. The notice emphasizes a people's gathering and welcomes all attendees.
The Renfroe Lambert led church at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites all to weekly services. Sunday school 9 45 a m morning worship 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 p m mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m weekly Sunday School teachers meeting 8 15 p m all are cordial to attend any or all services.
The Christian Science church holds Sunday services at eleven o clock in the Public Library building. A Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting occurs at eight o'clock. Sunday school meets each Sunday at ten o'clock.
The Church of Christ invites all to Bible study and communion at 3:00 p.m. Sundays at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near Crate Mill. Prayer and song drills are held Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. with a cordial invitation to attend.
St Thomas Episcopal holds 11 00 A M Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The article portrays Abraham Lincoln as deeply serious about truth and duty yet capable of humor. It emphasizes his burden of great issues and public responsibility while noting his ability to tell a joke to ease tension and maintain morale.
The notice invites the public to Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m at First Presbyterian Church Sorrento Florida Minister in charge is D D Robert Joseph Diven.
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