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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
4
Entered as second class matter on April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora Florida post office under the act of March 3 1879 as part of local newspaper postage alignment and archival record.
A collection of tongue in cheek comments and quips on modern life from tempo of progress to public strikes. It notes the sit-down strike as lacking energy and jokes about fashion fits and old age pensions while poking fun at bath houses Florida citrus and the concept of ablutionary studios.
A reflective statement notes that aging reduces laughter as the elderly have encountered many jokes previously. It suggests familiarity dulls humor and implies a lifetime of repeated humor diminishes amusement.
A tourist discovers a new fish in Biscayne Bay described by the Atlanta Georgian as part of the funny tribe. The creature reportedly has one red eye and one green eye and positions itself in a busy channel to control traffic with its blinking eyes, guiding a school of small fish forward.
The Mount Dora Topic piece recalls the South Florida Chautauqua begun in 1885 at Chautauqua Park, Mount Dora. It contrasts past programs and costs with present tourist club entertainment, noting high quality, rising prices, and crowd demand as 900 members fund 17 events at 1.50 each.
A professor argues that only a few thousand words suffice to express most thoughts, suggesting that the addition of 200,000 new words may be unnecessary. The discussion centers on linguistic efficiency and communicative needs.
The annual report highlights staff additions including floor nurses and clerical staff. It notes four hundred surgical operations, eighty newborn deliveries, and some 3200 laboratory procedures. The hospital expanded equipment, redecorated the west wing, and received major donations from local benefactors and clubs. Financially the year shows $1473 in receivables and total value listed at $21,500.
Mrs Amanda Matilda Chatman of Fort Myers died at home Sunday February 7 at 10 15 am after a lingering illness. She leaves husband two sons J P Chatman A J Chatman of Ocala and four daughters Solome Stewart Orlando Ophelia Hooker Fort Myers Carrie Jones Mount Dora and Lucy Kossart Lakeland. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Lakeland with burial there.
Mrs Annie P L Foering of Philadelphia widow of Captain John O Foering died recently in German Town Friends Home from bronchial pneumonia Burial took place at West Laurel Hill Cemetery Philadelphia The Foerings were guests at the Lakeside Inn for many seasons Captain Foering was Civil War hero and chief inspector of the Port of Philadelphia Mrs Foering was a member of the Dames of the Loyal Legion for many years.
Lake County gained national radio publicity on the National Farm and Home Hour when a Tampa Fair broadcast praised the county exhibit arranged by County Agent C. R. Hiatt. The program spotlighted fine citrus and vegetables and noted citrus wines among the displays.
The Sunday school meets at 9 45 with D H Bishop superintendent. 11 am Sermon by the Pastor on What Christianity Meant to the World. 630 pm Epworth League led by Marjorie Loveless. 730 pm The Anniversary of the Western Female Missionary Society Mrs W G Gray of Eustis will tell the story in costume. Dr and Mrs Gray have spent many years in India. The event promises to be most interesting.
Reverend Neslie V. Underwood leads services at Corner Tenth and Tremain. Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 B Y P U at 6 30 mid week service Wednesday 7 30 strangers welcome and all others without a home church
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