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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1930
Page
4
Mount Dora Florida edition lists Edith Edeburn as editor and Eugene L Downs as plant superintendent. Subscription prices shown include one year for 00 six months for 1 00 and three months for 60c with single copies at 5c. Classified ads charged by the word with a 25c minimum. Entry noted as second class matter April 7 1916.
The Topic now goes to subscribers in thirty one states and two foreign countries. It can follow winter visitors to their homes and keep them informed about Mount Dora happenings during their absence.
Winter Haven has collected 5700 dollars and aims for 10000 to finance this year’s chamber work. The prompt asks to compare with another city and estimate Mount Dora’s expected chamber expenditure, but no Mount Dora figures are provided. Without local data, a direct estimate cannot be reliably calculated.
George H. Clements says the best chamber booklet is a copy of the local newspaper. He asserts communities mailing their own paper to prospective settlers or investors will see strong results.
Mount Dora welcomed Mr and Mrs Calvin Coolidge as two of the month s delightful guests. They requested no public attention and were treated with courtesy during their stay at the Lakeside. They enjoyed the hotel town and surrounding Lake and hills of Florida and expressed hope to return.
The Topic seeks many new subscribers citing annual savings of sixty cents and mail delivery. Readers help support the newspaper through subscriptions, which boost the paper’s advertising value and community service. A Mount Dora publicity photo of Mrs. Coolidge appears in the New York Herald Tribune, highlighting Chamber of Commerce efforts.
A reader recounts seeing Mount Dora mentioned in a magazine and asks for further information. The letter is dated this week and comes from Edwin D. Layne of Ingenio Perenir C por A, Don Pedro de Macoris, Republica Dominicana.
Local pride links tax payment and law observance to a city’s credit. Florida’s 1930 outlook, per the Florida State Chamber of Commerce, foresees stable industry, agriculture-led growth, and a strong tourist season despite national recession forecasts.
The column notes Miami's lively night life as a private matter for Miami, comments on Florida history and bank failures, cites Irving Bachellor on Adam and Eve blame, and reports a flood of auto tax money flooding the state treasury with clerks straining to count.
The Ocala Star extols making grapefruit juice into wine in Florida noting no bother in the process. It suggests raisins aid the fermentation and credits the warm Florida sun for the natural action.
A Howey Tribune joke about weather forecasts. The piece mocks calling Florida cooler tonight despite 74 degree heat. It argues regional climate quirks inflate or mislead readers and lampoons editors and readers who defend such phrasing.
Child author J M Greene describes daisies in a short verse. The piece notes white and gold petals and voices a wish that the gardener would spare their bed. Mount Dora Public School fifth grade student crafted the poem.
Sunday school at 10:00 led by Mr. Cooley superintendent. Classes for all ages. Pastor preaches at 11:00. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening song and sermon at 7:30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. Invitation to all to worship with James H. Elder pastor.
The schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m led by Pastor D B Spercer. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m, mid week service at 7 30 p m, and Ladies Aid Society on Friday February 21 at 2 30 p m with Bennett Harvey leading the lesson from Johns First Epistle.
The schedule lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The pastor D P Montgomery invites the public to attend all services.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue announces Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4. All are welcome.
The De Land News notes concern over long dresses in Jacksonville outfits. The reply urges dresses to extend to cover legs at least to Lucky Sanford, signaling local fashion expectations.
Lake County Florida court orders Hazel Callahan Compton to appear by March 10 1930 to show cause why executrix appointment should not be revoked and an administrator cum testamentum annexo bonis non named. The proceeding cites Letters Testamentary issued January 2 1930 and notes the executrix status and potential renunciation.
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