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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
6
A collage of aphorisms and brief notes on daily life from The Times Union. Commentary on fashion and dating, work and pay, politics, Easter dates, radio, nutrition, taxes, citrus imports, and the wirephoto system, with multiple city references and dates.
Prospective Derby guests to Louisville should book early as Governor Lafoon invites all colonels and admirals on his staff to attend. About 2,000 already invited with potential doubling by May first. listed attendees include Joan Crawford Fannie Brice Mae West Jean Harlow and Sophie Tucker.
The mule market shows renewed activity after years of quiet. Farmers buy more animals and return to farming, while urban residents drawn by bread lines head to the fields to seek work supported by the land.
Rollins College marks its 50th anniversary since 1885 with praise from the Augusta Chronicle. The editorial lauds Winter Park Florida institution as uniquely conducted, noting Dr Edwin Payson Hooker as first president and Hamilton Holt as president who led major reforms and $2,000,000 in buildings and endowments including the Annie Russell Theatre.
The Municipalities League in Orlando discussed boosting Florida summer tourism with cooperation from all carriers. Harry E. Platt of Miami said the Chicago office will stay open and $25,000 will be spent to promote summer business, with Miami’s Windy City office aiding other cities. The push aims to establish Florida as a year round destination of flowers, fish, and fun.
Tate Powell Sr editor owner of the Baker County Press bought land on Macclenny outskirts and built a home. When not editing or running the press he works in his field weeding potatoes or trying new crops to test credit implications. A Jersey cow and a flock of hens illustrate the farm while visiting scribes are treated to fried chicken. Powell expects many visitors as his network grows.
Researchers at Columbia University reveal the chemical formula for vitamin B, a breakthrough toward pure extraction. The nerve vitamin aids nerve health and may improve treatment of nerve disorders, previously scarce in exact purity in foods like tomatoes, yeast, eggs, liver, and kidney.
The Atlanta Constitution notes an estimated over one million people in Florida attempting to achieve a perfect bridge hand and to make a hole in one in golf, highlighting wide participation in mind sport and sport.
A Tampa area reflection cites a national wholesaler urging regular newspaper advertising as key to business success. It quotes Commissioner Nathan Mayo on Florida losing $60 million yearly by importing meat dairy vegetables hay grain and canned foods that could be produced locally.
Following Nebraska's lead as many as 18 states now weigh abolishing two chambers and replacing them with a single legislature. Proponents argue a one house system offers greater efficiency to meet expanding state responsibilities and improve governance.
A resolution proposes inviting Huey Long to address the Alabama legislature, arguing that lawmakers will miss the circus in Montgomery on March 19 and that the general public can attend the event with gorillas and monkeys. The measure frames the visit as compensation for legislators’ anticipated absence.
The legislature passed a 15 year tax exemption for pine paper pulp industries to stimulate development of the pine-paper sector. The author urges a similar measure when the state legislature reconvenes, calling the industry a promising asset in its infancy.
The article challenges popular beliefs about boating accuracy by explaining propulsion, gear ratios, and hull materials. It notes mahogany's cost and softness, discusses propeller versus engine speeds, multiple propellers, and sail rig safety, and clarifies boat handling, headroom, and steering differences between pleasure craft and commercial vessels.
Perry B. James ministers a service at 11 am with sermon The Value of Right Motive and musical pieces by Jeannette Pike. Evening worship at 7:30 pm features Dr. Sherrod Soule with Anthem When Daylight Fades performed by Meredith.
The Congregational Community Church announces Bible School at 10 a m and morning service with sermon at 11 a m Pastor Andrew M Brodie and organist Florence Gilbert Hanscom lead the day. An illustrated lecture Jesus Reflected follows a 6 30 p m service and 7 30 song service with special music. All are welcome.
The notice lists church services at First Baptist Church Corner Tenth and Tremain. Sunday school starts 9:45 a.m. with morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young People Union meets 7:00 p.m. Evening worship and mid-week service are at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. You are invited to attend any or all services.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 A. M. Holy Communion first Sunday monthly. A cordial welcome to all. D. T. Johnson, Rector.
The Church of Christ meets at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the Crate Mill every Lord's Day at 10 30 a m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
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