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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
4
A collage of aphorisms and observations on money abuse risk in public office, creditor debt, arbitration, railroad men, capital and labor, Native Americans, nut jokes, and motorists who pick up hitchhikers. It mixes opinion, satire, and social commentary with scattered references and dated phrases.
A year in review highlights a drop of eight thousand automobile fatalities in 1937 and calls for continued traffic safety efforts, education, and strict law enforcement. It notes rising church membership and a surge in Florida tourism with 3,481 hotel and apartment permits issued and building totals around $28.8 million over four years.
Farmers and landowners in Florida are increasingly planting pine trees, a development highlighted by the Florida Forest and Park Service. About six million slash pine seedlings have been planted in the state since December, signaling future revenue potential.
An Associated Press dispatch from Santiago dated February 6 reports a United States flying fortress BS delivering 3,300 pounds of medical supplies provided by the American Red Cross for Chilean earthquake victims.
Strawberry season in Florida shows Plant City output surging with 730000 pints shipped last week and more than ten million pints sent to national markets to date.
A citizen laments vandalism on a corner bench in our town. A wooden slat was hacked through, leaving the seat unsafe, and a new bench was placed to replace the damaged one. The writer asks how to deter further acts of destruction.
A character study of Bertha Doman’s New England girlhood in Grandmother Griswold’s home. The grandmother opposed late century comforts and strict about discipline, yet fostered curiosity and literary taste. The book mixes charm and humor as it portrays a formative, unconventional upbringing.
For rent season or sale four room modern furnished near school by Sylvan Shores Realty Dora. Zellwood Inn offers good meals and rooms with phone 6412. Gas range water heaters and refrigerators sold with delivery by Chas. E. Butler at 114 N Bay St Eustis Florida. Tate.
A quirky collection of aphorisms about courage pain slander and restraint. It contrasts unlimited determination with limited means and mocks rigid economy while urging reflection before actions such as drinking.
A brief item credits Bill Stewart as author for LEND ME YOUR EARS with fragmented text following. The readable content indicates a byline but lacks further context or details about publication date or venue.
The article describes a campus program featuring Bob Quixley and Paul Whiteman at the University Auditorium. It explains the Lyceum Council’s aim to provide high quality student entertainment comparable to Mount Dora, citing past acts like Helen Jepson and James Melton and noting strong student turnout and enthusiasm.
The article explains Poppy Day observed in February to honor World War dead. It describes the memorial poppy in France and Belgium battlefields, its selection as the memorial flower, who makes and distributes the poppies, how the funds are used, and who wears them. It closes with a St. Petersburg Times pledge about road safety and future coverage.
Lake County Health Department launches an eradication campaign against hookworm. With WPA and County support, sanitary pit privies cost 16.50 in materials, and 43 toilets have been installed countywide. For details contact Lake County Health Department in Tavares.
Milner Rosenwald Academy plans Sunday afternoon observance for Dr Milner and Mr J Rosenwald with Dr Kenneth G Rogers of the white Methodist church as speaker. Friday February 17 will be annual Tag Day inviting donations. Canly Lott principal.
A church program is set for Tuesday night February 21 at St Marys Baptist Church in East Town. Admission is free but attendees are asked to donate for remodeling. Harmony Four from Deland will perform. Committee members include T M Thomas Will Harmon and Ossie Russell.
The Lake County Real Estate Board will hold its February supper and meeting at the Lake View Hotel Clermont at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 16.
Farmers and growers who have submitted their applications for 1938 soil conservation payments should come to Tavares for guidance and processing. Officials urge prompt verification of records and completion of remaining steps.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers presides with Esther Wyatt directing music and C M Brown organist The church offers 10:00 Church School 11:00 Morning Worship with a sermon A Letter from God Evening program features stereopticon pictures on youth movement titled WE Would Be Building Wednesday 7 00 Community Sing 7 30 Devotional 8 00 Hobby Horse exhibit as weekly entertainment forum style
Corner Tenth and Rev. 7 W. Pool hosts Bible School at 9 45 a m with supervisor Co M Hall. Morning Worship at 11 00 a m. Miss Suzanne Sawyer directs themed revival. Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting also at 7 30 p m.
A compendium of travelers and residents with addresses in Fairfield Ohio Brooklyn New York Wellington Iowa Cincinnati Dublin and Dubin noting registrations at various camps and hotels. Included are Harriet Osborne Henrietta Hutchins Maynard J Esmay Chas Barrick Joseph Barrick H B Maynard H Fuehrer Keller Reistie Barney Witt Arlie Eubanks and others under the entry New Suyrea Mews.
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