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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
4
A fragmented column surveys social trends and jokes on rain umbrellas Congress budgeting and housework. It notes the rising generation, equalities, cheerful science, and bridge as a social distraction. The piece ends by mentioning a new half million dollar hospital project at Lake Corn Center, Inc. in early spring.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce plans a major publicity push for a Waterway Congress event next Tuesday drawing 500 plus attendees from Florida and beyond. Prominent speakers from across the country will participate, with extensive press coverage cited as invaluable public relations for the city. Members are urged to join the Chamber for 1938 at $10 to support ongoing promotion efforts.
The Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nathan Mayo spoke at the dedication of a new State Farmer's Market in East Palatka. He said such markets help farmers market farm products and diversify crops across Florida to boost agricultural development.
The Associated Press reports a 130 foot Edison light tower rises at Menlo Park New Jersey with a 14 foot bulb atop the structure. On Edison’s 91st birth anniversary the Edison Pioneers gather in New York for their 20th luncheon as William Slocum Barstow presses the switch. Barstow funded the tower at a cost of 100000 dollars for the Edison Foundation.
A New York State Banking Department report shows banks and other institutions holding more than 500000 dollars in unclaimed accounts. The finding highlights individuals who are forgetful or financially careless, leaving money idle in accounts managed by banks and the state treasurer.
E. A. Trowbidge of the University of Missouri proclaims mules are not stubborn and possess greater self preservation. He argues their instinct is stronger than horses and they will refuse work when health is at risk.
Discord in the citrus industry has led to the rejection of a proposed marketing agreement and the plan has been abandoned for this season. It is unusual that such a large industry cannot implement a measure that would benefit every citrus grower in the state.
Interest in improving beef cattle in Florida grows as the fourth annual Florida Fat Stock Show approaches. More than 200 entry blanks have been mailed for entries, with 55 county agents and 146 prospective exhibitors targeted, signaling industry progress since earlier Jacksonville fat stock shows.
The Community Building hosted a three act Martin Flavin drama, Broken Dishes, staged by Pollard Players led by Bob and Cleone Pollard. The production, praised for brisk action and a mix of comedy and pathos reflecting middle western life, drew on the Pollards long theatrical ties and extension work with several universities. The text notes the Pollards’ past hits and plans to bring shows to Atlantic City and Mount Dora in future engagements.
Mrs Eugenia G Chapman wife of James J Chapman of Woodland Avenue died at 7 40 am Wednesday February 16 at Lake County Medical Center Umatilla after long ill health She was born March 7 1869 in Crawfordsville Georgia and moved through Florida teaching in schools The Chapmans settled in Mount Dora in 1919 She leaves two sisters and two brothers Funeral at Forest Cemetery Mount Dora Friday at 10 00 am Pastor Nessie V Underwood presiding Body lies in state at Rehbaum funeral parlor for viewing.
The Associated Press notes spring bonnets shown to 1500 experts at the New York Fashion Show featured 1938 hat pins. Modern pins are fancier than old bull-headed styles, with clustered rhinestones and carved glass toppers.
Willis Powell former Lake County Chamber of Commerce member was made an honorary member at a County Board of Directors meeting in the courthouse office. Attendees included George Gagner Altoona and many others from Leesburg Mount Dora Okahumpka and Tavares. The group discussed future Lake County events the State Fair Tampa publicity and the 4H Loan Fund plan.
H J Malsberger director of State Parks and Forests requests four additional CCC park camps for six months. Current camps include Myakka SP 4 near Sarasota Gold Head Branch SP 5 near Keystone Heights Fort Clinch SP 8 Fernandina Highlands Hammock SP 10 near Sebring. Proposals cover Hillsboro River SP P 71 Sulphur Springs Torreya near Rock Bluff Liberty County Florida Caverns near Marianna and Suwannee near Ellaville Madison County. Approval by National Park Service pending.
The note dated January 27 1938 aboard ship en route to Bombay expresses gratitude to Indian friends for kindness. Ella I Mahony notes a forthcoming short stay back in Mount Dora and hopes to personally thank the helpers who remembered her.
Milner and Rosenwald sponsored the opening of n nner Rosenwald Academy in East Town with a program of Negro music and literature. Dr D C Milner and Julius Rosenwald led efforts and invited white friends to attend. On Feb 18 at 1:00 pm the school’s industrial work will be exhibited.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9:45 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m with a 7:30 p m service. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m and week service on Wednesday. Straciees welcome all others without a church home.
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