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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
4
Local Mount Dora paper notes Thursday issues by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Mentions advertising rates and display and classified pricing, with digits and garbled text reflecting old typesetting. The readable fragment lists 35¢ per inch for display and a word rate for classifieds, and references advance subscription terms for one year.
Remember your neighbors are not all sugar tax. The note warns readers about possible impact of a sugar tax and urges careful consideration of policy effects on households and local economy.
The War Department IG probes a leading Indianapolis real estate man tied to a 60 000 acre defense land deal. Alleged 6 percent commission would reach about 195 000 dollars, higher than typical Indiana land sales. Questions arise over including abstracts taxes and his own fee in commissions while promising free title.
Dick Pope creator of Florida Cypress Gardens releases a booklet titled Flowers of the Old South. It features colored garden views and black and white plant photos with concise descriptions for easy identification. The booklet aims to promote Florida beauty beyond Cypress Gardens and includes a map of the state highlighting other attractions.
In this column a writer notes that Ed Sadler and Charlie Norris depart for three years of service, wishing them luck. The piece reflects on crowd support in sports and politics, urging continued encouragement whether or not teams win. The column also mentions ASCAP and radio listeners.
The piece argues for a shift in college recruiting toward students who will contribute beyond athletics. It notes Florida plans to scout for genuine learners, rather than only athletic talent, and to reward education over fraternal status and wealth. It also highlights the value of education as a civic good and praises merit-based admissions.
The State Commission of Game and Fresh Water Fish plans stronger patrols in Lake County with three game wardens covering different areas plus a special warden on Lake Apopka. A high speed boat equips the Lake Apopka unit to boost water patrols, reflecting improving conditions for game and fish over the past year.
The text explains filing requirements by filing status. Singles and widows with gross income of 800 or more must file. Married couples living together with gross income of 2000 or more must file. If both spouses have income, their combined income may require a joint return. Joint filings expose income to normal tax and surtax. If separate returns are used, each reports only their own income.
The liability on a joint tax return is joint and several. A joint return cannot be filed if either spouse is a non resident alien. If an agent does not file the return, both spouses must sign sworn affidavits before a proper officer. if both or neither prepare, both must sign. If separate returns are filed, the $2,000 personal exemption may be allocated between them. Either spouse may elect to file jointly or separately each year. After the due date, amended returns cannot be filed on a different basis for that year once filed.
Cauley Lott principal thanks supporters for their loyal help during the school anniversary from Tag Day sales to a unique Sunday program. He invites friends to visit anytime and expresses hopeful plans for tangible achievements.
Mrs. Charles Ufford recounts a 40 year old colored wedding witnessed in Mount Dora. The event, described in a 1901 letter, shows a community gathering with a donation of 2 75 for a lamp and household goods, a small improvised ceremony in a crowded church, and a playful mood as the bride and groom are described with vivid attire and the old minister leading a singable tune.
New mail schedule begins Saturday December 14 observed with dry except Sundays. ADL Tavares, Eustis at 12 45 P M. All points north and south 5 00 P M. 5 30 P M air mail all points in state incoming except Sundays due 7 10 A M all points north and south 9 15 A M air mail all points 1 15 P M Florida mail 3 45 P M all points north and south
Outgoing 4 30 P M air mail Star Route 5 00 P M train Incoming 9 15 A M air mail Star Route 3 45 P M train north and south C C Dooley Postmaster.
Train numbers 433 431 134 430 are listed with origins Sanford Leesburg Umatilla and destinations Sanford Mount Dora. Times shown include 7:10 A M daily except Sunday 2:45 P M daily 1:15 P M daily and 8:15 P M daily. P W Turrentine is the agent.
A church wedding described with humor as the officiant riffs on marriage vows and collects a small honorarium. The groom and bride exchange a kiss after the Episcopal rite, while onlookers recall a faded photo from the railroad station and a small group gathers at Mount Dora.
G. T. ere Huggins assistant county agent departs Lake County to assume County Agent duties in Calhoun County with headquarters at Blountstown effective February 15. He joined Lake County in September 1939 from the University of Florida and developed a strong soil conservation and club program under County Agricultural Agent R. E Norris, while active in church work with his wife.
Lost small dog with green sweater. finder asked to return to Mrs. H. W. Fish on Helen Street. Also notes praise for Huggins as second assistant county agent in Lake County and references to Wilmer Bassett’s scholarship and career with the University of Florida Extension Division. Mentions R. E. Norris and training for young county agents.
Two Lake County bands from Leesburg and Eustis, directed by H. Graham Selick, performed with distinction in the Tampa Fair Gasparilla parade on Monday. Their maneuvers before a packed grandstand drew favorable publicity for Lake County.
Cmare War Rev Kenneth G Rogers minister Mrs C M Gudgeon Organist and Choir Director. 10:00 Church School. 11:00 The minister will preach. 6:30 Epworth League. Wednesday 7:30 p m Midweek service.
Junior and Senior Chorus sing familiar hymns with duets and solos. Prayer meeting for men Tuesday at 7 30 P M. Week devotional Wednesday. Prayer meeting for women Friday at 3 00 P M. A cordial welcome to a friendly church.
Church service at 11:00 A M with minister Harry Westbrook Reed D D and organist Florence Gilbert Hanscom at 714 Donnelly Street Donnelly St Col 7th Ave Donnelly Street. Worship and sermon titled Paul’s Creed for Courageous Living.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis holds 11 a.m. service next Sunday with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month. Church of Christ in Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street schedules Bible study at 10 a.m. and preaching with Bro. Grady Fulmer from Winter Garden on Sunday. evening service at 5:30 p.m., prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
The Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists Rev. William O Farrell as pastor. Mass schedule includes 8 am on the first Sunday and 10 30 am on other Sundays, daily 7 30 am, confessions Saturdays and eves of Holy Days and First Fridays at 7 30 pm, midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 pm, and baptisms Sundays at 3 pm.
Welcome to services at First Presbyterian Church Florida with Pastor Paul Floyd Jones and Pastor Emeritus S H Moore. Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 00 Junior and Senior High at 6 30 Young People at 6 30 Evening Worship at 7 30 Prayer Meeting at 7 30 Woman's Auxiliary circles meet second Tuesdays at 3 and programs on fourth Tuesdays at 3.
Pastor L A Ford leads Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 45 pm. Come and worship with us. P E Friday at 7 45 pm.
Corner of Grove Street and Avenue hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m The Wednesday meeting at 8 p m features testimonies and remarks on Christian Science A free reading room at Fountain Inn bail 117 Eustis Street open daily 2 to 5 p m except Sundays and holidays Bible and Christian Science literature available for reading borrowing or purchase The public is invited to attend services and use the reading room.
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