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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
4
A collage of wit and civic notes counsels thrift and road safety. An editorial voice urges careful driving to prevent costly crashes, while pedestrians are urged to follow signals, know laws, and advocate safer traffic systems.
The piece notes that automobile accidents cause immense losses, costing more than twice the revenue of the U S postal service and more than all baseline taxes. It compares 1937 figures to 1936, highlighting the growing fiscal impact of car crashes.
Congress passes the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 praised as vital for farmers and national income. President Roosevelt calls it historic legislation aimed at stabilizing prices and avoiding boom bust cycles, while urging effective use for agriculture and the people. The piece also highlights educational shortcomings in the South with alarming statistics and quotes from the Columbia State about youth and school conditions in southern states.
A political reflection argues that despite lineage from the Founding Fathers, purity of stock cannot substitute for equal educational opportunities. It warns that southern children deprived of development will fall behind in culture, wealth, and influence compared with peers nationwide.
The family of J. J. Chapman expresses deep appreciation for sympathy, flowers, and kindness shown during illness and after the death of their loved one.
Local ad promotes a trade with Cashwell's Walgreens System offering a free watch to customers who participate. The notice highlights the promotion as a limited time offer at participating stores.
The February Kiwanis Magazine highlights a Rag Pegg Alleagg by G. Lantz of Eustis with photos gathered by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. The half column piece notes Kiwanis editors are active and have won state journalism awards.
R W Blacklock Florida State Boys Club Agent in charge of 4H carried out a visit to Lake County with County Agent R E Norris and Assistant Agent Wilmer Bassett to advance the Progressive program aiding 4H Club development. State Road 22 detours cause local traffic shifts between Floral City and Bushnell in Citrus County.
Corner Rev Neslie V Underwood pastor. Sunday School 9 45 morning worship 11 00. Evening service 7 30. B Y P U 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30. Strangers welcome and all without a regular church home.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Florida holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Holy Communion at 11 a m with the service underway.
The Lake-rllee Church of Christ invites Tourists to attend on the Lord's Day with Bible study at 10 A M and communion at 11 Proschine again at 7 15 P M Sunday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday night and song service led by Bro Lawrence Mize.
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