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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
4
More than 500 laws passed by Congress and state legislatures in 1931 focus on unemployment, accident compensation, old age pensions, and the right to bargain collectively.
The Brooklyn Club of the National League began activities in Clearwater last Monday and other clubs will arrive soon, marking the start of the annual southern spring training migration of players.
Florida's treasury balance at January 31 stood at 3,589,822.21 dollars, higher than the 2,895,889. on the previous 31st, indicating a satisfactory cash position.
London Tit-Bits reports a scientist claims about twenty substances can be extracted from the air. Each can be transformed into a material resembling silk floss in appearance, marking a remarkable science achievement.
Winter Haven earns wide publicity as five movie companies show newsreels of the Florida Orange Festival held in January. The films are shown to thousands of theatre patrons across the United States and will soon reach foreign countries.
Reader finds Tuesday’s paper on doorstep after Monday edition left uncorrected date line. Delays and holidays spark demoralizing delivery confusion and frustration.
Preparations are under way for an auction sale at Sylvan Shores next week. The Sylvan Shores Company is organizing the event with advertising circulated and gifts displayed, aiming for a successful sale and increased residency in the Mount Dora community.
The Chicago Motor Club reports an extensive investigation into how speed affects fuel use. Findings show gasoline consumption rises with higher speeds, with rates increasing beyond 30 miles per hour, highlighting economical driving guidance for motorists.
The long awaited Florida Bird Life by Arthur H. Howell, senior biologist with the US Bureau of Biological Survey, is published with color plates by Francis L. Jaques. The 450 page work lists 423 birds and 362 species with 61 subspecies, 72 maps, and numerous color and photo plates.
The updated football rules are praised as a prudent safety provision. They remove dangerous practices, likely reducing fatalities from the prior season while not slowing the game, and should enhance the sport for fans nationwide.
At a Jacksonville meeting the state Democratic Committee set a June 7 preferential presidential primary to choose an instructed delegation for the national convention in Chicago. A second resolution backs the voters choice until two thirds of the delegation agree that further support is hopeless.
The second annual Tung Blossom Festival will be held in Gainesville starting March 28 for four days. Building on last year's Florida debut that drew thousands, organizers promise more extensive preparations, a mammoth parade late in the week, and floats from over 70 firms alongside additional attractions expected to draw large crowds from multiple states.
The State Road Department will survey state organizations to plan a statewide beautification effort. The Sea Board Air Line railway supports the project and will cooperate on roads parallel to its tracks. Motor clubs garden clubs and other groups statewide will assist in the initiative.
The article argues checkers is harder to master than chess citing Dr. Edward Lasker and Edgar Allan Poe. It notes a St. Petersburg Florida tournament offers a $200 diamond pendant prize and traces checkers through history from ancient Egypt to Greece.
The Department of Agriculture, founded in 1862 and led by 1889 as a cabinet office, is described as the world’s largest farming agency. It employs about 25 000 with a $36 million payroll, supporting research, disease control, new crop varieties, weather reporting, and national services in conservation, road aid, and timber preservation.
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon at 11:00. Epworth League devotional meeting at 6:30 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:30. District Superintendent Rev Lawrence Radcliffe will be with us for a short address and the Fourth Quarterly Conference on Wednesday at 7:30. Written reports requested from every department. Public is invited. strangers welcome. James H. Elder, Pastor.
The Congregational church announces a full week of worship and study led by Pastor David B. Spencer. Youth services at 6 30 p m and 7 p m, Bible school at 10 a m, morning worship at 11, midweek discussions on international peace Wednesdays at 7 30 p m, all invited.
Mid week service listed for Wednesday at 7 pm Sunday school graded in all departments at 9 45 am Morning worship at 11 am Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Pastor Matthew J Bouterse invites all to worship at the church.
The Atlanta Constitution argues the south should boost local agriculture, noting 1038 carloads of Irish potatoes were consumed around Atlanta in 1931 while only 45 were grown in Georgia. It warns millions paid to out of state producers drain revenue from farmers, bankers, and businessmen and would circulate through the southern economy if kept local.
Will Rogers notes the party lists many capable men. The Richmond News Leader lauds Baker Byrd Ritchie Roosevelt Smith Garner and others for industry reasonableness practical sense self government and political acumen as they await convention choice.
A rambling column jokes about a March 17 Tomato Day event featuring many gubernatorial candidates and a notice of two tons of steel barbecue. It critiques itinerant racketeers and urges supporting local merchants, warning against paying outsiders and urging care with money.
Florida law requires that all political advertisements and campaign literature published or circulated before or on the primary election day be signed by the author. If published by a club or committee it must be signed by the chairman and secretary, and if the material is a circular it must bear the printer’s name.
Miss Hubbell leads cast to victory as "Town Hall Tonight" wins district contest. Friday in city auditorium, funds raised to send troupe to Gainesville for state competition. Mount Dora High closes season with mixed results in Ocoee games. girls’ team shows dramatic effort, boys struggle. Event notes include Rollins College contest winners and local athletic highlights.
A resident laments that money from town and visitors goes to out-of-town trainers and actors while local talent remains underutilized. The letter notes nearly $1,000 spent this winter and urges keeping funds and entertainment at home.
Mr Frickey displays an unusual detura flower in purple and white with three apparent blossoms nested inside. The white angel trumpet variety is common but this form is rare. Seeds were obtained by Mrs Frickey and several small plants have been raised for public viewing until bloom.
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