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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
4
A college student argues a chaperon acts as a press censor while many view troubles with scrutiny. Doctors are lucky when mistakes are hidden. The piece notes money, grievances, luck, judgments, and tax grumbling as human foibles.
The article notes peak tourist activity and prosperity in Florida communities as the season reaches its height. It quotes a homely philosopher on the danger of hopes without effort and cites the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot remark on Republican criticism of the Roosevelt administration in context of national improvement.
Critics claim the New Deal destroys business but data from over 1,300 corporations show a 48 percent gain in profits in 1935 versus 1934, indicating a contrary trend in the current year.
North Carolina Senator Reynolds faces pressure from constituents to pass a law aimed at moderating the weather. They argue the measure would help them catch up on fishing efforts and yield steadier conditions for the industry.
Experiments begun by the late Thomas A Edison to produce rubber from goldenrod are reported to be progressing. The goal started at 5 percent, rose to 10 percent, and now 12 percent yield is claimed, signaling potential commercial viability and a new farm-based industry.
H S Phillips notes Miami’s bustling tourist season with crowds, mobile avenues, dirigibles overhead, roaring airplanes, yachts in the bay, and liners at the docks, calling it the biggest season seen in the area. The scene evokes a censored report of exuberant pleasure and activity along beaches and city.
David Owens of Charlotte presided over the New York gathering where over 5 000 retailers from across the nation praised the convention as the most successful in 25 years. He cited rising optimism and a shift from a low mood to efforts toward greater prosperity for the industry.
The piece argues that many drivers cause most auto disaster deaths and urges strict laws and education to eliminate dangerous drivers. It compares drivers to railway engineers, noting the need for sound mind, good character, and alert perception to protect lives.
The American Legion Monthly survey indicates most veterans will pay old debts first, then invest in real estate and business, buy houses, clothing, and furnishings, with only a small share likely to spend on cars. The piece also notes a long history of orange cultivation transforming the fruit from a pear shape to its current form.
A quip notes the night before feels bright only if the morning after does not dull it. The line compares concern for the morning after with the prior night’s mood.
Numismatists seek when the two dollar bill began to be seen as unlucky. Some connect the superstition to ancient Pythagoras who called the number two a symbol of diversity disorder and bad augury. The text suggests tearing a corner from the bill to remove the curse.
Florida promotes itself as a land of opportunity with year round farming profits from diverse crops and livestock. Governor Shultz will visit the Seminole in the Everglades on February 22 to discuss tribal welfare with a small delegation, hoping for measures to improve the Indians’ condition. The Florida climate is praised against Atlanta’s cold snap as residents from many regions enjoy sunshine and outdoor life in the state.
The Illinois Central notes unusually heavy passenger traffic to Florida and the largest automobile shipments to resort towns in its history. The Pennsylvania System reports passenger business to Florida up 35 percent from last year and other lines note overflow cars and extra sections added to move people to the state’s warm climate.
Mayor Mansfield of Boston says Florida’s climate allows playing golf in shirt sleeves during winter, calling the idea wonderful and highlighting the contrast with northern weather.
The Lake Butler Times reports a local man near Lake Butler purchased a bar rel of flour, the first time in twenty years a Union County resident bought that quantity for home consumption.
Stanley Johnson of Mount Dora pens a lengthy piece titled Old Age in Florida that ran in Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror and was reprinted by Springfield Daily Republican. The Lake County Chamber notes northern newspapers celebrate Florida winter visitors and local publicity.
Mr and Mrs Owen Conrad announce the birth of their daughter Patsy Ann born Monday. Both mother and infant are doing nicely.
Mr and Mrs Otis L McCullough announce the birth of a son named Vernon Mathews born on a Sunday in February weighing seven pounds Special work in clothing and textiles has been inaugurated by the State Home Demonstration department.
A humorous spoof titled I'm Casting My Vote for Town send appears in a local column during the Press Breakfast. The verse mocks Townsend Roosevelt and Doc Townsend while urging support for Townsend in a playful political song performed by an elderly narrator.
Dr. Lawrence, superintendent of the Jacksonville St Johns River Conference, will preach Sunday morning. At 2 30 p m Dr Redcliffe will brief the superintendent and World Service secretary Perry B James on church work for the conference year. James will deliver a brief talk and a special service titled The Test of My Music. The vested choir under Miss Jeannette Pike will provide music for both services. Church School convenes at 10 00 with classes for all ages Epworth League meets at 6 30.
Congregational Andrew Melrose Brodie D D presides with Florence Hanscom Hanscom organist and choir director Bible School at 10 a m and 19 a m Adult Class taught by Dr Randall Morning Worship with Sermon at 11 on The Greatest Sinner and the Greatest Saint A cordial welcome awaits all who share in the services
The notice lists worship times at 11 00 a m morning worship 3 00 p m Baptist Young People Union 8 00 p m evening worship and a Wednesday 8 00 p m midweek service You are invited to attend any or all services.
Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 A M. Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month. A cordial invitation to all from Rector D T Johnson.
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church lists services at 8:00 a.m. in Clermont and 10:00 a.m. in Eustis with Rev. Patrick Doyle as pastor and a First Friday Mass at 7:30 a.m. located at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis Florida.
Worship on Sundays at 10 45 a m led by Evangelist J O Barnes at Mrs Zelma D Sills home near the crate mill Prayer and song service Wednesdays at 7 30 p m at Evangelist J O Barnes 834 Liberty Ave E A cordial invitation to worship with us is extended to all by the church
The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty Street lists Rev. E L Moore as pastor. Regular services are Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Come worship with us.
At Zellwood Founders Day program the P T A membership rose from 14 to 66 as the committee closed its campaign. The treasury grew from 56 cents to 75 dollars plus a 25 dollar donation. A candlelight ceremony featured Miss Shirley Whitehurst and Mrs E W Fly with prayers and songs. Saxophone selections by Mr Bush and Miss Lucy McDonald followed, with Catherine Prentiss on guitar and a talk by C F Whitney about the birthday.
Wesley Baylor of Umatilla spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Brad Gools Wallace Osborn family returned from Lakeland where they attended a camp meeting George Finley of Thomaston Maine and their hosts enjoyed cake and refreshments at a local gathering
The February 21 meeting of Sorrento C E club elected Miss Helen Driver as president. The sewing circle resumes activities and plans are set for church projects. Members will attend Wednesday prayer service together.
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