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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
2
Advertisement text shows a notice about a 35 cent ad rate and a second class matter filing on January 7, 1916 at the Mount Dora Florida post office under the 1879 act.
The Mount Dora Topic announces a Circulation Flight aimed at the Golden Triangle region with prizes including a $935 Essex Car and a $256.50 Furniture Suite. Frances Forrister and Ed Homer from Valparaiso Indiana lead the drive, inviting community support and promising unlimited cash commissions and prizes for participants.
The Lake County Citizen notes the Times Union front page story about the Coolidges five weeks in Florida, specifically Mount Dora. It claims TU may have omitted the place as a “snooty” trick, and suggests eastern towns would not be unnamed.
The Central Florida Exposition extended every courtesy to newspapers on Editors' Day Friday. Passes to the fairgrounds were issued for all paper staff and Friday attendees gained complimentary admission to Johnnie Jones shows. The Press Breakfast catered to active editors and publishers only.
A late night breakfast hosted in the Orlando Chamber of Commerce banquet hall featured a full menu and prize giveaways all sourced from Orange County. Attendees included Karl Lehman’s team, Florida Exposition officials, and members of the Orange and Orlando Chambers of Commerce, totaling about one hundred fifty guests.
Cleveland youngsters cheer as their father returns to Fort Meade with a baby pig. Joe Fergis Jr. of the Apopka Chief wins a blue ribbon for best weekly in the state, only to learn editors also share the honor. Silver King the famous screen dog entertains.
Eddie Ross appeared on the program and kept the audience in an uproar with his lively performance and quick wit.
At a gathering honoring Nathan Mayo, Blaine McGrath stepped in to read a lengthy speech titled The Situation Before Us. The crowd followed but could not discern the situation or remedy, yet cheered as the closing urged swift action and resolved purpose amid vague rhetoric.
Mr. Mayo complains about misquotes while Mr. I insists on speaking in person after an applause. The Topic notes a mailing list omission and introduces Textype as a reader friendly newspaper typeface designed by Mergenthaler.
Fair fans will attend the Florida State Fair in Jacksonville from March 15 to 22, a shift from previous November dates. Another feature is a Florida newspaper tribute from WFLA Clearwater Friday at 7:45, the State Press Scrap Book by Florida Clipping Service showcasing "The Best from the Press."
The property of Mrs. N. E. Hoxie deceased will be sold at auction on March 15 at 3 PM. Located at 1921 McDonald Street Mount Dora in the best residential district, Lot 70 by 140 feet with a furnished frame house. Cash terms 10 percent due day of sale balance on deed delivery. Silver and other personal possessions to be sold at the same time. Information from J H Crane 815 McDonald Street who has a key to the house and will show it to interested parties.
Sunday March 2 services at the Methodist Episcopal Church include Sunday school at 10:00 AM, morning worship and sermon by Dr. N E Davis on afar, Epworth League at 6:30 PM, evening worship, and mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Pastor James H Elder invites all to attend.
D B Spencer pastor leads the Sunday program with 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship and 7 p m Christian Endeavor in the local church.
The announcement lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with B P U preaching at 6 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m D P Montgomery is the pastor and invites public attendance.
Sunday service at 11 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m. Testimonial Wednesday evening. Reading Room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4. Corner Grove St and Lemon Avenue in the church edifice.
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