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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
4
Daily notes highlight 2500 to 3000 tourists arriving, a mention of a new dollar bill, sports and national pride, and cheerful reminders about kinder words. A market line says hogs are little changed and highways remain monopolized while seasonal jokes about New Year resolutions linger.
Scientists announced a revised estimate for Earth's duration, extending the expected lifespan from fifteen billion years to a trillion years, signaling a major shift in cosmological understanding.
An early indicator of improving economy shows Lake county collecting 39.9 percent of its 1936 tax roll in the first 30 days after books opened. Florida oranges topped farm products in 1935 with an estimated value of 28 million dollars, more than twice any other item. The Louisville Courier-Journal notes oleomargarine sales decline as conditions improve, contrasting with the Depression era downturn.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Florida expects warm times and exports may face public resistance. It mentions 2 500 public offices to fill from governor to district school trustees with balloting dates June 2 and 23 for nominees.
A limestone sinkhole opened on Walter Pierson's Ocala area farm last week, causing a mule and a horse pulling a plow to drop from view and die. The Black farmhand refused to return to work after the accident, prompting a halt in field labor.
A fragment notes two contrasting images: a dark cellar bin under a floor and a bright Florida garden with blooming roses and flowers in warm sun. The tone reflects newspaper observational style with minimal context and no clear event.
Congress approves $200,000 more for the Florida ship canal project to continue current employment for two months. Senator Fletcher expresses confidence that further funds will be provided as needed.
Mayo Clinic physician Dr Edgar V Allen asserts definitive proof that females are physically stronger and endure pain better than males across life from infancy to old age. He notes women outnumber men at 75 and in the centenary class, and comments on women’s equal or superior role in business. The piece contrasts this with Florida road improvements over twenty years, from impassable paths to widespread paved roads.
Florida newspaper staffers are promised a grand time at the South Florida Fair in Tampa from February 415. A royal welcome and a private reception room will be set aside for them with tea arranged for entertainment. Russell Kay heads the event and invites all press personnel to attend with their office mascot.
The governor reports Florida is financially sound and expects a balanced budget by year end. He states there will be sufficient funds to pay 9,090,000 dollars for public school teachers to ensure full salaries.
Orlando plans for an attendance of 100000 at the Central Florida Exposition to be held in February in the city. The association reports excellent finances and promises expensive features not seen in prior years to attract additional visitors.
Governor Shultz warns there will be no January fifteenth extension for buying new automobile tags. He states funds go to schools and the effort is to collect early, asserting it will materially help.
Kansas governor Landon declares the country in a hopeless condition and pleads for action rooted in common sense. The remark emphasizes urgency and national crisis language for readers.
The Florida Tax Revision League criticizes state spending on schools while urging protection and development of cattle. The piece argues proportionally to fund the live stock board and warns of political manipulation for education funding. Notable figures Claude Jones, J Colin English, and W Bill Cates are mentioned as candidates engaging voters. English is highlighted as a strong contender in education issues.
A $24 check was sent to the Children's Home Society of Florida by Dr. Robert W. Dickson of Mount Dora to cover the Community Christmas Tree collection. The letter from Marcus C. Fa State Superintendent expresses gratitude and notes costs of $35 for candy and incidentals contributed by local clubs and organizations. The article ends with a historical quote on street robberies from a 1727 London paper.
The Rev Perry B James will speak Sunday morning on Jesus the Hope of All Nations The vestry choir will lead the processional and Miss Jeannette Pike will play organ preludes and postludes The evening sermon topic будет A Faith Triumphant with the ves ted choir
Morning worship at 11 A. M. features a sermon on Good or Great or Both. Dr. Randall leads a 10 A. M. class on Where and How We Got Our Bible. Dr. Brodie speaks at 8 P. M. on Mexico and Her Muddle under the Ladies Missionary Society auspices. Public invited.
The notice lists worship times at First Baptist Church corner Tenth and Tremain with Pastor Rev. A. A. Stanley. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7:00 p.m. evening worship and mid week service at 8:00 p.m. All are invited.
The church invites worshippers to Morning Prayer and a Sermon at 11 A. M. Holy Communion is observed on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church lists services at Grove Street and Badger Avenue with Pastor Rev Patrick Doyle. Sunday masses at Clermont 8:00 am and Eustis 10:00 am. First Friday mass at 7:30 am.
The Church of Christ invites all to worship at 10 45 A M each Lord's day with Evangelist J O Barnes preaching. Services held at Zelma D Sills residence near the crate mill. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Lake County Sunday School Association opens its first quarterly session at Tavares Baptist Church Sunday at 3 pm. Robert C. Cotner of Stetson University will discuss Christian learning extension for youth, with H. M. Griffin leading music. New officers elected in October lead the meeting.
On Friday January 10 at 8 oclock a Girl Scout benefit features Marionettes presenting The Fount of Youth at the Community Building. Tickets are 25 cents and 10 cents.
The regular Parent-Teacher Association meeting featured Coach Vincent on the value of athletics in the public school curriculum. Professor Roseborough announced an early noon dismissal Friday for Lake County Fair access. Two executive committee recommendations were approved.
H. B. Harrell declares his run in the Democratic Primary for Lake County Clerk. He pledges a courteous, efficient and economical administration if nominated and elected, with the primary set for June 2.
The vegetable resembles a giant hand with stunted fingers and is identified as West Coast White Yam. Grown by Col. W. J. San born the tuber weighs 16 pounds and measures about 50 to 100 feet in stem height. The note praises its delicate nutty flavor and very white, mealy flesh and suggests easy cultivation similar to potatoes.
The report states that 9,116 Florida girls are enrolled in 4-H club work, with the statewide enrollment of women in home demonstration clubs totaling 7. Further details and context are not provided in the fragment.
A fragment discusses the League of Nations and a peaceful settlement among 57 governments with a reference to Italy. The text questions whether Italy alone deviates or holds a unique stance in the quarrel.
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