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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
4
Fragment advises advertising to attract trade, noting readers should know what is on offer. Improper transcription obscures details about a neighbor and Aunt Dora.
Vague, damaged text describes a fleeting interior moment with misheard dialogue, a pursuit or confrontation, and unresolved actions. The passage remains incoherent with missing context and unclear participants, offering little concrete detail to identify persons, places, or events.
In McLean Woods near Massachusetts a hound trapped by a hunter’s trap survived eight years. A Nashua New Hampshire boy scouts helped feed the dog while a local effort seeks to locate and punish those responsible for the trap under the law.
The text lists the father as Success and the mother Ambition, with children bearing names like Perseverance, Honesty, Thoroughness, and Enthusiasm. It mentions a oldest daughter Character and sisters such as Cheerfulness Courtesy and Sincerity, implying a parental family guiding virtues. The passage suggests a lesson about unity and positive qualities within the family.
A dubious 10 point sales pitch from a mail order outfit urges cash upfront, stresses distrust of local dealers, and promotes buying church goods while denying church support. It warns readers to beware and to rely on local merchants for essentials, citing Center North Dakota Republican as the source.
The Melbourne Sentinel reports the new Congregational church at Dixie Highway and Strawbridge Avenue near completion and set for dedication Sunday January 12 at 2 30 pm. Rev E C Gillett will preach the dedication sermon with Dr Hanscom in charge and support from local clergy. A new pipe organ will also be dedicated during the ceremonies.
A column notes oddities and reflections including a hardware store gag about a breakfast gong, jokes about window shades, a comment on prohibition talk, sport ethics and foundations, remarks on stock losses among east coast millionaires, and Alfred E. Smith playing Santa in a New York hospital speaking Italian to a child.
A witty column mocks radio announcers and public figures while noting a surge in Scotch jokes. It lampoons Joe Grundy resembling Santa and comments on 1930 calendars, new year habits, and shifts in social norms, ending with a jibe about speech codes in Massachusetts speakeasies.
Members are urged to bring a dollar and details of how earned, at 6 30 Tuesday evening January 14 at the church annex. Attendees should bring their own silver and cup, paper plates will be provided, and husbands should attend.
Dr. Crooks of the Anti Saloon League lectures at the Methodist Church on Wednesday January 15 showing a temperance drama The Mayor's Daughter. Admission is free with a voluntary offering for expenses and the event aims to engage the youth. Visit Mount Dora Baby Golf Links.
The Winter Garden Alabama hotel formally opened to the public with a ceremony and inaugural guests. Officials praised the new establishment as a boost for local tourism and business.
At the Pegler meeting the Mount Dora Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution mourning the death of Dr. O L Callahan who served as health officer. A sacred page will be set in city records in his memory and a copy sent to relatives.
The Florida Chain of Missionary Assemblies aims to extend outreach through a series of open air park meetings across multiple cities modeled after Northfield events. Mrs Henry W Peabody of Orlando is General Chairman with a statewide and national committee including Mrs George C Bradley and Edna G Fuller. In Winter Park Orlando dates January 25 to 30 are set as sessions begin drawing letters from supporters nationwide.
Charter No 13102 shows bank liabilities including surplus profits due to banks and outstanding stock in reserve for taxes and expenses. It records demand and time deposits totaling 1 104 72 275 791 52 128 601 92 and notes sworn statements by cashier J M McCown before Notary Louis R Tremain on January 8 1932.
Miss Induk Kim and Dr. Mary E McDaniel join Mrs Elsie Hand Kling er and others to stage a pageant and direct community singing. The Business and Professional Women’s Clubs plan supper meeting with Mrs Herbert Baright to present three studies on national and international life. Officials say structural work may begin in Florida and some immediate problems may be addressed.
An essay argues that millions are unconscious arsonists through ignorance or carelessness. It claims their fires are caused not by intent but by neglect such as unattended wiring and discarded flames. The piece contrasts them with deliberate arsonists and notes the higher overall damage from the unconscious kind.
Sunday school at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:00 with sermon by the pastor. Epworth League for young folks at 6:30 P M. Evening song and sermon at 7:30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. Invitation extended to all friends to worship. James H Elder pastor.
Community notices list services at 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Morning Worship and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor led by Nelson Murray for January 12 with the topic How Can Nations Practice the Golden Rule. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. January 10 at 2:30 p.m. includes Ladies Aid Society activities.
The Baptist Tabernacle outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m with morning and evening worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m B Y P U at 6 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Pastor D P Montgomery invites the public to attend all services.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am A testimonial meeting follows Weekly reading room hours are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church edifice All are welcome
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