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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
4
Fragmented ad copy notes economic mood in Florida with references to toll roads, automobile tags due dates, and a forecast of growth. Mentions Jacksonville Tampa and Miami, population figures, and signs at gas stations. Sketches 1935 business optimism amid low tolls and rising prosperity.
The nation enters a new year with optimism and a calm, reflective mood. Leaders praise the national recovery program as improving conditions for most people and urge continued cooperation to advance prosperity and brotherhood.
The Clewiston News lauds Florida’s grit as farmers in the Everglades replant crops after a freeze. Despite damage to sugar cane and crops around Lake Okeechobee, producers report rapid recovery, with the sugar mill grinding a 24 hour record of 4 646 tons and optimism for market readiness.
Roger Babson in his annual survey notes substantial improvement over prior years showing normal conditions returning. He cites 1922 as the low point, 1934 near normal, and predicts continued recovery into 1935 with business about 9 percent above the previous year’s December level and 16 percent above two years prior.
The piece argues horns in traffic jams worsen conditions and that drivers who misuse horns show mental or liberal incompetency and should fail driver license exams. It stresses strict condemnation of horn abuse and better licensing standards.
The Sorrento Ladies Aid held a men meeting at Mrs V Tetetee’s Thursday with a suitable program and refreshments. Winter Garden visitors Mr and Mrs N M Swartsel spent New Years Day with Mr and Mrs C M Brown. Glen Brown returned to the University of Florida Gainesville Sunday after vacation at home. Hattie Allen and Pauline McDonald attended a D A R luncheon in Eustis Thursday. Miss Snowden of New York, guest of Rev Nobles, stayed Saturday night and Sunday led Sabbath School and sang My Task and a duet Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd with Rev Noble. Mrs Bartholomew and Mollie of Ormond Beach were guests for the holidays of the former’s sister, Mr and Mrs Tambling. Lena Hanna and Miss Sherwood of Orlando called at the Barber home New Years Day. Miss Vivia Craig of Mount Dora spent Christmas with the Browns.
Py thian Sisters Mount Dora Temple No 12 will hold a public installation at Fraternal Hall Monday at 8 p.m. Those interested are invited to attend. Mae Griffiths, Press Cor.
Books added to shelves include Men Against Death Pitcairn Island Nordhoff Hall Lost Horizon Goodbye Mr Chips James Hilton Mary Poppins Travers Yonder Sails the Mayflower Morrow Invincible Louisa Meigs The Little House on Wheels Hays Tarzan the Lion Man Burroughs The Cold Journey Stone Little Orvie Tarkington Mr Underhill's Progress Corbett Lightship Binns Captain Nicholas Walpole The Curate's Wife E H Young Why Not Try God Mary Pickford
Attendees say Tuesday night entertainment was so bad it was funny. The program, supposed to feature Southern College students, was canceled due to holidays and a last minute substitute entertainer was secured. The committee hopes future programs draw crowds and forget this fiasco.
A Times Herald column urges men to spare a minute for a boy with a kind word or a helping hand. Encouragement can influence a boy’s future as communities face widespread unemployment. The note recalls daily acts of civility and responsibility toward youth amid a broad survey listing 14,091 US-Canada newspapers in 1935.
Cornelia H. Clapp a longtime Mount Holyoke College educator and scientist dies at 85. She worked with Louis Agassiz and at Woods Hole and was the only woman on her organization’s board of trustees. Known for bryology research and the toadfish study nicknamed Dr Clapp's fish. born Montague Mass educated Mount Holyoke Syracuse Chicago Naples Zoological Station. survived by sisters Mary Harriet brother Charles W Clapp and nephews John T Clapp and Rev R Harold Clapp.
The Tourist Club of Mount Dora notes the December 31 1934 death of Cornelia Maria Clapp aged 85 near founder and valued member. A scientist educator and devout Christian she earned university honors and shared her knowledge with leaders while remaining humble. The club resolves to comfort the family and publish the resolutions in the minutes.
Our Traditions will Miss Pike's organ selections for the morning will be Voluntary in G Muller Aria Mozart Rob McMurray tenor solo The evening prelude Communion Arthur Brown Offertory Ceciliana Redhead Postlude Great and Glorious A song fest led by Mrs Esther Wyatt with piano Mrs E E Trus kett organ Miss Pike and violins accompanying the singing Familiar gospel hymns will be sung The junior choir meets Wednesday at 3 30 for practice and assists in the morning service
The Congregational Church lists services with pastor Andrew M Brodie and organist Florence Hanscom. Bible School at 10:00 am, Adult Bible Class taught by Mr. Peabody, sermon at 11:00 am titled An Authoritative Teacher, and an illustrated song service at 6:30 pm. A cordial welcome is extended.
The notice lists 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 at 8 00 p m and mid week service on Wednesday at 8 00 p m inviting all to worship with them at Corner Tenth and Tremain.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida invites a morning prayer and sermon at 11 A.M. on Sundays with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
State Agricultural Extension workers suggest adding livestock to the farm balancing process to improve systems. The Florida farmer is seen as having an excellent opportunity to adjust and balance production.
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