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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
4
The article recalls a busy holiday season with many events. It highlights a school entertainment program organized by students in the Hall featuring a tree and Santa Claus, noting significant community activities beyond the visible record.
Vacation time brought students home from Auburn Tallahassee and Gainesville as New Year plans emerged. The Improvement Society elected officers led by W. F. Bloodgood as president with J. W. Jepson and Mrs. M. B. Swift as vice presidents and secretary respectively. The annual church meeting elected deacons C. D. Gay and C. H. Estey, clerk Harriett Parkhurst, treasurer C. H. Estey, and trustees W. F. Bloodgood and the Esteys.
The U S Forest Service says over 48000 acres of national forest land were planted with trees this fall, reflecting a major reforestation effort across public lands and contributing to long term conservation goals.
The WCTU enjoyed strong turnout of 45 members and missionary society attendees as Mrs. S. W. Ware of Clermont spoke on Education and Cooperation. She urged wakefulness, voting, paying poll taxes, and attending town meetings, praising prohibition benefits and urging more temperance education in schools. Light refreshments followed a social time.
Augustus B Lovejoy aged 62 longtime Sorrento area farmer and businessman dies Monday January 1 in Sanford at his son’s home after a short illness. Services in Sanford funeral home followed by burial in Sanford cemetery. Survived by four sons Edwin Orlando Gus Jr Julian Leslie two daughters Eliza in Gainesville and Pauline Howard in Sanford plus grandchildren.
Miss Janet Botts representative of the National Silk Company will be in Mount Dora next week January 15 through 20 at the Specialty Gift Shop Fifth avenue adjoining the Chamber of Commerce. She will display a full line of hand knitted suits and dresses and give demonstrations and lessons on making them.
The Lake County Baptist Sunday School Association will meet at Umatilla Baptist Church on Sunday January 14 at 3 p.m. Devotional by D H Bickers followed by reports, discussions on literature, Bible study, and state papers with speakers from Leesburg Clermont Tavares Mount Dora and Eustis. Conference and adjournment at 4 30.
In the Lake County Florida probate court the estate of Ida F Thyng is opened for probate. Creditors and claimants are required to present claims to County Judge E M Tally as specified by the notice.
The notice states claims against Ida F. Thyng estate must be filed within eight months of first publication. Dolly Thyng Hayden is named executor, residing in Lake County Florida, with court dates set from the Courthouse office.
An ad claims Bukets (Bukchu) and gin cure urinary issues by flushing impurities and acids from the bladder. It promises relief from burning pains and backaches within four days, with a 25 cent trial and a money back guarantee. Mount Dora Pharmacy touts Bukets as a top seller.
Notice of application for tax deed filed for Lot 16 Block 4 Sylvan Shores Mt Dora in Lake County Florida. Deed will issue January 23 1934 if not redeemed. Also notice to creditors and claimants in the estate of Joseph H Crane deceased in Lakey Florida. Executors D Fletcher Crane and Aurelia Crane Coffin call claims by deadline December 21 1933.
The notice advertises low priced items from 50 cents to higher amounts, including flower pot ideas, kitchenware sets, and heat resistant dishes at 10 cents each. It promotes diverse inventory like galv anized pipes, 4 hp Outboard, clothing, furniture, appliances, and more, urging readers to visit.
A farm inventory is described as the most straightforward and practical record a farmer can maintain for efficient operation and quick reference.
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