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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
4
A fragment from a Massachusetts official who recently caught Lake County fever jokes about Florida and Mount Dora. The playful verse recalls winter and hints at retirement plans in the Florida town, dated January 9, 1940.
The 1940 Florida Orange Festival opens this month to display a premier citrus exhibit array. Originating as a Polk County event, it has grown into a national activity rivaling California's show, drawing exhibits from all citrus Florida and highlighting the state's leading industry.
Local columnist reflects on weather, new arrivals including Walter Radcliffe and Elizabeth Hawley, and a Mount Dora United Press headline about a fugitive. He recalls a Derby hat myth linked to a North man, mentions a golf swing claim, and promotes the upcoming Kiwanis Boy Scout Frolic next month with date to be announced.
Winter Haven prepares for the 1940 Florida Orange Festival January 22 to 27 with headliner citrus acts daily and an exhibition of citrus products. Visitors can explore Bok Tower Lake Wales Gardens and Waverly Fruit Garden while enjoying central lodging and numerous parks. The festival includes a Press Breakfast on January 26 and aims to attract tourists and dignitaries with decorated city streets and eager displays.
The promoters of ham and egg schemes in California and Ohio suffered defeats at the polls. A favorable outcome could have cost workers their jobs, making the vote a decisive setback for the initiatives.
Mrs. Fannie Bell Rivenbark aged 62 died suddenly Tuesday at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Hall residence where she had lived six months from Alba Florida She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Mildred Hall Mount Dora and a son Bob Hall Winter Haven Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 from the Baptist church with Rev Ralph Acree officiating Burial will be in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora
Julia A. Olds of Mount Dora dies from injuries in an auto accident in Lake County. She had been a winter resident and active in Civic and church activities. Survived by daughter Ethel Olcott of Oneida Castle and daughter-in-law Ruby Branagan, with a brother and sister in New York. Funeral and burial planned in Oneida, New York.
Mrs Clara Flood Whitten-Gifford died Monday Jan 8 after a brief illness. Born Clinton Maine Sept 11 1849 she taught at Spellman Seminary and Hartshorn Memorial College. She lived in Mount Dora for over twenty years and supported churches clubs and a ranch operation in Montana during WWI.
Indoor baby pictures are easier with lights and simple rules. Use a toy to keep the baby still or confine him in a crib or playpen and shoot in a chosen spot with soft diffused lighting. Load high speed film, set a fast shutter, and have the baby posed with a bright or noisy toy. Keep moving film after each shot and aim for a quick series of good expressions.
The excerpt honors a woman whose radiant spirit implicit trust unfaltering faith courage and loyal devotion made her home a refuge and her heart a shrine. It notes four score and more years of kindness and charity that warmed lives and brightened many with gentle dignity.
Mrs Harriet E Parkhurst 82 longtime Tangerine resident and former Worcester teacher died January 6 at her Florida home after a illness of weeks. Born March 5 1857 in Petersham Massachusetts she taught in Worcester schools retiring in 1903. She married Benjamin F Parkhurst who later headed Worcester Home Farm. They moved to Tangerine about forty years ago where she remained, active in Tangerine Congregational church and the Improve ment Society. She is survived by two brothers Alfred H Maynard and Charles B Maynard and a daughter Judd Parkhurst.
Former wife and close family friend of Mrs. Parkhurst, plus several nephews and nieces including Wentworth Maynard, gathered for services Tuesday January 9 at Rehbaum Funeral Parlor Mount Dora. Honorary pallbearers were E. W. Chamberlain Henry Brown F. O. Brando C. H. Estey Raymond Key and L. C. Smith of Tangerine. Remains were sent to Worcester Mass for services by Rev Joseph W Beach of the First Universalist church with burial in Hope Cemetery.
The passage notes many Indian tribes held that moose originated from the sea and would retreat back to the ocean if hunted too heavily. It suggests such beliefs arise when watching moose swim from distant lands, appearing as if from open water.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers will preach on The Eternal Question at 11 00 The church school begins at 10 00 Epworth League gathers at 7 00 In the Unified Evening Service John Wesley will be presented Mrs C M Brown is choir director and organist
Corner Sixth and Tremain invites worshipers with Bible School at 9 45 a m led by C M Hall, Morning Worship at 11 00 a m, B T U at 6 30 p m led by Margaret Bruner, and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m under Pastor Rev R W Acree.
The Congregational Community Church presents a service at 11:00 a.m. led by Pastor Harry Westbrook Reed with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist and choir director. The sermon topic is Our Inescapable Religion and all not attending elsewhere are welcome.
The St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida announces services next Sunday at 11 am with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayer and sermon on other Sundays. A cordial welcome extended by Rector D T Johnson.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street, Lake Franklin Park presents Bible Study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with evening services at 7 45 p m Minister Aubrey Mercer invites all to attend. Ladies Bible class and Thursday prayer meet are scheduled.
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