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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
4
The excerpt reflects on work habits and self belief with aphorisms about idle tongues, honesty, parenting, aging, and choosing to act. It notes how fear of exposure shapes morals, praises self confidence, and observes a shifting notion of home amid a Florida bound trailer trend.
An old cynic quips that if marriages are made in heaven Provi d holds a grudge against many here on earth. The remark suggests a skeptical view of fate and union with a humorous, regional twist.
The writer notes better business and happiness after Christmas and expresses hope that peace fellowship and united effort will make 1937 more prosperous with added joys for all.
In his inaugural address Governor Cone voices strong support for a Florida ship canal calling it the biggest state achievement. He predicts massive tourism and substantial commercial value with an estimated 150 million dollars spent on construction and dismisses concerns about water supply.
The Florida Orange Festival opens the week of January 18 in Winter Haven under Earl W. Brown. It expands beyond an agricultural show with new features highlighting citrus industry by products, improved canning and preserving methods, and a large trailer parade. Visitors from Florida and across the United States and Canada are expected.
Employment in the United States has risen to about 44 million, within 7 percent of 1929 averages, per the National Industrial Conference Board. Manufacturing led gains, with agriculture second, and overall private sector employment is set for steady increases as recovery continues.
Building activity in Florida surged last year with Miami permits exceeding 12 million dollars, a national high for any city. Across the state, Florida’s building activity rose to the highest level since 1930, signaling a hopeful recovery and better times ahead.
In Lake County the northern region gains 6000 acres to become part of Ocala National Forest. County commissioners at their recent meeting favored condemnation to add to the park and the Forest Service moved to condemn land in tax default to complete the expansion.
The Lodge records the death of brother Samuel S. Sadler a charter member and Worshipful Master. Members express sorrow for his cheery greeting kindly words and steady work for the order and community. Resolutions honor his memory and drape the charter. copies to his family are sent.
Florida grapefruit promotion aims to move surplus fruit through 37 000 national chain grocers. Florida Citrus Commission backs the campaign with grower shipper cooperation to open new markets and boost per capita consumption, while independent merchants join the effort. The 1937 Florida Orange Festival runs January 18–23 in Winter Haven to showcase citrus health value.
Miss Harriet Clapp 83 winter resident of Mount Dora died January 9 at Lake County Center after pneumonia following a train incident. Survived by sister Miss Mary Clapp and brother Charles of Utica. Funeral held Sunday at Rehbaum Parlor with Dr A M Brodie officiating. burial in Montague Mass. Mary to stay in Mount Dora until spring.
John R Hibbard 83 longtime Mount Dora resident died at his Tremain Street home after a short illness. He came to Mount Dora from North Hadley Massachusetts with his wife and they observed their sixty fourth wedding anniversary a few weeks earlier. Survived by wife Alfie three sons Frank Willard Cyrus and Clarence a daughter Mary Etienne and nine grandchildren including Florence Hibbard White who married Clifton ite.
The list includes Haygood, W. J. Johnson, C. C. Moor head, J. G. LaDue, M. P. Whitten and W. J. Ferris as signatories or involved parties in the notice.
Mr Lafay French of North East Pennsylvania died January 1 at his home after briefly recovering from illness and succumbing to a late night collapse. Funeral services were held January 4 at 72 East Main Street. He leaves a son and daughter a brother Arthur French and sister Mrs Lillie Cross. his wife died three months earlier.
A tiny Florida Grange paper 4 by 5 inches contains one article about the St Lucie county Grange meeting organized by Brother Brigham and a want ad seeking fifteen Florida Granges to form a statewide Grange. No gambling or alcohol mentioned, the report notes.
Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line publish materials for travelers noting Lake County communities in Florida. Seaboard folder marks the region's semi centennial celebrations in Lake County as part of its 50th year observance.
Sunday school meets at 9 45 with D H Bishop superintendent 11 am sermon by the pastor Ryworth League at 6 30 pm Dr Ketcham to tell the story of the second year of Christ's ministry
Corner Tenth and Tremain church led by Rev. Neslie V. Underwood offers Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening Service at 7:30, B Y P U at 6:30, and Wednesday mid week service at 7:30. Strangers welcome.
Age Andrew Melrose Brodie D D Pastor Barton Mumaw Choir Director Florence Gilbert Hangcom Organist Bible School at 10 A M Dr Randall class studying Worlds Living Religions Morning Worship with Sermon at 11 00 A M Topic Jews Gathering in Palestine What Does It Mean Everyone invited to attend.
St Thomas Episcopal Florida announces 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion first Sunday each month. Visitors cordially welcome. D. T. Johnson.
The Church of Christ at Franklin Park on Rossiter St hosts Bible school 10 to 11 a.m. Evangelist J. O. Barnes speaks next Lord's Day at 11 a.m. on Lost Opportunities and at 7:30 p.m. on Safety First. Public invited to join in starting the New Year better.
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