Mount Dora Topic Publisher and staff notes
The Mount Dora Topic weekly notes Mount Dora Florida distribution by Mount Dora Publishing Co. Edith Edeburn Keller and Eugene Downsees editors. It lists subscription options and rates, display and classified ads, and mentions the front page article on Central Florida Fruit Farms Inc citrus and grape development led by John H. Neville and associates praising progress despite market concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Fruit Farms, Inc
John H. Neville
E. E. Truskett
Neville
Senate Approves 116 Million Emergency Appropriation Plan
The measure allocates 80 million for federal aid highways, 22.5 million for rivers and harbors, 3 million for Mississippi flood control, 3 million for national forest improvements, 3 million for forest highways, and 5 million for roads in unreserved public lands and Indian reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mississippi
Wisdom Needed to Guide Public Policy and Business
The piece argues for wise government and business leadership to address social and economic issues without costly and ill advised regulations. It warns against tax heavy programs that fail to solve problems and urges public involvement to resist fake panaceas and emotional policy making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Disclosures in New York Judges Raise Graft Concerns
The New York Times says seven of one hundred judges in New York have faced graft or misconduct charges, including a federal judge and four city magistrates. The piece notes such corruption could reflect broader national issues and questions anti gun laws aimed at reducing crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
New Yorker
General Sessions
Centralization risk to liberties warns in politics column
In a political essay the governor urges strengthening local government and warns that centralized authority can erode liberties. The piece notes rising government payrolls, growth of bureaus and commissions, and burden on taxpayers with many new agencies under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Congress
John Citizen
Treasury
Tax Grab Bag Lights Fire Insurance Tax Paradox
The piece argues that fire insurance premium taxes fund state departments with a large surplus often diverted to general funds. It notes California voters rejected using state insurance taxes for municipal pensions and reports Oregon proponents seek a broader tax shift. It contends policyholders would bear unfair extra cost to fund cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
A Word on Tax Reduction
A public decision on tax reduction rests with the people who elect officials and vote on bond issues. If government is wasteful the responsibility lies with the electorate.
Mount Dora Topic subscriber from Watertown writes
From Our Readers Watertown New York January 6 1931 Frank P Hall mails $2 for a year’s subscription and praises Mount Dora Florida hoping to remain a long time subscriber.
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Watertown
N. Y
Mount Dora
Florida
Babson Sees Debt Paydown as Key to Prosperity
Babson argues the Depression stems from overdue debts and a shift from cash purchases. He urges a moral revival led by churches and business leaders to pay bills, credit Florida as a test case, and cites the Lake Wales ten dollar check campaign as a model for nationwide debt repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Florida
Chambers of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lake Wales
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Church Services Plan for Next Sunday
The notice lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Mr Nimnicht, pastor's sermon at 11:00 a.m., Epworth League at 6:30 p.m., evening worship at 7:30, and a Wednesday mid week service at 7:30. Everyone invited.
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Nimnicht
Epworth League
Sunday Church Schedule at First Baptist Church
Matthew J. Bouterse serves as pastor with Sunday school across all departments at 9 45 a m Morning worship follows at 11 00 a m Sermon by the pastor B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m Evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m Good music and singing All are welcome
Community Church Service and Bible School Schedule
The Community Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. Preaching Service at 11 a.m. A Young People's Meeting follows at 7 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer leads the Congregational church activities.
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the Community Church
Congregational
David B. Spencer
Young People’s Meeting
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Services
Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday 2 4 p m. Reading room in church edifice at Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Eustis Corner Grove St. and
Lemon
New County School Board Organized
Last Monday the old County School Board adjourned sine die after final regular session reports on finances and unfinished business. J M Lowry of Montverde retires after six years. A M Davis of Groveland succeeds him. New board members Bickers of Umatilla Laye of Leesburg and Davis of Groveland were organized January 6 setting monthly meetings for 10:00 am.
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Old County School Board
J. M. Lowry
Montverde
A. M. Davis
Groveland
Lowry
Messrs. Bickers
Umatilla
Laye
Leesburg
Davis
Bickers
Voices of Nature Sing of God’s Constant Love
Poem describing voices of birds flowers and trees praising God with gentle repetition. The speaker notes that God cares for all creatures from violet to dew and bees, with morning birds and leaves filling the air with a sacred echo.
Florida State College for Women Joins National Association of Music Schools
The Florida State College for Women School of Music in Tallahassee has been admitted to the National Association of Schools of Music. Dean Ella Scoble Opperman announced the membership after approval at the recent convention in St. Louis. The college now offers piano violin cello organ and public school music with a 70 voice glee club and a 50 instrument orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College For Women
Tallahassee
School of
Florida State College For Women
National Association of Schools of Music
Ella Scoble Opperman
School of Music
Florida State College School of Music
St. L
Nation of Burnet C
America
Europe
National Music Teachers’ Association
Crosby Adams
Superintendent reports solid finances for county schools
The report confirms all teachers and bills paid to date with sufficient bank balance to cover next month’s expenses including transportation. Interest coupons and bonds due January 1 were paid and $17,000 of school bonds were prepaid before January 1 saving interest. Overall the county schools run smoothly and work is satisfactory.
Historic Trees Preserve Era Linkages Across Time
Officers of the National D A B designate a worthy cause to preserve living monuments. Tree surgeons, funded by Martin L. Davey, keep specimens healthy as neglect threatens many historic trees. The Land Office at Marietta, Ohio, tied to early settlement, served as a legacy where Revolutionary era scrip and lands were settled, until the aged tree needed major care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
D. A. B. Catty
Pas
Martin L. Davey
Marietta
Northwest Territory
Ohio
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Frank P. Hall
Colorado Ave
Babson’s
Publishers Financial Bureau
Methodist
Episcopal Church
James H. Elder
First Baptist Church
Matthew J. Bouterse
Pastor
NEW County School Board
God
Blue Bird Tea Room
D. McDonald
Steve Wood
Quixley
Wood Yard
Lake Shore
E. W. Dahlin
Gay St
Tangerine
Fla
Mary and Elizabeth Kitchen
Fifth Avenue
H. A. Eckholdt
Alexander and
Std
Mount Dora, Fla
Lake Franklin
Poultry
East
Thomas H. Cooley
DR. M. Wells
New Bank
Lake Dora Packing Company
Mount Dora, Florida
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