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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
8
A long roster continues listing numerous club members and their spouses from E. J. Barber to Arthur Kellogg Helen Wells. The names include varied titles and many Mrs. and Misses, with one note of a religious or social group affiliation.
Miss Carolyn Kennedy of Mount Dora is appointed by Yowell Drew's of Orlando as their representative in the city. She will make three shopping trips weekly and offer space in her car for others by appointment at no charge, aiding winter visitors and year round residents with shopping.
The Wayne County Press in Fairfield Illinois runs extensive coverage on Lake County and Mount Dora. Editor E H Childress, resting and fishing nearby, spurred wide articles. Also noted is the claim deadline: nearly 150000 World War I veterans did not file bonus applications by New Year’s Day.
Invitations extended for the Lake County Washington's Birthday celebration with aim to revive the Decorated Auto Division. The committee plans a large event with four bands, eight Boy Scout troops, five Girl Scout troops, Sea Scouts and Cub Scouts, veterans posts, and additional groups to enter. Frank Palmer chairs the parade committee for the celebration.
Frank Arnall of Umatilla is elected chairman of the Lake County Recreation Advisory Board formed with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Jack Nuttall of Groveland becomes secretary with five district vice chairs to be elected. A countywide recreation program will start promptly, with monthly 1:30 p.m. meetings in the Court House. Victor Larsen and Dallas Wine named as accessge directors to lead county efforts.
The article compares early 1900 motors with today, noting car prices have fallen to about 26 cents per pound and operating costs to under three cents per mile. It cites six million auto jobs today, far fewer breakdowns, and a shift from barn shop production to mass manufacture, reflecting on industrial growth.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of a wife and mother with thanks to G. H. Rivenbark and Katie Austin for flowers. A Federal Retirement Act note reports January 1 figures: 33,000 postmasters eligible, 29,000 in the fourth class, retirement age 70, minimum 15 years service.
The garden now contains 250 cane of about 100 different camellia varieties. Supervising plan by Wilmot Legegee aims to obtain specimens from named nurseries to verify correct naming and note behavior. Plants contributed by Gerbing's Azalea Gardens, Glen St. Mary Nurseries, and Monticello Nurseries. more specimens expected.
Seventy five medical scientists and nutrition experts publish Citrus Fruits and Health under Florida seal. The volume compiles known health effects of citrus on pregnancy teeth infection and disease, funded by the Florida Citrus Commission. The advisory board includes international medical and dental authorities and covers public health uses and nutrition.
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