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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
4
A speaker urges sportsmen to restore quail numbers in Lake County by conserving forests, establishing protected game preserves, and planting food plots. He cites past covey declines, blames fires and predators, and calls for strict law enforcement and a 10 bird daily bag limit.
A section reads greetings to several new arrivals including Mrs. John A. Stoner of New York City and Mrs. Elmer Freytag with children, plus Mr. O. E. Frost of Belfast Maine and others from Massachusetts and New York area towns.
The piece notes the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner and the start of the yearly drive led by 18 directors aiming to raise funds for public service. It urges residents to talk with canvassers, offer feedback, and support city efforts despite tax concerns. It also mentions Vic tor Herbert and a Mount Dora screening, plus light commentary on Congress photo gaps and a playful closing.
The column notes a brisk pace in the local bowling scene with Ernie Green's team leading after three wins over Texaco Tornadoes. Standings list Green's Standard Service atop the WL Pet and tie ups with Mount Dora Hardware, Gudgeon Electric, Mosteller's Service Station, Texaco Tornadoes, and Builders Supply. A three week average leaderboard highlights Charlie Dean Ben Cook and others with top scores. An addition room renovation and new services including charcoal heaters and one ladies day with prizes are announced, aiming to open within a week or ten days. Bowling for health remains the motto.
Senator Chas. Andrews announced last week that the Works Progress Administration approved a Florida Forest and Park Service project to place forest fire fighters at strategic points in counties with cooperative land protection. The federal share is 503,451 dollars of a total 503,451 plus 1,000? The Florida sponsor will cover the remainder. The program aims to protect all lands under Florida Forest Service care in the state.
Classifieds note a furnished lake front house for rent with four bedrooms and complete conveniences. Also available are a three burner New Perfection oil stove for $8 and a sink for $1. Prices and listings at 115 W Fifth Ave and 44 Second Ave East near Highland. Plus quotes about Florida booster culture and seasonal tourism from period papers.
The Liberty County Courthouse fire tested the WPA Historical Records Survey value. Florida officials praised the project for inventorying titles, providing immediate lists, aiding in rearranging records, and demonstrating preservation and quick access to public documents during emergencies.
Lake County Country Club hosts Mount Plymouth Country Club Thursday in the opening inter-club match of the season. Jimmy Baldwin won the Blind Bogey event with an 88 gross and 83 net. Webb Loy says February handicap qualifying runs through February 1 with a small entry fee and prizes. players without handicaps should post five scores promptly.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce supplied literature to Dillard’s Orange Car in Providence. The car operated by Barney Dillard of Umatilla distributes material to customers along Dyer and Dorrance streets in Providence, aiming to boost interest among local shoppers.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports 623 members as of Saturday morning. Largest contributor is Eustis with 119 dollars, Tavares 82 dollars, Mount Dora 4 0, and sustaining through new members from Jon Castellini of Cincinnati and others. Membership classes include Contributing, Sustaining, and the three-tier system with regional firms listed.
Brig Gen Walter C Short will command a unit of the First Fifth and Sixth Divisions and allies. Maj Gen Walter Krueger heads opposing forces and Lieut Gen Stanley D Embick directs the exercises as commander of the first peacetime field army for the mass maneuvers involving about sixty thousand troops ordered by the President to unify the Army.
Florida Baptists elected Dr. W. S. Allen of Stetson University as president, succeeding J. Harrison Griffin. James W. Jelks and A. W. Mathis named first and second vice presidents, with Brittain re elected secretary treasurer and Bostick re elected clerk. Watson spoke. Gainesville chosen for 1941 meeting dates set for Jan 14–16.
The Panama Canal processed 5903 ocean going commercial vessels in 1938 39 as Secretary of War Woodring reported. Tolls topped 23.5 million dollars with earnings exceeding 2 percent on the 500 million canal value, its best yield in a decade. US ships carried 34.4 percent of traffic, Japanese 6.1 percent, German 5.3 percent, with the rest from about fifteen other nations.
Finnish composer Jean Sibelius faced air raids during Russia’s aggression and is said to have composed his Sixth Symphony as bombs fell near his home in 1918. He later thanked the American people for aid while warning Finland’s fate rests on global support for liberty.
An article quotes Dr Collier from the University of Michigan urging bystanders to avoid moving injured people after accidents. He warns that movement can be fatal, bones may splinter, and infection arises if nerves or arteries are disturbed. If needed, only minimal splints and dressings should be applied until medical help arrives.
Florida Safety Council director Asher Frank reports 1939 traffic fatalities at 675, down from 741 in 1938. He notes a drop of over 50 percent in vehicle railroad collisions and says roughly one life saved per county. Pedestrian deaths accounted for 42 percent, with many victims aged 25 or older.
A Florida safety council message urges careful driving and proper passing techniques. It notes passing slower traffic at forty mph likens to eight parked cars. at sixty mph equals sixteen. Emphasizes looking before passing and being attentive to one moving car.
The Florida Safety Council cites inattention inexperience incompetency and indifference as leading causes of crashes. Night fatality risk rises over daytime, lights should be checked every three months. A note references Mayor LaGuardia and a World’s Fair exhibit in New York. One in twenty drivers may cause a fatal or injurious crash this year.
Rev. Kenneth G. Rogers will preach on "The Kingdom We Seek" at 11:00 with Mrs. C. M. Brown directing the choir and serving as organist. Church school begins at 10:00, Epworth League meets at 7:00, and the evening program features stereopticon pictures on "Builders of the New India."
Corner Sixth and Tremain hosts morning worship at 11 00 a m with Rev R W Acree as pastor Sunday school at 9 45 a m and BTA meeting at 6 30 p m led by Margaret Bru ner. evening worship at 7 30 p m.
The service led by Pastor Harry Westbrook Reed features a sermon titled The If in Life at 11:00 a m with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist and choir director. the church invites all not attending elsewhere to join in worship.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida announces services next Sunday at 11 a m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayer and sermon on other Sundays. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ on Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road invites attendance at 9:45 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. Evening Services and Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting with all invited.
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor J. C. Thompson leads.
A Commerce Department report shows exports to Europe fell by 6 million dollars in November 1939 from 1938. Canada bought nearly six million more, South America and Latin American regions rose sharply, Asia imports grew to about 53.37 million, with Mexico and other Latin American nations adding 3.5 million more than 1938.
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