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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
4
A fragmented column notes a miscellany of social quips and observations. It laments vacuous fame uneasily, mocks material excess, and critiques shifting values from privacy to exposure. It cites Sun Belt optimism and Florida building figures as indicators of broader 1937 trends.
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Secretary Roper praised Florida on Industries Day for the Fernandina pulp mill dedication. He said visiting Florida reveals its rich history and natural gifts, offering opportunities and a vision for better citizenship as his remarks were broadcast nationwide.
The Melbourne Times praises Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce for a productive year and urges citizen support. The article highlights civic unity under President White, regional cooperation, and plans to boost growth and prosperity in Mount Dora. It also notes Florida tourism ideas and announces Florida University Extension poultry project in six Central Florida counties including Lake.
Lake County 4 H Club boys launch a $200 Permanent Revolving Loan Fund to aid youths’ livestock projects. County residents will buy 4 H Club buttons from one cent to five dollars during two weeks in February to seed the fund. Loans of three to six months at 6 percent enable pigs calves or chickens purchases and feeding while returning turnover gains. This program is organized by the County Council of Boys under Wilmer Bassett the assistant county agent.
A Farcial three act play by Leo Dietrichstein features a storyline centered on familial entanglements. The text notes the author and mentions daughters with unusual spellings, implying a satirical domestic setting.
Lake County Federal Savings And Loan reports a 4 percent annual dividend for 1937, totaling over 2500 dollars. Secretary F H Klleepe cited the association’s earnings on investments and urged community use of savings facilities to promote thrift and local improvements supported by four Mount Dora directors.
Lake County 4-H Club plans a loan program where boys may buy pigs calves or chickens by contributing 25 percent of the cost while the Council lends 75 percent for three to six months. Ownership remains with the Lake County Council until loans and interest are repaid, after which defaulting boys lose stock to stronger peers. Early contributions totaling 14.50 have been received from county men and more funds are sought.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Hartley celebrate the birth of a son on January 19 at Mercy Hospital Watertown NY Mrs Hartley was formerly Miss Harriet Cole known in Mount Dora.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church lists Heber D. Ketcham D D as minister with Mrs C M Gudgeon as organist The church school starts at 9 45 morning service at 10 45 The sermon topic is The Light of the Inner World.
At Corner Tenth and Tremain Rev. Neslie V. Underwood leads Sunday School at 9 45 for all ages. Morning Worship at 11 00 with an evening service at 7 30 B Y P U at 6 30. Weekday services on Wednesday welcome those without a regular church home.
Andrew Melrose Brodie pastor leads Bible School at 10 A M with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist. Morning Worship features a sermon on the topic Would You Be Like Him.
St Thomas Eustis Florida holds 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m Holy Communion. Sermon by Rector D T Johnson.
Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street on Sanford Road invites tourists to Sunday services Bible School at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M plus 7 15 P M Evening service. Prayer meeting Thursday night and song service. Preacher Lawrence Mize invites.
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