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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
4
A compact Mount Dora notice outlines advertising rates and services for local businesses. It mentions a 3 percent discount and a Wednesday publication schedule aimed at supporting merchants in the area.
RH Taylor of Tempe reports a lemon harvest with specimens weighing over two pounds and two and three quarter pounds. He recently produced a lemon yielding remarks about its size and potential to make two gallons.
California citrus growers defend fruit by using shields to prevent freezing while Georgia peach trees are insulated with ice around roots. The piece notes farmers face cold risks but the nation has ample money, citing a government transport of nine gold cars worth $200 million to Fort Knox as part of four billion dollars stored there.
Neal O'Hara recalls being asked by the Boston Post editor to chase warm weather in Palm Beach. He was told to draw $750 that morning and produce upbeat copy about milder climes.
A county fair display highlights Lake County agriculture with vegetables and crops staged under direct lighting. The exhibition emphasizes rolling fields, long rows of produce, and farm life, managed by executor Lanner and county officials with Otis McQuaig assisting.
The State Theatre announces a vaudeville program with upcoming acts and performances. Details on dates times ticket prices and guest performers are expected in a forthcoming notice.
Local Legion sponsors a yearly event showcasing the Volusia Fair at DeLand. The page contains fragmented notes about vendors and activities, including food stalls, games, and community announcements, with several garbled or illegible lines.
The club notes the passing of Semel 5 Sadler after twenty years of service as Commodore and best man. It extends sympathy to the family and requests a memorial service at Mount Dora. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to the family.
The article notes the Hotel Carling has been renamed The Roosevelt with references to the renaming process and local figures involved. It mentions Robert Merer and a new manager, lists several former names and supporters, and thanks contributors for planting and watering a garden. The piece cites community figures like Cherrie Griner and Dorothy Acoms in connection with the renaming events.
Pledges and a garden project described by sixth grade students. They planted trees and sowed grass on the grounds, with everyone contributing to the effort. Mr Turkett donated rose bushes that formed a rose garden.
A Tampa artist, a frequent Mount Dora visitor, creates parade decorations using crepe paper and painted faces. The piece highlights the artist with a local connection, detailing work on parade figures and long hours, with a note about a sister recovering and hometown friends pleased by the feature.
Girl Scout Troop stages a benefit card sale on Friday February 26 at Yacht Club location. Proceeds support troop activities and community service efforts.
First Methodist Episcopal Church presents a sermon by Pastor on The Hand of God in Human History at 6 p m with Epworth League meeting at 7 3 p m Dr Ketcham continues narration of Christ's earthly ministry This Sunday marks the third year of the event.
First Baptist Church corner Tenth and Tremain announces Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 Pastor Neslie V Underwood welcomes newcomers and guests with mid week service Wednesday at 7 p m B P VU at 6 20 str angers welcome
Congregational Community Church invites all to Bible School at 10 A M. Dr Randall leads a study on the World's Living Religions. Morning worship with sermon at 11 A M on the topic Some Certain Ties of the Christian Religion. Choir and organ music provided.
St Thomas Eustis Florida lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m Prayer and Sermon on the first Sunday each month Visitors are welcome signed D T Johnson
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds worship each Lord's Day with Bible School at 10 AM and Cares with the Lord's Supper at 11 AM. Evening preaching at 7 30 PM and a Wednesday men’s Bible class at 3 PM. Prayer and Praise Tuesday night at 7 30 led by an evangelist.
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