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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
4
A collection of pithy maxims on money fame and wisdom followed by a Lake County Chamber of Commerce announcement praising a record year in crop production citrus melon and bean outputs. It highlights future Florida timber utilities and urges farmer forethought alongside regional industrial gains.
Fragmentary passage discusses a controversial diet claim, noting a clash between popular beliefs about what is healthy and the unpleasant flavor of certain foods. It hints at science or opinion challenging traditional foods like carrots as a model. Further context is needed for precise individuals or institutions.
Dr. George Grews lauds watermelon as the most juic y herbal fruit with salts aiding kidney elimination. He notes rich organic iron calcium potassium and sulfur and urges eating flesh and juice, especially after fasting, as Lake county celebrates a record Watermelon Festival in Leesburg.
The platform adopted at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia pledges to continue New Deal policies that stabilized the economy, revived industry, expanded trade, and provided security for workers and the unemployed. It contrasts this with Republican calls to regimentation and champions liberal, equal economic opportunity under Democratic governance.
The 1936 Blue Book of Southern Progress from Manufacturers Record chronicles a sharp rise in the region's manufacturing output, surpassing farm value. It notes new chemical frontiers, reliance on farm raw materials, and the expansion of white paper and alpha-cellulose production, signaling ongoing industrial growth in the south.
Florida extension notes substantial progress by 4H and home demonstration clubs. Plant cowpeas for hay for fall and winter use late this month. Use fluosilicate dusting to control caterpillars on velvet beans.
The Central Florida Engineers and Surveyors Association urges the reappointment of A L Pfau Jr to the Florida State Board of Engineering Examiners as his term expires July 1 1936. The group states Pfau is qualified and efficient, and the move serves the public and profession. Resolution authorizes officers to deliver copies to the Governor and press and to memorialize the minutes.
Florida dominates the Cleveland Great Lakes Exposition with vivid tropical plantings and animated dioramas. Florida Manor, the exhibit’s main building, opens Friday July 3 with ceremonies and murals by Florida artists enhancing the 96 000 square foot display visible from the grounds’ crest.
The statement notes that borrowers will receive 3 percent interest on all installments paid within the year ending June 30, 1937, and that after that date they will pay 4 percent for the remaining loan duration.
Corporations that filed returns last year are receiving mailed blanks by July 31 to avoid penalties. New corporations must request proper forms. Correct tax rate is $1.00 per thousand of declared value. previous $1.40 rate changed by Act of June 22, 1936. Corporations may file an entirely new declaration of value. four-part blanks require three copies to the Collector and one for records. Cooperation is urged to ensure prompt handling.
Lake County reports a rare rose apple tree at Yalaha owned by M A Coleman. Seed brought from Nassau in 1903, tree bore fruit after four years, now in Dering. Fruit about hen egg size, yellow with guava like appearance and two large loose seeds. No commercial value but serves as an unusual curiosity. Dr L M Thurston begins as dairy technologist at Florida Experiment Station.
The twelfth annual Volusia Summer Frolics at Daytona Beach begins Saturday and runs through Monday. Fred P. Cone, Democratic governor candidate, is expected to dedicate the world's largest bandshell on Broad Walk during a Fourth of July program. Sunday's schedule features interdenominational services and sacred concerts. Monday plans separate parades for white and colored children.
Julian H. Scarborough, head of the Federal Land Bank, was informed that Congress and the President renewed the temporary 3 percent Land Bank interest for one year on about 2 million dollars in loans. The lower rate replaces the 4 percent rate for the coming year, with borrowers resuming payments July 1, 1937 at original contract terms.
Morning worship at eleven o clock with a sermon by Rev Perry B James. Evening worship at seven o clock. Epworth League assists in vesper service. Church School at 10:00 A M. Epworth League 6:30 P M. Evening Worship 7:30 P M.
11 00 a m worship 7 00 p m Baptist Young Peoples Union Sermon by pastor J Special music Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 p m You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all services
Morning services move to 10 a m through June replacing 11 a m Holy Communion offered first Sunday of each month Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Lake Franklin Park congregation announces Bible School from 10 to 11 a.m. Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. preaching every Lord's Day at the usual hour. Prayer and praise Thursday night at the usual hour. Evangelist J. O. Barnes invites worshipers.
St Marys of the Lakes at Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis Florida lists services by Rev Patrick Doyle. Sunday mass 8:00 a m in Clermont and 10:00 a m in Eustis First Friday Mass 7:30 a m.
The church lists regular services each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Pastor Rev E L Moore invites worshippers.
A. Pynchon, Florida state administrator, told a Southeast state administrators conference in New Orleans that the 27,000 Florida WPA jobs allowed by Washington are too few for the coming summer and early fall when unemployment peaks.
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