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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
4
The Mount Dora post marks its entry, Florida forecasts show record tourism and tax health, and Florida government reports claim a balanced 1933 34 budget with paid obligations. Eustis Lake Region notes editor Dr D T Johnson plans rest after years of work and civic duties.
Florida vows a future of scenic wonders and parks to lure visitors. Azalea Gardens Palatka and McKee Jungle Gardens attract national and international tourists, while Everglades and Bok Tower area gain fame. State plans metropolitan parks and 40 acre recreation spaces in 67 counties. Roosevelt praise and Callaway lecture tour promote tourism nationwide.
Seminole County appoints C E Dawson a former vocational agriculture instructor at Oviedo as county agent starting July 1 with headquarters in Sanford. Forty of Florida’s 67 counties now have county agents aiding agricultural development statewide.
Airlines push air mail by cutting postage after July 1. The rate drops to eight cents for the first ounce and 13 cents for each additional ounce, with a flat 64 cent charge per ounce. Special air mail stamped envelopes will sell at the same price as the stamp.
Rupert J. Long of Daytona Beach, president of the Florida Audubon Society, urges protection of Florida wild birds noting their economic benefits in agriculture and pest control, their role in tourism and sport, and their charming plumage and song that attract visitors and potential home-seekers.
In Leesburg last Thursday a rain cleared game left the field soaked but the Leesburg team won 110 to 1 over Mount Dora. The Mount Dora club struggles at the plate with frequent strikeouts as fans note.
The piece urges reconsecration to the founders' ideals, urging thoughtful meditation over hilarity. It recalls the Declaration and the enduring heritage, invoking national devotion and remembrance of the Fathers and a plea to remain loyal to sacred principles.
A new emergency lighting system instantly powers all areas during interruptions. The device activates automatically, ensuring continuous illumination without human intervention or delay.
A reflective prose piece urges choosing gratitude over cynicism. It likens thankfulness to a life lubricant that brightens lives, scatters kindness, and encourages others, urging readers to sow peace and share cheerful help as they travel life’s road. An Observer signs off.
Florida Georgia the Carolinas Virginia and Maryland would join a joint marketing agreement. A control committee would estimate yearly potato demand by October 15 and allocate district quotas based on five year acreage and ten year yields. The plan, written for the 1935 season, could join a national system as more areas adopt similar accords.
Future Farmer and 4 H club boys may borrow from the Farm Credit Administration to finance farming projects. Loans issued to an adult coordinator for the group, signed by the adult and the boys, with a minimum $50 loan and pooling allowed. Interest rate set at 5 percent.
Clerk of Court Gay of Orange county says he will refuse to sell tax certificates if notified an application has been filed for a government home loan. The move aims to curb speculative foreclosures tied to refinancing.
Church School at 10:00 with study and lesson discussion closing at 10:40. Combined worship at 10:45. Mr James to speak Sunday morning on Conquest of Fear. Evening service to follow. Mountains We Need to Im.
The Congregational church invites the public to Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. An evening service follows at 6:30 p.m. David B. Spencer is the pastor.
Renfroe Lam is pastor at Tenth and Tremain. Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 am Teale to worship at 7 pm Baptist Young Peoples Union 8 pm Evening Worship and Mid week service at 8 pm. You are invited to worship with us at any or all services.
The Church of Christ meets at the home of Mrs. Zelma D. Sills every Sunday afternoon at 2 30 for Bible study and communion including children and adults classes.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida holds 11 00 AM Sunday services Holy Communion first Sunday monthly Readers and Anee votes noted Rector D T Johnson serves as rector
Mrs Matilda Meyer widow of John Meyer dies at home on the Eustis Mount Dora road on July 2 in her 69th year. Born in Mt Healthy Ohio she lived in Florida nineteen years. Survived by brother August Siemer Mt Healthy Ohio son Henry Meyer North College Hill Ohio daughter Ella Ellsesser Mount Dora and seven grandchildren. Funeral services from the home July 4 at 3 pm with burial in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora.
A bulletin warns fishermen against dumping live bait after trips. Carp minnows threaten lakes by uprooting vegetation and feeding on aquatic life, harming game fish and wildfowl. The notice urges care to protect fishing habitats and environment.
A compact quote set contrasts money loss with disdain, cites a wide open town as lawless, and urges citizens to support enforcement while advising to keep a salt box stocked for stock protection and readiness.
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