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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
4
A collection of quips on social norms, marriages, taxes, and progress. It mentions a lecturer asking about modern women, the rise of divorces and marriages, smokers aging, and optimistic notes on Orlando's development and leadership. The tone mimics a newspaper column of comments and editorials.
A rural Alabama resident urges curb on trespassing during fruit season, contrasting town and country norms. The letter condemns taking goods without pay and notes fences and signs are ignored by fruit vandals while city visitors lack courtesy in rural areas.
National Safety Council findings show pedestrians accounted for 12 500 traffic deaths last year with two thirds violating rules. Institute of Traffic Engineering warns pedestrians neglect safety and suggests underpasses signals and sidewalks plus strict enforcement equal to motorists.
Governor Cone lauds Florida’s World Fair exhibit as the best state showcase, rivaling foreign and corporate displays. He urges all Floridians to see the display highlighting manufactured goods, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The piece notes the 100th anniversary of foreign seed introduction in U.S. agriculture and cites that 78 major crops earned $4 billion in 1937, with only about 10 native to the United States.
The Florida highway patrol, approved by the Legislature, is expected to reduce accidents and deaths. Citing Georgia's patrol, which cut highway fatalities, the article notes 61 fewer deaths in the first four months of this year versus 1938 and 121 fewer lives in 1938 compared with the previous year.
The royal couple amid Western Canada and American crowds encountered genuine affection from farmers and townsfolk. Women kissed the queen and rough hands greeted the king, revealing a beloved, unguarded hospitality that contrasted with formal court pomp.
A concise reflection on a memory that outlives and dissolves the foggy diplomacy surrounding European affairs, suggesting a lasting clarity that transcends political maneuvering.
A discussion defends rural communities against urban scorn describing hick towns as peaceful places with neighborly residents, clean streets, and strong institutions. It argues city voters favoring reform invite corruption and moral scuffles while rural towns nurture reliable workers and stable leadership.
Classified notice lists two cruisers one open boat three skiffs and Walnut radio console style eleven tubes short wave in perfect condition advertised by broker Mrs G W Malone Mount Dora. Also a political editorial fragment discusses campaign organizers and a proud statement about living in a hick town.
Mildew forms quickly in warm damp homes affecting clothing textiles and leather. It appears as gray green yellow or black spots and is hardest to remove from fabric fibers. Cotton is more vulnerable than wool. leather items can be brushed clean if treated promptly. Book bindings dry out with lacquer to deter mildew and pests. Proper drying and airing of the home, including trunks and damp cellars, prevents widespread growth. Floors and woodwork can be wiped with a damp cloth and kerosene to reduce moisture.
Rev Kenneth G Minister and Mrs C M Brown direct a 10 00 Church School and 11 00 Worship. A 6 00 basket supper at Mrs C C Dooley's Sylvan Shores bids farewell to Rev W E Craig district superintendent. Ice cream sale Friday 8 00 in Donnelly Park supports Intermediate Leagues. Sunday morning sermon God’s Service Station and evening youth led service.
At C Hall Bible School 9 45 a m with superintendent. Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Pray mm 6 45 p m B T U led by Miss Suzanne Sawyer 7 45 p m Evening Worship with 7 45 p m prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida announces Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. during July. The church will be closed for the month of August. rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Multiple places list worship times and pastors including Church of Christ Lake Franklin Park Rossiter St on Sanford Road led by Bro Aubrey Mercer with services at 9 45 a m 11 a m and 7 45 p m St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church Grove St ander Ave Eustis led by Rev Patrick Koote Mass at 10 00 a m First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty St led by Rev J C Thompson holds services Sundays 11 a m and 7 00 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m and Thursday prayer at 7 30 p m Worshippers invited.
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