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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
4
Commentators warn that Congress relief efforts may fail to ease taxpayers as the budget balance risks upsetting many. The piece notes motorists’ speeding hazards and recalls a large Leesburg watermelon festival that defied prohibition with enthusiasm.
The internal revenue office report from Tampa shows higher priced cigars were more in demand in June than in May. A May report from the Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank notes Florida and adjacent Tennessee building contracts were more than double April levels and higher than May 1931.
A 450 million offering of United States Treasury certificates attracted subscriptions totaling 4.196 billion or more than nine times the amount offered, showing strong investor demand. The Christian Herald reports a 1931 church membership gain of 433,656 in the United States, with overall religious group membership reaching 49,752,443 that year.
Franklin D. Roosevelt remains in the best health amidst rumors. Insurance firms once issued a $500 000 policy on him and doctors cited his health as that of a man younger than his 49 years.
Tampa city directory lists 67 688 names and addresses, up from 64 339 in 1931. The increase of over 3 000 occurs amid a low mood and unfavorable industrial and economic conditions.
Census Bureau report shows 22 percent of 48,829,920 workers were women on April 1 1930. Among listed jobs are 17 female railroad conductors 3 plasterers 1 stone cutter 1 telegraph lineman 9 blacksmiths 50 carpenters and 1456 paper hangers.
A Saturday anonymous letter arrived and was discarded like others. The Topic management invites signed suggestions and criticisms rather than anonymous communications, doubting the letter writer’s truthfulness and motives.
A 1931 analysis shows 25 firms that increased newspaper ads earned only 7 percent less than the previous year, while 25 firms cutting ads saw a 73 percent drop. Four leading tobacco makers upsizing ads boosted earnings in three cases, with the fourth up slightly.
Two Mount Dora residents Mr. George D. Thayer and Mrs. Mary L. Rossiter have died this past week and lay at rest in Forest Cemetery. Memorial notices appear on another page. They are remembered for their years spent in Mount Dora.
The state reports $875 902.93 saved in the first five months of the current administration versus the same period in 1931. If the trend continues Governor Laffoon could reduce state indebtedness, echoing campaign vows and inspiring hopes for similar gains elsewhere, including Florida. The piece also notes a Siamese constitutional shift and the 1932 Bangkok palace upheaval.
United States Commerce Department data reveal that over a lifetime an average American eats 106,400 pounds of food. Imagined at table scale this includes a half-ton butter block, a 224 pound cheese slice, a six foot sugar bowl, and an 800 pound salt shaker.
Farmers Week to be held August 8 to 12 at the University of Florida Gainesville. Educational and recreational programs target growers dairymen and poultrymen with tours to local farms and talks by agricultural officials and prominent speakers from across the country. Last year 1800 attended and a larger turnout is expected this year.
The Tampa Tribune reports the city will use all available lots for summer gardens to feed hundreds of unemployed residents. The Tampa Unemployment Council appeals to landowners for plots with fertilizer seeds and tools provided to cultivate vegetables for relief and possible sale to stores to aid basic needs.
The Lions Club of Alachua and allied cities launch a northward and westward Good Will Trip spanning about ten thousand miles through thirty four states to highlight Florida and Alachua county. Informational literature will be distributed at every visit to showcase resources and attractive living options in the state.
A card party is planned at Mrs Zell's in the afternoon at 2:30 to raise funds for the Employment charity. The event invites neighbors to attend and support the cause with proceeds aiding job initiatives.
G. Leon Wells, pastor, announces a matin and evening schedule on Sunday July 10 at 10:00 church school 11:00 morning worship 6:45 Epworth League 8:00 evening worship. General Superintendent A. P. Sidel attends. A cordial invitation to all without another church home.
Morning worship at 11 and Bible school at 10. Young people's meeting at 6 30 p m until further notice. Pastor David B Spencer invites all to attend.
Mid-week service Wednesday at seven p m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all departments. Morning worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation to all to worship with us.
The regular Christian Science service meets at the Public Library building Sundays at eleven with a Sunday school at ten. Wednesday testimonial meeting is at eight. The July 1 Lesson Sermon titled Sacrament centers on keeping God’s commandments with citations from John and Corinthians and text from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health.
Thomas Brown born 1787 in Virginia died 1867 in Tallahassee Florida served as Florida governor from 1849 to 1853 he promoted public schools and helped establish the East Florida Seminary at Ocala in 1852 He moved to Tallahassee owned Brown's Hotel and encouraged corporations aiding state development His term saw 10 000 school children with over 5000 illiterate and broader push for learning amid abolition and Seminole conflict The narrative notes his pioneering role in Florida education and industry.
The Florida electorate rejected smear tactics in a June 28 primary, backing a decency and fair play stance as Shultz gains momentum. Voters discuss upcoming November stakes against Howey, with figures like Amos, Lee, and Hardin Peterson noted in the political landscape and the Miami Three-Score-And-Ten Club planning for Chicago's Century of Progress exhibit.
A Florida Exhibit manager Earl W. Brown says the club of men and women aged 70 to 98 would showcase Florida’s life extending climate. The members seek space to display their vitality as a publicity asset to attract others to the state.
A benefit card party will be held tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon at Mrs Zell's to raise funds for the Employment Fund. Local residents are invited to attend and contribute.
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