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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
4
A patchwork of aphorisms on ambition, wealth, tax ethics, diet, and governance. It cites Roosevelt as giving a standout acceptance speech and critiques government neglect versus pity in action. The text muses on character, motivation, and public life with varied, sometimes ironic, observations.
With Doyle E. Carlton of Tampa and Claude Ipper of Tallahassee as likely choices, Florida appears set to elect a new senator to succeed the late Senator Fletcher, aiming for an efficient representation in Washington.
Lake County proudly states its Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and now the largest in the state. Mount leads towns in membership with Second and Eustis following in third.
Florida reports a splendid financial condition with about 300000 dollars in treasury after a year ending July 1. Comptroller J M Lee says all bills and appropriations were paid, 5000000 funded for public schools, 1 000000 for state institutions, and the outlook for the year ahead is brighter than last year.
The article discusses a Vanderbilt University inspired view that farming should be enjoyed for a good life rather than profit. It argues the southern farm tradition offers independence and natural blessings, urging a return to that ideal to reduce social distress and focus on a complete, satisfying life.
A party of British farmers from southern England will visit central Florida within months to inspect and invest in citrus properties. T. W. Garratt, representing the W. J. Howey Company, travels to acquaint English investors with Florida citrus development and describes growing interest in Central Florida’s climate and opportunities.
A $25 cash prize award is offered for the best name for the new recreation center at the junction of Eustis Mount Dora and Tavares roads in Lake County Florida. Karl Roumillat and Jimmie Fretwell seek entries mailed to Roumillat in Tavares by Tuesday July 23, with the winning name selected by a committee of Lake County Mayors. The center features swimming boating picnicking sunbathing and water sports on a sandy beach. grounds offer bowling croquet shuffleboard and dances with Russell Scholls orchestra to open the facility.
A traveling diary notes Georgia interest in Florida tourism and politics as travelers head south to Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach. Georgia residents discuss campaigns, the Cross State Canal, and growing use of house on wheels travel, with Florida hotels and the Great Lakes Exposition in view. The piece closes with Rotary club leadership changes as J B Rickman passes the presidency to J W Rughston.
General Charles P Summerall told the Eustis Rotary Club the Florida Cross-State Canal is not dead and will become a national issue. He compared it to the dormant Panama project and asserted the canal would boost traffic while not harming railroads. He praised Eustis civic pride and recalled his first visit in 1878.
The piece surveys drought impacts on farmers and growing political chatter before the next election. Local voices, from Mascotte grocery clerk Everett Smith to Sheriff or pundit figures, discuss relief promises, party slogans, and regional loyalties as national figures watching.
Ground was broken July 7 for Florida’s state tuberculosis sanitorium between Orlando and Winter Garden. The 312 bed, three story facility will serve white and colored patients with a negro wing connected by arcade. PWA and state funds plus Governor Shultz grant finance the project, with county support for charity patients.
The series on the Life and Teachings of Jesus by Mr. ague to be at 7 o'clock. The Sunday set with D. H. B. presiding. James. The pol meets at 9:45, Superintendent.
At 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m worship 7 00 p m Baptist Young Peoples Union Sermon 7a 8 and evening by the pastor J S Wilson Special music Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 p m You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all of these services
St Thomas Episcopal Church holds morning services at 10 00 through June with Holy Communion on the first Sunday monthly. D T Johnson rector invites all. Church of Christ in Lake Franklin Park at Rossiter Street worships Sundays Bible class 110 to 11 am and preaching and Lord's Supper 11 to 12 am. Evangelist J O Barnes invites worship Thursday prayer and praise nights.
Soil studies in connection with citrus production and fertilizing problems are being initiated at the Citrus Experiment Station at Lake Alfred.
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