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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
4
A Jacksonville conference moves to adopt a Florida state advertising program as Governor Shultz and leaders attend. The piece notes prior federal data on domestic travel spending and urges exploiting Florida’s tourism potential to attract future dollars and showcase sunshine and health.
The piece extols a back to basics life for longevity. It recalls an octogenarian's diary of sleeping on straw, drinking well water, hearty rustic meals with fried foods, coffee in a tin pot, and simple, tobacco-fueled evenings, contrasting with city comforts.
Public safety guidance urges learning the prone pressure method of artificial respiration and following rules to prevent drownings. Do not swim alone or at night, avoid unknown waters, and never attempt rescues in deep water without proper help. Swim in pairs, stay shallow, and beware of strong currents under hidden hazards.
The Louisville Times advises young men to seek a wife who resembles a cigarette ad and soap ad standards. It urges a schoolgirl complexion, happiness in the kitchen, and aligns with typical product-posed ideals of domestic life.
A stream of quick rumors from Tallahassee spreads details on multiple political moves including Knott’s rumored resignation, re election bids, and a slew of expected appointments. Observers caution the chatter is gossip with no confirmed sources.
James L. Eason Junior Wilson of Mount Dora left for CCC Camp 1420 to bring Lloyd Eason and friends home for the weekend. Robert J. Sutton of Mount Dora visited home and returned with Lloyd Eason. Henry Barber and Lee Garreet of Apopka were home for the week and went back to camp Sunday. Johnny Woods will teach Red Cross Life Saving. Lieutenant McCarty plans to get two boats for Lake Kerr at Camp 1420. Radio contact with Station W4CY at CCC Camp 1420 on 40 meter CW.
Word has been received of the death of Geo K Seeber at his home in Minocqua Wisconsin on June 29 burial took place in Waterloo Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Seeber spent the previous winter in Mount Dora in Miss Ann Blitchs cottage on Ninth Avenue Friends here express regret at his passing
A young farmer buys hog feed and is mocked by a new clerk who jokes about his need for shorts and later brassieres for cows. The exchange underscores gendered humor in a small town store.
Paul Wolfe and his ten piece dance orchestra, praised as a Whiteman double, will perform at the Lake County Country Club next Wednesday 17th, with engagements in Miami venues cited and a Sanford appearance planned for Friday July 19 at the Trianon.
Florida Board of Forestry approves acquisition of Torreya State Park on the Apalachicola River coast north of Bristol. Donors include Neal Lumber and Crate Co and the Jackson and several Bristol families. Park aims to preserve the Torreya tree and offers a historic site with Civil War gun emplacements. Crew from CCC and National Park Service will develop site with Army advance party aid.
A federal state frost and freeze forecasting service for Florida citrus growers will start next fall. Funded by 15 000 federal and 10 000 state dollars, the Weather Bureau and Florida Experiment Station will staff specialists to warn growers and advise on protection methods. Eckley Ellison will lead the Florida effort, coordinating with Dr. Wilmon Newell and other station and Weather Bureau staff.
Perry B. James leads Sunday morning worship with Miss Jeannette Pike providing special music. The deacon league will meet at 7 00 pm Sunday with Miss Marie Slack in charge. Program topic is Causes of Time. Interesting forums note ongoing group discussions.
The Congregational Community Church lists 10 a.m. Bible School with classes for all and 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Pastor is Andrew Melrose Brodie D D and Florence Gilbert Hanscom is organist and choir director. All young people invited.
Corner Rev A A Stanley pastor invites worship at Morning 11 00 am Evening 7 00 pm and Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 pm with Baptist Young Union. All services welcome.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida lists 11 A M morning prayer and sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ meets at the home of Mrs. Zelma D. Sills near the Crate Mill every Sunday at 10 30 a m with invitation extended to all.
The record lists financial entity Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares with offices at 216 Broad Street Mount Dora and in Tavares Lake County. The materials reference the association and its local office locations.
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