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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
2
A Mount Dora topic notice flags April 7 1916 postmark and notes the Stop Roosevelt drive failed in Chicago. The item mentions a suggestion to replace gasoline with the term taxoline and cites a quip about Milton and Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. It also references Happy Days Are Here Again as the Democrats campaign song with a call for members to learn the music.
The piece notes a shift from anticipation to worry about campaign timing and highlights Roosevelts independence from Tammany Hall. It compares Wilsons earlier reliance and suggests Roosevelt can win without Tammany backing.
William Gibbs McAdoo will be the Democratic campaign manager for California, a move that signals strong party effort in the state for the November election.
The Georgia peach crop this season is the smallest in years with estimates under 1,500 cars, down from 13,591 cars last year. The Hoover signed agricultural bill includes 1,000,000 for federal participation in the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition. The Bureau of Internal Revenue classifies newspaper plants as industrial enterprises making electric energy consumption non taxable.
Florida anglers prize the fresh water bass for a unique thrill not found in tarpon fishing. The American Legion achievement claims one million jobs, with the National Employment Commission announcing a final tally of 996,302, plus extra returns from the Midwest and Far East.
The final reparations payment is about 712 million dollars, roughly one one-hundredth of the original amount. German representatives are praised for business acumen while a leading American cites the average citizen’s resolve to overcome difficulties and meet obligations.
A compact profile traces Franklin D Roosevelt lineage to 17th century New Amsterdam origins. It notes Isaac Roosevelt in the 1776 Constitutional Convention era and Isaac’s Revolutionary activity, plus the Delano Flemish roots, and Franklin’s birth in 1882 at Hyde Park New York.
Figures from the Florida Chamber of Commerce show national spending up 730 percent in 25 years while state spending rises 900 percent and city local spending 645 percent. The piece argues curbing government waste is a major national problem.
The text argues that platforms cannot alter constitutions and only Congress can set a vote on prohibition. It notes that presidents cannot change constitutions and final decision rests with the people via duly convened conventions.
Veteran winter visitor John D. Rockefeller marked his 93d birthday last Friday by issuing an encouraging message to the nation. He said depressions come and go, prosperity returns, and the country remains sound with liberty, devotion to the common good, and belief in God.
Residents debate changing the city name, arguing against losing the Sunshine City brand and rhyming appeal. Advocates note possible long term recognition, while opponents call for preserving the well known and favorable name despite rhythmic concerns with proposed alternatives such as Solariaville Solberg Solhaven Boca Geiga and Pass-a-Grille.
A national survey of 17,000 customers at a drug store shows 7,800 or more than 45 percent first visit the soda fountain, 2,889 go to the tobacco counter, and nearly 3,000 to the candy court, with 1,040 visiting the sec-
Florida could become a major producer and marketer of cut flowers, leveraging warmer climate to compete with California. The industry offers employment and potential millions in revenue as fresh blooms can reach eastern markets quickly, with growth supported by improved cultivation and marketing.
A Times Union quotation notes that shared fishing trips reveal true acquaintance beyond years of work neighbors or social ties. It emphasizes practical moments like lending tools and dealing with chickens as part of everyday life. The saying highlights friendship built through shared activity and time.
The Topic announces a four page edition to fit advertising revenue, omitting much local news until ads justify six or eight pages. Readers are urged to submit timely local items, as larger papers fill space with material from advertisers.
Marianna to host a mammoth August 26 27 conference uniting national state and county committees. Speakers include Garner Harrison Ritchie Long Byrd and Roosevelt possible at Warm Springs with state figures Shultz Durrance Martin Hardee Owen among others. The event aims to endorse Roosevelt Shultz and statewide candidates and strengthen party loyalty.
The casino management states a deputy sheriff arrested no government official at the Lake Dora Casino event. The youth was taken outside the premises and posted no five hundred dollar bond. The paper apologizes and warns young men against similar conduct.
G Leon Wells pastor leads Sunday worship at 11:00 A M with a 6:45 P M Epworth League and 8:00 P M Evening Worship at 409 Fifth Avenue Residence. Church School starts at 10:00 A M. General Superintendent A P Sidel attends. Cordial invitation extended to all without a home church.
The Congregational Bible School at 10:00 A M and a Young People’s meeting at 7:00 P M are announced for the summer months. All are invited to attend. David B. Spencer, Pastor.
Midweek service at 7 p m on Wednesday. Sunday school across all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. A cordial invitation to all to worship.
The Christian Science church announces regular services at the Public Library building with a Sunday eleven o'clock service and a Wednesday eight o'clock testimonial meeting. Sunday school convenes at ten o'clock. The lesson sermon on July 17 centers on Life with the Golden Text from Psalms 27 1 and citations from Psalms 36 7 9.
Ten years ago four miles of new street paving completed at a cost between twenty three and eighty four dollars with total area 54 626 square yards of asphalt. Boy and Girl Scouts form groups with J C troop fee for boys and Rosalie Brant ley and Irene Carter for girls. Clarence Wood becomes Secretary of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce. W E Lackey attends Florida Retail Jewel Convention at Daytona Beach after purchasing Beale Thorp jewelry store. Miss Florence Waltz and Miss Christine Robertson pursue business college in Orlando. Mount Dora Citrus Association reports packing prices for oranges grapefruit and other fruit with total receipts to date at 319 150 43 dollars. Mr and Mrs C C Dooley visit Athens Georgia. Birthday supper for Mrs Harold Overhiser hosted by Violet and Harriet Banks. Guests include Arthur Orton Frank Griffiths G R LaBreck Burgess Thayer and others. Local fishing reported good by several residents. Harry E Backus returns from New York splitting time between Mount Dora and Daytona Beach.
Lola Kennedy returned from Jacksonville after a three month visit with daughter Mrs. Carl Walker, accompanied by the Walkers and others. Several relatives and friends attended dinners and weekend visits in Wauchula Fort Meade Orlando Daytona Beach and Mount Dora with plans to stay or travel. The piece notes multiple family gatherings including Mrs. G C Battle, Miss Mary Battle, and Mr. Earl Martin among others and mentions a Masonic picnic at Trimble Park.
James E. Broome born 1808 in South Carolina died 1883 in DeLand Florida. Governor from 1853 to 1858, he was known as the veto governor and led internal improvements including railroads and state bonds issued to 500000. A celebrated orator and lawyer, he married five times and remained in Florida after leaving office.
Word arrives of the death of A. E. Felton of Reading Massachusetts who passed away on Thursday July 7. He and his wife were winter residents of Mount Dora for several years living on a certain avenue.
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