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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
6
The piece muses on money and leisure with wry humor. It recalls past luxuries like kerosene lamps and stereopticons, notes people may trade country produce for used cars, and jokes about walking versus driving for doctors visiting patients.
At a recent event a woman won the rolling pin contest with a 75 foot throw and her husband claimed the 100 yard dash. Reports describe future hats as roll hat type, so small they will be hard to see, replacing more visible styles.
Commander warns the absence of a market agreement costs citrus growers millions now and likely for years to come, signaling ongoing financial hardship due to the same cause.
William E Borah Idaho senator marking his seventy third birthday urged young men not to lose faith in the nation. With a quarter century in public service and wartime experience he said the country faces vast questions offering gain, honor and glory beyond past opportunities.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Tribune praise Lake County for unique and broad year round agricultural output. They claim no Florida county or likely any U S county matches its steady monthly shipment of farm products, highlighting the region’s extensive production.
The 1938 Blue Book of Southern Progress notes strong 1937 bank growth with resources rising nearly 400 million and a five percent increase, industrial output approaching 10.5 billion dollars, and cash farm income up 300 million in the South. It highlights abundant resources, favorable climate, high native labor, and growing manufactured product value surpassing farm output, signaling broad regional prosperity.
Florida draws numerous visitors who seek extended life and health. Citizens like John H. Boushall cite renewed vigor after relocating for medical reasons, with many becoming active civic supporters. The Tampa Tribune advocates forming an organization of long-lived residents to share experiences.
An eminent scientist argues against cutting hair claiming it prevents natural weight from staying on the scalp and weakens the scalp leading to hair loss. The opinion emphasizes letting hair grow without interference.
The piece lauds Governor Fred P. Cone for blunt honesty on anti agitator fears and Nazi Bund talk. It argues Americans, in mass, remain calm and united, resisting extremist movements while newspapers and critics clash over his remarks.
National Association of Real Estate Boards reports a steady upward trend in nationwide real estate sales over the past three months. No dramatic spikes, but stabilized gains fuel cautious optimism among conservative realtors about continued increases.
The local girls team meets Eustis tonight at Heim Field at 8:00 PM. Supporters are urged to attend and cheer on the players.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce secretary Karl Lehmann writes of long service to Central Florida, local Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, and the strong network of Lake County editors, bankers, and civic leaders. The piece notes two dozen local publications, county officials, and leaders shaping the coming legislative session.
Lake County readers learn of the Poultry Institute or Short Course sponsored by the State Agricultural Extension Service under Mehrhof and Lowell. The institute targets Camp McQuarrie in August with an educational and recreational program. Letters explaining the program will be mailed to poultrymen, or requests can be written for details. The cost to attend the full week is $4.00.
The piece profiles local figures like O. W. Smith of Astatula and Colonel C. E. Lester of Grand Island, highlighting leadership in Lake County. It notes Montverde land purchases by a retiree and discusses the cotton picking machine controversy, stating testing found leaves and stems not separated, so hand pickers remain dominant.
Senator Sorghum quips that a trial is wasteful if the jury hanges the wrong man. The exchange highlights doubts about justice and process in a tongue in cheek remark.
Rev R W Acree announces Sunday School at 9 45 with classes for all ages followed by an 11 o clock church service B Y P U at 7 00 and mid week service Wednesday at 730 Strangers welcome and all others without a home church.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Florida holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Holy Communion at 11 a m with a sermon by Rector D T Johnson.
The Pentecostal Liberty Street church led by Rev. G G Prince invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis announces services at the corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and service at 11 a m Subject noted as 2 e Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m Testimonies experiences and remarks on Christian Science. Free relief in the Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis street open daily except Sunday and legal holidays from 3 5 p m The Bible and all Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased Public invited to attend services and use the reading room.
Dr. E W Kings of Bristol Oklahoma owner of groves in Clermont and Volusia County travels through Lake County this week to inspect his property and meet with his friend Mayor H C Brown of Clermont.
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