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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
4
The Times-Union notes dry humor about drought and public concerns on coal prices and parole board policy. It highlights the sweltering heat in Florida, rising demand for housing for children in Homes, and Seminole Orange chamber praise, while reflecting on economic strain and summer arrangements.
The south known for farming shows rapid industrial growth with 40 percent of national crop value and 60 percent of naval stores from southern plants. The Manufacturer’s Record notes $40 million plus invested in pulp and paper mills and oil refinery modernization. Florida leads in mill construction and resource use, promising prosperity and job creation across the state.
A Florida commentary lauds national prosperity despite hardship, citing European commission findings on American wealth and development. It highlights St. Joe Paper Company’s $7.5 million mill plans, Florida tourism growth, new infrastructure, and upbeat views from Port St. Joe to Cleveland anecdotes of roads, hospitality, and continued confidence in the American system.
A controversial push to ban deep colored fingernail polish for waitresses draws attention in South Africa where business leaders protest scarlet nails. Advertisements in offices reportedly bar colored nails and doctors warn about distraction while dictating letters.
The piece contrasts past and present behavior, noting a man traveling to town on Saturday, drinking, then returning home safely, versus modern times where a drunken drive leads to a wreck, hospitalization, and government support for his family. It implies social and economic shifts.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Herbert Pelliam Williams of Brooklyn Conn who spent several winters in Mount Carroll as the guest of her niece Mrs Carey L Goddard.
H W Woods of New Brunswick Canada died suddenly at his home on June 2nd after a long journey from Mount Dora including visits to California and other western states. He visited his uncle Thomas Armstrong here last winter.
The Groveland Business Men's Club forms with forty members. President J L Westfall, Vice President Dr W G DeVance, Secretary Treasurer Wilmore Carlson lead a group that vows fine enthusiasm and a solid program.
Rev Perry B James speaks on Jesus and Temptation in the fourth Life and Teachings series Sunday morning. Epworth League vesper at seven. Sunday school at 9 45 with D H Bishop superintendent presiding. Evening worship at 730 P M. Church school 10 00 A M. Worship 11 00 A M. Organist Jeannette Pike.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning sermon at 11 00 a m Baptist Young People's Union at 7 00 p m. Pastor J S Wilson preaches morning and evening with special music. Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 p m. You are invited to attend any or all services.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida posts morning services at 9 a m through June and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month as a cordial welcome from Rector D T Johnson.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter St announces services each Lord's Day Bible School 10 to 11 a m preaching and Lord's Supper 11 to 12 a m evening preaching at the usual hour Thursday prayer and praise meeting at the usual hour Evangelist J O Barnes invites worshipers to join.
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church on Grove Street and Badger Avenue in E Florida lists masses at 8:00 a m in Clermont and 10:00 a m in Eustis with First Friday Mass at 7:30 a m led by Rev A Doyle pastor celebrating services at designated locations.
The Church of God on Liberty Street under Pastor E. L. Moore invites worshipers to regular Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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