Mount Dora Publishing Co Announces Rates and Staff
Published in Mount Dora Florida every Friday by Mount Dora Publishing Co Edith Edeburn Bonar editor Eugene L Downs plant supt Subscription prices in advance One year two dollars six months one dollar three months sixty cents single copy five cents Display advertising rate fifty three and one half cents per line Classified advertising twenty five cents minimum Entered as second class matter April 7 1916 at Mount Dora post office under act of March 3 1879.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Get Up Monday Morning To Start Winter Preparations
In mid July reflections urge towns to ready for winter business as schools reopen and terms begin. The piece notes summer fading and parents facing homework anew, recalling a farmer father’s Monday wake up shout.
Florida federal judgeship draws crowd of lawyers and sites
The passage notes many prominent lawyers proposed and endorsed for a new Florida federal judgeship and compares this to the numerous suggested sites for a soldiers home to be built in the south.
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Florida
South
Marie Holder Improves After Tampa Hospital Operation
Friends of Marie Holder editor of the Cocoa Tribune report she is recovering well at Tampa Municipal Hospital after an operation last week. She appeared bright at Quincy and fans wonder what may have been removed, likely part of her exuberant spirit.
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Marie Holderman
Cocoa Tribune
Tampa Municipal Hospital
Quincy
Lake Wales Fourth of July Pageant Delights Crowd
Lake Wales staged a unique Fourth of July celebration with a dozen or more men dressing in elaborate outfits to form a humorous and eye catching pageant. The crowd enjoyed the playful spectacle and local flair.
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Lake’ Wales
Lake Wales
Mount Dora Topic Critiques State Radio Coverage
In a critique of Gainesville operated WRUF coverage, the Mount Dora Topic notes the station’s low rating and questions why the outlet fails to mention the broad range of programs aired year round from Gainesville, calling for fairer state radio reporting.
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Mount. Dora
Gainesville
WRUF
University Hour Enriches Florida Youth with Music and Lectures
WRUF radio educates listeners with psychology lectures and youth oriented programs. Claude Murphrea likely hosts daily pipe organ recitals delighting music lovers while university talks and farm and home discussions provide practical information throughout the school term.
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WRUF
Claude Murphrea
Florida
Vacation thoughts urge Florida promotion and safer roads
The piece argues for promoting summer vacations in Florida to visitors and residents alike, praising Florida’s year round sports and ocean swimming. It also criticizes unsafe driving practices, calls for better street design, oil on wet roads issues, and strict driver licensing with suspensions for intoxication to cut accidents.
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Will Trear
Winter Park
Florida
Trear
Gulf
The Reappointment of Commissioner Rhodes
Florida voters applaud Governor Carlton for reappointing L. M. Rhodes as State Marketing Commissioner for another term. Rhodes has served under four Florida governors and earns praise from press coverage and federal Agriculture recognition of the state bureau’s efficiency.
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Florida
Carlton
L. M. Rhodes
Rhodes
Lake County
Federal Department of Agriculture
Motor Car Accidents Causes and Preventives
A National Conference on Street and Highway Safety reports about 33,000 highway deaths yearly, with one life lost every 16 minutes. Traffic dangers include slippery pavements and pedestrians stepping into traffic, highlighting multiple contributing causes and the need for broad safety measures.
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National Conference On
Florida considers tax plans after election results
The Florida Taxpayer explores options to lower taxes as a general sales tax seems unlikely. A North Carolina chain-store tax, upheld by the Superior Court, imposes $50 annually on multiple stores under same ownership after the first exempted store, confirming chains face special taxation.
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Florida
Florida Realty Journal
North Carolina
Superior
Garden Club Donation Aids Mount Dora Cemetery Beautification
A City Park Commission letter of appreciation notes a $15 contribution from the Garden Club of Mount Dora for beautification work at the cemetery entrance drive. The funds will plant another row of oak trees and support ongoing projects under the slogan Clean and Green. Mrs. R. N. White signs the message.
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City Park Commission
Garden Club of
Mount Dora
Garden Club
Dora
R. N, White
Random Musings on Politics and People from a Reads Digest
A collage of brief political and cultural quips mentions John Paul and Bobby Jones, the Senate, Hoover prosperity, and fiscal talk. It notes Admiral Byrd's summer plans, Maine applications, Florida population shifts, and an Atlanta resident named Parr, ending with a wary nod to government selling goods for essential needs.
Two Neighbor Types Compared in Friendship Lesson
A cheerful, courteous man who respects others is contrasted with a gruff neighbor who imposes his views and lacks tact. The friendly one earns more friends by kindness and restraint, while the quarrelsome figure often alienates people. The piece invites readers to guess which proves more successful.
Major Florida bridge and highway contracts awarded
The State Highway Department recently let contracts aggregating 464497 dollars for Tallahassee projects including a large lime rock undertaking, one of the state's biggest single projects of its kind.
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Tallahassee
State Highway Department
Evangelistic Services At Davenport Methodist Church
The Davenport Methodist church hosts nightly services this week led by Rev. R G Witty with preaching each evening at 8 o'clock except Saturday. Sunday schedule includes 11:00 morning sermon by Rev Witty and 7:30 evening sermon by Rev Glenn C James with talks on religious educational program. Epworth League meets 6:30 pm and Sunday school at 9:45 am.
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R. G. Witty
Methodist Church
Davenport
Glenn C. James
Miami
Epworth League
Witty
James H. Elder
Sunday School and Worship at First Baptist Church
Matthew J. Bouterse, pastor, leads Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship with a sermon at 11 00 a m. B P U meets at 6 45 p m for evangelistic song and preaching at 8 00 p m. Good music and singing. All are cordially invited.
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Matthew J. Bouterse
P. U
Weekend Services At Community Church Congregational
The Community Church Congregational schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Young Peoples Hour at 7:00 p m with regular worship hours.
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Community Church
Young Peoples
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Services
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with a 9 45 a m Sunday school. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p m and the reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4 in the church building. All are welcome.
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First Church OF Christ Scientist
Eustis Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
Latin American cities rise as culture and education centers
Writers and students of world fairs note shifting focus to Americas urban centers, highlighting Havana as a fashion and intellectual hub. Cuba under Machado expands education with night English classes broadcast nationwide. Buenos Aires grows as a South American jewel embracing Yankee and European ideas.
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New World
America
Havana
New York
Latin America
Machado
Buenos Aires
United State
Argentina
Individuality Versus Generic Stores In Central Florida
The piece contrasts a locally beloved Central Florida store with generic low priced shops. It highlights a friendly human atmosphere, a dominant city-center presence, and personalized service from a highly intelligent sales staff catering to discriminating shoppers seeking distinct, tasteful selections.
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Central
Florida
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University of Maine
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Admiral Byrd
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N. H
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Atlanta
Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
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H. A. Eckholdt
Alexander
Mount Dora, Fla
Lake Franklin Poultry Farm
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Thomas H. Cooley
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Fountain Inn
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