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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
2
Mount Dora Topic is published in Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by the Mount Dora Publishing Company. It is entered as second class matter at the Mount Dora post office under the March 3 1879 act.
The piece notes the decline of past figures and trends, cites new terms like bathing pool, and mentions counterfeit twenty dollar bills in circulation. It highlights Frigidaire's 2,500,000th refrigerator and the rise of swimming as popular recreation in Florida. It references Babe Ruth, German reparations, Lausanne, and 1916 Hughes-Hiram Johnson handshake loss.
Curtis L. Waller state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit and Democratic nominee for representative from Leon county told the County Tax Payers League last week he favors reducing state counties from sixty seven to thirty and abolishing several county offices. This view reflects a broader trend toward government savings in many states.
Dr Stewart G Thompson director of the Bureau of Vital Statistics reports 614 traffic deaths last year versus 564 the year before. He notes some decline but urges continued caution by drivers and pedestrians to further reduce fatalities. A proposed ordinance to curb handbill advertising passed first reading at the last city council meeting and may be adopted soon.
A local editorial urges continued support for Mount Dora’s Chamber of Commerce highlighting its advertising impact abroad and its role in preventing stagnation. It calls for backing officers, encouraging unity at monthly gatherings, and using advertising to attract trade during tougher economic times.
A Mount Dora notice criticizes an out-of-town salesman who sold about twenty suits. It urges residents to buy locally from three Mount Dora stores investing around $10,000 and to support home merchants to keep money circulating and preserve local institutions.
The RFC has been operating six months and its second quarterly report shows 1,054,814,486 dollars loaned to institutions. Of this, 642,789,313 dollars went to 3600 banks and trust companies, with 70 percent of banks in towns under 5,000 population receiving loans, indicating broad support beyond large firms and railroads.
The Century of Progress amusement zone in Chicago will be called The Midway mirroring the 1893 World's Fair feature. Newspaper columnists selected the name after long deliberation from thousands of submissions.
The Tampa Tribune calls for a renewed focus on Florida development and resources. It urges advertising the state’s attractions through all media and Floridian outreach, to move beyond political distractions toward progress and prosperity.
The State Marketing Bureau, in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture, issues daily market reports and coordinates co operative sales. Last year it marketed 8500 carloads of produce and promoted $3 000 000 in sales through its bulletins while aiding shippers in securing unpaid returns.
About twenty Lake county families joined a Home Demonstration picnic with talks by Mr Hiatt and Miss Virginia Moore on home improvement and solar heating. Mrs Masten won the final salad contest earning a trip to Farmers and Fruit Growers Week Gainesville August 8 to 12. Proceeds from a rug sale fund three Club members to the event while plans build for 16 attending from area clubs.
Madison S Perry born 1814 in South Carolina died 1865 in Alachua County Florida led Florida 1857 61 as governor. His administration focused on railroad construction and bank expansion. A South Carolina native, he moved to Florida seeking opportunity and later entered state politics rising from the House to the Senate. Secession dominated the era.
A charity card party is planned tomorrow evening to benefit Be Prides. Funds raised will support community programs and activities.
G Leon Wells pastor leads services at the Methodist Episcopal Church on July 23 with church school at 10:00 AM worship at 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM and Epworth League meeting at 6:45 PM. A cordial invitation extends to all without another church home.
Congregational Bible School at 10:00 A M and Young People's Meeting at 7:00 P M are announced by Pastor David B Spencer. All are invited to attend during the summer months.
Under current conditions opinion calls for halting excessive pay to rail executives. The presidents of the Pennsylvania and the Southern Pacific each earn 135000 annually. One other railroad chief makes 120000, another 105000, five earn 90000 to 100000, and five more fall between 80000 and 90000.
The church announces a Wednesday service at 7 p m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m in all departments. Morning worship is at 11 a m followed by an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to worship with us.
Good farm fences and farm profits are generally found close together. The article argues fences reduce labor, improve soil fertility, cut grain waste, and improve relations with neighbors. It asserts diversification, rotation, and the McLean swine system rely on sturdy fencing.
The regular Christian Science service is held in the Public Library building every Sunday morning at one o'clock. The Wednesday testimonial meeting is held at six o'clock. Sunday school is held on Sundays at ten o'clock in the Public Library.
A mix of local notices from Mount Dora includes a bath house transfer to the Boy Scouts for Lake Gertrude repairs, a fifth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cowles, and multiple social updates. Also noted are birthdays, a Sanford arrival, church organ shipment, a birth in Lake Gem, property transfer at Alton Hotel, and travel plans for Mrs. Crane. Delilah appears in a Kings Daughters scene rep.
Two sea catfish species in Louisiana saltwater bayous, the Gafftopsail and the Hardhead, exhibit male mouth brooding. The male gathers about fifty five eggs, each around seven eighths of an inch, and later cares for the hatched fry until they can fend for themselves.
A brief hometown item notes allegations of misinformation and deception surrounding a local issue. No names or locations are clearly identified in the fragment. The report emphasizes skepticism and calls for verification from residents and officials.
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