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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
4
A notice reports Nancy Carroll marries Bolton Mallory the Life magazine managing editor. The item notes the social context and quotes attributed sentiments from Arthur Brisbane about riches and knowledge.
Readers are urged to note a promotional 17 day round trip aboard a palatial ocean liner offering visits to London and Paris with all expenses paid for a quoted price of 180 dollars. No other details provided.
A Times Union quip contrasts lunar mountains as a perfect cool summer retreat versus Florida breezes. It playfully imagines future grandchildren enjoying summers on the moon.
A Times Union note playfully links the ship Old Ironsides to a chicken dish recently sampled and to the Constitution, suggesting a shared image of rugged endurance across history and food in a light editorial aside.
A Louisiana preacher reportedly completed a sermon lasting 5814 hours, a claim met with skepticism as observers note the Mount message is concise despite the extraordinary duration report.
The column recalls Mount Dora rumors and a jest about Dumb Dora living there. It cites a ruralite quip on city dwellers, then reports two 118 year old farmers in Popular Bluff, Missouri who had not met despite fifteen miles apart. It notes Rep Bledsoe of Hillsborough proposes a graded newspaper tax with weak odds of passage.
The piece argues security in old age and emergency hinges on sound insurance and notes insurance and government aided relief have supported suffering during hard times. It discusses farming as a path to independence, local town pride, and the value of wholesome community reading over sensational crime.
The Times-Union warns that lack of local paper support and apathy toward the Chamber of Commerce and booster groups will kill a town. It praises the prevailing civic enterprise of residents and notes past wise growth and future potential.
The Wickersham commission cites deplorable jail conditions for child offenders in the federal system. It describes flogging and torture practices, confinement on bread and water, and punishments for minor misdeeds. It urges shifting juvenile delinquency treatment largely to state authorities.
A letter signed One of the People criticizes a Committee on Buildings policy as unfair to residents, tourists, and taxpayers. It questions charges for heat and light at the Community Building, argues the facility should be free for all, and urges a mass meeting to determine public will versus officials' actions. It references local names and Mussolini as an insult to current policy.
A reader warns of increasing amateur burglars and prowlers in the area. He recounts shoe removal, entry by false keys, a stolen but invalued cash, and cardoor tampering. He plans to arm his Colt-Six-Pop and hopes decisive action will deter future incidents.
A letter from Mn Springs New York dated July 15 1931 expresses pleasure at Mrs Zell's rock garden donations and enclosures five dollars for both mother and writer. The writer notes pleasant weather at Chautauqua Lake aside from a few hot days in early July.
Fort Myers reports the start of construction on the church's first unit as plans proceed for the new Christian church building.
The pastor will lead Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m. with Mr Nimnicht supervising. A devotional meeting for young folks is at 6:30 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are invited. James H Elder, Pastor.
Community Church Congregational announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Young people's service at 7:00 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer delivers messages.
Matthew J. Bouterse pastor leads Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor. B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m. Evangelistic song and preaching service at 8 00 p m. Good music and singing. All are welcome.
Church page notice lists services at 11 am Sunday 9:45 am Sunday school and 8 pm Wednesday testimonial meeting. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday 2 to 4 in Grove Street and Lemon Avenue edifice. All are welcome.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce announces ready to distribute concise articles on agriculture industry recreation and opportunities. Copies are sent to local chambers while the state office handles bulk requests. The service expands the Know Florida Better program and stresses accurate, helpful data for visitors and Florida residents traveling.
Word comes of the death of Mrs William Bowder at her Arcadia Pennsylvania residence after a June stroke. She died July first and was interred July 3 in Arcadia. She is survived by her husband and two children Inez and Alton. The Bowders previously wintered in Mount Dora. Plant City reports 30 carloads of peppers shipped recently from the area.
Notice announces an examination for scholarships with submission by August 1 to D. Moore, Superintendent, Ta Vares, Florida. The fragment mentions eligibility and contact details for the scholarship process.
Executrix Fannie Finzel of the estate of John Finzel, deceased, will apply for final discharge at the Somer County Court House in Tavares on July 2. The notice records her formal request to be discharged as executrix and file the final settlement for the estate.
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