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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
1
Governor David Sholtz proclaims a Florida wide Dr Gorrie Memorial Foundation week to honor Dr John Gorrie and to support a national cancer education drive with ice industry support and civic involvement. The proclamation dates June 27, 1935, in Tallahassee and calls state citizens to cooperate.
Florida readies a week of events August 11 to 17 to honor Dr. John Gorrie, inventor of artificial refrigeration. Citizens donate weekly receipts from ice sellers to the Dr. John Gorrie Memorial Foundation as committees arrange a statewide program including parades, ice auctions, milk day attire, music, a public card party, a memorial ball, and a children’s day with a street dance.
Alvin Whitcomb of west Seventh avenue sustained a deep leg cut in an unusual accident while trimming trees at Lake Jem. He slipped while descending from a tree near a hornet nest and fell, possibly striking his pruning knife. Dr. Fenn treated the wound, which authorities say should not be serious. He escaped the hornets and is thankful.
Harry Lee Baker, head of the forestry department for Florida, told the state forestry board in Tallahassee that 2,800,000 acres of privately owned land in the state should be under fire protection during the coming year.
The Parent Teachers Association will sponsor general health examinations on August 7 for preschoolers entering Mount Dora Public Schools and all grammar grade children up to grade six. Exams start at 9 AM in the lunch room of the Intermediate building, with Drs Fenn Wood Conklin Strickland Miller Wells officiating.
Mrs. Sol Spilky mourns the death of her mother Mrs. Bella Ehrlich at her Leesburg home after months of illness. Survives include Jacob Ehrlich the husband and six children Joseph Benjamin Theodore Sol Spilky Mrs. Davis and Miss Bessie Ehrlich. Funeral services were held Wednesday noon at Ohav Shalom Cemetery in Orlando.
The Florida Float won first prize in the Elks parade at the national convention in Columbus Ohio. Governor Dave Sholtz and Florida Elks Association president William P Mooty led a gay marchers group with orange helmets canes and emblems as spectators cheered.
Mount Dora vs Clermont third game was rained out at Kissimmee. Fourth game ended 6-5 Clermont after Mount Dora protested citing ineligible players. Ray hit a homer for Mount Dora and Johnson did for Clermont. Hale had a single and a double in four at bats. Christopher was missed in center.
The Townsend Club reports membership over two hundred as Senator Capper praises the Townsend Plan. Upcoming events include a meeting with songs led by Raymond Perkins and Kathleen Galloway, a downtown headquarters opening, a county picnic near Orlando on July 28, and a Monday August 5 meeting at Community Hall. Radio broadcasts from WAIU Columbus air nightly.
Mr and Mrs W L Story and son Warren returned from a family reunion held Sunday at Acorn Pond Church near Warwick Georgia. Seven of ten siblings attended with about twenty four of the younger generation. The reunion coincided with the 41st anniversary of the church founding, a church with only two pastors in its 41 years. Judge Story, chief Story’s oldest brother, has served as a church officer since its founding and attends annual conference each year.
C B Treadway was saluted as Lake County’s outstanding citizen at a 6 30 p m stage cue dinner at the Lake County Country Club. About four hundred residents attended to honor the State Road Department chair and National Works Progress Administration administrator amid a countywide show of appreciation.
Sonny Hanlin five year old son of Mrs Maxine Hamlin of east Fourth avenue fell from a twelve foot ladder onto a concrete platform at Floridrange Canneries. He suffered a four inch skull fracture and back injuries. A physician rushed him to Lake County Medical Center where his condition remained serious though hopeful.
Kiwanis hear Rep. James J. Banks Jr. discuss the new Fifth District covering St. Johns to Osceola counties. He says the district aims to align citrus and agricultural interests with regional needs in Central Florida and notes cross state canal and road drainage issues.
State Board of Examiners calls a hearing for all interested parties in Lake County. The July 29 meeting at 8 p m in Tavares Courthouse will discuss a fair and equitable minimum price and other barber trade regulations under Senate Bill 749 from the last Legislature.
Local theatre in Mount Dora reopens after extensive redecorating under projectionist Arlie Belflower. New turquoise draperies and turquoise blue lighting enhance the Spanish style, with blue footlights and amber aisle lighting. Summer work continues on sound and decor with fall goals to attract Lake County audiences. Films listed include The Keeper of the Bees and The Flame Within star Ann Hardling, Vagabond Lady, Charlie Chin in Egypt, Murder in the Fleet, Orchids to You, Lady Tubbs, No More Ladies, Under the Pampas Moon, The Raven, Harmony Lane, Public Hero No 1, and Es capade. Beginning August 9 the theatre will run Friday through Monday programs.
The Treasury Department confirms a second investment of 12 000 to Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Assn of Tavares Florida under the Home Owners Loan Act of 1933. Officials say funds reach after notice and are loaned to local homeowners, with more investments expected as qualified applications arrive.
The National Economy League attacks the Townsend Plan arguing it redistributes purchasing power without increasing overall consumption. It calculates national income at 48.0 billion, tax bill at 9.4 billion, and long term debt at 8.0 billion, leaving roughly 7.0 billion for a 24 billion pension fund.
City approves budget including debt service sinking fund and various departmental allocations. New electric tariffs set by class for residential, commercial, and industrial power with minimum 1.30 per month per meter and motor limits, to take effect townwide. details available at city hall.
The Ladies Aid of the Meroist church will host another business men's luncheon Tuesday July 30 at 12 o clock. All businessmen and interested parties are invited. Plates are 35 cents. Last week’s luncheon, despite a noon shower, was well attended with delicious food and liberal servings.
Examiner George H. Hill recommended the FCC grant permits for three new Florida radio stations at Lakeland Tampa and West Palm Beach. Denials were recommended for Eustis and Miami Beach, with the Lakeland Tampa and West Palm Beach approvals and Eustis and Miami Beach denials awaiting commission action.
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