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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
4
The Mount Dora Tonic issue from Mount Dora Florida notes weekly publication by Mount Dora Publishing Co with editors Edith Edeburn Keller and George C Keller. It discusses slogans in Eustis, advertising wisdom, radio music, and economic commentary on rewards versus punishment and business recovery signals.
The governor calls on county commissions and budget boards to lower 1934 35 tax levies, arguing that a minimum one half mill state reduction must be matched locally to ease burdens on taxpayers. A statewide cut could save about two and a half million dollars for next year, with further reductions expected through continued economy. The piece also discusses industrial development in Florida including a proposed 5 million wool pulp plant at Fernandina and the need to support American industries. Also notes midsummer abundance and agricultural offerings, pine nurseries at Olustee Baker County, and Florida rush grass for northern markets.
Florida debt issues show strong price gains in six months led by tourists and fiscal reforms. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orange County bonds advance as municipalities adopt new measures to meet levies and clear defaults, signaling a rapid healing of state finances.
A women’s civic group, the Bookmenders' Guild, has rehabilitated nearly sixty books for the public library using partial rebinding. They remove printed portions from covers, resew sections, add imitation leather backs, and reinsert contents at low cost. Volunteers are sought to help at home or during weekly Thursday meetings.
The piece presents life as a garden where truth flowers in diverse ways. Weeds represent negative thoughts to pull, while seed thoughts require nourishment to grow into a well rounded personality shared by people worldwide as flowers in God’s garden.
A first person reminiscence praises Daytona Beach for courteous locals and smiling cops. The writer notes how polite service and small kindnesses, like a nickel change for popcorn and considerate drivers, lure visitors to stay and spread the word. The piece concludes the town enjoys a booming, friendly summer.
Chase D. Silver of East Eighth avenue died at home Sunday July 22 at 6 15 p m after a long illness. He was 65 and had lived in Mount Dora for years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Carey Hand Funeral Chapel Orlando followed by cremation. The ashes will be kept at Carey Hand for now. Surviving are his widow and one son Ransom Silver of Mount Dora a brother Roney Silver and a sister Marjorie Silver of Wooster Ohio.
Mrs C D Silver and her son LaMar express gratitude for expressions of kindness and sympathy during illness and death of their husband and loved one.
The Rev. Perry B. James will deliver the Faith and Action sermon at the Sunday Morning Worship Service from 10 45 to 11 30. Church School begins at 10 with study and discussion of the lesson. The Junior Chorus directed by Mrs. Perry B. James will sing an anthem. Evening Worship is at 8 00.
The notice states Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning worship with a Young People’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited. David B. Spencer is the pastor.
The notice lists service times for a church: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young People’s Union at 7:00 p.m. evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Mid-week service on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. An invitation is extended to attend any or all services.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday Bible study at 2 30 P M at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills. Classes for children and adults accompany the session in a small community gathering.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Eustis Florida invites all to 11:00 A M Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome.
Applying wax to the bottom of chair rockers keeps them from scratching floors when moved across surfaces. This simple step reduces wear while floors are being refinished or cleaned.
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