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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
1
Florida citrus ads highlight 51 grocers promoting oranges with bold claims of quality and freshness. The campaign emphasizes wide availability across several counties and seasonal pricing. Local merchants tout consistent supply and shopper value through targeted storefront posters.
The Florida Citrus Main Clearing House Assoc and the Florida Citrus Exchange ran a ten week campaign with N W Ayer and Son to boost grower returns. Surveys reveal shoppers request Florida oranges more than California oranges, while grapefruit ads keep consumers asking for Grapefruit rather than Florida Grapefruit.
Mr. George Malone entered Orange General Hospital in Orlando for an operation on Sunday and recovered rapidly, with plans to return home soon. D C Sherman also went to the same hospital for an operation, expected to be performed midweek, as this report was written before Mount Dora received word. The two men had been hospitalized together previously and coordinated their timing for the same week.
Ernest Hawkins, a local negro, was tried by Justice of the Peace O M Simpson before a jury on a Tuesday night and sentenced to four months in jail for petit larceny. He confessed to stealing a shotgun from W C Butts on Donnelly Avenue north, amid a spate of chicken thefts linked to his recent return after a six month chicken-stealing sentence.
Mount Dora residents reroute card party proceeds to restore park trees. A Grand View Hotel gathering netted 4.75 dollars, plus donations, totaling 7.25 dollars for the Citizens Employment Commission. Next event Friday at 2:30, with biweekly parties and an honor roll for all contributors.
George J. White, treasurer of the Citizens Employment Commission, praises a letter from Joe and Merilla Etchells of Kennebunkport Maine. They send five dollars to support Mount Dora residents in the north, urging others to follow their example and contribute to the worthy cause.
Mr. John C. Hicks of St. Johns Michigan is described as a frequent visitor and well known figure honored by bankers for his longstanding ties and service in the community.
Apopka dominates Mount Dora 8 to 0 as pitching and field play stifled the visitors. The box score shows Hawthorne Jewell and Hall contributing timely hits while McCormack and S. Simpson held Mount Dora to few chances.
Two boys under twelve years old confess to stealing most of the Valencia oranges from local groves and are in police custody. They also entered the Secor home on Eleventh avenue and Alm street but did not take anything, having found nothing of value.
Kiwanis club notes Detroit convention highlights with emphasis on attendance. Seacole filed a detailed report on proceedings and sections of the country showing progress. Local members urged personal outreach to boost luncheon attendance. Roy Hamlin of Tavares will speak this week.
Lake County Commissioners hold adjourned sessions in Tavares with actions on road repairs disposal of zoo animals budget matters and bond refinancing. Meetings note July 1 12 and 15 1932 with multiple resolutions and pension claims documented.
Fragmentary note lists want ads and responses with unclear wording. The item references town activity and a reseed classed response but lacks concrete names, dates, or places. The readable fragment suggests a community exchange of ads and replies, highlighting ordinary local commerce.
The Citrus Marketing organization hosts its headquarters in Mount Dora with chartered directors Geer W. Malone John L. Millard of Mount Dora and J W Hunter of Tavares. It contracts with large citrus growers statewide for grove care marketing and handling with car shipping agencies and aims to run all phases of citrus culture at low costs. George W Malone is listed as manager though ill in Orlando hospital. office at 132 Fifth Avenue East.
Mount Dora Epworth League with twenty seven members attended a North DeLand District meeting in Daytona. After ocean swimming and supper at First M. E. church, Bishop Keeney’s missionary daughter spoke on China. The league banner was awarded to Mount Dora for largest attendance. a joint North South meeting is planned for August at Daytona Beach.
Police Chief Frank Drake reports 114 dogs and cats inoculated so far under a town ordinance aligning with State Board of Health guidance. Most animals are local pets, with 15 to 20 from outside Umatilla Zellwood Tangerine and nearby areas. Further inoculations planned in a few days.
Dr Waller visits with Dr F Smith and family in St. Peterebur e during a home sync event. The report notes a casual meetup and mutual updates among local physicians and households.
Lake County Poultry Association officials met in Tavares to set the annual picnic for August 19 at Edgewater Beach. The event will be a 6 30 PM fish fry followed by a camp fire program with an invitation extended to all Lake County poultrymen and non members.
The temperance note cites the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, the National Education Association, and several councils and federations as backing prohibition and its enforcement, alongside the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.
The Citizens Employment Commission of Mount Dora reports strong progress in civic work including tree care along Donnelly Avenue and removal of thick Spanish moss. Since inception 1380 hours of employment have been created at 15 cents per hour, aiding hungry families and giving workers dignity. Donations, including a $5 gift from Etchells, are welcomed and will be published. contributions to George J. White at First National Bank or via the Topic support the ongoing program.
The Florida Baptist Convention held three summer assemblies at Bob Jones College Hollywood Beach Hotel and Stetson University DeLand with over a thousand total attendees. The DeLand session July 12 21 featured classes in Sunday School departments Woman's Missionary Union Baptist Young People's Union and sermons music and recreation.
The Mount Dora Garden Club gratefully accepts yucca plants donated through Mrs. Zell from Mrs. Frank Fowler. The plants enhance beautification projects between the Community Building and City Hall, supporting rapid development of this and the Library plantings.
Announcement for Farmers Week from August 8 to 12 inviting growers and wives to reserve rooms. Extension Division at Gainesville and County Agent Hiatt handle reservations. Lake County expected to have strong representation at the convention.
Ernest Mosteller sought a specialist in Jacksonville for a persistent eye problem. The procedure was performed Tuesday and early Wednesday morning reports indicate he is resting comfortably.
The article notes proper credit for Earl Pratt who first entered the Hockman home to confront an intruder. Miss Hale alerted authorities and Pratt held the intruder until police arrival, correcting prior omissions in coverage.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a sale of home made ice cream and cake at Donnelly Park on Saturday evening July 30. Proceeds support church activities and community work.
Local advice urges readers to peruse all advertisements as merchants invest in space to promote their goods. The note emphasizes that attentive customers may gain useful suggestions and that paying for ads shows merchants value their business and seek patronage.
H Feigin opens a new Umatilla store this week as a branch of the Eustis shop with Miss Vada Ham from Mount Dora taking charge. Feigin offers a high class line of dry goods and gentlemen and ladies furnishings and cites courteous staff as a reason for praise. Umatilla is congratulated.
Lake county's delinquent tax list is issued by the Groveland Graphic this year. For convenience, the Topic offers copies on hand for sale at ten cents each.
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