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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
2
A column notes men turning from the city to farming for food supply and stability while discussing bridges, election rumors about Roosevelt, a father with six daughters facing resource strain, Chicago cities selling teacher homes for taxes, and advice to adjust radio listening to fit local tastes.
Earl W. Brown, manager of the Florida exhibit at the Century of Progress Exposition, seeks contact with all Floridians aged one hundred or older and invites them to learn about a fascinating opportunity. His address is DeLand.
Businesses bypass postal rates by using in-house messengers and non taxable drafts, shifting taxes to small earners. Clearwater weighs a two cent cigarette tax to fund unemployment relief, with dealers handling collection. AP notes 300+ believe Theodore Roosevelt seeks the presidency, while his widow reports many telegrams mixing him with F D Roosevelt.
Dr Will Wood and local Boy Scout assistants led a joint anti mosquito effort with citizens to reduce the pest. Weeks ago mosquitoes were a nuisance, now they are few and far between and residents can enjoy outdoor evenings.
The late Congress passed a vast relief bill totaling 3.8 billion dollars. It funds public construction, rural credit, federal highway and waterway projects, unemployment relief, and discounts for eligible paper to individuals and corporations.
A conservative economic outlook cites rising prices for hogs cattle sugar and petroleum and a modest uptick in cotton. The gains, led by agricultural commodities, suggest improved purchasing power and a potential business revival as confidence grows and the mood shifts toward optimism.
The Manufacturers' Record presents the 1932 Blue Book of Southern Progress showing over 200 classifications and a shift toward self-sufficiency in food and feed. It features the tung oil industry led by Florida, notes southern industrial strength, and a cautiously optimistic view of economic rehabilitation based on reliable authority.
A Department of Commerce chemical division study leads to a forthcoming free booklet on Gulf States tung oil production. The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce will distribute it nationwide. The narrative also notes social mood and a landlord tenant anecdote about rent.
Mount Dora’s baseball team asserts it plays for sport not pay, explaining players receive no salaries and gate receipts fund balls, field upkeep, and travel. The amateur league bans payments to players while promoting attendance to boost quality play and community recreation.
The article urges a practical vacation this year despite finances. It emphasizes rest and recovery to build mental and physical strength for reconstruction ahead. Florida offers affordable options like camping, swimming, and fishing to forget cares and rejuvenate.
The State Road Department released an official road map of Florida corrected to July 1. It shows main thoroughfares and connecting links, marks airports and landing fields, and provides mileage tables for principal state roads. Historical spots are designated and maps are free with applications to Tallahassee.
Orlando girl Elizabeth Hathaway has won the Salt Label scholarship and will represent the United States at the International Dancing School in Buxton England this summer. She earned the award in the final New York City contest among contestants from across the nation and will soon sail for England to attend the dearest essay event.
Mount Dora notes recall Ed Likowski’s return from Los Angeles after decades away and a death in New York. A new meat market planned for Donnelly’s fire site. City Market to move to Fifth Avenue. Local families host birthday parties. Lake County Press Association met in Umatilla with supper at Buena Vista Hotel.
Mount Dora aims to become a model community through street and property cleanup by the employment commission and strict law enforcement. H. E. Fitzgerald hails Lake Apopka as Florida’s premier bass fishing lake. C. D. Morris notes railroads seek fair taxes, citing a Miami to Washington route taxed far higher per mile than buses.
Dr Robert Quillen asserts one safe treatment for venomous bites. Apply a ligature above the wound, cut incisions, suction for thirty minutes, then release every fifteen minutes to prevent gangrene. If swelling spreads, add new incisions and continue suction.
Pastor G. Leon Wells and family announce departure for Vermont on Monday with arrangements to supply the pulpit on Sunday mornings during the month. There will be no evening services. The church at 409 Fifth Avenue, E, lists 10:00 A M Sunday School, 11:00 A M worship, 6:45 P M league, and 8:00 P M evening worship led by Pastor Wells.
Community Church announces Bible School at 10:00 A. M. and Young People's meeting at 7:00 P. M. for the summer months. All are invited to attend these services. Pastor David B. Spencer.
Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 pm. Sunday schedule includes 11 am worship and 7 30 pm services. A cordial invitation is extended for all to come and worship with us.
The regular Christian Science service is held in the Public Library at eleven o'clock. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is held at eight o'clock. Sunday school is held on Sunday morning at ten.
A compact report highlights public offices and officials, outlining governor roles, responsibilities, and recent actions. The item emphasizes transparency and civic knowledge, noting key names and jurisdictions involved.
Biographical sketch of John Milton born 1807 in Georgia and died 1865 in Tallahassee. Notes his rise to Florida governor 1860 1865, wartime pressures including the Olustee battle, and succession events after his death with interim governors and 1865 martial law mark.
An omission in the Topic death notice last week leaves out relatives of the deceased. Surviving family includes sister in law Mrs Sidney Lane of Mount Dora and nephews and nieces Alfred Lane Ohio Doris Lane Cole Rodman N Y and Louise Lane Mount Dora. Mrs Lane sister of Mrs Booth came from England with them and lived in Mount Dora for five years.
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