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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
4
A collage of clipped opinions and odd notes. The piece quotes a plucky politician missing opportunities to nest eggs, muses on modern girls, a New York ice cream heir’s unhappy son, Florida skeletons, tarpon length, wealth madness, relief protests spurring work, and USC’s giant hammer imprudence.
Report notes veterans hoarding their bonus funds with between 50000 and 60000 dollars stored at Raiford prison. They must spend time before accessing money, while Governor Landon pressures Kansas Legislature on a social security act and criticizes national campaigning tactics.
Residents vote to double the advertising tax from one to two mills, aiming to promote the city’s attractions nationally. They believe national advertising has greatly benefited Miami Beach and urge other property owners to support similar measures.
Everett J. Lee, a Paris tour operator, asserts Florida already appeals as a year round retreat. He notes French visitors and his plan to bring European tourists to Florida for summer tours, saying Florida’s climate outshines other Riviera summers and that a statewide tourism campaign would benefit the state. The article cites rising beachgoer numbers and crowded resorts as evidence of Florida’s growing appeal.
The Wall Street Journal lauds the South as having the best relative prospects in the nation with cotton prices strong, rising exports, thriving textile mills, broader use of farm products, and chemical and industrial growth. Florida leads steady progress, with the State Chamber of Commerce noting widespread gains in the first half of the year vs last year.
The State Road Department advances a major project funded by federal grants to eliminate over 20 grade crossings on principal Florida highways within 12 months and install electric danger signals at about 50 others. Work continues statewide on viaducts, overhead passes, and road relocations to reduce accidents and save lives.
A Memphis appeal notes widespread heat across rival locales including Hell Michigan Iowa Satan's Kingdom Connecticut and Paradise Indiana reaching near record highs. Residents report extreme conditions as temperatures soar and energy use spikes.
A provocative call questions readers about their role in fatal auto accidents caused by drunk drivers and the Florida prohibition vote. It urges parents to vote and oppose roadhouses to protect children, arguing inaction implies guilt.
A mosaic of recollections from a town’s archive recalls council members, mayors, and civic happenings. Names such as Crane Sadler Rehbaum and LaDue surface alongside notes on road clay bids, hitching posts, an Automobile Club roster, a July Fourth trip to Daytona Beach, a water election, and social events, all asking readers to remember.
The Saturday Evening News of Tampa urges advertising Florida summers to northern visitors, noting cool coastal breezes, beaches, lakes, and comfortable nights. It cites Ohio coverage praising Florida’s Great Lakes Exposition display, predicting more winter and fall visitors to the state.
A Florida audience hears a lively local view on Claude Pepper and Doyle Carlton as Senate contenders. The writer praises Pepper and Carlton while joking about prognosis methods, urging citizens to consider capable, trusted leaders over radicals, with a regional tour led by County Agent K. S. McMullen.
Perry minister Rev Perry B James announces Sunday school at 9 45 with D H Bishop as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 00 will feature Jesus Ministry of Healing sermon by Rev Perry B League Vesper Service at 730 led by Margie Loveless
The Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites all to morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening sermon by Pastor J. S. Wilson with songs. Sunday school is at 7:00 p.m. A mid week service follows on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. You are welcome to attend any service.
Holy Communion Sunday August 2 at 10 a m. No services for the rest of August. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street invites attenders to Bible School 10 to 11 a.m. and preaching with the Lord's Supper 11 a.m. to noon on Sundays. Evening preaching, Thursday prayer meeting, and worship services are announced by evangelist J. O. Barnes.
The Catholic church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis lists Rev. Patrick Doyle as pastor. Sunday Masses are at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. plus First Friday Mass at 7:30 a.m.
The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty Street posts regular services Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Come worship with us.
Do A Boyd and wife holders of part Tax Certificate No 1355 issued July 7 1930 filed for tax deed. Property in Florida Lak Jennet County E of SE4 of NE Sec 29 Tp 19 S R 29 E 20 acres formerly in L P Hagan name. If not redeemed, property will be sold at court house door on August 3 1956. Dated January 8 1936 Official Seal Geo J Dykes Clerk.
Two notices announce applications for tax deeds under Senate Bill No 163. Alberta Solomon holder of part Tax Certificate No 1620 seeks deed for Clermont property described by Lot 3 Block R, Scott and Juanita Streets. C H Dudley holder of part Tax Certificate No 5470 seeks deed for land described in Sec 22 Tp 1 R R lines with property in Lake County Florida. Both set August 3 1936 as sale date at the courthouse door and name the Lake County Clerk GEO J Dykes.
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