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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
4
The piece contrasts old and new ideals as 1939 road life and work ethic clash with wartime memory. It muses on mothers, savings, inheritance tax delaying suffering, and the randomness of others’ sanity on the road. It ends noting good in the world rarely headlines.
In these depression days many high earners file income tax returns while others ignore opportunity, claiming they dislike knockers. The contrast highlights attitudes toward wealth and risk during tough economic times.
A WPA administrator refused to grant relief to a man, arguing that owning an automobile showed he was not in need of relief. The decision highlights testing standards for aid during the welfare program era.
Joseph P. Kennedy, serving as United States Ambassador to Great Britain, asserts his confidence in the rising generation and claims his authority comes from a broad education gained through nine children as pupils.
Polk County plans its annual June picnic in Haines City Florida inviting Atlanta officials and all natives and former residents of Georgia in that region to attend the gathering as a shared social occasion.
The Times-Union notes a witty view on wives running households better than husbands and questions if editors face similar burdens for subscribers. Willis Thornton argues that universal marital happiness would crash a trillion dollar web of alimony and legal fees, yet he deems such a depression unlikely while human nature stays unchanged.
The King of England hailed the long standing ties between the United States and Canada. He noted 50,000 Americans joined Canadians in Winnipeg to welcome him, stating no border fortifications or armed disputes exist between the two nations. The enduring peace since 1812 is cited as a model for world harmony.
A Northwestern National Life survey of 100 universities reports 63 with greater employment opportunities than last year. Washington and Lee, Georgia, Tennessee also cite record placement, while Dartmouth notes growing demand. Roosevelt also endorses a positive path for production and jobs.
The American Bible Society reports its 123rd annual meeting shows the Bible outselling every other book in 1938. Translation expands to over a thousand languages with China and Japan boosting sales, Germany lagging Hitler’s work, and global reach estimated at nine tenths of people able to read scriptures in their native tongue.
The article notes sugar as Cuba’s main revenue and describes Cuba cutting imports by producing eggs and beef locally. It argues Southern farmers could boost prosperity by focusing on home production and keeping dollars from leaving the region.
The Supreme Court holds that all Federal judges including justices must pay the income tax. The ruling ends any claim of exemption for officeholders and aligns with how millions of other citizens are taxed.
A columnist argues that a local weekly newspaper best sells a town to outsiders and makes outsiders feel like locals. The piece highlights how readers learn about merchants, schools, and civic life, becoming integrated and invested as citizens through regular newspaper use. Gilbert Leach’s column “Sitting in with the Lawmakers” is praised.
A witty remark attributes money as a cheerful liar, noting people clinging to the happiness it promises despite skepticism. The Times-Union quote frames money as a universal illusion that distracts from genuine joy.
A lecturer contends the world deteriorates into cruelty toward animals. He urges societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dumb Animals to address the issue and raise awareness.
Gilbert D. Leac erida News Service surveys the final week of Florida legislation. Promised tax cuts collide with new bills while press relations improve and lawmakers face exhausted leadership as hundreds of bills die in committee or stall in the calendar.
An ad offers a one year burglary insurance policy for $9.08 and urges immediate protection for homes. The writer endorses lawmakers sent to Tallahassee, expressing support for their efforts amid trying circumstances and signs off with Selah.
Editorial from the Columbia State urges federal and local action to aid the dwindling Seminole people in the Everglades. It notes their decline to under 500, cites Osceola’s grave, and calls for measures to alleviate their plight alongside other aid programs. The piece also praises Titusville Star-Advocate for merchants who keep stores modern to boost town vitality.
The Senate approves the Hill-Ramspeck amendment to the Wheeler-Truman transportation bill. It bans unlawful discrimination in freight rates and empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to abolish such practices, aiding Southern industrial growth by curbing northern rate advantages.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Lane of Atlanta acquired 24 acres along the Palatlakaha River near Lake Susan including about 8 acres of grove from the estate of the late Capt D J Westbrook father of Senator George Westbrook. Bowman Bowman Company handled the transaction. The Lands will receive a modern home and landscape improvements. Mrs Lane will join later.
Citrus County reports State Road 22 is now open to traffic restoring passage between Floral City and the Withlacoochee River after repairs and clearance. Traffic may resume normal flow as crews finalize stabilization and safety checks.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers leads Morning Worship at 11 00 with sermon Slaves of Materialism The church school starts at 10 00 and an Epworth League joint meeting follows at 7 00 There will be no midweek services until Fall
Rev. Bennett Hall of Eustis will supply the pulpit for June 4 and June 11 during Rev. R. W. Acree’s absence. Bible School at 9 45 a m with C M Hall superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 00 a m. B T U at 6 45 p m directed by Miss Suzanne Sawyer. Evening Worship at 7 45 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
The church in Eustis Florida offers Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street holds services. Lord's Day offerings: preaching at 2:30 P. M. and 3:30 P. M. on Sundays by Bro. W. A. Cameron of St. Petersburg and by Bro. Chestrue of Ocoee on the third Sunday.
Rev J C Thompson pastor announces regular services Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Come worship with us.
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at 11 a.m. with the subject God the only Cause and Creator. Wednesday meeting at 8 p.m. Testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. Free reading room at Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street open daily except Sunday and legal-from 25 p.m. Bible and literature available to read borrow or purchase. Public invited to attend.
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