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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
A Mount Dora Florida item quotes advertising emphasis and civic talk about the Fourth of July. It cites a Dallas-style view on Wall Street, auto parts accessibility, and quotes Olin Miller about the New Deal. It also notes crime comparisons among Florida cities with Tampa’s lower numbers in early 1938.
The Montgomery Advertiser comments on Washington lawmakers boosting home states and notes Florida's Rep Peterson distributed alligators. A local scene shows a man digging in rich soil, content and absorbed in the garden, perhaps for flowers or vegetables, or perhaps for fish bait.
An editorial urges action against forest fires across the South noting five million acres burned in Georgia and advising stronger controls. Dr. Charles Herty warns that protecting seedling stock could add immense value, while Congress approves a 900000 dollar appropriation to aid fire suppression and conservation efforts gain public support.
The article highlights Florida farmers markets boosting the state’s agricultural industry by expanding distribution channels. It notes the Palmetto News reporting a 6000 lug tomato day at the State Farmers Market and cites Commissioner Nathan Mayo praising market expansion as key to Florida’s prosperity. It also contrasts Roosevelt era politics and New Deal opposition in a historical note citing the Tampa Tribune and New York World.
The article extols the United States Department of Agriculture as a powerful, unified agency shaping agriculture through research and services. It notes its roles in disease host identification, cattle fever eradication, pest control, weather publication, new crop varieties, and national programs in conservation and timber, employing over 25 000 people with a large payroll.
Robert Quillian advises his daughter on choosing words to influence others. A New York tinkerer and a soda fountain example show how phrasing can guide choices, shaping sales and impressions. The piece argues careful language builds personality and success.
The Miami Herald notes Florida voters strongly support the New Deal and President Roosevelt. It cites Senator Claude Pepper's large victory over four opponents and renomination of pro New Deal incumbents, with Southeast Florida and Dade County showing strong backing for continuing the President's policies.
The piece casts Key West as a developing resort attracting visitors this summer and year round. It notes hotel and apartment shortages, a growing nightlife, and plans for a strong tourist economy with new business establishments and improved accommodations.
The Lake County Ministerial Association met at the Episcopal Church in Leesburg on Monday May 23 with the County Superintendent of Schools and local principals. Dr William Denny Rollins College spoke on The Teacher and the Preacher and hobbies of ministers were noted. A committee was appointed to plan closer church school cooperation. Attendees included D H Moore Paul Colbert J F Arnold F J Banning A B Fleshman T D Boles D D Roseborough and many area ministers and leaders.
Communications from Elwyn Thomas express thanks for support in his bid for a Supreme Court seat. He hopes the public will not regret the confidence shown and sends best wishes to all residents.
Dr Gilbert D Murray of Spring Lake New Jersey died May 22 in a Philadelphia Hospital during cataract removal surgery. He served twenty five years as chief oculist and artist for the Lackawanna Railroad, retiring ten years ago. Surviving are three sons G Donald William John Murray and a daughter Mrs Edgar Freeman. Funeral in Meridian Pennsylvania with interment at Old Tennent Cemetery Englishtown New Jersey. Mrs Murray died February 10 in Maryland. John Murray had been in Mount Dora Florida wintering and left for the north after learning of the operation. He hopes to return soon.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers leads at 10:00 worship with sermon Making Christianity Attractive. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening Service at 7:30 featuring Portrait of a Carpenter. Mid week Prayer Service Wednesday at 7:30.
Reading from a church notice for First Baptist at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites all ages to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with B Y P U at 7 00 p m Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Strangers welcome and all others without a regular church home.
Andrew Melrose Brodie D D pastor Florence Gilbert Hanscom Bible School at 10 A M services announced for the Congregational church. Local readers urged to attend the morning program and join the Bible School session.
Talbott Denmead of the U S Bureau of Fisheries explains that fish hear vibrations but not land noise. He notes that splashing and oars create water vibrations that frighten fish, while talking on land does not affect them. The American Wildlife Institute echoes the quip about old fishing superstitions.
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