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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
5
The Rev Summers delivered a stirring sermon based on Revelation 20 12 about the Book of Life recording deeds and kind words. An unusually large congregation heard a heart to heart talk on becoming a Christian and there was fine music by the youth quartet.
Estelle King leads local girl scouts in a sunrise Sprite gathering at the former Ross residence with Rev George Summers as guest of honor. The event marks a revival style gathering for the youth group.
Sorrento residents attended Mount Dora High School graduation exercises led by Mrs Ida Battle and others including Miss Dot Battle Miss Hattie Allen and Mrs Lola Kennedy. Memorial services were held at Sorrento cemetery Rev Overhiser attended. L T Allen is ill with friends wishing him speedy recovery. Mrs Oscar Torbet becomes Sorrento postmistress.
A bulletin from the American Game Association claims the Oklahoma game and fish department has proposed a “liars’ license” to fund the agency. The back of the license jokes that holders may lie about fish and fishing, with cameras, scales, and bribes allowed, plus no retracting lies. The item urges cheerful liars to obtain the license.
Howey in the Hills announces a summer opening for its golf course with greens fees set at fifty cents per day, inviting residents to enjoy facilities daily throughout the season.
Florida reports 1930 infant mortality at 64 per 1000 live births, down about 40 percent from 1917. 1,729 infant deaths in 1930, white rate 50, colored 95. Clay County's rate 17 with two deaths, Lake 51 per 1000, and statewide progress cited as evidence of improved sanitary conditions.
A plentiful supply of Vedalia the Australian lady beetle for cottony cushion scale control is available at the State Plant Board in Gainesville. Entomologist Dr. E W Berger announced the colonies cost $1 each of ten and include production and distribution. Directions will be supplied.
A bridge over a canal on the Dixie Highway between Lake Worth and West Palm Beach is under repair. Traffic may be affected as crews work on the span linking the two communities.
The second Osceola County Demonstration Rose Show was held here showcasing local rose varieties and horticultural effort. Participants from the community gathered to display blooms, share tips, and celebrate gardening.
The legislature battled for a week of final action. A six cent gasoline tax reallocation and school funding fueled protests and veto threats from Governor Carlton, while the Senate and House debated road, tax, and public-works bills.
The legislature considers anti hog cholera and virus plant actions, approves a $40 monthly pension for teachers with 35 plus years service, defeats a bill requiring exams for University of Florida entrants, and weighs voter referendums to merge county tax offices. Last week amid gasoline tax stalemate the House tightens citrus fruit inspection rules.
M H Guise of Florida Humus Company Zellwood reports a May 30 message from Brigadier General G B Pillsbury Acting Chief of Engineers Washington guiding a conference. Col Mark Brooke Division Engineer New Orleans to meet the committee or their appointees to study water levels on Lakes Apopka Dora Eustis Harris and smaller lakes.
Dredging has begun on the eastern end of the Pensacola Mobile Canal, aimed at improving navigation and water flow in the waterway. Local crews expect completion within weeks and note impacts on nearby docks and boating access.
Mrs. David S. Simpson announces that she and her son David Jr will continue the insurance business from the old location. She lists licenses and commissions with Manhattan, Liverpool and London and Globe, Providence Washington, Continental, The Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York, and asks for patronage and confidence.
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