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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
4
A collection of satirical lines and observations touching on money talk taxes education evolution and social manners. The pieces reference Florida as a floral center and comment on politics leisure and language while invoking notable quotes and a humorous tone.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt attends the annual White House ball wearing a cotton dress to spotlight the cotton situation. Her appearance is seen as a strategic move to gain publicity for the cause.
Mrs. Bessie Berryman of New Orleans declines to discuss the proposed visit by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. She says she does not think with other people's affairs and will not reveal plans, urging a policy of noncommitment to avoid misunderstandings.
A travel diary from New Orleans dated May 31, 1939, chronicles a 328 mile leg from Panama City to Pensacola, through Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The author notes coastal scenery, Gulf waters, scenic drives, and stops at Tallahassee and the Roosevelt in New Orleans, with reflections on Whig and Huey Long era landmarks.
A June fundraising letter from the Home Society urges donations to aid hundreds of homeless Florida children. Marcus C. Fagg asks supporters to send cash provisions or toys, clothing, and candy, noting urgent need and branches in Jacksonville Lakeland Miami Pensacola with the state headquarters at 40 Buckman Building Jacksonville.
Louis Santoro, manager of an experimental silkworm farm, told the Delray Beach Kiwanis Club about Florida’s 12 month growing season and the potential of Palm Beach County for an American silk industry. He said Florida silk could outperform others and heat could substitute for steaming machinery, presenting an unusual opportunity for small farmers.
Arthur G. Ivey of the Times-Union echoes concern from many businessmen who express weariness at daily bowls of vegetable soup in downtown restaurants.
A colored film titled Florida Beauty Spots will be shown at Windermere Union Church at 8 p m on Sunday June 11. Admission is free and the public is invited to view Lake County and Florida scenes presented by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Karl, secretary, will present and describe the pictures.
Lake County tomato growers report a fine harvest with quality fruit and good prices. County agent R. E. Norris says the season has pleased growers and reflects strong demand for fresh tomatoes.
Lake County expands its agricultural program with Sea Island cotton and tobacco as two new year round crops. The Kiwanis Club and County Agent R. E. Norris sponsor a June 15 motorcade visiting cotton and tobacco fields, curing barns, grape vineyards, and the Leesburg melon project with experts from the U S Department of Agriculture and State Extension Service explaining crop prospects.
Lost aluminum cover for loose leaf sales book to be returned to Topic office. Anthony's Cabinet Shop offers wood work of all kinds and prompt service at Woodland avenue in Rehbaum warehouse. A cordial invitation extended for all interested to join a motorcade leaving City Hall in Leesburg at 1:45 PM on Thursday June 15 to see something interesting.
Governor weighing three key bills from the 1939 legislature that would avert an extra session and maintain school and social security funding. A veto of gas tax bills would shift about 2 million dollars to the general fund, altering county allocations. Pension and school revenues remain unchanged. extra appropriations face possible veto or signing.
The 32 Lake County 4-H Club boys attended the University of Florida short course, with six named squad leaders and honors for senior and junior squads. Brads Collins set records in swimming and sprinting, Floyd Jaggers topped diamond ball play, and Collins won a $100 scholarship toward next year at UF. Local civic clubs and officials funded the trip.
The world's largest carillon in Florida's building at the World's Fair was formally dedicated on May 29. Its chimes attract visitors across the fair grounds to the Florida pavilion. The gift comes from the Stephen Foster Memorial Association of Florida and will be housed in Oumenie on a Speers Bee at Springs, Florida, after the Fair ends.
At 9:45 a.m. Bible School directed by C. M. Hall, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:45 p.m. Blue Miss Suranne Sawyer, 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting.
Eustis Florida announces Sunday services at 11:00 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon Holy Communion on first Sunday Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Sanford Road at Rossiter Street holds worship every Lord's Day. Bible class at 2:30 PM. Preaching Sundays alternate with Bro. W. A. Cameron of St. Petersburg and Bro. Chestrue of Ocoee at 3:30 PM on second and third Sundays respectively.
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Rev. J. C. Thompson holds regular services Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Come worship with us.
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue invites the public to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the subject God the Preserver of Man. Wednesday 8 p m testimonies and remarks. Free reading room in Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street open daily 3 5 p m except Sundays and holidays.
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