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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
4
A columnist offers aphorisms on busybodies laws opportunities and modern living. The Florida legislator complains about many laws allowing for breakages while noting that opportunities often come disguised as work. Science brings conveniences yet the modern home lacks family and a sightseer would likely notice an automobile in Washington.
The Times Union editorial notes no Florida area rivals central Florida for a home life. Ross Benson, a New York capitalist, plans over a million to plant slash pine in Sarasota County for a future paper industry after buying 33 734 acres of wild land for 67 468 dollars, per a Tampa dispatch.
Northwestern University experiments show subjects performing equal work at different times of day using varying energy. They found the highest energy expenditure in the late afternoon, indicating energy levels fluctuate with timing of activity.
In heated opinion pieces northern papers and some Florida outlets challenge the idea that the Gulf Stream flows around the southern state via the straits. They claim the current originates from the Caribbean, reflecting regional canal rivalries and concerns over Central Florida's growing prominence.
Mount Dora residents and visitors praise the town for its lake views and flame vine beauty. The piece highlights civic pride, prompter payments, and strong local commerce, noting most residents are well bred and supportive of shops and civic groups.
The writer argues that railroad safety practices and ongoing railroad safety campaigns reduced travel hazards while predicting 1937 auto fatalities could reach 47 000 to 48 000. H D Pollard urges equal driver care and stronger penalties to curb carnage, noting wartime fatalities were lower than projected auto deaths.
Ralph Gore of Tavares resumes editorship and management of the Lake County Citizen after a brief interval with a southern paper. Larry S. Lynch, the previous editor, moves to Jacksonville to pursue daily paper work. The piece ends with a reflective note on mood and resilience.
A pair of bi-focal glasses in a case are found and kept for the owner. To claim contact Topic office and provide payment for this notice.
The Florida State League directors met in Palatka and announced starting times for week day and weekend games across cities. With Sanford Leesburg and Orlando set for night baseball before June 26, times shift to 8 15 pm for all weekday and Thursday games once lights are installed.
Miami block on Biscayne Boulevard attracts the Knights Templar for the 40th Triennial Conclave July 17 23. Grand Commandery offices to be set up with tropical foliage lighting and workers already hired for site preparation.
A humorous radio reading blends nursery rhymes with political moons in Tallahassee, then shifts to a somber account of postwar Spanish violence, German propaganda, and strikes in Skokie and Chicago. The piece laments hatred and calls for peace, urging leaders to pursue unity and prosperity.
Naval Air Forces participate in a tropical romance as Wings Over Honolulu stars Miss Barrie and Milland with Kent Taylor and William Gargan among the Hollywood cast. The picture, adapted from Mildred Cram, used Ranger and Chaumont naval assets with Lieut Commander Schaeffer as liaison ensuring technical accuracy. Joseph Valentine handled the camera work praised for its notable photography.
The passage urges individuals to stay out of trouble by avoiding rumors and half truths about international conflicts and local unrest. It stresses not to rush judgments, to seek facts, and to steer conversations away from dangerous topics to preserve reason and common sense.
Attorney Mr. Yates from Quebec flew to Lake County to complete a real estate deal through Wells Realty. He purchased a fourteen acre grove for $10,000 and returned home. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce says this illustrates the growing international interest in the county.
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis lists Masses at 10:00 a m Sundays at Eustis Grove Street and Badger Avenue Rev Patrick Doyle pastor also 8:00 a m at Clermont and First Friday Mass at 7:30 a m
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Rev G G Prince holds regular services Sundays at 11 am and 7 pm. Sunday School starts at 10 am with a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm inviting all to worship.
The First Church of Christ Scientist invites the public to Sunday service at 11 a.m. on God the Preserver of Man with a Wednesday evening 8 p.m. testimonies and remarks. A free reading room in the Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street is open daily except Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. St Petersburg population and Florida fruit and vegetable production noted.
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