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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
4
A jumble of editorial clippings and ad blurbs discusses marketing, politics, and social quips. The notes mention Florida advertising, a bankruptcy petition by Wilbur Glenn Voliva, Townsend Plan chatter, printer's ink as a sales tool, and remarks on Florida's fruit and truck farming prospects. The piece blends local commerce outlook with national mentions and humorous asides.
A Regular Attendant writes urging action to keep youngsters off seats and fields during games and to reduce venue noise. He warns unruly behavior may drive away audiences and endanger children, requesting authorities to quiet the grand stand and limit loudspeaker use.
Thirteen Lake county 4 H club girls plus leaders returned from a week at the Short Course for girls at the State College for Women in Tallahassee. Ossie Ginther of Mount Dora won third in the state posture contest with 92 points. Fairley Ann Ferguson of Leesburg was elected to the State Junior Council. The group wore self made uniforms and received certificates for various 4 H activities including foods nutrition self improvement and clothing.
The Queen of the Watermelon Festival will be chosen June 18 in Leesburg from Lake County's top young ladies. Each community may enter three entrants who report to the Palace Theatre at 4 p.m. for judging by distinguished judges, with the coronation at 8 p.m. The queen and maids of honor will likely be guests of honor at a coronation celebration.
The Cleveland Fair will observe Florida Week September 1 to 7. Expo officials promise a standout event with Governor and cabinet members expected, and Florida exhibitors aiming to draw interest from visitors nationwide.
Thomas H. Cooley expresses gratitude to the people of Mount Dora and Lake County for electing him to the Florida Legislature from Group Two. He pledges faithful service during his tenure and a commitment to the best interests of the county and state.
A note expressing sincere gratitude to friends and supporters who campaigned before and during the recent primary election. The author regrets not winning the nomination and thanks loyal supporters for their efforts against a strong opposing group.
An ordinance amends section seven of the Mount Dora Milk Ordinance adopted November 8 1934. It requires all cows within the town limits or producing milk for sale there to be tested and certified free of Bangs disease based on tests then recognized and recommended.
The proposed ordinance requires all milk producing animals in Mount Dora Florida to be tested for contagious abortion at least yearly or more often if the City Health Officer deems it necessary. Cattle reacting to the test must be disposed of per federal and city guidelines. The ordinance was read first on June 2 1936 and will have final reading July 7 1936 with objections heard.
In the Fifth Judicial Circuit Lake County Florida a chancery matter is proceeding in the circuit court. The record notes a formal chancellor and ongoing equity action within the Florida court system. The document indicates a chancery case in the Lake County circuit court.
Complainant Mae Griffiths files for divorce against Frank J. Griffiths in Lake County Florida Chancery Court. An order requires Frank J. Griffiths to answer the bill by July 6, 1926, or the cause may proceed by default. Publication in Mount Dora Topic weekly for four weeks is ordered. Clerk Dykes seals the document.
Perry B. James minister Jeannette Pike organist and church school at 10. Worship 11. Epworth League 6:30. Evening Worship 7:30. Vesper service at 7 with songs led by A P Sidel and Miss Pike organist. Katherine Killian in charge. reception and social hour follow. committee includes Mrs A J Waltz Mary Agnes Harding and Marjorie Loveless.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7 00 p m with sermons by Pastor J S Wilson and special music Mid week service on Wednesday at 8 00 p m All are invited to attend any or all services.
Morning services move to 10 a m through June at St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street invites worshipers. Bible School 10 to 11 a m. Preaching and Lord s Supper 11 to 12 a m. Evening service at the usual hour. Wednesday prayer and praise at 8 p m. Evangelist J O Barnes leads.
The Catholic church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue Florida lists services with Rev. Patrick Doyle. Sunday Masses are 8:00 a.m. in Clermont and 10:00 a.m. in Eustis. First Friday Mass is 7:30 a.m.
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Rev. E L Moore holds regular services each Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Sunday School meets at 10 a m with a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Come worship with us.
Brief note reports Soviet policy coercing peasant women to six days of road labor annually under Stalin with selective summer days allowed for rest, while asserting productivity and national aims.
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