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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
4
A collection of paradoxes and aphorisms on wit aging and demand. It notes that some see themselves as clever only half right and that talking seems easy for many dull people. It also hints at politics and restoration with playful wordplay and puns.
A light editorial note questions rising car output and driving know how with a statistician noting one American in five can drive. The piece lampoons belief in numbers while musing on the road ahead and public familiarity with automobiles.
Bre'r Williams recalls a sunbeam guiding a bird to sing amid sorrow while noting environment shapes habit. The piece references a simple life lesson and quotes a reflection on human behavior. It also cites sugar quota limits under Reciprocal Trade Agreements, highlighting Florida’s constraints versus local consumption and framing broader national policy as a problem.
New York residents face a pressing problem of entertaining visitors during the World’s Fair. A publisher issues a guide offering tips to avoid expenses and hassle. It suggests drastic ideas like posting quarantine signs or even burning the house, provoking likely mail order interest.
The piece praises dramatic rural progress over two decades with better roads automobiles radios and electricity. It notes countryside residents now enjoy urban pleasures and modern conveniences without losing charm or independence.
Editor Starling of the Nashville Ga Herald explains why newspapers err on occasion. He urges readers to understand limits of tips and eyewitnesses, the importance of prompt subscriptions, and the value of constructive praise over ridicule.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety distributes a twelve point safety guide with rules on reporting accidents, speed management, overtaking, lighting, brakes and tires, alcohol avoidance, traffic signs, railway cautions, and headlight use to reduce crashes and deaths. The note closes with a hymn anecdote from Bok Tower as reported by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Grant Border of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation announced at Lakeland that the government will pay 47 cents per standard Florida field box for U S combination grade grapefruit beginning this week. The price marks a six cent increase.
Community leaders urge residents to improve Mount Dora by removing debris and neglect on vacant lots and in side streets. They promote painting, landscaping, and transforming unused spaces into parks and memory gardens to enhance the town’s appearance and safety.
The piece praises Governor Fred for trimming budgets and vetoing bills, arguing he stands firm against special interests. It notes his busy, persistent efforts since the legislature closed, supporting state welfare, keeping schools open, and maintaining public services amid election pressure. The professor calls the governor no pushover and predicts schools will stay funded and operate normally.
A local booster praises the governor for prudent budgeting and steady leadership. He recounts a banker’s tale about economizing to show how small, careful steps can prevent big waste. He argues Florida remains solid and urges ignoring sensational criticism from critics.
On Thursday July 27 Lake County marks its 52nd anniversary as a legal entity with six portraits unveiled in the Court Room at Tavares. The portraits honor leaders chosen by a Board of County Commissioners committee and will be followed yearly by additional honorees. Committee members from Tavares Leesburg Eustis Groveland Umatilla Montverde include J W Hunter G G Ware Douglas M Igon L D Edge W L Ashton Karl Lehmann. The 1939 selections are H H Duncan W M Igon W L Long J C Luning R L Nutt and W H Richey. State Treasurer W V Knott is invited to speak, with families invited to attend.
A Texaco lubrication engineer, Charlie Norris, promotes Marfak lubrication with a free car wash next week. Lem Downs and Charlie Norris, Texaco dealers, invite customers to visit the Fifth and Alexander location and phone 2901 for details.
Walter R. Brown of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce in a Central of Georgia Railway address cited abundant mineral, forest, water, agricultural, manufacturing and chemical resources. He noted three decades of industrial foundation and five years of rapid growth outpacing other regions, with the June Manufacturers' Record counting higher South construction valuations than any similar period since 1890. May contracts reached 12,911,000, underscoring rising activity.
The Lake County Civic Club Loan Scholarship will be awarded again to one Lake County High School graduate for the Florida State College for Women. It is a noninterest loan repaid in twelve installments after graduation, with full due if married before graduation. Applications accepted through June 17, 1939 with school transcripts and principal recommendations.
Rev R W Acree leads morning service at 11 00 with Bible School at 9 15 supervised by M Hell, B T U at 6 45 directed by Miss Sarma Sawyer, evening worship at 7 45, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
Church of Christ announces preaching times with Brother W A Cameron of St. Petersburg delivering sermons at 2:30 P M and 3:30 P M on second Sundays, and Brother Chestrue of unspecified location on third Sundays.
Regular services at 11 a m and 7 p m every Sunday Sunday School at 10 a m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Come worship with us at Rev J C Thompson pastor led congregation joined by Pentecostal-Liberty Street church members
First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida invites the public to Sunday School at 945 a m and service at 11 a m with the universe including man as the sermon topic. Wednesday 8 pm testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. Free reading room open daily 3 5 p m at Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street.
A Lime Rock Association of Florida illustrated booklet showcases state road construction. Sixteen pictures include seven Lake County scenes such as the Leesburg to Ocala highway, Leesburg streets, Mount Dora entrances, a scenic Lake County drive, a Clermont road, and State Road 2 near Mount Dora. The publicity is expected to attract more motorists to Lake County highways.
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