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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
3
Lake County headlines announce the Mount Plymouth Hotel Corporation sale by foreclosure on July 4 after a complaint by Errol Cattle Company. Defendants include A. P. Phillips et al, with linked hotel, golf grounds, and scenic residences developed on the holdings.
About 1100 car loads of melons have left Lake County this season with an average weight around 43 to 40 pounds per car. Prices remain fair and quality above average though shipments are still numerous. Last year’s total was 9,507 car-lots as harvests run later than usual and many hundreds of cars remain to be sent. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce sees strong interest in its folded pictorial letter heads, with nine compliments including N. P. Yowell praising the stationery for its color and broad appeal. John Page Jones and family arrived in Berlin after leaving Clermont, with Jones pursuing advanced study. customs lost a carton of cigarettes, later given to soldiers in hospitals.
The Volusia Summer Frolics returns for a ninth year in Daytona Beach on July 2 3 and 4 with a revamped program. Events include Saturday sail boat races 100 entries illuminated water pageant and southern boxing title bouts. Sunday features inter state and inter denominational religious services with Florida and Georgia bands. Monday caps the Fourth of July with Shrine band parade speeches by gubernatorial candidates a children’s pageant and fireworks over the Halifax River. Evening balls recur at the Ocean Pier Casino Chateau Lido and Riveria Club except Sunday.
A young man with amnesia entered the Munitions Building in Washington asking for his name. He remembered serving in the World War and was identified by fingerprint comparison as Benjamin Iosip of Norfolk Virginia. The match joined a vast national database of about 5 million fingerprints.
The piece riffs on campaign rhetoric and rivalries among SHOLTZ HOWEY MARTIN and other figures. It lampoons two and two equaling 150 votes, notes last minute stumping by Caldwell for JOHN and a shift of Democratic-voting behavior, and ends with a personal aside about Ruth and Mr Wilcox.
It is now legal to buy a loaf of bread or a bottle of milk in Baltimore on Sunday. Elsewhere in city activities and rules are noted in passing.
Maryland citizens face strict blue laws that ban buying necessities on the Sabbath. Baltimore residents may not purchase articles or attend movies until after 2 p.m. Sunday. British scientists report apples emit carbon dioxide after harvest, and a proper gas-air mix slows ripening and rot.
Thirty five special detectives will wage war on confidence men and pickpockets in Chicago during the coming conventions. Chief of detectives warned visitors from honest towns not to be sold a half interest in city hall or the lions in Lincoln Park zoo.
Amelia Earhart Putnam's official airspeed is 135.2 mph after completing a solo trans Atlantic flight from New York to Ireland. She covered 2026 miles in 15 hours and 3.9 minutes.
Gilchrist B. Stockton, the only Florida man currently serving as a United States ambassador, holds post in Austria. He represents U.S. interests abroad and carries out diplomatic duties from Vienna.
Community groups call for immediate action after a faction announced renewed push to address pressing issues. Organizers say momentum grows as residents debate strategies and potential leadership changes. Demonstrations and meetings are scheduled through the week.
Creditors and all interested parties are notified to present claims against the Francis G. Davis estate to Lake County Judge E M Tally in Tavares within twelve months from April 21, 1932. Executrices Alice M. Davis and Grace A. Davis request sworn claims and provide Mount Dora, Florida address.
One week only sale offers genuine engraved calling cards with plate for two dollars. Includes a sample of the Topic card and branding. Limited offer.
The estate of Peter Avery deceased assigns executrix Josephine G. Thomas to the Lake County Florida judge in Tavares to publish a notice dated June 2 1932. Sworn claims must be filed or barred by law. Executrix P O address Mt Dora Florida.
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