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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
4
The Georgia Supreme Court decides that property bought by World War II veterans with their bonus funds is exempt from taxation, as cost of living and funding concerns rise. The piece notes broader financial pressures and questions moral priorities amid wartime gains and national debt.
Texas Guinan, denied entry to France and other European nations, weighs opening a night club in Reno Nevada where she is said to receive a warm welcome. The piece also notes a new perfumed gladiolus variety developed by William Henderson, associate of the late Luther Burbank.
The observation tower atop Al Smith's Empire State Building attracts sightseers, with last month’s visitor figures suggesting annual revenue near 1 million dollars.
Government edicts and economic councils influence global readjustment but prosperity cannot be restored without individual effort. Every person must contribute their part to the effort.
The Golden Glow Club is organized in Jacksonville for red-haired girls only. No henna tinted aspirants are admitted as only natural titian-colored crowns of glory qualify for membership.
President Hoover projects an upsurge in government construction employment from 655000 currently to about 805000 by September, an increase of 150000 workers. The estimate reflects anticipated demand in public works programs and related projects.
The president requests a rest from July 1 to September 15 citing need for relief from daily column writing. He seeks a prolonged break to escape the grind and avoid overtaxed editorial duties.
Senator Walter F. George urged editors to adopt radio and television as tools to widen newspaper influence while Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt called for state support of the rural press. Roosevelt emphasized educating voters through local papers and keeping readers informed, arguing for independence from political influence and state study of adult education via the rural press.
The National Confectioners Association notes that despite rapid change, the classic all day sucker remains America's favorite candy.
The education department estimates 350000 elementary and high school pupils will take summer courses, with college and university enrollment reaching 425000 last summer and expected to exceed that this year.
On June 24 Georgia will inaugurate Richard B. Russell Jr the youngest U S governor. His oath will be administered by his father the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Russell is 83 and a bachelor, one of 13 children from a Georgia family dating to colonial times.
The policy aims to minimize unemployment by limiting immigration. Consuls abroad were instructed to grant as few immigrant visas as possible. For the first time in 300 years more aliens left the United States than entered, with 7,544 leaving last month, nearly twice the number admitted, and far below the prior year's level.
The article argues government stamping and envelope contracts harm small local printers by favoring large orders and lower per unit costs. It also reports Rollins College adopting a two hour conference plan and N M Faulds unveiling a citrus juice extractor demo in Clearwater, with Florida manufacturing planned.
The Eighth Annual Volusia County Summer Frolics is set for July 2 3 and 4 offering three days and nights of entertainment. Highlights include fireworks auto and motor boat races bathing beauty parade pageant grand ball street dance and boxing and baseball with a baby parade featuring tots in costumes and nursery tale themes.
A reader muses on the weekly paper and previews future topics while celebrating recent local weddings, a new baby, and the life of Liba T. Allen of Sorrento. The note playfully warns about advertising and notes a pine wood sale in the prior issue.
The pastor preaches at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m next Sunday. Sunday school at 10 00 a m with classes for all ages. Epworth League young folks meeting at 6 30 p m. Mid week prayer and Bible reading Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Motto Sunday the Church, attend and worship Jehovah. James H Elder pastor.
Congregational church lists Bible school at 10 00 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and a young people's service at 7 00 p m Pastor David B Spencer leads the congregation in worship and instruction.
Matthew J. Bouterse pastor leads Sunday school across all departments at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m Evangelistic song and preaching service at 8 00 p m Good music and singing All are welcome
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue lists Sunday services at 11 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 in the church edifice all are welcome
Ray Eckholdt formerly of the Auto Inn Eustis expert on Chrysler and Packards buys the shop of Ray LaBreck in the City Service Station building He plans to run a general repair business for all makes of cars and may handle used cars from a nearby vacant lot at Ninth and Donnelly corner.
Notice to creditors legatees and all claimants against Adelaide Lacock deceased. Claims must be filed with County Judge E M Tally in Tavares Florida within twelve months from April 23 1931 sworn as required by law. George J White administrator with will annexed Mount Dora Florida.
A public letter from E C Stovall explains financing the treasurer's report printing for Mount Dora Florida. He criticizes local officials for not printing the statement and argues the town should publish the full financial condition to inform residents. He notes a $75 check and stresses avoiding false economy.
The notice states that all claimants must present their demands within twelve months from the first publication dated May 14, 1931. Dated May 14, 1931. P. O. Address Mount Dora.
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