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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
Mount Dora topic notes editor Edith Edeburn Keller and Eugene L Downs as plant superintendent. Subscription prices are listed for advance payments. The piece closes with a light farewell as J H Benjamin signs off, teasing a return to writing.
By mistake the Tangerine news items were mixed with local Personals in the previous issue. The editors note such errors are rare but can occur, attributing it to a kind fate that keeps them from becoming conceited.
Edith Edeburn Keller notes Mrs Johnson leads the topic column during the editor's absence in Mount Dora. She invites contributors to send items and promises courtesy from the editor.
The article notes a veteran performer whose face shows lines from years on stage. Audiences recall his appearances in Ocala and across Florida where his weathered look becomes part of his appeal and stage presence.
The piece notes beautification starts with cleanup and weed control, touches on Nate Reece’s eye trouble, reflects on a WRUF talk about repurposing waste into useful products like jelly, cites apple peelings turned to pectin, and mentions salary comparisons in the Eustis Lake Region with state officials’ pay.
Will Rogers, America's leading funny man, gains reputation as an actor in new film So This Is London. The picture is praised for clever writing and his convincing performance in emotional scenes. He engages audiences with his whimsical drawl at the start and maintains character throughout.
Edgar J. Phillips led a stockholder meeting at Sunset Hills to freeze big deposits and sell bank securities, keeping the First National Bank of Commerce open and sparking celebrations. A tale on education follows, recounting a man who rose from illiteracy to succeed in business, later recalling his lack of schooling would have kept him as a church sexton.
A front page discussion argues statewide and county level fiscal limits for Lake County. It emphasizes road bond and school taxes, outlines non reducible expenses, and cites the Farm and Home Demonstration Agents and Publicity Department as keys to lowering the tax burden through growth, productivity, and attracting settlements.
A Tampa Morning Tribune letter from Cyrus E. Beam of Ellers proposes a low cost publicity plan for Florida. Clip attractive state views and news items into letters mailed northward, sending daily clips with fruit shipments to promote opportunities, citrus crops, new industries, and tourism.
The column blends light humor and topical mentions from popular culture and politics. It parodies rumors about Rudy Vallee and Schmeling, notes disputes like Longworth-Gann, and comments on civic topics from a half-forgotten era. The tone stays satirical and reflective of daily press chatter.
The article cites Woolley of Western Air Express and Hill of UC Berkeley arguing that airplanes will shape future social and economic history. It notes improvements in aircraft technology and manufacturing, lower operating costs, and the airplane filling a definite gap without replacing railroads, but instead cooperating with them.
The announcement lists Sunday school at 9 45 A M with Mr Nimnicht supervisor morning worship at 11 00 Epworth League at 6 30 P M led by Mr Bishop evening worship at 7 30 and mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 The notice extends a cordial invitation to all to worship with us by Pastor James H Elder.
Sunday school graded in all departments at 9 45 a m morning worship with a sermon by Pastor Matthew J Bouterse at 11 00 a m B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m evangelistic song and preaching service at 8 p m good music and singing all are cordially invited
The Congregational church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m and worship service at 11:00 a m. An evening Young People's Hour is set for 7:00 p m.
The Methodist Church hosts the Epworth League Institute June 16 to 22 at Lake Worth with Mount Dora delegates Miss Marguerite Sidel Eleanor Wells and Frances Elder attending. District Superintendents and Bishop Keeney will be present as pastors and wives join the event.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4. All are welcome.
A group of Georgia and Florida secretaries gather for the Second Annual Southern School for Commercial Secretaries at the University of Florida. The week long program runs Monday through Friday June 23 to 27 with free attendance, funded by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce and University of Florida. The opening coincides with the State Chamber quarterly Board meeting in Gainesville, drawing officials from across Florida.
The snippet urges readers to stock up on quarters and half-dollars as silver prices fall, recommending large purchases. It reflects a period of economic strain and proclaims the opportunity to acquire coins at low value. The source mentions P. E. B. fin in Tampa Morning Tribune and a casual aside about relining clouds.
Lake County reports second place in citrus with 3 640 groves covering 39 309 acres. Of this total 4 852 acres are not bearing age, signaling potential growth ahead.
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