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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
4
The Mount Dora Tonic, a Mount Dora Florida weekly, advertises subscriptions and advertising rates and includes a column of quips and anecdotes. The page notes second class matter status and offers a glimpse of early 20th century local humor and society topics.
The governors in their annual conference last week adopted a resolution praising the improvements in business and working conditions under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They urge these ideas to be encouraged and fostered nationwide.
The legislature created a State Citrus Commission endowed with power to inspect produce regulate marketing and advertise citrus fruit. The measure targets end to dissension and politics hindering progress and seeks to unite efforts for the industry’s growth as a key asset.
Mount Dora could become a central Florida social and winter tourist hub with a yacht club, swimming pool, improved lakeshore, and organized summer events. Proposals include dances, boat races, staged aquatic events, special hotel suppers, and statewide advertising to boost off season business and preserve regional identity.
A local editorial denounces men who profit from neighbors' efforts without contributing, labeling such conduct as burglary and a betrayal of community progress. The piece cautions against opportunism and urges active local involvement.
The piece contrasts 1930s farm prices with current gains under the Roosevelt administration. It cites lower farm mortgage debt, higher farm income, and increased land values, noting social progress and better living conditions for farm families. Panama City Pilot reports widespread new and renovated homes, painting, and cleanups, painting the city as a thriving municipality between Pensacola and Jacksonville.
If your city means business, it seeks robust development and assertive progress. Officials urge concerted efforts to propel growth, attract investment, and strengthen the local economy with strategic plans and measurable milestones.
Emma Ebbie Silas, long time Mount Dora resident and wife of John S Silas, died suddenly at home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, with Rev Perry B James and Rev H S White officiating. Burial followed in Forest Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, two sons Raymond L Silas of Cleveland Ohio and Lee E Silas of Buffalo New York, two grandchildren and a brother Lee Morgan of Atlanta.
A satirical narrator questions the effectiveness of law and government by describing a store sales plan halted by Simon J. Law. The manager faces angry customers, advertising gone awry, and the owner’s unilateral interference halting the project, leaving staff frustrated.
Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Mosteller widow of B Frank Mosteller died at home on June 13 following a brief illness. Funeral services were held June 15 at the Baptist church with Rev. M J Bouterse officiating and burial in Forest Cemetery. She was born November 7 1868 in Spartanburg SC and lived in Adairsville and Dalton GA before moving to Mount Dora. She leaves her husband two daughters two sons fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild plus siblings and a nephew who lived with the family.
Epworth League delegates from Mount Dora who attended a League Institute in Lakeland Florida will lead the Sunday morning service at 11 o clock. Participants include Robert McMurray Howard Simpson Paul Conrad Mary Elizabeth Simpson Katherine Killian John W James Virginia Killian and Robert Perkins. Installation of League officers will occur after the service and Rev Perry B James will speak on Our Responsibility. Epworth League meets Sunday evening at six forty five with Robert McMurray presiding as new president.
Congregational Community Church announces 10 a.m. Bible School with classes for all and 6 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Florence Gilbert Hanscom serves as organist and choir director with Andrew Melrose Brodie, D D as pastor and leader inviting all young people to attend.
Corner Tenth and Tremain invites participation in services led by Pastor Rev. A. A. Stanley. Sunday schedule includes 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. morning worship 7:00 p.m. Baptist Young Peoples Union 8:00 p.m. evening worship Mid-week service Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 A M with Holy Communion first Sunday each month. A cordial welcome to all. D T Johnson Rector.
The Church of Christ meets at the home of Mrs. Zelma D. Sills near the Crate Mill each Lord's Day at 10 30 a m All are invited to attend.
Friday and Saturday sale at Wayside Packing House Sylvan Shores offers 2 full size beds with springs, a Windsor sewing machine, dining room set with extension table and chairs, breakfast set, bookcase desk combination, chest of drawers, a Brussels rug, fire screens and more. Proceeds support local needs.
Mrs Vera Davis Trace aged 73 wife of Homer D Trace died at home on Simpson street Monday June 17 after a long illness. Funeral at Forest Cemetery graveside Tuesday conducted by Rev Perry B James. Born in Warren Ohio she lived in Cleveland and Florida before moving to Mount Dora eight years ago. Survived by husband Homer D Trace with no other relatives listed.
Claude C. Sherrill, 54, of Lake City Florida, died late Monday night June 17 four days after an operation. Services were held at First Baptist Church Lake City and burial moved to Hartselle Alabama. He had lived in Mount Dora for years, ran a barber shop then an undertaking business, and worked in Jacksonville Lakeland and Lake City since 1927.
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