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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
3
A sharp syndicated tirade notes that farming is rare for some men while indicting products like the electric razor and pencils. It humorously comments on Congress, taxation, health, debt, and cheerfully praises American initiative amid economic gloom. It mentions Japs and Chinese modernization in a dated tone.
The Times Union notes the American chestnut is nearly destroyed yet readers may miss the impact in everyday life. The piece contrasts dull labor with pride in work, urging continued effort and resilience.
A short quip notes Florida using Pepper to intensify opposition to Roosevelt aligned statesmen. The remark suggests political grit and regional strategy.
A Massachusetts man aged 83 who has long marked his birthday by standing on his head abandons the habit. He notes that today such a pose is one of the few ways to gain a true view of the modern world.
The first Orange Blossom Regatta will be held at Mount Dora on February 22. Regional regattas precede the event at various Florida locations. Interested youths can obtain full details on boat building and materials by writing Franklin M. Sawyer at Florida Waterways Congress, Cocoa.
The Standard Oil Company argues that workers aged forty and above are more valuable than younger employees. It cites loyalty, effort, and receptiveness to tough tasks as evidence that older staff often perform at least as well or better. Experience enhances capability, making seasoned workers assets to business.
The piece notes a 1930s shift from Europe to domestic travel, with motor tourists expected to spend over 4 billion dollars this summer. Florida benefits from rising summer visitors due to its climate beaches lakes and outdoor options, and is urged to promote the state as a premier summer resort.
A New Reference from the National Association of Life Underwriters estimates outcomes for 100 men starting at age 25. Forty years later only one would be wealthy, four fairly well off, five barely exist, 36 would be dead, and 54 would rely on charity.
A Washington Star note traces a St. John College pamphlet from Annapolis describing Florida in 1664. It extols the climate healthfulness and fertile soil near Cape Fear and Charles River, highlighting abundant fruit game and even dowry economics for maidens, underscoring Florida’s enduring appeal and growth.
July 2 3 and 4 mark a three day celebration in Key West featuring a trip to the Island City via the Overseas Highway. The event promises a thrilling and enchanting coastal adventure with scenic drives and local festivities.
Florida plans a January 31 to February 18 pageant in Tampa to celebrate the 400th anniversary of De Soto's landing. Ships will anchor in Tampa Bay reenacting the expedition with Spanish officials, soldiers, priests and slaves, plus exhibits from 21 Latin American nations.
Federal income tax returns filed in Florida totaled 43 335 in 1936 up from 39 514 the prior year. Officials noted the compilations cover individual returns filed during the calendar year 1937 based on 1936 data.
A poetic reflection on wasted hours and regret. The verse by Cresson E Finch warns that neglecting time yields grey harvests and withered leaves, suggesting remorse follows careless living.
Congressman Joe Hendricks recalls Iowa results showing Senator Guy Gillette defeating Otha Wear and hints at administration reprisals. He argues the Senate is more radical than the House and notes proposed WPA and Coast Guard funding in Florida including New Smyrna Beach and Orange County projects. He lists Civil Service exam notices and urges locals to inquire at post offices.
The Progressive Farmer offers advice on preventing and treating bites and exposure. It covers identifying dangerous spiders and snakes, noting the black widow and coral snake traits, and explains poison oak with its three leaf rule. It recommends washing exposed skin thoroughly with hot water and soap and using salt solutions for treatment.
Lake County contestants join Orange Polk Colusa Seminole Brevard and Osceola amateurs in regional preliminaries before the Orlando Junior Chamber of Commerce on July 11. Winners advance to Beacham Theatre in September to choose Central Florida's best amateur with a $50 cash prize or a trip to New York. Clayton Perrault will oversee Lake County events and local eliminations for entrants over fourteen. Bobby Franklin, a prior Lake County winner, returns this year in hopes of another triumph.
Florida grapefruit from the 1936 37 season totaled 24 565 cars with New York State receiving 7 984 cars. Pennsylvania 3 177 and Massachusetts 2 159 followed. About 62 percent of the three markets’ shipments went to New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Boston. Ohio led the north central group with 1 623 cars. Georgia took 1 030 cars and North Carolina and Tennessee each about 700.
Mrs Zell presents a travelogue next Monday at 8 o'clock in the Community Church. She invites readers to hear her journeys and see photos from distant places.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church announces 10 a.m. Church School and 11 a.m. Morning Worship with an evening service at 7:30 p.m. A Day at Institute is presented by Pomona Davidson Ruth Loveless Dorothy Loveless Mary A. Harding Florence Lee Helen Wells Joann French Maxine Clery and Julian Drawdy. Wednesday mid week prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Corner Tenth and Tremain offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m and church service at 11 00 a m. B Y P U meets at 7 00 p m with mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Strangers are welcome and those without a regular church home.
Andrew Melrose Brodie D D Pastor Florence Gilbert Hanscom Bible School at 10 A M Church of Christ Lake Franklin Park Rossiter St on Sanford Road Worship Each Lord s Day Bible 110 A M Preaching and Communion 11 Preaching again at 7 15 on Sunday evening Prayer meeting every Thursday night and song service Tourists are more than welcome Bro Lawrence Mize Preacher St Mary s of the Lakes Catholic Church Grove St and Badger Ave Eustis Fla Rev Patrick Doyle Pastor Sun Services 8 00 a m at Clermont 10 00 a m at Eustis First Friday Mass 7 30 a m
Rev. G. G. Prince leads regular worship with Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday service at 11 a m with subject eo Science followed by a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m for testimonies experiences and remarks on Christian Science. Free reading room at Fountain Inn Bail 117 Eustis Street open daily except Sunday and holidays from 3 55 p m offering Bible and Christian Science literature for reading borrowing or sale. Public invited to attend services and use the reading room.
Ground was broken last Wednesday for a $6,000 Montverde public school auditorium announced by R. W. Harper Jr. The building, planned by Arthur Williams of Tavares, will feature a well equipped stage and 240 seats, with J. M. Lowry supervising construction and local labor used throughout.
Lake County enters its third Drama Institute led by Miss Howse and Mr. Fager of the National Recreation group. The program began Monday evening June 20 at Lady Lake with ongoing activities through July 1, culminating in a series of one act plays in the school auditorium. Community groups will exchange performances and the region benefits from their work.
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