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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
4
Aimed at transforming sport earnings into ventures, Armour who captured the British golf open plans business moves. A French scientist claims a gasoline proof against fire, with plans to invent one proving tax immunity and wealth. Orlando earns praise for industrial prominence with 155 plants investing $7,428,808 in the state.
The name Solon marks Athens famed lawgiver whose wisdom shaped early governance. In political history he is celebrated as a radical reformer and is associated with the tradition of the seven sages. The term solon later labels legislators.
Orlando, surveying options, weighs several acre sites to house the planned capi tol building as the city contemplates becoming the state capital of South Florida.
Dr. Mandel Sherman of the Child Research Center of Washington says there are 2124 ways children annoy their parents. He adds that if he means daily, most mothers would agree with him.
Report says during a convention banquet in Juarez Mexico Texas police chiefs consumed 700 dollars worth of beer about 3000 bottles leaving attendees amused and astonished by the display of thirst.
Roger Babson, noted authority on economic problems, says he is willing to stake his reputation that business has seen its worst and further states that unparalleled prosperity will follow the depression.
The new Pensacola Bay bridge opens completing a gulf coast highway link. The State Road Department plans to finish the rest by October, shortening travel to South Florida by nearly 100 miles.
In St Joe Arkansas Marion Bender kicked a mule causing its death and the owner sued Bender for damages totaling 30 dollars. The reversal of expected news value mirrors a famous quip about which acts count as news.
A famed dermatologist estimates 200000 working days lost and costs of about 1.5 million dollars from sunburn. The pursuit of a mahogany tan has led to many deaths and rising health concerns.
The passage discusses a prize for the term Booksneaf meaning a book thief. It notes book thefts date to ancient times with chained volumes, cites a $500,000 annual international theft business, and contrasts pilferers with careless borrowers while condemning the malicious thief who purloins publicly provided books.
A visionary call captures a worldwide shift from greed to shared responsibility. Col. W. J. Sanborn highlights civilizational progress as people recognize one another as brothers and pursue mutual prosperity through cooperative effort.
The piece notes twelve prior business depressions in the U S lasting five to thirty months. It cites depressions in 1893 1890s 1903 1873 and the current downturn lasting about twenty months. It suggests the current downturn is not a record breaker and hints at improving conditions per informed sources.
The Camel Cigarettes makers cancel all newspaper advertising in South Carolina after spending big on prizes and ads to promote a new cellophane wrapper. The State Tax Commission rejects the wrapper, and all cellophane wrapped cigarettes are ordered seized due to noncompliant stamps.
The Batanga church in Cameroun held a coconut bazaar after a local newspaper reported hunger in America. Funds raised totaling $3.77 were sent to the Presbyterian Mission Board to aid the hungry in the United States.
The article argues for nationwide uniform traffic laws to reduce accidental violations. It notes current chaos from numerous, varied local ordinances that annoy motorists and cites a traveler from Washington to New York who could violate 289 local rules unknowingly.
The Women’s Garden Club of America condemns billboard advertising as offensive. In a recent convention they urged members to pledge not to buy from firms defacing the countryside, arguing advertisers must choose between filling pantries and landscapes.
The Chicago gangster Al Capone faces prison as Hollywood Florida residents cheer. His operations, centered at the Hollywood Country Club, drew protests from merchants over encroachments yet yielded estimates of 600000 dollars in club revenues Plus 200000 from property owners and 100000 from the club manager. Meanwhile the Galveston Miss Universe pageant crowns Netta Duchateau Miss Universe Anna Lee Patterson Miss United States Lena Thomas Miss Germany Daisy Freeburg and Pat Hall Miss Atlanta place among top winners.
President Hoover plans to allow states to inspect federal income tax returns to improve tax collection. It is believed states with income taxes have undercollected due to duplicate corporate filings and looser individual reporting. States will gain marketable ability to compare returns and redistribute the burden more evenly, especially toward real estate owners.
The Quest Society of Florida formed in Lake Wales on May 23 with no constitution and no fixed meeting time or place. Its aims are social gathering of Florida residents with scientific interests and hosting visiting scientists. Dr Thomas G Lee was named president and Col C E Crosland secretary. A December 10 pilgrimage to Lake Placid to honor Dr Melvil Dewey is planned. Dr Dewey, author of the Dewey Decimal System, makes Florida his winter home. Membership invites letters to Col Crosland. Winter Park Cornerstone laid for Knowles Memorial Chapel at Rollins College.
A Chicagoan column reflects on June pleasures and road trips to local joints, notes Sorrento visitors the Dixies, and considers the 1931 mood. It praises Ray Eckholdt's auto shop purchase and urges readers to request a radio reading from the columnist next week.
Representative Bacon of Westbury New York predicts the next Congress will enact a mandate giving preference to American labor over alien labor in all federal construction work. He plans to introduce the bill and press for passage.
Construction on Tampa State Road Five extends from Denham south to a new point, with work focused on paving and alignment improvements. Officials say the project aims to ease traffic flow and support regional development. Local detours and schedule updates accompany the progress.
Church schedule for Sunday June 28 includes Sunday school at 10:00 led by Mr Nimnicht Superintendent a Children s Day program at 11:00 replacing the sermon a Student Aid Fund offering for college support Epworth League at 6:30 and a 7:30 Ster eopticon lecture A Temperance Crusade followed by an illustrated song Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life Free admission Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 and an invitation to all strangers and parishioners from Pastor James H Elder
Congregational church announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. preaching service at 11:00 a.m. and a young people’s service at 7:00 p.m. led by Pastor David B. Spencer.
Matthew J. Bouterse pastor leads Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m 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 list service times with Sunday 11 a.m. worship and 9 45 a m Sunday school. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m and reading room hours Tuesday and Saturday 2 4 p m in the church building.
Automobile Club of Washington advises humane pet transport during trips. Suggest weather proof cages for dogs on running boards, padded to prevent injury, birds hung from ceiling hooks, cats in padded boxes, regular exercise, reduced hard to digest foods, and ample water. Travel can be tedious for animals. give extra attention and sympathy.
Lake county consumed 371,056 gallons of gasoline in May, placing it twelfth among Florida counties. The May total is down from April’s 395,811 gallons, while March saw the peak of 436,240 gallons as summer travel slows. Dade led with 2,355,523 gallons and Duval followed at 2,319,958.
Mississippi education leader W F Bond argues public schools should shift from college preparation to citizenship and vocational guidance starting in junior high. He calls for broader study including agriculture home economics bookkeeping stenography and auto mechanics and for interviews with students parents and business leaders to place each child in the best fit.
Creditors and other claimants against the estate of Mary Johnston deceased are warned to file their demands within twelve months from May 14 1931. Claims must be sworn and directed to Elizabeth Johnston executrix Mount Dora Florida.
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