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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
A montage of satirical notes and political quips spans taxation reform attitudes, currency doubts, lifestyle moderation, and agricultural pride. It includes jests about insurance, bankers, decorators, and newspaper men, ending with praise for county home demonstration work boosting rural life and farm incomes.
The writer denounces voters who register as Republicans to influence Democratic primaries then back Republican candidates in the general election. It argues this practice is unethical and contrary to party rules, even as party lines loosen.
The Florida public should consider General Summerall as a candidate to fill the U S Senate vacancy after Duncan A Fletcher's death. He is praised for action and study of government, with Washington experience and high respect, though lacking Fletcher's exact governmental tenure.
Florida and national mourn the death of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher at 77 after 27 years in the Senate. President Roosevelt salutes him as a steadying force in banking legislation and a devoted public servant. Discussion notes Governor Sholtz's uncertain political future and possible Elks leadership role.
Democratic leaders in Washington hope Governor Shultz does not enter either Florida senatorial campaign and instead dedicates his time to promoting the national Democratic campaign.
Dr. Charles Herty demonstrated pine can yield high quality print paper, spurring mills across the South. Union Bag & Paper at Savannah will invest 4 million and hire about 2000. Champion Paper at Houston 3.5 million. Crossett Lumber at Crossett 4 million. Future plants include St Joe Port St Joe 7.5 million, Charleston 5 million, Fernandina 5.5 million. Women’s wealth grows, controlling major assets and roles. Florida fruit expansion, new orange strains, Perrine lemon interest, pineapple comeback, boosting growers’ revenue. A resilient glass bottle invention echoes a former umpire’s life.
A humorous ramble extols Florida climate as air conditioned and invites widespread tourism. It urges All Florida advertising in southern states and coast cities, highlights Mary Lou Moore rising to fame, and notes travel boosters amid favorable rates and soldier's bonus. The piece ends critiquing the Republican platform as a critique of the New Deal.
A light news quip from the Atlanta Constitution comments on Rip Van Winkle sleeping twenty years and neighbors missing radio era chatter. The piece uses a humorous contrast to modern communications.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m and evening service led by Pastor J S Wilson Special music and mid week service Wednesdays at 8 00 p m are also offered all are welcome to attend.
St. Thomas church announces morning services at 10 a m through June replacing 11 a m Holy Communion is still on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ in Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street invites worship on Sundays with Bible School 10 to 11 a.m. and preaching with the Lord's Supper from 11 to 12 a.m. Evening preaching at the usual hour and Friday night prayer and praise meeting. Evangelist J. O. Barnes signs the notice.
The Church of God on Liberty Street posts regular services with Rev. E. L. Moore as pastor. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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