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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
4
Mount Dora Publishing Company releases the weekly paper every Thursday in Mount Dora Florida. The note appears as a partial line indicating publication cadence and local production.
A Salvation Army officer details bombings at Dieppe Le Treport Amiens Arras and Rouen as refugees flee fear and debris. He describes ambulances and canteens in use hospital ships hit and a convoy aided by an RAF petrol tin, with crews risking danger to aid civilians and soldiers.
Nina Oliver Dean of the Florida Exhibit staff notes Russell Kay’s busy schedule selling Florida to the National Editorial Association. The NEA visit June 18 showcased Florida delegation energy with George Hosmer and Tate Powell among organizers. Florida hopes to lure the 1941 NEA convention to the state, aided by Earl Brown’s cooperation. A Florida Beach picnic was arranged for visiting editors, despite the challenge of a Florida beach at New York’s Flushing Meadows.
An advertisement lists two violins for sale by A Shorenberger at 223 S Clayton Street Mount Dora. Also an odd lot wool sale at The Rest-a-While Gift Shop with reduced prices.
Answers summarize driving guidance for emergency braking and skid control. It notes keeping the clutch in and brakes applied on slippery roads, steering to straighten the car without oversteering, and crossing railroad tracks at a wide angle to avoid skids.
Liberty Lake hosts Florida themed attractions at the World's Fair style pavilion. Delegates from Texas and California mingle with Florida staff as a Ponce de Leon Patio Restaurant opens and entertainment from Anita Randall, Luis Torres, Angelo Guida, and the Florida Orange Blossom Quartet stirs interest. George Hosmer and Russell mingle with guests while Florida sand in shoes amuses visitors. The event promotes Florida hospitality ahead of the 1941 National Editorial Association convention.
Stuart Bowman of Clermont was born June 28 1876 in Barbour County West Virginia. He attended local county schools then Fairmont State Normal School University of Nashville Peabody College and the University of West Virginia. Bowman is a realtor and serves a second term as president of the Florida Association of Real Estate Boards. He is a Methodist and a biwanian and has long been secretary of the Democratic Central Committee of Lake County.
The Florida Grape Growers Association met at the Home Demonstration and 4 H Club Building in Tavares to outline its forthcoming grape show and convention. President A E Pickard of Orlando announced the event will be in Leesburg the week of July 15, with K W Loucks of Leesburg as vice president and chairman of arrangements. C B Treadway of Tavares representing Florida Chain Stores offered cooperation to market crops and suggested marketing improvements. I do not think much of thé' man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. Lincoln.
The Clip Sheet from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines a tire tube method using zinc chloride to preserve freshly cut fence posts. Posts last longer, costs are low, and it suits on farm made posts. Forest Service notes farms replace 400 to 600 million posts annually.
The Civilian Conservation Corps will start its regular quarterly enrollment on July 1. Florida’s quota is 1,881 men aged 17 to 23, with assignments across several regions including 700 to the Ninth Corps Area on the Pacific coast and 224 to South Carolina. Eligibility no longer requires need. unemployed, unmarried, fit U.S. citizens within age limits may apply. Enlistees may receive $22 monthly while in service, to be repaid at enlistment end, with six months minimum service and possible 24 months total.
Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida invites all to a 11 a m service next Sunday led by Rector D T Johnson. A cordial welcome extended to everyone attending.
The Church of Christ on Sanford Road Rossiter Street invites attendance. Bible study at 9:45 a.m. preaching and communion at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mercer is minister.
The Rectory is located at 234 Badger Ave Eustis with Rev William O Farrell as pastor Sunday Masses on the first Sunday 8 am and other Sundays 10 30 am Weekday Mass at 730 am Confessions on Saturdays the eve of Holy Days and on first days at 730 pm Midweek services on Wednesdays at 730 Baptisms Sundays at 3 pm
The Church of God on Liberty Street invites worshippers to regular services Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The pastor is Bessie Suit. A men’s meeting for the school is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Come worship with us.
Pastor Rev. O E Liden outlines morning worship at 11 00 with evening service at 7 30 in the church. Page notes indicates regular weekly services and times for parishioners and visitors.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Grove Street and Lemon Avenue invites the public to Sunday School at 9 45 and Sunday service at 11 with subject Christian Science. Wednesday 8 pm testimonies and remarks. Free reading room in Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street daily 3 to 5 except Sundays holidays. Golden Triangle Lodge 874 Loyal Order of Moose meets at K of P Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays. L J Drawdy Governor Lafe Pohlman Secretary.
The document notes future uncertainty and outlines minimum compensation of $30 per month plus subsistence for enrollees. It also fixes $36 monthly for assistant camp leaders and $45 for leaders, these two groups making up 10 percent of total enrollment.
R D Keene of Winter Garden plans a thousand acre grove on Pine Island Montverde. Keene, a leading Florida citrus man, has developed about 600 acres bearing on Apopka's famous island and continues clearing new acreage.
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