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Published at Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by Mount Dora Publishing Company Edith Edeburn Keller Editor George C Keller Im Mgr Eugene L Downs Plant Supt Subscription Price in Advance One Year Two Six Months Three Months Single Copy Display Advertising 35¢ an inch Classified Advertising lo a word Minimum 25c Entered as second class matter April 7 1916 Mount Dora Florida post office act of March 3 1879.
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Mount Dora, Florida
Mount Dora
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Mgr
Eugene L. Downs
Florida
Florida Press Association items spark eclectic chatter
A 1932 Florida Press Association note highlights vivid anecdotes from Clewiston to Mount Dora, including a Molas ses shipment, a bright flame near the fire department, and quips about reporters and editors. It quotes Kipling and the Times Union on newspapers and jokes about a new fountain pen.
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Mount Dora
Florida Times-Union
Real estate gains and youth training in national debate
A National Association of Real Estate Boards survey notes rising market activity and a growing shortage of single family homes in 300 cities led by the South Atlantic. The Leesburg Commercial laments missed local jam production in Plant City and critiques wartime employment policies as Dr. Glenn Frank stresses youth training as vital after wartime relief efforts.
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
South Atlantic
Leesburg
Plant City
Civilian Conservation ‘Corps
Roosevelt
Mark
Glenn Frank
Remembering Names and Names as a Skill
A psychologist from the University of Pennsylvania explains that repetition reinforces name retention. He recounts an anecdote of a political figure who overlearned names by repeatedly using full introductions such as I am glad to meet you Mr. Smith and then asking Mr. Smith what brought him there.
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Samuel W. Feinberger
University of Pennsylvania
Smith
Auto Tag Price Reduction Boosts State Revenue
The reduced tag prices cut car owners’ burden and boosted state revenue. New license tags doubled in 1934 versus 1933 with about a half million dollars more in receipts by February 1. Gasoline sales in January topped prior 30 days by over a million gallons, yielding 1 547 784 35 dollars. Farmers show strongest price gains, up 50 percent from last year, signaling broader recovery in industry.
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Motor Vehicle Department of the State
Comptroller’s Office
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
Registration of Winter Visitors Reaches Record 1929 30
In St. Petersburg registrations for winter visitors approach a peak with 48 563 people in 1929 30. Registrations exceed last year by about 10 000 as Florida bound travel from the north remains heavy. The Pennsylvania Railroad reports the Florida Special leaving New York in five sections for the first time since its operation.
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New York
A. H. Shaw
Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
Newspaper Reading Course Offered at Boston University
A Boston university begins a course in newspaper reading, expected to draw more interest than newspaper writing due to broader educational advancement prospects in the field.
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Boston University
Bank Deposit Guarantee Law Spurs Broad Economic Gain
The public response to the bank deposit guarantee law has stimulated business by releasing long tied funds. It restored confidence and reduced fear of disaster, increasing bank balances and new accounts nationwide. With less than four percent of deposits exceeding guaranteed amounts, the law proves a powerful factor in fostering a sound economy.
Daytona Beach Elks Club to Hold First Annual Winter Carnival
The Daytona Beach Elks Club announces its first annual mid winter carnival from March 9 to 17. The eight day event will involve all Florida lodges and feature contests with entries from Elks lodges statewide. Dr Tran L LeBray of Pa lodge will chair the affair and an advisory Florida Elks board led by Governor Shultz will guide the program.
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Daytona Beach
Elks Club
Elks
Ate
Florida
Tran L. LeBray
Teena
Promnent
Governor Shultz
Daytona Lodge
Elks Lodges
Benedict doubts fish stimulate the mind
Dr. Francis G. Benedict of the Carnegie Institution doubts that fish spur mental processes. The note mentions Sacer never visited Florida and hints at exaggerated fish tales circulating locally.
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Francis G. Benedict
Carnegie Institution
Sacer
Florida
Fletcher to mark 25 years of service with Florida testimonial
Senator Duncan A. Fletcher reaches a quarter century in public service on March 4. Floridians in Washington plan a testimonial and banquet to honor his untiring devotion to the interests of Florida and his standing as a prominent figure for the state.
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Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Washington
Hom
Fletcher
Pioneer Citizen Donnelly Shaped Mount Dora Town Life
The long obituary honors J P Donnelly a civic pillar and first mayor of Mount Dora. His leadership brought the railroad, parks, churches, fire department and many buildings while funding citrus research and Montverde School. He was beloved by all including African Americans and valued art and poetry, with a sharp ScotsIrish business mind and a rare gentle nature. He returned from New York to cheering crowds and affectionate embraces. The piece blends hero worship with a portrait of a complex, generous man.
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J. P. Donnelly
Mark Twain
Mount Dora
Annie Donnelly
John Scott
Donnelly
Montverde
New York
Sai
Bors
Sandburg
Service
Riley
Florida Sees Record Winter Tourist Influx
Florida reports its best tourist season with more visitors this winter than ever before. Sixty percent are first timers, sparked by national publicity from the Century of Progress Exposition. The State Chamber of Commerce urges robust support to again showcase Florida at Chicago and attract thousands more next season.
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Florida
State Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
First Methodist Episcopal Church Announcements
Pastor G Leon Wells leads services on March 4 with church school at 10:00 am and morning worship at 11:00 am with "Jesus' Testimony" lesson. Evening events include Epworth League at 6:30 pm and a sermon drama "Nasan, the Blind Disciple" at 7:30 pm directed by Mrs G Leon Wells. Evening prayer meets weekly at 7:30.
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Jesus
Esther Wyatt
Epworth League
G. Leon Wells
Community Church Bible School and Worship Schedule
The Congregational church announces a Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and a morning worship service followed by a Young People's meeting at 6:30 p.m. weeklong service Wednesday. Pastor David B. Spencer extends a cordial invitation to the public.
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Bible School
Young People’s Meeting
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church Services Schedule
William Renfroe Lambert, pastor at First Baptist Church invites worshipers to Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m Weekly S S Teachers Meeting 8 15 p m You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all of these services
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First Baptist Church
Corner Tenth and
Tremain
William Renfroe Lambert
Baptist Young Peoples Union
S. S
Christian Science Services Schedule
The regular Christian Science service meets Sundays at eleven in the Public Library. Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight, and Sunday school convenes at ten each Sunday. The public is invited.
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Christian Science Services
Church of Christ Meeting at Sills Home
A Church of Christ gathers at Mrs. Zelma D. Sills residence near Crate Mill every Sunday at 3 00 p m for Bible study and Communion. One evening per week features prayer and song drills with a cordial invitation for all to attend.
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Church OF Christ
Zelma D. Sills
Crate Mill
St Thomas Episcopal Church Services in Eustis Florida
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis invites worshipers to Sunday service at 11:00 A M with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Florida
D. T. Johnson
First Presbyterian Church Sorrento Florida Services
Public church notices invite all to Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m led by Minister in Charge Robert Joseph Diven D D. Strangers urged to attend and meet the congregation.
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Robert Joseph Diven
D. D
Florida sprays control pecan leaf and nut case bearers
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station reports dormant sprays killed the leaf case bearer insect 100 percent for two seasons with no tree injury. Stomach poisons failed against leaf bearers but helped on nut case bearers. dormant sprays destroyed both, offering a summer spray alternative.
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Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
Florida county meetings draw farmers to corn-hog talks
Levy county events last week attracted 110 211 and 101 farmers to corn hog adjustment program briefings. County Agent N J Been chaired the sessions and outlined the program details amid growing Florida interest.
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Florida
Levy
N. J. Been WS
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M National Editorial Association
Florida Press Association
Gouward Plaida
Clewiston
Radio
Kipling
the Times-Union
Salt of the Earth
Times-Union
Pen
John P. Donnelly
Peggy Champ
First Methodist Episcopal Arch
G. Leon Welle
Fifth Avenue
Jeannette Pike
DR. Richardson
Fourth Avenue
Fla
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
C. L. Quixley
Donnelly Ridg
Elizabeth Waller
Osteopathic — Medicine
M. Wells
First National Bank Building
Mount Dora, Fla
Cooley & Messer Attorneys AT Law
Samuel C. Peacock
Donnelly St
Harold Wilson
Rehbaum & Crane
First Presbyterian Church
Sorrento
Cashwell
E. A. Redditt
Fifth Ave
Myron Cronwalt
City Plumbing
The
Floral Telegraph Delivery Association
Pearl, Florist Ets
Mignor
Citrus
Eustis, Fla
Chrysler and Packard
9Th & Donnelly
J. J. West
J. Stuart Ee A
White House
Perkins Paint Co
S. S. Sadler & CO
Jersey
Cliff) White, Prop
BOY Scouts
Dora Kiwanis Club
Call 130
New Deal Builders Supply Company
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