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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
4
A collage of pointed statements contrasts work, marriage, and power with social critique. References touch on third term talk, health fads, and Lake County tourism while highlighting civic voices and toying with economic ideas.
The piece recalls George Washington’s refusal of profit from military service and his pledge to keep exact expense records. It argues that adopting his spirit would curb demands for federal aid and restore self-responsibility and initiative for a prosperous, happier nation.
The article emphasizes that lasting progress comes from cooperative citizen effort, not solitary acts. It praises Mount Dora and Lake County chambers of commerce for their past year's work, urging everyone to join, support, and contribute to future growth.
Mrs. Dick Shaw from Quincy Florida fires back at Isabelle Post on her American Mercury article. Shaw argues Post misrepresented Southern society, noting her contact with low social strata and praising Northern women she met in Lenox and Stockbridge while condemning generalizations.
Dean de Ovies praises a Florida town’s Mothercraft Club that trains prospective brides and young mothers to apply hands on care. Members sew layettes, prepare baby meals, mend clothing, select appropriate shoes and weather ready wear, and share health emergency methods to improve home life.
Sixteen thousand slash pine trees are being planted in Lake County by the Florida Forest Service for O. W. Smith of Astatula and Billy Lorenz of Mohawk. Lake County has had only 5,000 such trees planted previously. County cultural Agent R. E. Norris has spurred interest in slash pine farming. further details are available at the county agent's office.
The United States News notes a swing from minor to major in canning citrus juices. Domestic grapefruit juice packs rose from 174000 to 8800000 cases in nine years while orange juice moved from 38000 to 1700000 cases. Growth driven by perceived health benefits and rising popularity in homes and restaurants.
Umatilla won the sweepstakes for the best all round Community Exhibit at the Lake County Fair in Eustis, taking three firsts and three seconds. Groveland and Montverde also earned three awards each, with wins in sugar cane and syrup Sea Island cotton vegetables and other categories. Tavares and Mount Dora earned firsts in respective divisions, while Leesburg claimed a special Chamber of Commerce award as poultry, livestock and individual exhibits results were not yet released.
Local column recounts hometown humor and gossip with several readers notes. It mentions Mount Dora girls basketball beating Orlando 26 to 22 on home court and upcoming Weirsdale game, plus social antics around town including crushes, outfits, and a wreck involving an ice cream truck. Cupid features repeatedly.
Mount Dora winter visitors miss a famed one day boat trip through Lake Dora Dora Canal Lake Eustis Haines Creek Lake Griffin Ocklawaha Moss Bluff Locks and Silver River to Silver Springs Capt H J Wise operates two boats Silver Spray and City of Dora seating nine to twenty guests Scenic waterfowl alligators and wildlife along the route promise a memorable excursion from 8 AM to return by evening.
Bill Stewart reports on campus entertainment and sports. Frank Pooser, a rising WRUF singer from Mount Dora, may become a rival to Tibbitt or Crosby. Mortimer McCown leads the C S O Intramural Shuffleboard doubles, winning his title with effort. Don Kimball misses Florida Rifle Team due to circumstances. Bunny Berigan performs at the Military Ball with ROTC officers escorting Miss Shirley Coen and Roy Christopher as guest escort.
The review praises Millbrook as a captivating read for group aloud sessions. It follows a family who moves to a 1880 Michigan town with well drawn characters and vivid storytelling. The library received a book cart donated by Mr. F H Irvine, noted as greatly appreciated.
Sell a pair of completely furnished homes in Mount Dora offering year round living. Homes priced to match current rent or hotel costs, with immediate occupancy possible in winter or summer. To arrange viewings, send a card to Box 50, care TOPIC.
On Silver Spray trips to Silver Springs, a six foot snake wrapped the propeller and had to be unwound by Captain Wise. A later trip with Dr. and Mrs. Brodie and others ended after rescuing a exhausted range cow stranded in the muddy Ocklawaha River bank.
The Art League presents a Thursday evening lecture on Egypt and North Africa at Lakeside Inn. Edgar L. Ashley will present lantern slides and commentary recounting Spain, Morocco, Algiers, Egypt, Palestine, and Syria, with notes on Arab architecture and Cordova life in the eleventh century.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce cautions residents about charity scams run by promoters. They warn against telephone ticket schemes and events hosted by out of town organizations. Call the chamber for doubt and refuse tickets from unfamiliar callers.
Announcements in Lake County papers list district elections for 16 districts including Altoona Eustis Mount Dora Tavares Mascotte Yalaha and Groveland Trustees will be chosen for two years and millage amounts voted to support schools Patrons urged to vote for trustees and millage The note ends with a quote on art and money and a remark about dignity.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street near Sanford Road holds worship each Lord's Day with Bible school at 2 30 p m and preaching every second Sunday at 3 30 p m by W A Cameron of St Petersburg. Sarna Sunday at 3 30 p m by a preacher from Ocoee.
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Rev. J. C. Thompson invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Come worship with us.
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