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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1937
Page
4
Classified ad note describes space pricing at 3.5 cents per word with a minimum line charge, guiding customers on ad copy length and cost for display and classified placements. The notice emphasizes the unit price and minimums for newspaper advertising.
An annual Florida economic survey by Dr. H Stewart Campbell of the University of Florida notes the state's recovery progress. Last year exceeded 1935 by 20 percent and topped 1933 by 92 percent, marking the best year since the boom era.
Officials note unprecedented visitor numbers in Florida and urge proactive hospitality. The conservative estimate suggests each guest could become a future resident or repeat visitor, viewing courtesy and a warm welcome as key to long term growth and prosperity for the state.
Carl B. Fritsche of Dearborn outlined four key Southern industries—pine paper and pulp from trees, starch from sweet potatoes, tung oil from regional trees, and alcohol from grain for gasoline. He cited 13 mills under construction and projected 1,000,000 jobs from 100 more mills, plus vast untapped starch and tung oil potential, and a 21,000,000 acre grain program for 1,000 alcohol plants. Florida leads in nationwide home building growth, with 1937 expected gains of 50 to 100 percent over 1936, reinforcing a major industry boom across the state.
A columnist ponders how many of the hundreds of thousands arguing over the Constitution have actually read the document, questioning the depth of public engagement with the foundational text.
A brief quip notes time pressure as modern life distracts from envisioning future automobiles. The snappy line contrasts urgent present concerns with forward looking mobility themes.
In a vintage banking aside, a shopper muses on the irony of seeing a check marked Insufficient funds after the hopeful phrase En closed is found. The brief quip frames financial balance with a touch of humor.
Mr Jacob Ehrlich of Leesburg Florida died in a hospital Thursday. He was 68 born in Russia and worked in the mercantile business until retirement in 1924. He lived in Leesburg five years and is survived by three sons T D J C Benjamin of Leesburg. three daughters Bessie Ehrlich New York Mrs David Davis Chicago and Mrs Sol Spilky Mount Dora. two brothers Benjamin Crescent City and Max Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Friday at Carey Hand Chapel Orlando with Rabbi B Saferoffi. Interment in family plot at the Jewish cemetery Orlando.
The text argues Floridians must reject sectionalism and embrace Florida as a single whole. It cites Garrett Garret on cross state canal talk, discusses boondoggle versus boon arguments, and notes military and economic benefits, urging unity across regions from Perdido River to Florida Straits. It references Gary Patterson’s Toledo Blade observations favoring the East Coast.
Attendees from Central Florida visited Camp Roosevelt where the University of Florida Extension Division runs adult education and short courses in weaving, leathercraft, wood work, photography, neon lighting, and aircraft engineering. Lodging and meals cost about $1 per day. Visitors toured laboratories and workshops and observed campus cottages, flagpole ceremonies, and local transportation stops en route to Lake County celebrations.
Mount Dora Lodge No 238 F and A M laments the death of Brother Adam Hazelwood a long time Mason near the century mark noted for public spirit and fellowship the lodge votes to spread the resolution in the minute book drape the charter and send a sympathy copy to his family signed by M W Simpson and W L E Barnett W S A
A reflective column from Orlando notes a strike’s impact last month and questions wage gains amid banter about union leadership. It shifts to baseball season, child marriage debates in Lake County, and a preacher’s sermon against drink ending with a song about gathering at the river.
A proverb notes that many men fail to see how many friends they have until sudden wealth arrives, implying shifting loyalties and awareness of genuine companionship. The remark reflects social dynamics around fortune.
A description praises the central part of Florida from Sebring to Orlando as the highest and most fertile region. It highlights towns such as Sebring Winter Haven Lake Wales Eustis Mount Dora and Orlando as the area’s peak landscape and productivity.
Sunday school meets at 9 45 with D H Bishop as superintendent The 11 am sermon by the Pastor topics The Triumphal Entry Epworth League at 6 30 pm and the Tuesday program Christ's Great Argument on the Last Day of His Public Ministry led by Jeannette Pike organist
Reverend Neslie V. Underwood leads Sunday School for all ages at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m B Y P U at 6 30 p m Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Strangers welcome and those without a regular church home.
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