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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1934
Page
6
Local Mount Dora paper prints a mix of ads and social notes. Content includes humorous quips, general advisories, and brief reflections attributed to readers and syndicated columns, with references to Florida tourism, a Mother’s Day stamp, and local opinions.
The Treasury reports only 20 individuals earned 1 million plus in the last year, down from 513 three years earlier. Likewise the 100k to 1 million bracket falls from fourteen thousand four hundred to seven hundred sixty seven in 1932, amid a broad decline in affluent taxpayers.
Florida well represented at the 87th American Chemical Society meeting in St. Petersburg March 25 to 30 with emphasis on local raw materials and planned chemical developments. Prof. Pollard notes cellulose from pine sources and turpentine for camphor and paints, while imports show rising tung oil demand with 116 million pounds shipped in 1933, up from 80.6 million the year before.
Ford will raise 47 000 employees to a minimum wage of five dollars a day. He argues higher pay reduces waste and long term costs, noting no economy in cheap labor or material and that low wages are costly to employers.
The Atlanta Journal editorial commends Florida’s fine season and neighborly spirit. It notes shared Southeast prosperity and common economic and traditional interests, concluding with Georgia’s congratulations and a pledge that good fortune will be shared by all.
The piece warns northern friends not to return home too soon after wintering in Florida. It notes health risks from moving from warm air to germ laden indoor air and chilly spring breezes. It reminds that even in mild climates winter can linger into May.
The Florida state press lauds newspapers for waiving extra revenue from printing delinquent taxes past 1933. The move would have cost the state about a half million dollars. publishers seek governor plans to avoid the act and cut state expenses while favoring public welfare.
During the past week three land tracts were sold: on the Sanford Road to Dr. A A Stanley, on Dudley Avenue Tangerine to Oakley Andrews, and ten acres to Howard Chamberlain for his nursery. A fine twenty acre parcel on Sunset Hill near Sanford Road is offered at $50 per acre.
The piece urges Florida towns including Miami and Levy County to promote motor tours along the Gulf Coast and Wakulla Spring. It notes hunting and fishing draw, summer getaways, and the Gulf Coast Highway from Tallahassee to Pensacola. Oil prospects in Levy County excite locals as candidates joke about campaign stunts and big bonuses for the first paying oil well.
Florida farm women, guided by county and home demonstration agents, have long produced surplus fruits vegetables and meats for home pantries. Dr Wilmon Newell notes 1.3 million quarts canned by cooperative families and relief garden yields. agents continue extensive outreach despite heavy workloads.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor G Leon Wi at 409 Fifth Avenue presents a Palm Sunday program. Morning worship features a special sermon and music with choir numbers including Blessed Be the King and Ride On Ride On. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m and evening worship follows at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30.
Community Church Congregational announces Bible School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11:00 a m Young People meet at 6:30 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7:30 p m Public invited Pastor David B Spencer leads the church program.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m Baptist Young Peoples 680 Evening worship 7 30 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m Weekly S S Teachers Meeting 8 15 p m You are cordiality invited to worship at these services.
The regular Christian Science service meets Sundays at eleven o'clock in the Public Library building. A Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight o'clock. Sunday school convenes Sundays at ten o'clock. The public is cordially invited to all services.
The Church of Christ conducts daily Bible study and communion in the ball park grandstand at 2:30 afternoon. They offer children's and adult classes and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis invites all to 11:00 A M Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome.
The notice outlines 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. It invites strangers to attend and notes Florida rich plant life from global contributions.
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