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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1938
Page
4
A collage of observations voices on public life business and politics. Notes include publishers promoting European maps Japan China peace efforts and the lure of failed ventures. The piece cites farmers voters and advertisers with a Kinsey rain story as a final ironic beat.
The author argues that public safety campaigns fail to cut highway fatalities and urges strict laws. Drivers who ignore caution must face fines and imprisonment to protect life and property on Florida and national roads.
The piece portrays recession as temporary with pro growth views from Roger Babson and George Sealy. It argues the United States has vast resources and enterprise ready to lift prosperity, noting a large consumer base and renewed activity despite pessimism.
Florida shows strong growth across sectors with new housing and federal projects in Orlando, a seven million dollar Tampa ship contract, record citrus shipments, rising tourism in Miami, and expanded phosphate mining. State tax gains outpace the nation as employment and real estate activity rise.
An editorial note argues that writing under time pressure is hard and notes a nationwide standard for traffic lights where red remains on top for color safety. The author hints at the broader challenge of producing columns with no ideas.
The Maben family celebrated Nellie a thoroughbred collie that fled during Wednesday night lightning and thunder she sought shelter in an unknown hideout and returned harmlessly after hours away causing relief among her owners and friends
Governor Price signs a measure authorizing the State Highway Commission to build pedestrian walkways along crowded cross county highways. The plan aims to reduce pedestrian and driver fatalities, beautify roads with shrubs and flowers, and attract visitors by making Florida highways safer and more attractive.
Emmett M. Tally Jr., son of the late Judge E. M. Tally, opens law offices in the new Federal Savings & Loan Association building on Main Street in Tavares. He is a University of Florida Law College graduate (Feb 1936) and former P. C. Gorman associate in Leesburg. He holds the rank of second lieutenant in the ROTC and is a Leesburg Lions Club member. He and Mrs. Tally move to Granada Apartments in northeast Tavares for now.
A wry line notes that wives may withhold details from husbands because each day has only 24 hours. The quip reflects a humorous take on domestic communication and time constraints.
The schedule lists games for Mount Dora High School baseball in 1938 including matchups at Winter Garden Apopka Ocoee Tavares Groveland and Winter Park. Games are called at 4 pm with admission set at 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for students. Athletic Association members admitted free.
Justice Chapman rules the bakery truck driver A T Kimball bears fault for colliding with a stationary freight train on a foggy night. The decision emphasizes driver duty to slow speed and stop in poor visibility.
Ethelyn P. Zell warns gardeners of grasshoppers and oleander moths swarming Florida plants. They emerge in hundreds, reach four inches, and threaten blooming flowers like Amaryllis and oleanders. Kill on sight. use coal oil, spray Black Leaf 40, or burn infested branches to stop eggs and moths.
Isaac L. Ronsheim age 82 died Thursday morning March 17 at his Grandview street home after a several week illness. He came to Florida in 1884 for his baby’s health later lived in Middletown Ohio as a clothing merchant until 1923 then moved back to Mount Dora. He was a Knight of Pythias member since 1877 and active in the Masons. Survived by a daughter Mrs. C. E. Tincher and a brother Joseph L. Ronsheim. Funeral services were held at Rehbaum Funeral Home with Pythias service, burial at Forest Cemetery conducted by Masons.
Orlando physician Dr Calvin D Christ died suddenly about midnight Saturday after returning from the east coast. A 30 year Orlando practitioner, he was 59 and had many Mount Dora patients. The Orlando Morning Sentinel paid tribute noting his wished to avoid elogies yet friends call him a great friend and character.
The church at Corner Tenth and Tremain led by Rev. Neslie V. Underwood invites all to Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages, Morning Worship at 11:00, Evening service at 7:30, B Y P U at 6:30, and Wednesday service at 7:30. Strangers welcome.
A guide on making photographs more appealing by centering on a clear picture idea and depicting the subject in relatable activities. It suggests framing a series of images showing daily actions to convey meaning and interest, using a child as example.
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