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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
10
The June Green Corn Dance among Florida Indians is fading due to Western contact, with penalties enforced by a council and a past death penalty. The rite includes Black Drink purgative, Medicine Song, green corn eating, and fasting and feasting days. Also notes Jewfish off Florida coast, large bottom feeder up to 700 pounds, sold in Key West markets.
California oranges fell in price while Florida prices rose on navels though prospects weaken due to Florida shipments. Ohio Allegheny floods affect the Pittsburg market as Smoky auction closes and Detroit and Chicago auctions remain active. Over two weeks oranges averaged about 2.95 to 3.00 per box with grapefruit near 2.36 to 2.42 as Florida daily auctions ranged from 2.94 to 3.05 per box for oranges and 2.38 to 2.41 for grapefruit.
A historic claim states two million malaria cases in the United States last year prove the mosquito the deadliest human pest. The remark underscores the insect as mankind’s top health threat according to the source.
Lake's annual Flower Show will be April 4 and 5 in the courthouse at Tavares. The premium list is at the printer and will be available soon for exhibitors. Mrs. Lucie K. Miller announces three exhibitor classifications community individual and commercial with cash awards and trophies. Individual entries split into potted plants and shrubs and cut flowers.
The Atlantic Coast Line launches a courtesy campaign with cooperation from other Class 1 railroads. Led by Robert Scott, the road’s Director of Insurance and Safety, the effort targets officers and employees, especially those in contact with travelers and shippers, to improve service quality nationwide. George Elliott, president, notes the long standing reputation of courteous treatment and aims to push it further.
Grape growers’ association executive committee at the Tavares courthouse last week moved to orderly marketing of the summer crop through a state marketing agreement. A committee led by Dr. R W Dickson Mount Dora Dr Charles Demko Altoona Joe Church Lady Lake and CC R Hiatt was named to draft the plan for cooperative marketing to be presented at the April 30 state meeting in Tavares. Hiatt also to study Tammi outlet sites and suitable crop types.
Growers vote on a proposed citrus marketing pact with a county poll conducted by the Agricultural Extension Service. Ballots accepted at Co Agent's office Tavares H G Benees Clermont Seyrour Grove City Recreation Hall and other locations until 5:30 p m Tuesday.
Murl E Pace, Lake County candidate for comptroller, deploys a plane to tow a 100 foot streamer reading Pace for Comptroller over major Florida cities. The move, organized with Edward Taaffe of Tavares, marks a bold publicity inaugural in state politics and drew attention Tuesday as it flew over Mount Dora.
The article argues land and soil underlie existence, food, clothing, and national welfare. It notes growing, nationwide interest in soil conservation to protect topsoil from wind and water erosion and to improve land use. It urges working with the land rather than exploiting it for better living and diversified uses.
A fragment argues that responsible soil use underpins civilization and social harmony. It suggests that neglect harms society and that wise land stewardship is essential to human progress and well being.
The Florida News Service provides a list of eighteen named candidates for governor. Names include William Bennett Ocala Grady Coe Wauchula Stafford Caldwell Miami Jerry Carter Tallahassee Dan Cha Miami Fred Cone Lake City R B Gautier Miami William Hodges Tallahassee Amos Lewis Marianna Carl Napoles Wakulla Mallie Martin Crestview Leslie Miller St Petersburg Noel Mitchell St Petersburg B F Paty West Palm Beach Raleigh Petteway Tampa Peter Tomasello Orlando Frederick Van Roy Crystal River J R Yearwood Winter Haven.
Arthur Morgan of the Valley Authority plans development of eighty acres south of Clermont. Construction starts this week on two hillside homes overlooking a lake. Engineers surveyed Florida before choosing the Clermont site.
Arthur Newett publisher of the Groveland Graphic takes over Leesburg postmaster duties. Appointed by J Hardin with confirmation from the Senate, Newett is the first hometown resident to hold the Leesburg post.
Political notice announces GEO. F. Westbrook as a candidate for State Senator in Florida’s 23rd District Lake County. It urges votes and support in the Democratic primary on June 2. Paid Political Ad.
Political announcement by M V Simpson seeking Democratic primary support for County Commissioner District Four in Lake County. He pledges a straightforward business administration and asks for voter backing in the June 2 primary. Paid political advertisement.
A notice announces candidacy for renomination of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court by a Democrat in 1936. It asks for support from all concerned in Mount Dora Florida and mentions continued courteous and efficient service. A separate public sale notice lists a Ford Coupe Model A with engine number A 267-643 to be sold to the highest bidder.
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