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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
4
A collage of wry observations on travel, prices, and habits notes pedestrians as the aim of modern transportation. It cites Roosevelt and Rollins College with playful irony and mentions lightning odds, hair restoration, and public notices from Lake County real estate gains.
A fragment describes Florida citrus as an antidote to aging with lively praise for its juice and vitamins. Dr John Harvey praises the era called Citrus Blossom Time, noting riotous blossoms along the routes and a perfume that embodies the season.
Between two and three hundred thousand Americans are homeless in flood swept areas. Florida asks citizens to donate clothing, blankets, shoes, and money to the American Red Cross, pledging seven dollars back for every one dollar given. Take items to local Red Cross and mail generous checks today.
Lake County accelerates toward prosperity as population and industry rise. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce now has about 816 members, second only to Jacksonville’s 1201. The Tampa Tribune notes large population growth and a 1930s boom in land and residential sales, with outside capital driving new industry and an expected 100 percent population increase from 1930 to 1940.
The St Petersburg Independent has not often given away editions despite a standing 25 year offer and now the Key West Citizen pledges five dollars to the Public Library if winter temperatures fall below 50 degrees.
The Topic editor attended the convocation with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion. The ceremony in Knowles Memorial Chapel impressed reporters and attendees as President Roosevelt was conferred an honorary Doctor of Literature and delivered a well received address. Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber helped secure editor attendance and publicity for the Rollins endowment drive.
A Florida grape growing boom centers on Central Florida with Lake County seen as ideal. A Tavares meeting planned the April State Grape Growers Association convention and forecasts a good season with strong prices. Viticulturist Dr. F. E. Gladwin notes Florida’s early season and favorable conditions for grape production.
Princeton students form the Veterans of Future Wars and call for an advance cash bonus of $1,000 payable June 1, 1965. The plan asks for an immediate payment plus 3 percent interest compounded annually from 1965 back to 1935 for all military age 18 to 36.
The remark envisions a national sweep for a plan with brighter prospects than the Townsend Plan, suggesting strong support and wide appeal. It frames the plan as a superior alternative with potential to gain broad traction across the country.
Russell Kay reviews Wendell C. Heath ton's booklet on Florida Workmen's Compensation Act. He defends the law's value for workers and employers, noting more than 20 000 claims have been handled since enactment and urging employers to obtain the official Florida Industrial Commission booklet.
The Perry First Methodist Episcopal Church invites members to morning worship at 10:00 and Epworth League at 11:00. Evening program features a stereopticon presentation "The Browns Visit Japan" with scenes of Japanese life and religion, plus a history talk by Rev. James.
Orlando pastor Dr E J Pace will fill the pulpit at First Baptist Church corner Tenth and Tremain for both morning and evening services. Sunday 9 45 am Sunday school 11 am Morning worship 7 pm Baptist Young Peoples Union 8 pm Evening Worship Mid week service Wednesday 8 pm. You are invited to attend any or all services.
The Congregational Community Church advertises Bible School at 10 a.m. with an adult class taught by Dr. Parish Miller. Morning worship features a sermon at 1 p.m. titled Let Us Grow Wheat. Dr. Paris Miller is the guest preacher and a cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
Morning Prayer and Imon at 11 A. M. at St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. D. T. Johnson, Rector extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ invites all to worship on Sundays at 10 45 a m with preaching by Evangelist J O Barnes at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the crate Prayer and song service Wednesdays at 7 30 p m at 834 Liberty Ave Evangelist Barnes home and a cordial invitation to worship are extended to all members and neighbors
The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty in St. invites worshipers to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. E L Moore is pastor.
Mrs Ada T Morrell died at the family home near Medina March 17 after a months long illness. Funeral services were held at Chatham Congregational Church with burial in Chatham cemetery. Survived by husband W H Morrell two daughters Mrs William A Moore and Mrs W A Barrett both of Spencer Ohio two sisters Mrs Olive Herner Warren and Mrs Belle P Hine Newton Falls Ohio.
With the coming of the hatching season, Florida farm practices stress health and safety for poultry. Extension agents urge growers to monitor feed, coop sanitation, and disease prevention to protect flocks.
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