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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
4
Florida's wild life and fishing attract thousands of visitors annually who spend millions of dollars in the state. A motor journal calls the automobile a tool of civilization and in some views a weapon. The passage notes tax debates and economic views, reflecting on taxation and spending.
Construction Magazine reports sixteen southern states show a gain of over 26 percent in contracts awarded in the first two months of this year compared with the same period last year.
A Harvard professor analyzes 2,500 years of wars and disturbances to claim the United States has spent only 14 percent of time at war since the Declaration of Independence. Spain, England, France, and Germany show higher or varying war exposure, while the 20th century record is disturbingly war-strong.
Senator Charles O Andrews praises the Civilian Conservation Corps highlighting 37500 Florida enrollees. He credits camp life with teaching work habits pride orderliness and clean living plus training valuable to society and future employability.
At Cherry Lake, Madison County, a gourd crafting project turns discarded gourds into novelties that sell in Northern and Eastern markets. Manager Paul Vander Schouer notes monthly orders rose from about 100 to 1000 dollars payroll for around 40 workers making pitchers, baskets, dolls, and decorations.
The South strengthens its pulp and paper position with millions invested in new mills. The first annual Southern Paper Festival will be held in Savannah from April 17 to 19, 1939, celebrating industry growth and educating the public on its value to farmers and landowners.
Florida county agents report farmers are planting trees and protecting woods to gain timber and increasing bird populations on their farms. The effort reflects wildlife conservation emphasis and aims to support farm operations with natural adjuncts.
The Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey circus plans to depart its Sarasota winter quarters in the latter part of this month signaling the start of its spring road tour.
Florida orange sherbet will be made from tree ripened fruit on the fair grounds and served direct to customers only at Florida locations scattered across the exposition.
St Augustine plans its annual Day in Old Spain fiesta with the city dedicated to festivities. Ferdinand the Bull is honored in a special Disney approved portrayal replacing historical figures in a playful homage.
T J Brooks writes in Florida Grower that the United States and Spain produce two thirds of world citrus with Florida and California supplying 85 percent of US citrus. Florida leads with citrus as the major commercial crop. production reached 600000 boxes of oranges by 1884 and has averaged 40 million boxes in the last decade, yielding about 50 million dollars to growers. Central Florida grows a hundred miles of diverse citrus varieties including oranges grapefruit lemons tangerines satsumas limes kumquats and tangeloes.
An extended author reminisces on spring weather, rain, and April Fools as Northern friends depart after a season in a mountain town. The piece reflects on home versus travel, the tourist trade, and welcomes back returning residents with sentimental nostalgia.
Determined to secure a just sugar quota, Florida lawmakers rally support from other regions to allow local sugar production. They cite Dixie Crystals and Everglades grown sugar as essential to southeastern needs and sugar bowls.
The Florida State Bar Association seeks a revised criminal code to speed court work and close loopholes that allow criminals to be cleared on technicalities. The association plans to lobby during the upcoming legislative session.
A collage of local vignettes highlights summer energy in Mount Dora. Jests about a professor’s appetite, young Lions soliciting ads, couples on Donnelly Street, a fruit-store magnate visiting north, a lumberman’s misadventure at Silver Springs, and a Yacht Club dance reflect small town life and community humor.
Stephens College of Columbia Missouri sent a delegation to the Florida campus on March 13 for a blind date event and a series of banquets and dances. Miss Mary Louise Rehbaum from Mount Dora led the escort, alongside Miss Ruby Prevatt of Tavares as Mortimer McCown guided her. Abe Lyman and his Californians supplied the music for the dances. The visit coincided with progress reports, a light note amid the General College weekend festivities.
Lake and Sumter counties growers report prices up to 3.50 a bushel and about 18 cars shipped as a 700 acre crop faces dry weather. Most of harvest is fancy cucumbers at 3.50 dollars, with choice at 2.50 and No 3s at 1.50. Only slight damage from cold, rain needed to sustain yield. The Florida crop is noted in the St Louis Globe Democrat.
The passage discusses resisting a quick Russian invasion of Ukraine and warns of Russia’s size. It also documents Florida congressional pledges to reimburse Mediterranean Fruit Fly losses, noting a potential $7,000,000 claim and ongoing efforts by Florida representatives to secure funding, with assurances from Agriculture Committee leadership.
The piece notes factors behind best sellers, including publicity and craft, and highlights reader attraction to medical topics. It lists popular titles such as The Story of San Michele Arrowsmith Horse and Buggy Doctor Dr Bradley Remembers The Citadel and Cronin's novel.
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