This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
4
Mount Dora publishers run Thursday editions with 35¢ per inch ads and 25¢ minimums. A column frets over self centered trends, taxes and politics while Plant City reports over a million dollars in strawberry shipments this season. Public sentiment hints at tax info week with little attention.
Tourists linger in Florida as April and May bring delight and gentle warmth. The Plant City Courier notes more cars on highways while winter fades northward. Florida's nature dons beauty and the outdoors gain healthful charm with spring flowers and open air recreation.
The piece argues that depression and struggle teach valuable lessons and heighten appreciation for joy. It urges maintaining a cheerful view, spreading optimism, and sharing happiness in daily contact to uplift oneself and others.
The American Association of Manufacturers highlights superior living standards in the United States with statistics on auto and telephone ownership. It notes Americans own cars for five people and have a telephone for about seven, while workers spend far fewer hours earning such goods than peers in England Germany France and others.
A Time survey noted by the article shows massive book sales for Anthony Adverse 1300 pages at $3 with 1.5 million copies, Gone With the Wind 1037 pages selling 1.42 million, and How to Win Friends and Influence People surpassing 770 thousand. Newspaper and magazine circulations also rose since 1932 and 1920 respectively, countering the belief that nobody reads anymore.
The President remains in Warm Springs Georgia, where his visits provide relief from Washington stresses. The scene portrays him at his happiest in simple neighborly surroundings, with support from Georgians and former patients who cheered him from wheelchairs as he visits Georgia's Little White House.
Progress in Florida agriculture shows gains in dairy production, pastures, forestry, and truck crops. Woodlands and forests grow, paper mills rise, and farmers adopt better fertilization, seed strains, markets, and quality standards. Research, extension work, and state agencies drive advances, but continued effort is needed to reach fuller potential.
A total of 112 University of Florida students were nominated for student body posts for 1938-39 and the campus election today stirred interest. The Florida Student party backs Steve O Connell for president while Earl Powers of Umatilla heads the University Union ticket. Lake County nominees include Chester Holloway Clermont for vice president Fonia Pennington Leesburg for Athletic Council on the Union and Bill Stewart Mount Dora on the General College executive council for the Student party.
Dr Hume, renowned Florida authority on citrus and floral plant life, will speak at Lake View Hotel at 10 a.m. on Thursday April 7 about citrus origins and future developments. The talks, hosted by the Lake County Woman's Club led by Mrs C B Treadway, will feature slides. admission is free except for the Kiwanis luncheon where attendees pay for their plates.
The Gainesville meeting of the Florida Entomological Society at the University of Florida College of Agriculture drew over 50 entomologists from across the state and nation for a two day event. A two hour symposium focused on the white fringed beetle, a major Florida pest affecting citrus cotton and truck crops. Doctor Henry T Fernald was honored at a Florida Union banquet with remarks by Dr Hume and Dr Tigert praising his career as teacher and scientist.
Marcus C. Fagg, the State Superintendent, notes a group left the state amid statewide publicity. He expresses concern over efforts to sway Florida residents and hopes the matter is resolved.
Wilson Cy press Company of Palatka Florida seeks a permit to build a timber trestle logging railroad bridge with a hinged lift draw on the Wekiva River about 10 miles above its mouth and 1 mile above Little Wekiva Creek. Plans available in Jacksonville and Mayport. No public hearing planned. Protests due by April 12 1938 to the District Engineer. Draw span allows 14 feet horizontal and 4 feet vertical clearance when drawn.
The tent revival opened Sunday night with strong attendance led by promoter Rev. W. A. Layfield. Services run nightly at 7 45 except Saturday with Rev. J. M. Huff of Wildwood New Jersey assisting. Huff, a former Pennsylvania Railroad engine worker, is a nationally known evangelist who has spoken in 35 states. He presents thrilling stories for youths before sermons that exalt God and Jesus and honor the Holy Spirit. Rev. Layfield welcomes visiting ministers and singers. the duration of the revival is not yet disclosed.
Mrs C M G santo Cheek invites attendance at 10 45 a m sermon on Faith and a 7 0 p m league and service. Members join the Pastor and League President Richard Van Voorhis will preside.
At 7 30 p m strangers are welcome and all others who have no regular church home may attend the service at the local church tonight.
Andrew Mc Brodie pastor leads Florence Gilbert Hanscom Bible School at 10 A M. Morning worship follows at 11 A M with a sermon titled Japan's Divine Commission. The service emphasizes religious instruction and community gathering.
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL EUSTIS, FLA. At 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Sermon by the rector D. T. Johnson. Rector.
Bible vol 10. A M preaching and communion at 11. Evening service at 7 15. Prayer meeting Thursday night and a song service. Tourists are welcome. Bro Lawrence Mize is the preacher.
Saint Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church lists Mass times at Clermont 8:00 a m and Eustis 10:00 a m with Pastor Rev Patrick Doyle and First Friday Mass at 7:30 a m in Eustis Florida.
Mount Dora Lodge No. 134 Knights of Pythias records profound respect and sorrow at the death of Bro I N Ronsheim a sixty year Knight and active member. The resolution notes his service and self sacrifice and extends condolences to his family and memorial to his character.
The Church of God on Liberty Street announces regular Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor G. G. Prince invites worshippers to attend.
The 1937 legislature earmarked beverage taxes to fund Old Age Assistance and Aid to the Blind. Aid to dependent children remains from the General Fund.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.