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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
4
A reflective passage notes dentists as skilled engineers of public health and infrastructure. It contrasts ambition with inner peace, comments on longevity, and weighs costs of vanity against personal value in serving community and country.
Mayor George Tedder says 2000 workers are needed to pick the bean crop in Belleglade Everglades. Florida oyster season closes as shipments rise 245 percent from February 1933 to 1934. Babe Ruth will earn 74000 this year from baseball and radio contracts combined, topping his peak baseball earnings.
Washington issues orders stating better service is planned by the Post Office Department. Postmaster General Farley promises improvements and announces employees will not be required to take payless holidays after the new fiscal year begins July 1.
The Children’s Home Society of Florida cares for over eight hundred needy children and seeks Florida families to take in about one hundred fifty boys and girls this summer. Most can work in home tasks to help cover costs. write Marcus C. Fagg, 428 St. James Building, Jacksonville, Fla.
Mount Dora residents debate Sunday baseball with many opposing the Sabbath game. Proponents argue a league would fail without Sunday play and players need weekday work constraints. others urge rest and churchgoing values, praising players who refuse Sunday games.
The article discusses booming book sales led by works like In His Steps and The Story of the Bible, with claims of over a hundred million copies for several titles. It then shifts to predictions about future cars, including ultra light vehicles under 1000 pounds, speeds of 100 to 150 mph, and 80 mpg, plus flying autos and self illuminating roads and signs.
The piece urges continued effort to boost Florida as a summer and year round destination. It cites Chicago Century of Progress exhibit as a factor in past gains, notes rising real estate activity and conventions, warns against speculative booms, and calls for prudent planning and aggressive but sound development to ensure prosperity.
Frances Perkins announces nearly 420000 men were added to payrolls in March boosting the general employment index to its highest since December 1930. The report notes continued unemployment but signals progress toward normal industrial conditions.
Some folks urge others to buy locally yet neglect their own shopping. A city of self serving residents would lack community support, cohesion, and local commerce, risking hollow neighborhoods and stunted growth.
Tarpon Springs hopes to expand the sponge trade by commercially gathering sponges with submarines. Captain Danenhause, former commander with Sir Hubert Wilkins on polar exploration, studied feasibility and suggests harvesting from depths beyond local divers. Simon Lake of Milford, Conn., has a parallel plan and built a submarine for Purpees.
Sant C. Peacock argues the New Deal seeks to rebalance a profit driven economy. He warns against selfishness and calls for universal unselfishness and government led regulation to secure justice and welfare for all. He contends production must serve use, not just profits, and urges redefining the profit system.
Perry First Methodist Episcopal announces a Sunday schedule with Bishop James as pastor. Morning worship at 11 includes a sermon titled Finding God. Evening services at 8 feature The Love of Jesus for His Own. Epworth League at 6:30 and midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7:30. Address 409 Fifth Avenue E. May 6.
Morning worship at ten o clock followed by a People's meeting at six thirty. Evening service and midweek prayer meet Wednesday. Pastor B. Spencer invites the congregation and public to attend.
The notice invites worship at First Baptist Church with Pastor Renfroe Lambert. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union 7 00 p m evening worship and a mid week service Wednesday at 8 00 p m. Members and visitors are welcome at all services.
The regular Christian Science service meets Sundays at eleven AM in the Public Library. Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight PM. Sunday school convenes Sundays at ten AM. The public is invited to all services.
The Church of Christ meets in the grandstand at the ball park each afternoon at 2 30 for Bible study and communion. Children and adults attend classes.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida invites all to 11:00 A M Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome.
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