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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
4
A collage of quips on living costs fashion gender roles and humor cites the rising cost of living and political change. It notes a shift from gold standard toward personal pockets while offering satirical observations on society and international affairs.
Lorentz Stenvig, mayor of the Norwegian village Hell, declares the place delightful and notes it has hot crime and no jail. He tours the United States, describing Hell where temperatures dip below zero and a large number of Americans visit annually.
On Mother's Day May 8, the piece extols the blessing of a good mother and urges readers to show affection through thoughtful deeds. It encourages sending loving notes to distant mothers and emphasizes enduring gratitude and care amid daily life.
A nostalgic column notes the Lake Orange Base ball League season opening on May 20 with heat and humor. A fishing anecdote from New England airs a tall tale about a boy who used gum while fishing and returned home with a 3 1/2 pound bass. Also covered is a Lake Franklin Park bridge tourney where the Mayor and partner won East and West, plus political commentary on a recent election and a quip about a matrimonial bureau.
Florida showcases its tropical wealth at the World's Fair with a large grove in bloom. Hundreds of trees and plants including papaya, guava, mango, carambola, sapodilla and other decorative varieties will be exhibited to attract visitors from Chicago New York and Cleveland.
Commander Dave L. Wiley of American Legion Post 35 urges remembrance of mothers on Mother’s Day 1918 and public action against syphilis. He cites wartime campaigns, public health bills, and the need for state and federal funding to provide treatment and prevention resources for mothers and babies.
The Florida State League lists night games starting 8 15 except Sundays 3 o clock. May 5 Orlando at DeLand Leesburg at Palatka St Augustine home Gainesville Day tona at Sanford. May 6 DeLand at Orlando Palatka at Leesburg St Augustine at Gainesville Sanford at Daytona. May 7 DeLand at St Augustine Sanford at Palatka Gainesville at Orlando Leesburg at Daytona. May 8 St Augustine at DeLand Palatka at Sanford Orlando at Gainesville Daytona at Leesburg. May 9 Sanford at DeLand Gainesville at Leesburg Palatka at Orlando St Augustine at ? May 10 DeLand at Sanford Leesburg at Gainesville Orlando Palatka Daytona at St Augustine. May 11 DeLand at Leesburg Daytona at Gainesville East at St Augustine Orlando at ol Thursday. May 12 Sanford at Orlando St Augustine at Palatka Gainesville at Daytona Leesburg at DeLand.
Miss Julia Graves State Supervisor of mid wives led a full day Quarterly School of Instruction at the American Legion Hut in Tavares. The session occurred Thursday April 28 under the joint auspices of the County Chapter American Red Cross and the State Board of Health.
The deadline for submitting worksheets for the 1938 Soil Conservation Program is Tuesday May 10. Residents may file at the court house third floor in Tavares until closing hour. Citrus growers heard updates from the Citrus Experiment Station at Lake Alfred on irrigation plant efficiency and plantation data for studies at Lake Alfred. Officers noted USDA research aids for citrus across Lake County, including E M Savage developing hybrids and root stocks. A trip to Drake's Point impressed growers with hybridization results yielding tangelos kumquats and other fruits. The Fourth Annual Citrus Institute proceedings are ready and can be obtained through the Lake County Horticultural Association in Tavares or the County Agent's office.
Two hot water tanks 30 and 120 gas water heater ice refrigerator W S Cadman Box 173 Mount Dora. Lost Waterman fountain pen black and gold Finder please return to J J West or the Topic office.
A fragmentary verse speaks of a flower and a withered wreath beneath a daisied crown. The speaker asks God for an emblem pure and white, mentioning Cresson E Finch as author.
Colonel Sanborn addressed the Jones High School Assembly of Orlando, one of Florida’s largest colored schools, on April 27. Mount Dora 4th grader C D Drawdy accompanied him and was invited to speak, delivering a commendable address to a cheering audience. It marks the first time a young boy received such an honor at the Jones school.
Reverend Kenneth G. Rogers leads Sunday School at 9 45 with W M Kennedy as superintendent. Morning sermon titled The Mother of Jesus. Evening program features a Preach in Platform on Unfinished. Epworth League meets at 6 30.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 with classes for all ages and 11 00 morning worship led by Dr E Floyd Wright of West Point Mississippi. Evening service at 7 30, B Y P U at 6 30, and mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Strangers welcome and all others without a regular church home.
Pastor Florence von Hanscom administers services at 10 A M with a sermon titled Paid Back In Your Own Coin at 11 A M. Event highlights a Bible School session and worship routine.
The Bulletin from New York's Word Fair features a striking view of the Court of States with Florida's pavilion designed by Paist & Steward taking a leading spot.
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