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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
4
The item notes rising living costs but persistent demand and a bright side to recovery. It mentions a scientist claiming a permanent finish for cars and reckless driving issues. Life expectancy is rising per Insurance Statistics, supporting car affordability, while the National Association of Manufacturers says employment has returned to 1929 levels.
Lee County sheriffs admit they have not captured the thief in a strange onion theft case. An old fashioned man known for struggling to free his wagon from a ditch calls for a wrecker. A Lake County grower reports green onions weighing up to forty pounds in his patch.
Dr Herbert Webber of California praised the Florida Horticultural Society, saying California horticulturists are proud of their state but cannot match Florida's society in progress and influence. He commended the state's sources and ranks among the nation’s most progressive groups.
The Ocala market, cost $150,000, will serve six to eight adjoining counties under state supervision. A large celebration is planned soon as the market proves a successful link in Florida’s growers network improving distribution and farmer prosperity.
A survey of 218 leading colleges shows employment chances for this year’s grads exceed last year and near the 1929 peak. Engineering leads job openings, followed by business administration, teaching, and general business, signaling a decline in recent unemployment among new graduates.
Eustis Lake Region lauds national chain stores for a eight week grapefruit sales drive that reached 37 000 outlets and 25 million readers with over two million dollars in newspaper ads. The effort lifted 1937 grapefruit sales 92.7 percent over 1936, proving cooperation and organization can spur Florida and Lake County prosperity.
Daniel C. Roper praised the press at the Association Press annual meeting in New York calling newspapers an educational and patriotic agency aiding progress. He noted growth from 970 dailies with four million readers and ninety million dollars income in 1880 to 2,100 dailies with nearly forty million readers and over a billion dollars income today.
Plant City ends its strawberry season after shipping 19,000,000 pints and growers receive about 2,000,000 dollars. The strong show from a small area over a few months testifies to the wealth Florida soil can produce.
The article warns that accidents strike daily and randomly in a fast paced world. It stresses that hundreds will be seriously injured today or tomorrow and that none can know who is at risk until it is too late to prevent harm.
Florida physician Dr. John B. Gorrie invented artificial ice production in 1845, a breakthrough in refrigeration and cooling technology that influenced modern air conditioning and food preservation.
A letter dated April 28 from Elmira New York praises Mount Dora, Florida and expresses a desire to relocate there not long after. The writer extols sunny climate, friendly locals, and outdoor living, noting greener grass and budding trees in spring while lamenting returning north before June. The writer identifies as a soil person and envisions a long life enjoying Florida sunshine.
Lawrence D. Hardy of Lansing Michigan hitch hiked to Lakeland Florida in March to see the Detroit Tigers in training. He describes Mount Dora and the Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora with Coolidge memories and southern hospitality including grits and rice with gravy.
Russell Ray relinquishes Florida Manor on Lake Erie shore after eight months as Earl Brown prepares for Miss Florida’s arrival. Florida’s Exposition display expands with tropical shrubs and palms, aiming to attract a larger Great Lakes audience. Florida’s tax advantages and growing citrus sales boost homeseekers and tourist traffic to the harvest show.
The speaker argues against new taxes and predicts higher revenue from existing forms as Florida attracts new residents, investment, and tourism. Intelligent publicity is urged to tell Florida’s story, noting gains from gas tax, auto tags, racing, and tax receipts boosted by state exhibits in Chicago, New York, and Cleveland.
Florida attracts many bass anglers with abundant fishing waters. Lake Okeechobee is the state’s largest bass lake, followed by Lake Istokpoga and Kissimmee River systems. The St Johns chain and Blue Cypress are noted bass spots, with canals from Stuart to Ft Myers expanding accessible waters.
Florida offers extensive bass fishing from end to end with 1400 lakes in Lake County alone. Largemouth catches of 5 pounds and more are common, making the state a prime destination for anglers seeking strong bass fishing.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce officials warn about high pressure promotions claiming charity status where 85 percent of ticket sales go to promoters and 15 percent to sponsors. They urge residents to verify merit with the chamber, noting widespread street solicitations for religious and other causes.
First Methodist Episcopal Church presents Sunday school at 9 45 led by D H Bishop. Sermon at 11 by the Pastor on Mother. Choir directed by Mrs C M Gudgen will sing Why Mother’s Prayers Have Followed Me. At 5 p m a Mother’s Day Pageant by the young people and at 6 30 p m Epworth League led by Marjorie Loveless.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church led by Rev Neslie V Underwood hosts Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 B Y P U at 6 30 and Wednesday mid week service at 7 30 pm Strangers welcome and all others with no home church
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