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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
4
A quote from Captain Robert Dollar reflects on achievement after seventy. The Wo og International Smoking lab is cited as advocating smoking cars for women. Nicholas Murray Butler praises newspapers as powerful educational tools. A proposed seven cent gasoline tax would make Florida’s tax the highest in the United States.
A prior appropriation of 45000 dollars to run a Gainesville broadcasting station is cited. The speaker urges allocating similar support to the state press for broader Florida-wide publicity.
The King of Siam, visiting the United States for an eye operation, is said to receive an annual salary of 8 million dollars, more than a hundred times the pay of the U S president.
The writer P. G. Wodehouse dedicates his last book to his little daughter praising her constant help and encouragement noting the book would have been finished in half the time without her.
Reports to the Manufacturers Record indicate the heaviest construction work in six months during the previous month, suggesting business leaders are returning to activity and signaling improving economic momentum in the region.
Capper’s Magazine cites four supposedly bad years 1903 1912 1921 and 1930 totaling 13. It suggests those numbers will not recur for 99 years. It adds if a 13 month calendar were adopted the 13th would fall each month in every year.
In Florida a plant is planned to develop essential oil production. The location is ideal due to year round flower availability for extraction. The industry promises millions in value as domestic supply for various manufactured goods remains limited.
A nostalgic piece extols Mother's Day on May 10, praising mothers as pure self sacrificing figures. It contrasts cheerful maternal joy with loyal love during adversity and quotes a line pledging a mother's prayers and support.
The Humane Society of Atlanta announces plans for a pet cemetery for dogs cats and canaries a home for friendless pets and a summer boarding house to care for animals while owners are away on vacation, showing thoughtful community care.
Will Rogers, en route from Jacksonville to New York, declined a $5,000 Fox Theatre engagement in Atlanta saying he was on vacation. That same night he attended a dinner at the Piedmont Driving Club and conversed two hours for nothing. He says his greatest pleasures are eating, flying and talking.
The article marvels at the large sums given yearly to religious educational and charitable causes, relief work, and personal ministrations to the needy, noting the public never knows the full extent and calling this a sign of a good old world.
William C. Creamer has worked for Arnold, Constable and Co. in New York for seventy years. The store president hosted a luncheon in his honor with letters from President Hoover and Calvin Coolidge. Creamer recalls many famous clients, including Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. U. S. Grant, Mrs. Roosevelt and Mark Twain.
The rising rural population signals a healthy ecosystem and balanced development. Officials note expanding communities, infrastructure needs, and sustainable practices sustaining growth without harming natural resources.
The article notes a twenty year rise in rural population due to independence and satisfaction of farm life. It credits improved rural conditions like roads schools libraries radios and telephones with making farming more attractive than urban living where job prospects have tightened and bread lines are uncommon in rural districts in the shift away from cities.
The fourth week of the Florida legislature sees heavy finance and taxation work with hopes for an extra session. Bills target new revenue sources, including taxes on gasoline, kerosene, utilities, and occupational licenses. The Workman’s Compensation bill and a state tax commission proposal are pivotal, while varying measures aim to fund schools and ease real estate relief burdens.
Citizens of Mt Kisco gather for the opening of a new scouting house built on land donated by Col. T. T. P. Luquer and deeded to the Community Center for scouting use only. Herman Mays, the village's top Scout, seals a bottle in the hearth containing the names of all who had assisted.
The pastor will conduct a Mother's Day service at 11:00 a.m. Mothers are invited and all will be welcome. Sunday school is at 10:00 a.m. Young folks meet for a devotional at 6:30 p.m. Pastor preaches at 7:30. Mid-week service is Wednesday at 7:30. Strangers are welcome. JAMES H. ELDER, Pastor.
The Community Church announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. A young people's service follows at 7:00 p.m. David B. Spencer is the pastor.
Pastor Matthew J. Bouterse leads Sunday school graded in all departments at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor. B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4. All are welcome.
The list names first through sixth graders with honors for monthly honor roll and perfect attendance. Exemptions from final exams are given to students across grades 4 to 6 who met honor roll criteria, with specifics by grade and subject.
Notice to creditors legatees distributees and all others with claims against the estate of Halftan A Eckholdt deceased seeking filings by the deadline and detailing administration steps and contact information for the probate.
Creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Margaret B. Hurlburt deceased must present their demands to County Judge E. M. Tally in Lake County Florida or successor in the Town of Tavares within twelve months from April 9 1931. All claims must be sworn as required by law. Executor Archie E. Hurlburt Mount Dora address.
The estate of J P Donnelly deceased will present final accounts to the Honorable E M cae teeta on June 1 1931 in Florida for approval by executors Monroe V Simpson formerly Dora Florida and Tavares Florida. The last will of J P Donnelly is being probated and witnessed by the executors.
Notice of first reading of a proposed ordinance authorizing purchase of property at arbitration valuation and approving conflicting ordinances. The ordinance, introduced April 27 1931, will be up for final passage May 12 1931 at 7 30 p m at Mount Dora Florida. Citizens may file objections with the City Clerk.
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