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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
The first primary has ended with relief across Lake County as results are tabulated though some statewide races remain uncertain. The Topic commends conscientious voters and hopes supporters back the winners to ensure good county governance statewide.
An aged newspaper snippet recalls Henry W. Longfellow and the fading patriotic flame in early democracy. The piece reflects on memory of a famous day and the waning vigor of public spirit among a generation.
The piece recalls April 19th commemorations with Nazi displays and anti American sentiment, contrasting it with the Lexington Concord stand of the Minute Men in 1775. It urges love of country and loyalty to democracy, condemning totalitarianism and praising the U S democratic system.
John van Guildey explains framing as a natural frame or opening such as a doorway window arch or garden gateway to improve picture interest. A silhouetted or dark frame works best and a small lens opening helps sharpness when the frame is close to the camera.
The Florida Education Association urges awakening minds to democracy and patriotism. It hopes April 19 next year will be seen as the birth date of American Liberty, Freedom and Democracy, not a heralded date for a foreign dictator. The piece notes few living remember Patriots' Day and warns against neglect.
A fragmented column muses on election outcomes, the vast number of candidates and campaign costs, World War tensions, Bernarr MacFadden’s Senate bid, and Yankee baseball peril alongside Derby chatter. The piece closes with a breezy Florida sentiment about warm winters and cool summers by the Gulf and Atlantic.
Classified items list second hand andirons wanted at 80 Donnelly Ave. pine logs eight feet long and up seven inches diameter and up delivered from Mount Dora by Brown Lumber Manufacturing Co. Also for sale a good family cow at 135 E. 8th Ave. Enamel paint twenty four gallons in eight colors for signs from Swift Novelty. Lost hub cap for Packard car, return to Mrs. Geo Malone.
Congressman George M. Grant of Alabama introduces a House resolution to rename the present highway between Chicago and ? as the Blue and Gray Highway to symbolize unity. He argues travel on national roads binds Americans and cites the annual North-South football meeting at Montgomery as a model of shared values.
Washington reports say the FCC weighs ending clear channel policy to aid cities, risking rural access. More than 50 million rural listeners rely on night-time clear channels for news, markets, and education. farmers urged letters to D C to preserve essential service. Florida’s defense facilities cited to illustrate national importance of radio reach.
Anslinger urges stronger narcotic control citing adulterated heroin and harsher sentences. Minnesota law envisions destruction of marijuana patches, licensing of hemp cultivation, and state cooperation with federal policy to prevent peddling.
Lake County town of Umatilla was noted on Florida radio last week in a dialogue about geography and charity. The program praised the Harry-Anna Cripp Children's Home located in Umatilla as a notable local charity serving children.
Prior to 1820 no official records kept of immigrants arriving in the United States. Estimates show about 250000 arrivals from the Revolutionary War end to 1820. From 1820 to 1939 inclusive, immigrant arrivals totaled 38219.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers ministers the First Methodist Church with Mrs C M Brown as choir director and organist. Church School at 10 00 A M Union service with Epwee youth lesson and discussion at 7 00 P M.
Corner Sixth and Tremain hosts a 9 45 a m morning service with Pacanrins double theme and a 11 00 a m worship. A 7 30 p m evening service follows with a choir and sermon.
The Congregational church announces 11 00 a m service led by Harry Westbrook Reed D D pastor with Florence Hanscom Hanscom organist and choir director The sermon topic is What Does belief mean to us The church invites all not attending elsewhere to join the service
On the first Sunday Holy Communion and the other Sundays of the month, in prayer and sermon. A cordial welcome to all. D. T. Johnson, Rector.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road invites parishioners to Bible Study at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m. Evening services begin at 7 30 p m with a prayer meeting at 7 00 p m.
Regular services are held each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and worship.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida announces Sunday School at 9 00 A M and Sunday service at 11 00 A M with the topic Adam and Fallen Man. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 P M includes testimonies experiences and remarks on Christian Science. Free reading room at Fountain Inn Building 117 Eustis Street open daily except Sundays and holidays from 25 PM to read borrow or purchase Bible and Science literature. Everyone is invited to attend all services and use the reading room.
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