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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
4
Display Advertising rate of 35 cents per inch and classified ads priced per word minimum 125 cents. Notice records entered as second class matter April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Florida under the act of March 3 1879.
The piece blends social maxims with agricultural notes from Leesburg and Titusville. It urges happiness through busyness and faith, notes the value of bees for pollination and honey production, and highlights a Florida honey booklet offered by Commissioner Nathan Mayo. It also mentions watermelon growers facing late frosts and market impacts.
An editorial urges honoring mothers next Sunday with acts of kindness and messages of appreciation. It stresses the deep love, sacrifice, and devotion of mothers and urges those away from home to send cheer to brighten their later years.
The Manufacturers' Record notes automation in Sanford celery handling, Hastings potato washing and bagging, and a booming south made cigarette industry with 30 billion produced since January 1. It cites Florida phosphate dominance with 400 million tons in Southeastern resources and 300 million in Florida, urging growth in newsprint and pulpwood to create jobs and wealth.
Florida town of Christmas faces loss of its post office after May 15 as Postoffice Department orders discontinuation. About 250 residents petition President Roosevelt to keep the post office open citing its famed Christmas postmark for collectors and mailers.
A letter from W. J. Sanborn expresses gratitude to Mrs. Keller and numerous friends for flowers and good words after a hospital stay. He notes the illness revealed a world of friends and offers heartfelt thanks for their support.
A Walh Company letter from Chicago dated April 30, 1934 congratulates Peg gy Champ and J. D. Mosteller for their victory in the Florida high school speaking tournament at Rollins College. The note, addressed to Mr Roseborough in Mount Dora, Florida, mentions an extended foreign trip and praises the subjects and achievement.
The Reverend and Mrs. Perry B. James travel to Winter Haven for the Interdenominational Religious Education Coaching Conference. Delegates from Florida churches will receive Leadership Training for the Church School from Methodist Episcopal South Congregational Presbyterian U S A and Church of Christ. National denominational leaders will conduct sessions alongside Florida participants. The American Chemical Society meeting in Florida drew national publicity, with Chemists' News Service editor James T. Grady predicting continued worldwide coverage and substantial future newspaper space.
J M Austin of Leesburg announces candidacy for Representative in the Legislature Group 2. He spoke in Mount Dora on Wednesday calling on friends and opposing Dr I N Kennedy on a platform to reduce government expenses and confusion.
The W. C. T. U. met May 7 with a small group. The union moves sending the Union Signal to Mount Dora Public Library in protest of gambling and lottery. A letter of protest to the government was authorized after reading articles on urban evil and Sunday baseball discussions.
A reflection on motherhood shaping national destiny through examples from Washington Lincoln Coolidge and Field. It traces Mary Washington's guiding influence, Lincoln's claim of thanks to his angel mother, and Field's memories of his mother. It notes Annie Jarvis's role in founding Mother's Day and celebrates mothers' enduring impact across history and daily life.
Easter lilies bloom late but show thrift and beauty with five or six blossoms per stock. Mr. D. F. Gorham, 93, grows lilies admired by all and shares blooms with Mrs. Frank Griffiths to send cheer to the sick and shut-ins through the King's Daughters.
Mrs L E Kellogg died in Odessa New York after a period of poor health beginning the year. The Kelloggs lived at The Dreamery poultry farm on the old road to Eustis and moved from Mount Dora to Nyalusing Pennsylvania then Odessa where Mr Kellogg is involved in a large poultry plant.
By preparing enough vegetables cereals and meats for more than one meal at a time the housewife will save fuel and labor and speed daily cooking efforts. This practice reduces heat use and cleanup while increasing available meals.
Sunday service honors mothers with Boy Scouts of Mount Dora as guests. A day nursery will care for children during worship to let mothers attend. Choir directed by Mrs. Esther Wyatt will sing and she solos. Sermon topics include A Tribute to Mother and The Thirsty Soul. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p m. Ladies Aid meets for an afternoon program with Mrs. French presiding. Standing committees report plans for summer activities.
The Congregational church posts a learning service at 7 30 p m with a mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The public is cordially invited David B Spencer pastor.
Corner Tenth and Tremain invites worship at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. morning worship 7:00 p.m. Baptist Young People at 7:00 p.m. evening worship and mid week service Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Worship with us.
The regular Christian Science service is held in the Public Library every Sunday at eleven. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight. Sunday school convenes Sunday at ten. The public is invited to all services.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis announces 11:00 A.M. Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
A Shaped list shows several students achieving honor roll across grades 1 through 12. For Grade 7 to 12 percentages span from 4 to 25 percent with names including Patricia Nolting Hazel Edwards Natalie Spilky Lois Jerne Oscar Stephens Chloe Wingate and Peggy Champ Nelson Morley J D Mosteller Esther Roberts Ellene Thompson Ruth Harvey among others.
Charles Asten of Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey died at his home last week. He had visited here for two or three winters and friends regret to learn of his death.
A provocative line by Dr. Dudley Reed compares dying on cherry pie to living aboard a floating island. The remark reflects his controversial, perhaps metaphorical stance and raises questions about his views on life and stability.
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