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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
3
The report notes forest fires up 37 percent from the prior year due to neglected campfires and smoking. Dropped matches and tobacco ignited the woods in 1 872 places, up 31 percent. Florida records 323 260 registered automobiles in 1931 and license revenues totaling 4 851.
The candidate announces for Lake County Surveyor in the Democratic Primary of June 7, 1932. He cites nine years as assistant to J F Lacey and twenty years of office records, asserting readiness to discharge duties with experience and training.
Lake county shows 7 537 Democrats and 1 359 Republicans, compared with Orange’s 12 069 total and 10 326 Democrats. Lake population is 23 161 versus Orange’s 49 737 under the 1930 census. Also notes candidates for county offices, a new Sinclair filling station in Leesburg, and the first carload of Lake watermelons shipped from Astatula.
First Grade honors 62 percent with Dorothy Adams and others. Second Grade lists 46 percent including James Christie and Rita Daniels. Third Grade shows Maurice Glass at 5 percent. Fourth Grade includes Buster Battle and Marian Edwards. Fifth Grade notes 20 percent with Zera Dean and Reuel Billieee.
The fragment notes Palatka as a seaport and contrasts Jacksonville as a cow ford, hinting at river trade and shifting regional roles along the river frontier. The text references the twin effects of river geography on settlement and commerce.
A long lyrical meditation on time and renewal, invoking cycles of seasons and ages. The speaker reflects on dawn, years passing, droughts and rains, and the perseverance of work and hope as old years end and new ones begin.
Certificates were issued for 1931-32 to pupils in grades 1-6 with perfect attendance and punctuality. First grade shows none. second grade lists Calvin Richardson and Evelyn Turrentine. third grade none. fourth grade Frankie Lou Morris James Patrick Geraldine Richardson. fifth grade Jerald Crawdy Lillie Mae Beasley. sixth grade Leta Brantley Virginia Chapman Hazel Edwards Nona Martenson Sara Margaret Bruner Roy Beasley Dedrick Green Harris Honour Curtis Minkme Oscar Stephens Seward Wat.
Lake County candidate E M Tally announces his bid to succeed himself as County Judge. He says he plans to continue serving the duties of his office, though he notes spending less time away from county duties.
A satirical look at reporters debating how to write an obituary for a long serving politician tied to a powerful organization. The piece mocks the need to name the trust behind political figures and warns voters to scrutinize who backs candidates and why. It references campaigns, personal ties, and the clash between appearances and true backing.
Creditors and all claimants are notified to file any claims against the Francis G. Davis estate with Lake County Judge E. M. Tally in Tavares within twelve months from the first publication dated April 21, 1932. Claims must be sworn. Executrices Alice M. Davis and Grace A. Davis, Mount Dora, Florida.
A speaker urges voters to ask candidates for help and to require newspaper advertising to reveal which candidates fit voter preferences. The plea emphasizes using print ads to identify suitable political choices.
Elizabeth Johnston executrix of the Mary Johnston estate will present the final account and vouchers to the Lake County Florida County Judge in Tavares on July 14 1932 for approval and settlement. The notice is dated May 12 1932 and issued from Mount Dora Florida.
Creditors having claims or demands against the estate of Thaddeus W. Hackett, deceased, must present them by April 14, 1932, to the executor or court as required by law. Dated April 14, 1932. Attorney for Executor, Mount Dora, Florida.
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