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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
4
A collection of aphorisms and opinions on honesty class society and politics. Includes remarks on truth, money, Rockefeller Florida retirement and unemployment. Also notes on marriage licenses at Northfield and a Lake Wales high school paper winning a contest.
The Florida economy is described as healthy growth not a wild boom. Commentary cites restraint and discourages get rich quick schemes, urging steady development. The Columbia South Carolina State notes Florida faced punishment for chasing fast fortune, but its lesson remains valuable as fortune lies in prudent industry.
The article notes Doyle Carlton former Florida governor announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate to fill Park Trammell's vacancy. It praises Carlton as honest, principled, Christian, and a strong representative who would be a credit to Florida in the Senate.
The Tampa Tribune urges state action to publicize tax relief for industrial plants and motion picture companies, with land and buildings exemptions through 1948 for manufacturing and 1945 for film production, plus a $5000 home value tax exemption. It argues publicizing these benefits will attract capital, industry, and homeseekers to raise Florida’s economic welfare.
The piece notes that Roosevelt’s 1930s policies saved banks and big firms as they faced despair yet now critics among the wealthy accuse his administration of overreach. William Allen White argues the rich resent his reforms despite rising profits. Yet the nation remains prosperous and confident in national leadership.
Those interested in the upbuilding of Mount Dora should read the bank advertisement. The note praises the First National Bank for staying open while banks nationwide closed, calling it a great asset and urging serious consideration of its role in town growth.
The Leesburg chamber of commerce with local businessmen and civic groups announces a June 18 festival featuring a watermelon exhibit with a $25 prize for the largest fruit. A free watermelons buffet, barbecue, parade, speeches, and entertainment are planned.
This second article in the Hi Y Congress series summarizes two group discussions held in St Petersburg last April. Delegates from the local club attended separate departments and provided summaries of the two sessions on Hi Y Problems and War and Peace.
Mr. Lee of St. Petersburg led a discussion with about ten boys from across the state on Hi Y Problems. They debated membership standards initiation and program planning with various methods proposed and many new ideas gained from the exchange.
A youth discussion group led by Robt. Reed of St Peters burg Vocational School wrestles with war and peace. Participants weigh treaties munition profits and government ownership, suggesting more antiwar films, debates, and school home discussions to shape future leaders.
Watermelon growers from Lake County will meet Monday May 18 at 2 30 p m at Leesburg City Hall. Delegates will be elected to represent counties in Groveland where committee members for the recently approved watermelon agreement will be chosen. A further announcement for all growers will be made at Leesburg.
Lake County 4-H club members from across the county gather at Lake Joanna near Eustis on Saturday May 23 for a county rally. Morning meeting includes a pledge talk by Karl Lehmann and a basket picnic dinner for families.
Mrs. Perry B. James, hospitalized in Jacksonville after a serious operation last week, is reported doing as well as possible under the circumstances. Friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mice problem note follows with tips on sealing entrances and storing foods in tight containers.
Florida political hopeful Stafford Caldwell urges supporters to join his 1932 gubernatorial campaign. He accuses the political machine of using dirty tricks, promises lower taxes, better school funding, and old-age pensions, and invites readers to contact headquarters in Orlando.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Perry B. James with Jeannette Pike at the organ offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M Worship at 11:00 A M and Evening worship at 7:30 P M The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain holds Sunday School at 9:45 A M Morning Worship at 11:00 A M and Evening Worship at 7:00 P M Rev J S Wilson supplies the pulpit through the summer and mid week service is held Wednesday evening All are invited to attend.
The church lists 5 ED An Brodie D D pastor Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist and choir director Bible School at 10 am adult class taught by Dr Paris Miller morning worship with sermon at 11 am topic Without Vision the People Perish. A cordial welcome awaits all who may share in the services.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 A M. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson invites all to attend.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday worship at 10 45 a m led by Evangelist J O Barnes at Zelma D Sills home near the crate mill Prayer and song service is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at 834 Liberty Ave E with Evangelist Barnes An invitation is extended to all to worship with them
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Rev. E L Moore offers regular Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. The notice adds home painting tip about calcimine walls using warm water and a dash of ammonia.
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