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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
2
Classified display rates set at 35 cents per inch with a 25 cent minimum. Publication notes Mount Dora Fishing Company as the issuer and records second class matter status dated April 7, 1916, at the Mount Dora post office under the 1879 act.
A collage of jokes quotes and social commentary reflects 1930s Florida life. References include Amelia Earhart humor, share the wealth talk, Derby bets over a million dollars, and college fee barter for farm products. Rural prosperity notes cite Everstad Collier and a 65 percent population jump since 1930.
St Petersburg reports a record 24 262 winter visitors in the season with 53213 registrations. 24 262 visited Florida for their first time, coming from every state, Canada and 25 foreign countries. B C Forbes predicts a major era of prosperity as America rebounds from pressure.
Mount Dora residents reject a municipal lighting plant and approve a new contract with Florida Public Service Company. The decision is expected to lower electric rates, while critics warn of pre election tactics and urge careful review of contract clauses by a neutral attorney before council action.
The article emphasizes cautious driving as key to reducing auto casualties. It cites Travelers Insurance Company on personal responsibility for drivers and pedestrians, urging courtesy, attention, and restraint to save lives and prevent injuries as Florida roads see heavy seasonal travel.
Orlando expects a record year with plans for a $200,000 Kress building and $18,000 remodeling of the Me Crory building. Swift and Company storage plant and other private projects push total construction near one million dollars, while work relief programs total about $2.9 million.
Florida communities show strong interest in flowers with numerous spring shows. The piece argues flowers and trees symbolize local character, traditions, and hope, and reward homes and hearts that nurture them.
The CCC is praised as the greatest peacetime army, a constructive New Deal feature with no valid complaint. It has delivered material gains and character building, preparing young men to return to life better equipped mentally and physically. The two year extension and membership rise from 350,000 to 600,000 is deemed wise.
A Native American tale follows Chief Red Fox and his daughter Mina in a valley. Mina bonds with a talking turtle who reveals a secret cave and a magical treasure box. The turtle explains how the box was found by a poor blacksmith and later given to Mina after a thousand years. Our Cuban neighbors are continually raising Cain but it is not the kind that produces sugar.
The speaker urges Florida to avoid anti growth bills like the Moratorium, warning lawmakers that restrictive measures could drive away investors and tourists. He notes outsiders view Florida as on the path to recovery, with real estate sales picking up and interest from homeseekers and investors.
State Extension Boys Club Agent R W Blacklock reports 3500 4H club boys in Florida, up 500 from last year, with 175 organized clubs up 21. He praises the program for developing citizens ready to uphold the state's future prosperity.
A contract aims to close a nine mile gap in the Florida Short Highway Route in Webster County. The notice mentions construction link via Columbus Georgia and references Ada Florida.
The church opens with a 10 a.m. Sunday service sermon on Discipleship by the pastor. Subjects include Worship and Conflicts of Loyalties with special music planned by organist Miss Jeannette Pike. Church School Board meets Wednesday evening May 22 at 8:15 in the Friendly Bible Class room.
The Congegational church lists Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie and Organist Florence Gilbert Hanscom. Bible School at 11 a.m. Morning Worship and sermon titled Unrealized Aims. Evening Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. All welcome, especially young people.
Morning service at 11:00 am and 0 pm. Young people's meeting. Evening worship at 8:00 pm. Mid week service Wednesday at 8:00 pm. You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all of these services.
St Thomas Episcopal of Eustis Florida invites parishioners to Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 A. M. Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ meets at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the Crate Mill each Sunday at 10 30 a m An invitation is extended to all to attend the services.
The bulletin notes Saint Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church Grove Street and Badger Avenue with Rev Patrick Doyle as pastor. Sunday Masses are 7 30 to 9 00 a m and weekdays Masses at 7 30 a m.
The piece contrasts cruising and motor racing boaters, noting the two groups share harbor lore yet differ in aims and gear. It advises newcomers to choose a division, cites costs, and suggests temporary racing may suit speed lovers before settling into recreation.
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