Mount Dora Weekly Update
Published at Mount Dora Florida every Thursday by the Mount Dora Publishing Company.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
4
Wit and weather notes from late 19th century columns
A collection of anecdotes and quotations on optimism taxation and prices. It mentions Avery Powell on observation belief Henry Ford on price craze and taxes a Alabama man forgot 3000 in the bank and a severe winter 1816 the year without a summer with frost and crops failures described.
Mount Dora Equipment Association Helps Shape Local Center
Mount Dora’s Equipment Association is praised for outfitting the community building with kitchen gear, tables, chairs, and stage improvements. Volunteers maintain the social room, stage dressing rooms, and acoustics, funding largely through weekly card parties and wholesale purchases. They aim to add a concert grand piano before next winter as emphasis on gatherings and speakers continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Equipment Association
Mount Dora’s
Chamber of Commerce
Kitch
Florida tourism grows. climate cited as main draw
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports a 65 percent rise in tourist business over last year with visitors from all states and several countries. Climate tops reasons for visiting, followed by health, scenery, business, and leisure. critiques include high rates and demand for more recreation and better highways, heating, and restocking of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Nevada
Alaska
Canada
England
Spain
Scotland
Cuba
Hawaii
Florida
California
De Soto Expedition Route Reassessed by Historian
Fort Myers historian Warren H Wilkinson spent five years cross referencing DeSoto expedition records and soldier accounts to map the true Florida trail. He places landing at Punta Rassa with headquarters at Fort Myers and traces through Buckingham LaBelle Fort Bassenger Cornwell Kissimmee River Holopaw Orlando Apopka Ocala and near Moss Bluff before Gainesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSoto
Florida
Warren H.wilkinson
Fort Myers
Wilkinson
Punta Rassa
Buckingham
LaBelle
Fort Bassenger
Cornwell
Kissimmee River
Lake Kissimmee
Fire Department Should Avoid Small Grass Fires
A letter argues against paying volunteers for responding to small grass fires that threaten no property. It says calls incur tax costs and that responders should only be sent for genuinely dangerous fires. The writer supports alerting authorities when needed but not for minor incidents.
Col. John C. Sellers Dies After Long Illness
Col. John C. Sellers longtime Florida Times Union editorial writer and editor of the Florida Farm and Livestock Record died Friday after a long illness. He was well known across the state for his agricultural ties and his support of small papers. The obituary notes his influence at press associations and his respected conduct as a metropolitan editor.
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Col. Sellers
John C. Sellers
Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville
Florida Farm and Livestock Record
Press Association
A Bird's Eye View on Rugged Individualism and Nation
A Samuel C. Peacock editorial argues rugged individualism built American prosperity but notes modern economics and the New Deal erode true self-reliance. It warns that vested interests twist the concept toward power and wealth, urging clearer definitions and social responsibility.
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Sime
First Methodist Service at Poston Residence
Sermon topics announced for Sunday May 20 at 409 Fifth Avenue E. Morning worship at 11 with The New Commandment. Evening service at 8 with The Triumph of the... Strong entities include First Methodist and Poston Residence. Local church event with service times and topics.
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First Methodist
Coral
Poston
Fifth Avenue
Community Church Bible School and Morning Worship Schedule
The Congregational Community Church invites the public to Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and a morning worship service. A Young People's meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. David B. Spencer serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Congregational
Bible School
A. A
Young People’s Meeting
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church Renfroe Lambert Leads Sunday Services
The notice lists service times at First Baptist Church MPEG at Tenth and Tremain with Pastor Renfroe Lambert. Sunday School at 9 45 am Morning worship at 11 00 am Baptist Young Peoples Sans Son at 7 00 pm Evening Worship Midweek service Wednesday 8 00 pm. You are invited to attend any or all services.
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First Baptist Church
Mpeg
Tenth and
Tremain
Renfroe Lambert
Baptist Young Peoples Sans Son
Christian Science Services Schedule
The regular Christian Science service meets daily in the Public Library at eleven. Wednesday evening Testimonial meetings are at eight. Sunday school starts at ten on Sundays. The public is invited to all services.
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Christian Science Services
Church of Christ Holds Daily Bible Study at Ball Park
The Church of Christ meets in the grandstand at the ball park every afternoon at 2 30 for Bible study and communion. Children and adults attend classes in this open-air gathering.
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THE
Church OF Christ
Ball Park
St Thomas Episcopal Church Service Notice
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida invites all to 11 00 a m Sunday services with Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Rector D T Johnson delivers a cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Florida
D. T. Johnson
Future of fairness under unregulated economics
The text argues that without regulation and ethical rules a fair field cannot exist. It cites 20th century industrialism and wealth influence as barriers to equal chance for every citizen. The message signals a continuation next week.
Human Weeds by Perry B James shows good in many people
The essay contrasts self-made humble success with cold selfish weeds in a garden of humanity. It recalls a Blue Ridge Mountain man who rose above limitations through self improvement and faith, then notes how time and environment can alter character toward kindness or indifference.
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Corsicana Daily News
Perry B. James
Blue Ridge Mountains
East Tennessee
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Osteopathic—Medicine , Surgery
C. L. Quixley
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Elizabeth
Waller
Osteopathic — Medicine
Fourth Avenue
M. Weels
First National Bank
Mount Dora, Fla
Cooley & Messer Attorneys AT Law
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Perkins Paint Co
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