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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
2
Mount Dora newspaper notes local demonyms Mount Dorans and Mount Doraites while highlighting upcoming prosperity if campaign pledges are kept. It reports the national effort to create one million jobs nearing completion with about 800000 people employed. It praises rail travel safety through ongoing campaigns and careful operations.
The Florida citrus season is near ending as shipmen ts of oranges and grapefruit to go yet total no more than 4000 cars. Carrot shipment of citrus will be about two thirds of last year's level when about 75000 cars were shipped.
Miss Janie Clark and sister from Tallahassee Florida exhibit a rare bouquet of green roses that draws admiration and attention at the Louisville Kentucky Flower Show. Senator Duncan A. Fletcher faces no opposition for the United States Senate seat, praised for faithful service and strong representation.
The article notes advertising as a remedy for economic depression, citing successful business people who increased ads to grow assets. It reports fruit growers appointing special deputy sheriffs to guard groves from thieves and highlights five Lake County officials running unopposed for re election, praised for loyalty and faithful service.
The back to the farm movement returns thousands to rural life in the south and west with diversification and 4-H youth programs fueling a renaissance. Florida alone lists over 12,000 youths in efforts to transform farming from drudgery to prosperity, reviving small towns and local industries and improving national economic life.
Residents urged to inspect homes and nearby vacant lots for standing water and eliminate containers that collect water. Authorities note prior years with few pests and say simple cleanup could greatly reduce numbers. urging action with phrase Something ought to be done about it.
Lake County Democratic Executive Committee announces a series of public speaking events for Democratic legislative candidates. Meetings listed in Astor MountiPass Sorrento Howey in the Hills Mascotte Umatilla Eustis Caernecke Lady Lake Montverde Groveland Taree with dates from May 21 to June 4 1932 at 8:00 PM each night.
Ernest Mosteller and Bud Burchett and their wives landed a 12 3 4 pound bass this week. Mrs. B F Williamson returns from St Luke's Hospital after cataract surgery. James Lee recovers from an arm injury at the packing house. Mount Bank and Trust stockholders represented 836 shares in a vote for conversion to a national bank. Miss Mildred E Bearmore and J Mc Leod Smith wed at the bride's parents home. Charity bridge party aids flood and tornado victims in the Midwest. L M Thomas dies in his car en route to East Liverpool. Miss Gertrude Souther dies in Washington DC while returning home. Frank W Beggs and Florence Murch wed in Orlando. The Four F organization hosts a Lake Ola fish fry with Ray Young Parker and Jim Simpson cooking.
A humorous column contrasts Abdul A Bul Bul Amir with real courage, then shifts to West Palm Beach politics. Mark Wilcox announces a bid against Ruth Bryan Owen, with public opinion favoring Owen due to loyalty and confidence. The piece lampoons Prohibition, arguing bread and jobs drive voters more than beer.
Pastor G Leon Wells and the church at 409 Fifth Avenue present a full Sunday program with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 6:30. The Powers Family Orchestra leads music, and the 7:30 prayer meeting invites all. A daily League Institute runs June 13 to 19 at Hollywood Beach Hotel.
On Sunday May 22 at 11:00 a m the Congregational church invites Boy and Girl Scouts to join a fire lighting service themed World Peace. Bible school is at 10:00 a m and youth meetings follow. Midweek peace discussions are set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Mid week service is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school is graded in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship occurs at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Pastor Matthew J Bouterse extends a cordial invitation to all to come and worship with us.
The article lists Sunday services at 11 in the Public Library, Wednesday evening testimonials at 8, and Sunday school at 10. The May 22 Lesson Sermon title Soul and Body centers on the theme of man as the temple of God and the spiritual nature of existence with cited Bible and Science and Health passages.
Sarasota invites sportsmen from across the United States to the International Tarpon Tournament in Sarasota from May 10 to July 6. Notable entrants include Dr. Helms Frank Drake and Carl Watt Chip The Beaud of Mountra, with prize money totaling several thousand dollars for largest tarpon caught on various tackle weights.
An A M E Church program scheduled for Sunday May 22 1932 at 3 30 pm features a Choral Class and Dora Quartet with Rev W C Colle Rev J E Tilman Rev G Leon Wells and Prof H E Dent as participants. White friends are invited to attend.
Dr Elizabeth Waller attends a state convention in Lakeland today and tomorrow the 19th and 20th. She plans to return Saturday.
A grass fire on Eleventh Street East was quickly extinguished by the fire department with no damage reported. The alarm prompted a prompt response as residents were alerted by the siren.
Mr and Mrs P D Davis and two children formerly of Miami will stay in Mount Dora for the summer and possibly longer. They have rented a house on Hackett Court with A C Quixley Realty Company as the acting agents in the transaction.
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