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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
4
When TV is perfected announcers may be surprised by ad revenue. The first television wedding occurred as the tele view broadcast the bride and groom while radio recited the ceremony words.
A line notes that the twenty five American city mayors currently in France could provide valuable insights to the French government on managing a republic.
A cleaving wit in the Agi Francisco Chronicle hints that a judge may extend a married man's legal right to open his wife's letters to also permit swatting a hornet. The witty remark underscores private rights and humorous legal speculation.
The United States Treasury reported that total money in circulation increased by nearly 50 million dollars in April compared with March, signaling looser cash movement across the economy.
The Detroit Free Press marked its centennial with a 218 page edition reviewing the paper’s history and Detroit’s history over a century of publication. It highlights a notable achievement in the celebration.
Rhode Island enforces a $50 fine for motorists who flick cigar or cigarette butts from vehicles on state highways. The regulation aims to improve highway cleanliness and could generate revenue for the state.
President Hoover stated that current contracts for public buildings total nearly 120 million dollars and that in the next six months 277 million dollars in new public building projects will be started across 95 parts of the country.
The King of Siam, in the United States for an eye operation, gets an annual salary of $8,000,000, over a hundred times the U.S. president’s pay. The Tampa Tribune uses this to argue that Florida is not the only region burdened by government overhead.
Ignace Paderewski proposes a sculpted tribute to Woodrow Wilson in Wilson Park Poznan Poland to repay allied gratitude for Poland's independence. The statue by Izon Borglum will be unveiled on July 4th as part of the commemorative plan during wartime heroics.
The article reflects on Cardinal Newman’s parochial sermon praising compassion for animals. It cites distressing acts of animal cruelty, compares cruelty to Christ’s suffering, and argues such torment of innocent creatures reveals cowardice and tyranny by humans.
A Boston milkman earned the first prize of 25000 dollars for the best letter extolling the moisture proof Camel cigarette package. The eight day advertising push drew nearly one million letters to the manufacturers.
In the struggle to regain transportation, several modes divert from railroads with drastic reductions. Western roads have cut rates to the lowest point in history and a general reduction is expected nationwide to attract tourist trade.
An institution destined to become a great Florida attraction will open to the public in Sarasota on October 1. The museum will house a world renowned collection and an associated art school will feature celebrated teachers from around the world.
The International Chamber of Commerce in Washington argues that thriving U S crops will drive global recovery. It asserts that abundant agricultural production will create true basic wealth the world can use for food and goods, boosting economies and rebuilding conditions.
A national but southern concern, National Cotton Week will be observed June 17 by a proclamation from Secretary Lamont of the Commerce Department. The observance aims at broad industry impact with over 2 million dollars for advertising and extensive displays, festivals, and fashion shows highlighting cotton’s role across markets.
Le Roy Peavy, a business statistician, lists the Bible the cook book and the bank book as the trio of books that guide readers to prosperity. He argues the Bible offers balance, the cook book aids daily task preparation, and the bank book emphasizes saving as essential to progress.
The general staff proposes closing 20 to 30 army posts to cut costs. Some sites would be repurposed by the Department of Justice as prison camps while others become veterans hospitals and experiment stations, aiming for more useful applications.
Martha Berry founder of the Berry School for mountain children in Georgia receives the New York Town Hall Club's Gold Medal for an accomplishment of lasting merit in a contest including fifty one prominent national names. The Georgia school is renowned for teaching mountain children practical skills.
In a recent address to British businessmen the Prince of Wales warned that Britain remains far behind in advertising. He noted foreign rivals, especially North Americans, advertise aggressively and urged adopting similar practices to boost exports and push goods more effectively.
Growers in Florida move to form the Alabama Florida Growers Cooperative Association as a national marketing organization under the Agricultural Marketing Act. The plan seeks federal Farm Board assistance to support peanut coops. Florida is among five southern states with large peanut output in recent years.
The latest estimates project a national deficit exceeding one billion dollars by year end. This record shortfall surpasses wartime costs and raises grave concern about national governance and fiscal responsibility.
Florida fish markets sell about two hundred pounds of black bass annually, the king of Florida freshwater game fish. Citizens and visitors urge protection as a game fish for sport and tourism, arguing its recreation value outweighs market value by at least tenfold. The call comes from the State Department of Game and Fresh Water Fish bulletin.
Mount Dora high school graduate Bennett Harvey is among the first U.S. recipients of an Edward Rector scholarship to DePauw University for 1931. The award covers four years of tuition and fees, valued at $800 annually, based on scholastic record. Rector scholars come from 21 states, four foreign countries, and most Indiana counties, with the foundation supporting about 600 students on campus each year.
Florida residents struggle to account for the last of 14 coyotes released in Jamie son area months ago after visitors from Idaho released the animals. Most were killed but the lingering creature remains. Coyotes, long regarded as pests, have spread widely but have not yet invaded this part of Florida.
The church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Union Memorial Services at 11 00 a m in the Community Building Auditorium. Epworth League devotional at 6 30 p m in Friendly Class Room. Mount Dora High School Baccalaureate at 8 00 p m with Rev. Bouterse preaching and school music. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. slogan Sunday the Church. James H Elder pastor.
The Congregational church lists Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. A young people’s service follows at 7:00 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer presides.
Matthew J. Bouterse, pastor leads Sunday school at 9:45 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m with a sermon. B Y P U meets at 6:45 p m followed by evangelistic song and preaching at 7:30 p m. Good music and singing. All are welcome.
The notice advertises the First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis at Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue with Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 945 a m The testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 8 p m The reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church edifice All are welcome
The treasurer William J. Johnson issues a statement denouncing figures published in this issue of the Topic as not reflecting the town’s financial condition as of January 1 1931. The treasurer says the annual report is on file with the City Clerk for public inspection.
Ten guidelines urge parents to love wisely and respectfully treat children as individuals. Emphasizes patience, personal example, and guiding rather than controlling, shaping a home as a haven of happiness and resilience.
To the creditors legatees distributees and all other persons having claims or demands against the estate of Halftan A Eckholdt deceased. nw. ww. causes Attorney Tavares Florida.
The heirs and creditors are notified to present claims against the estate of Margaret B. Hurlburt deceased in Lake County Florida to E. M. Tally County Judge or successor within twelve months from the first publication dated April 9 1931. All claims must be sworn to as required by law. Archie E. Hurlburt is executor with a Mount Dora P O address.
Executors of the estate of J. P. Donnelly will present their final accounts for approval on June 1, 1931, to County Judge E. M. Tally in Tavares Florida. Monroe V. Simpson and J. W. Hunter of Mount Dora serve as executors under the last will.
Mount Dora Theatre will inaugurate a monthly family night with one ticket for all. The first event is Friday May 29 featuring the circus picture Swing High. Admission for each family is 60 cents, a summer trial policy based on success.
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