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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
6
A town committee warns that funding social activities at the Community Building has drained reserves and tied up funds in bonds and sinking funds. They question authority to tax for social aims, propose cutting costs, and note caretaker wages reduced while preserving building protection and potential private management.
Secretary Harber presented a May 15 1931 financial statement showing 2236 79 available for operations with tax moneys to arrive until November 1. A motion to discontinue Secretary Harker on July 1 was adopted after discussion by board members and supporters of reducing expenses.
The board weighs ending Mr. Harber’s secretary duties on July 1 due to finances. A motion proposes continuing with an assistant secretary while seeking county funding for another year. Directors praise Harber’s performance and consider interviewing county commissioners after presenting financial records.
A college official urges using Seashore Camp on campus property as a weekend resort and mid week study site. He emphasizes conferences, practical open air study, and the value of group picnics for forming friendships among Rollins students and faculty during spring and fall terms.
Rollins College gains access to historic New Smyrna sites founded by Andrew Turnbull and to a student-built cabin on the Wekiva river. President Holt notes funding from Mrs. Caleb I Johnson supports field research and beach activities for students. The Coronado Beach resort, once the Pattee Property, will be used for study and recreation.
Florida Experiment Station mycologist Erdman West says thorough spraying with 180 commercial lime sulfur stops crape myrtle mildew. White powdery coating on young leaves and shoots marks infection and can deform leaves and flowers. The fungus is readily killed by lime sulfur spray.
Classified items list sale of dry pine wood strands at $2.50 each by W C Watt 1206 Tremain. A Mrs Dollie Hayden offers rides to Philadelphia next week from Mount Dora. Modern lake Ge Gertrude house for rent $15 monthly. space for 75 chickens and garden. inquiries at Topic office. Singer Sewing Shop sells rents repairs and exchanges machines. hours 1 to 4 pm in summer Tourists note Rehbaum Crane furn Store. A J Abel salesman and collector No 5 Magnolia Ave Eustis Fla.
Letter notes Exchange departure prompts resignation from Clearing House board. Owner argues majority rule in cooperative matters and vows Montverde citrus growth will remain profitable regardless of Clearing House fate. Calls for community aid organization with nurses and doctors to help sick poor families, citing a 13 member household with hookworm and eye issues aided by treatment and glasses.
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