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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
4
A mix of quips and local items features a joke about an old maid at a pet shop and envy among candidates over the dry referendum push. It notes Orange County added 31 farms in six months, a relief bill proposing a gasoline tax, and prices like 60 cents for grapefruit in a Park Avenue restaurant.
The piece mocks public mood and finance as bonds attract excess bids while a repeal on Sunday kissing is noted. It cites doctors warning of feeble minded voters and jokes about elections and editors, citing J Ham Lewis and Hattie Caraway seen sharing peanuts as symbolic but not decisive in politics.
William H. Murray said he does not expect to be elected the Democratic presidential nominee. Oklahoma farmers rejoice after a two inch rainfall last week, valuing the breuth break at $1,000,000. A citrus fruit syrup factory is seen as a new outlet for the industry while nepotism debates in Congress continue unresolved.
The Lake County region is famed for its many fresh water lakes rich with fish drawing anglers nationwide. The Times Union lauds the area as blessed with abundant lakes and thriving fishing grounds attracting visitors and renowned figures who would enjoy the sport.
At the Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association annual meeting in Winter Haven steps were taken to inaugurate a nation wide advertising campaign for next season's citrus crop. An emergency grapefruit campaign cost 40000 raised prices by 50 cents a box moving about 2000000 boxes and boosting net returns by 1000000 proving advertising profitable. Florida Citrus Exchange and growers will be invited to join the effort to secure better returns and income.
The administration praises the measure requiring state institutions to buy food from Florida farmers and stock raisers. The governor and purchasing board are hailed for supporting agricultural interests and aiding farmers statewide.
A playful note from the Typographical Journal praising the letter E as central to words and life. It highlights E as everywhere yet unseen, present in wealth and poverty, health and happiness, and as the start of existence and end of trouble.
The campaign for the presidential nomination drew sharp criticism of Alfred E. Smith from former supporters nationwide. J C O Mahoney of Wyoming, a 1924 convention veteran, condemned Smith’s current alignment with Hearst and McAdoo to block key party leaders.
Earl W. Brown, Florida exhibit head, urges inviting more people to the World's Fair to boost tourism, housing, taxes, and product markets for winter fruits and vegetables. The state promotes its resources to a vast international audience. The piece also notes a Charlemagne planted rose tree in Germany dating to 833, cherished by Hildesheim’s parish church.
The economy shapes society as the wealthy adopt thrift, replacing luxury foods with core fare. Thrift parties rise in popularity and Palm Beach society guests arrive in costumes not exceeding three dollars, signaling a trend toward simplicity and less show.
A Florida movement seeks to develop the motion picture industry in the state. Citing Variety, proponents argue Florida’s proximity to Broadway and national regard make it ideal for large scale film production, urging state-wide action to attract producers.
Last Monday marked the official start of Florida's watermelon shipping season with the market station of the State Marketing Bureau and the USDA opening in Leesburg to provide price and condition data. A Federal report forecasts a long season, with replanted fields in the Leesburg district ready by about June 10 and Florida melons fetching 60 cents to $1 in eastern markets.
A bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture notes extensive fires across the state due to dry conditions. The document urges constant public education to raise awareness of fire threats and urges all residents to heed the warning to protect sand farms and forests.
The notice lists the residence of G Leon Wells, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at 409 Fifth Avenue East.
The morning service is omitted due to American Legion exercises at the Community Hall. Bible school starts at 10:00 a.m. A young people’s meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. and a young people’s service at 7:00 p.m. All are invited. David B. Spencer is pastor.
Mid week service is scheduled for Wednesday at seven p.m. Sunday school is graded in all departments at nine forty five a.m. Morning worship begins at eleven a.m. Evangelistic service follows at seven thirty p.m. Pastor Matthew J. Bouterse extends a cordial invitation to all to come and worship.
The article notes regular Christian Science services at the Public Library every Sunday at eleven, with a Wednesday testimonial meeting at eight. Sunday school starts at ten. The May 29 lesson sermon titles Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced, with the Golden Text from Proverbs 14 22 and cited Bible verses.
The text notes Uncle Sam plans spending close to four billion dollars in the upcoming fiscal year. It argues war costs dominate the budget, consuming about three of every four dollars, with 21.5 billion already spent on veterans relief through 1945, surpassing World War I’s total cost. It laments the tax burden on future generations and hopes for a Geneva Conference solution to end global disruptions.
State Chamber of Commerce and local chambers push a nationwide campaign to inform the public about Florida as a premier summer vacation destination. The effort highlights Florida’s appeal for recreation and travel opportunities.
Mount Dora items include high school baseball a 10 to 2 victory over Groveland and a 5 to 3 win against Leesburg. A Junior Senior Banquet at Villa Dora Hotel celebrated the graduating class. Mrs. Charles Watts widow of Charles Watts died after long illness and was interred in Rahway New Jersey.
A May 20 conference in Marianna will launch a statewide effort to promote Florida vacations. The plan highlights tours to showcase both east and west coast attractions and the state capitol, promising cost savings and enjoyable travel within Florida.
Last lines written by Ida Agnes LaForce who died last week. Dated May 25 1932 in Mount Dora Florida the verse honors the Fanny Crosby Sunshine Society president Adelia Avery. A memorial birthday greeting reflects rich years and service to human needs with a hopeful closing wish for Heaven’s day.
Daytona Beach boosters touted the city as a year round summer resort. About two hundred supporters visited various southeastern cities proclaiming Its cooler in Daytona Beach and promoting Florida’s vacation advantages. A Mount Dora visit accompanied by E A.
The article announces Daytona Beach hosting the eighth annual summer Frolics on July 2 3 and 4 with larger scale entertainment for visiting crowds and a host of attendees anticipated.
Senator John S. Taylor of Largo, with 25 years in the Democratic party, says he is confident of victory in the June primary from across Florida. He advocates a southern Florida national committeeman and strongly supports Franklin D. Roosevelt as the party standard bearer.
The speaker claims the candidate has the people’s confidence, can win the solid South, and will harmonize political interests within the Democratic party and parts of the Republican party to swing the election.
Florida mycologist Erdman West from the Experiment Station says lime sulfur spray kills the mildew that coats young leaves and shoots. The white powdery coating distorts leaves and flowers and can prevent blooming in severe cases.
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