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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
4
Display advertising priced at 35 cents per inch and 25 cents minimum. Classifieds charged by the word. Notice states entry as second class matter on April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Florida under the March 3 act.
Articles recall historic first birth in Mount Dora, James Simpson, noted local business figure, as the town marks its early development and notes the extended Florida railroad line reaching Leesburg and Tampa, plus a 1923 obituary of tax collector W. G. Long and regional growth in Sanford.
Major Albert M Hall of Apopka died last Wednesday morning at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg after a three month illness. He was for many years editor of the Apopka Chief and a longtime friend and business associate of the Topic publishers.
The Florida General Assembly paused in session to honor Senators Duncan A. Fletcher and Park Trammell. U S Senators Governor Cone and state officials delivered eulogies praising their courage patriotism and service to Florida and the nation.
A Florida story outlines broad tax exemptions for 1,221,505 federal civil service employees earning 1,307,320,877 with no state taxes, plus other local staff. Governor Cone proposes new taxes on horse and dog racing and licenses to cover two years of state needs. Sarasota hosts industrial expansion as Ross Benton buys 50 square miles for slash pine pulp, signaling growing paper industry prospects in the Southeast.
The Flood Control Committee plans a major allocation in this session’s Omnibus Bill. A preliminary survey could yield a $2,000,000 project to reclaim about 50,000 acres in the Kissimmee River Valley, aiding farmers. The survey and bill approvals come from the National Resources Board, with a year for survey completion expected. Melbourne Harbor improvement carries $12,000 in the Rivers and Harbors Omnibus Bill. Social Security revisions include an advisory council with diverse representation, potential old age benefit expansions, and fund reform. Farm economists foresee a strong farm market this year and a $10 billion national farm income target for 1937. Crime costs nationwide are pegged at $15 billion, with 4,300,000 active criminals and major crime figures cited. Railroad pensions gain support from 1,150,000 workers. The President urges broad flood control and soil conservation measures. CCC extension debates continue, with a two-year tilt. Imperial Conference in London informs possible USBritain trade shifts. Child labor, minimum wage, and maximum hour laws are expected to advance. Budget balance and cost saving dominate mood in Congress. WPA relief requests hover around $1.5 billion for twelve months starting July 1, with Senate likely to follow House direction.
A Mount Dora area church society letter from Mrs. E. E. Keller thanks a Jacksonville friend for the fine space used. The note expresses gratitude and mentions the May 24 1937 date and Mount Dora Florida.
Marcus C. Fagg State Superintendent thanks the recipient for support in placing homeless youngsters in summer homes. Applications from families are being received and organizers hope to place most youths soon. The letter expresses sincere gratitude and best wishes.
The Florida State League schedule shows dates from Friday the 28th through Thursday June 3rd. Matchups include Gainesville at DeLand Leesburg at Orlando Daytona at Gainesville St Augustine at Palatka and others with listed start times such as 2 30 3 00 and 8 15.
A local note announces free distribution of healthy coleus plants next week. The author praises the seed origin and offers plants to readers at no cost, highlighting quality and ready transplanting status. Interested individuals simply need to request them.
A signed note from J. W. Sanborn offers Oleander Catapillars and promises to share his surplus with recipients who feel under supplied. The message expresses goodwill and invites communication for pick up.
Albert Chaky arrived from Cleveland Ohio to settle in Lake County Florida. He purchased fifty acres near Eustis including a Conklin grove on Lake Eldorado. Ten acres are grove now and twenty acres will be set to grove this summer. He has two brothers and five sisters in Ohio and California and hopes all will move to Lake County soon.
Pointing to the need for summer fertilization of citrus, Finart vis Inc sales agents for Dr Phillips Fertilizers say trees must grow enough this summer to support bloom next spring and to care for current fruit. Dr Phillips fertilizers, with over 40 years in citrus culture, are sold exclusively by Daugherty- Davis Inc, which also offers grave management and service facilities.
The Church of First Methodist Episcopal announces members and speakers for Memorial services. Dr Heber D Ketcham and Jeannette Pike are listed with 9 30 am church school led by Daniel H Bishop. Only 9 30 am service will be held in the church.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 am with classes for all ages Morning Worship at 11 am Evening service at 8 pm B Y P U at 6 30 pm Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 pm Strangers welcome and those without a regular church home.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Prayer with Sermon at 11 a m Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Regular services held Sundays 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m and a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Come worship with us at the church
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