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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
4
A study in practical success and duty arguing that results define merit, not promises. The wisdom contrasts proving worth with aiming, warns against vanity, and notes age reveals truth, while neutral observers may backstop a fall more than a trusted ally.
A reflective piece argues that many create their own troubles by meddling in others affairs while pessimism and lax standards breed risk. It blames imagination and indiscretion for half the woes and jokes about amending the embargo act to allow sending offensive bum products to warring nations.
A satirical remark laments asserting free expression in a society where fear from wife, neighbors, or boss can silence a man and jeopardize his livelihood and reputation. The speaker notes courage depends on personal safety and business impact.
Jay W. Morgan of United States Sugar Corp says unrestricted harvest of Everglades cane could provide continuous work for over 4,500 men for more than six months and yield high wages, boosting Florida's prosperity despite past federal limits on continental production.
The annual fall and winter tourism period begins as trains fill with travelers seeking sun and pleasant travel along highways. Florida’s climate, scenery, and recreation are highlighted to attract hundreds of millions in visitor spending, promising the best and busiest season yet.
The Associated Press notes a strong year with 220 large firms posting 238.7 million dollars in net profit for the September quarter, up from 151.3 million in 1938. Steel profits rise after losses, railroads prosper, and auto parts and machinery makers regain gains, with retail sales up across the board.
The abandonment of early fruit shipments to northern markets yields higher prices and reinforces Florida citrus quality. The New York Produce News commends Florida efforts to retard shipments, noting that delaying until fruit is ripe protects buyers' confidence and outperforms rushing early cars.
The Red Cross urges hunters to study safety rules to lower the annual death toll. Key points include never pointing a gun at yourself or others, inspect the barrel through the breech, never carry loaded guns in vehicles, keep hands away from the barrel, ensure the muzzle path is clear when loading, lay guns down safely, avoid leaning loaded guns against trees, check for mud in the barrel, carry the muzzle down with safety on, and fire only when sure the target is game and not a person.
The piece urges hunters to read and follow American Red Cross safety rules to reduce accidents and fatalities during hunting season, noting that careless hunters cause many incidents and deaths and urging adherence to safety practices.
Charles H. Peterson writes from an unnamed location enclosing a 1.00 money order to Mount Dora Publishing Co of Mount Dora Florida for a six month subscription to The Mount Dora Topic. He praises the city and says he plans to make his future home there and looks forward to reading the paper.
The column lists winter residents and guests in Mount Dora including Mr and Mrs M B Charfflin and children of Akron Ohio at Sylvan Shores leasing the Pease home. Also noted are Miss Margaret Lewis and Miss Minnie E Spencer moving to 235 Fourth Avenue and visitors Mrs Gere and Mrs Kneeland from Northampton Massachusetts. Dr J R Latham of Orlando visits Lake Dora. A W Crowther of Stoneham Massachusetts regrets missing season due to poor health. Mary Grace Conboy sustains a severe burn to her left arm after falling into a hole used for burning trash at school grounds.
The New Age Research Study Club will meet with Mrs. Caroline Dahn on Friday November 3 at 8 pm. All interested members are welcome to attend.
Fifty two students of Southern College Lakeland have been selected as members of the Florida Southern College Singers. Among them is Katherine Killian of Mount Dora.
The Lake County Federation of Women’s Clubs fall meeting meets Friday November 3 in Tavares with the Tavares Woman’s Club. Forenoon session starts at 10, lunch at noon costing 35 cents. Mount Dora members urged to attend. reservations via Miss Milner.
Ground was broken Monday for a state owned citrus wash house in Eustis located across from the Eustis Gun Club. J E Hayes as contractor expects about eight workers with a December 1 completion deadline. The 50 by 100 foot building will wash citrus and offer an integrated vegetable auction platform, while not acting as a marketing agency.
At State Theatre Eustis Sunday the film Real Glory stars Andrea Leeds and Gary Cooper with David Niven Broderick Crawford Reginald Owen Kay Johnson Vladimir Sokoloff Russell Hicks Henry Hull in a Henry Hathaway production. It tells how the Philippine Scouts form the Philippine Constabulary to quell rebellions after the Spanish American War and restore order in the islands.
The Mount Dora library receives poems from Carolyn Gorham Dickinson and other items with Florida connections. The piece notes prize poems linked to Tampa and readings on Italy and Haiti, plus lists several notable books donated by a friend. Florida citrus output is forecast under advisory recommendations.
Joe Patterson of Zellwood states he is not the owner or operator of Little Joe's Place on Mount Dora and Eustis road. He declares the establishment is owned and operated by Mollie Patterson, Little Joe Patterson.
Dr C C Sofleiss visited the World’s Fair and attended American Public Health Association and Society of American Military Engineers events. The Goethals dredge toured at Hudson River depth 50 feet with 9000 ton displacement and 5000 cubic yards capacity. State roads face detours and meters removed as Orlando plans census HQ with Frank P. Beddow. Florida Motor Lines adds buses for coming tourist season.
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