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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
4
A collection of quotes and aphorisms critiques on wealth, taxes, law, and civic life. It references WPA, Jitney juice, Florida, California earthquakes, and wildlife conservation debates while noting public officials and taxpayers. The tone resembles editorial snippets from multiple periodicals.
C L Sasseberry of Syracuse New York buys about 3000 acres on Florida east coast in St Johns County. He aims to create a model farm then divide land into ten acre plots for 250 dwellings to house retired families living on pensions. The project envisions self supplied food via vegetables poultry and other staples.
A Mount Dora driver parks crossways on Dennely Avenue near Hotel Mount Dora blocking traffic while passengers visit the A P. Chief Story was at another location and did not see the violation. A bystander warned the driver that police could have acted, but the chauffeur offered a sneer.
Mount Dora proposals for a Havana Cuba cruise led by George H. Peabody attract interest. The all inclusive trip includes a Port Tampa to Key West sail, four days in Havana with tours of old and new city sights, a Cuban farm excursion, Prado and Malecón nights, Miramar Boulevard for casino shows, Morro Castle, Jai-Alai, and a tour of Cuba’s capital. Dates to be announced.
A quirky local column describes scenes around Mount Dora and surroundings. Vignettes include young couples at service stations near Austin cars, a man with flowers by Bustis highway, visitors from Kansas in town for winter, and a playful Bok Tower snowstorm replica at a Novelty Shop featuring assorted townsfolk and moments.
At the P T A carnival Monday night attendees praised the amateur show with strong local talent on display including a Boston bull terrier noted for its red toe nails manicure.
Cavendish guests James Gay and Mrs. A I Austin visited relatives of Charles Gay before traveling to Delray to see Floyd Gay. The T I S opened its season with a meeting and moving pictures. Pleased hosts Ward Estey and Beerbower served refreshments.
The article lists honor roll percentages and names by grade from fourth through postgraduate levels, highlighting improved standards and attendance figures. It also reports Roger Babson optimistic about U S business conditions and notes State Road No 2 closure between Loughman and Reedy Creek with detours through Loughman.
Sorrento residents report visits from Mrs. Jones of Zellwood and Mr. Green employed by Plymouth Packing. Mr. and Mrs. Rugg relocate to Plymouth property owned by their daughter. The Ladies Aid meets November 4 at Mrs. Victor Lent’s home. PTA notes Halloween program. primary department sang and drilled with Mrs. Brown at the piano. Camp-Fire Troop party at Mrs. Strite’s home. Ocklawaha D A R Board met at Miss Allen’s home. A baby girl, Marjory Ruth, was born to Mr. and Mrs Chaudosh at Lake County Medical Center Eustis.
Mr and Mrs W V Schwartz announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday October 30. She weighs seven and a half pounds at birth and is named Barbara Louise. Mother and baby are both doing nicely.
The Mount Dora P T A held its annual Father’s Night on Tuesday November 1 in the Community Building. Men filled all offices with D D Roseborough presiding and C W Ezzard reporting a Halloween Carnival profit exceeding 150 dollars. Clayton J Perreault Lake County Recreational Director urged a supervised youth program and Mount Dora’s earliest adoption of recreation. A social hour followed with mothers aiding.
First Baptist Church corner Tenth and Tremain announces Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages. Sermon by P. U. at 7:00. Mid week service Wednesday with B Y P U at 6:30. Evening service at 7:30 led by Rev. R. W. Acree, pastor.
Bible school at 2 30 P M every second Sunday with preaching at 3 30 P M by W A Cameron from St Petersburg and third Sunday at 3 P M by Chestrue from Ocoee.
The Church of God on Liberty Street announces regular Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting is held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Pastor J. C. Thompson invites all to attend.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce has installed a Foxboro Recorder at the Court House in Tavares. It indicates temperature hour by hour daily with a red indicator. Weekly readings are filed for future reference.
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