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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
2
The piece notes a rising popularity of Onward to Florida in northern areas as turkey season arrives. It reflects optimistic mood with merchants feeling improved business and a general sense of better times ahead across sectors.
Quote from Bill Murray and a remark suggesting unemployment seems less serious in Florida due to abundant fishing. No additional context or events provided.
A local observer notes Mount Dora’s three tourist hotels are managed by energetic young people and a commercial hotel is led by newlyweds. The arrangement signals Mount Dora’s rising status and growing optimism about the town’s future.
In Florida Avery Powell handles a daily load of 35 one to three line paragraphs for the Jacksonville Times Union Clermont Press. His work is noted for wit and wisdom and is described as consistently strong and engaging.
The wealthy sporting element will enjoy a day’s hunt in the Everglades this winter aided by airplanes. Arrangements let enthusiasts depart early, enjoy a day of rare pleasure, and return for evening social events in this glamorous era.
The excerpt touts Florida as more than a tourist haven. It cites phosphate, stores, lumber, cigars, fish, oysters, sponges, and year round climate as assets. Gardens and groves supposedly yield goods every month for eating, selling, and shipping.
A growing truck shipment system moves 3,000,000 boxes last season and is expected to exceed that total this season. The method extends citrus distribution to communities beyond rail reach, creating new markets previously unsupplied.
George J White president of the Chamber of Commerce has driven a successful year with broad membership and steady work by officers and directors. His leadership and uncompensated service are highlighted as vital to the town, with appreciation urged for his free gift of time energy and planning.
The Topic publishes its final three month subscription promotion in partnership with the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. The drive aims to showcase Mount Dora’s advantages to readers nationwide and abroad, and early letters indicate visitors are arriving this winter due to the publicity. The Topic notes mutual effort and shared labor and expenses in this publicity campaign.
The Florida florists annual convention held last week in Ocala heard Simon Sikora of Chicago say the industry is in its early stages and will expand with cooperation, pride in quality, and better methods. Florida’s bulb and nursery trade benefits from a long growing season and strong growth.
A town launches a stay at home Christmas inhop to encourage local shoppers. Organizers tout safer shopping, virtual displays, and doorstep gift exchanges to boost small businesses while residents stay indoors.
An editorial urges Florida farmers to develop canning of vegetables and other farm products. It highlights growing national popularity, potential for cooperative farmer canneries, and Federal Farm Board support to finance projects with broad farmer participation to prevent overproduction and boost agricultural prosperity.
The Atlantic Monthly survey shows women own and control forty percent of national wealth. Women are major stockholders in large corporations, beneficiaries of eighty percent of life insurance, significant investors, and heirs of most estates. The piece adds a historical view of economic cycles, urging optimism for renewed prosperity.
A plan of great importance to Florida citrus growers contemplates merging the Florida Citrus Exchange with the Clearing House. The merger was discussed recently by Secretary Hyde W J Howey of the Clearing House and J A Snively and C C Comman.
The pastor will preach at 11:00 a.m. on World Peace and conduct evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school meets at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. Sidel supervising. Epworth League gathers at 6:30 p.m. for devotion. W. F. M. S. meets Monday at 3:00 p.m. Bible Read ing and prayer Wednesday at 7:30. Ladies Aid with Mrs. Elder Friday at 2:30. Everyone is invited to worship.
The community church announces an morning address titled Man's Memorial Before God and how God judges a man by the gospel. Dr. George L. Hanscom leads the men’s Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Dr. C. M. Clapp leads the women’s class. Bible school also at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon by the pastor. Young people’s service at 7:00 p.m. All invited. Pastor David B. Spencer.
Matthew J. Bouterse, pastor, leads mid week service Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us.
Albert C Houghton born December 12 1841 Medina County Ohio died October 15 1931 at his son Charles home Fort Wayne Indiana. Civil War service began at 19 as corporal in 61 later Major of cavalry for gallantry at Five Forks. Survived by wife Myra T Houghton three children and seven grandchildren.
A new 90500 dollar wing on the campus at Tallahassee will be ready for occupancy by November 15. The project adds classroom space and administrative offices to the college facilities.
The Junior-Senior High School announces honor rolls by grade for the Ist 6 Week Period 1931. Seventh graders listed include Emily Battle and others. eighth through twelfth grades follow with names such as Mary Agnes Harding, Barbara Blanchard, Helen Bartholomew, Dorothy Battle, and many more.
An article notes the epidemic infantile paralysis is caused by a minute organism. Transmission remains uncertain. Spinal lesions near the lower back predispose to infection by lowering immunity. Osteopathic treatment is easy during absolute rest and can prevent paralysis or yield major recovery in the first year after onset.
Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 9 45 am. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 pm. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4. Reading room in church edifice. All are welcome.
Secretary Hyde backs consolidation of Citrus Exchange as a move to strengthen Florida's citrus industry. The editorial urges a single organization backed by all growers to realize the industry's full potential and hopes for a speedy merger.
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce launches a five year plan to locate 1,000 farmers in Central Florida. The program aims to benefit Orange county while influencing nearby counties with impartial farming opportunity information. The publication offers best wishes and pledges cooperation to the promoters.
Mrs. E. R. Kramer mother of Tracy Kramer of this city, died at her Dunedin home from injuries sustained in a Sunday automobile accident on October 25. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Kramer left immediately for Dunedin and Se.
The property described as the northeast corner of the south half of block 312 Mount Dora Florida is levied upon to satisfy an execution and costs. It is owned by Margaret A Opie widow and is described by section township and range as of record in the Clerk's office at Tavares Florida.
Public notice to the creditors and all with claims against Sara B. Crowell, deceased, to present claims to Judge E. M. Tally in Lake County Florida within twelve months from the first publication, otherwise barred. Administrator Piemer W. Crowell appoints Thos. H. Cooley as attorney. Mount Dora address listed.
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