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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
4
Economic sanction notes a banker’s refusal of a loan request. The piece juxtaposes casual reflections on loafers, political jobs, risky crossings, rent pressure, rising pork prices, and Thanksgiving turkey. It also cites Tampa cigar output, jokes on dictionaries, and editorial quips about society and money management.
A statistical comparison shows that U S war battle deaths from the Revolutionary era to today total 244 357, while American auto accident deaths over the past 15 years reach 388 936. The figures underline a rising toll from road tragedy alongside historic warfare losses.
The Birmingham Age-Herald argues the Florida cross-state ship canal benefits Alabama and the state overall. It notes some South Florida estimates challenge the time-saving claims, calling them a joke and a myth while suggesting substantial shipping gains may still come.
A Palo Alto reader cites California law requiring clearance lights on all trucks and red reflectors on trailers, praising the safety measure. The letter endorses such rules and argues Florida could benefit from similar enforcement. The piece also comments on sportsmanship and wildlife conservation.
U S Forest Service survey shows vast pulpwood supply in Southeastern South Carolina Georgia and Northeastern Florida with growth ample for long term pulp and paper production. Warren T White of Seaboard Air Line notes a likely Southern led revolution creating a self sufficient U S pulp and paper sector and reducing foreign purchases estimated at 150 to 200 million dollars.
A 400 ton daily capacity plant, though started in low mood, has run profitably and points to wide growth in kraft paper as Southern pine becomes forgeable. Florida stands to gain large financial rewards through proactive development of wood resources, shifting U.S. pulp and paper reliance toward the South.
The fern industry in Florida has grown rapidly with outdoor cultivation possible year round. Apopka is the center, where extensive plantings attract growers and profits. Harry Ulser started the venture in 1912, expanding with W. P. Newell in 1913, and by the following year the acreage grew, drawing more participants as profits rose. The sector is now well established and expected to expand further.
A Central Florida Watersways Association committee adopted a recommendation for joint efforts by Central Florida cities to build a barge canal from Ocala to Lake Apopka as a definite terminal. The plan will go to the association board via secretary Dewey Hooten who is urged to become full time at a set salary. Hooten reported authorities of the cross state canal view the project favorably.
The PTA thanks the community for a successful Second Hallows Eve Carnival netting 116 dollars 53 cents after expenses. Merchants, clubs, teachers and pupils donated time goods and services while the newspaper city officials and electrical department helped. Committee members shouldered the workload with Gerald Hurlburt as finance chair.
Mrs Belle J Horton recalls a western trip noting that while a writer praised Salt Lake City traffic regulations she was more struck by the heavy rubber tires on trolley cars and the street corner drinking fountains.
The Rev. Perry B. James left Wednesday for a pastors retreat of the St Johns River Conference and the Florida Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held jointly this week at Lake Let. Changes come, without changes there is no progress.
Tuli and F Ashley visit Fifth Avenue for the winter and display a Mount Dora Art League collection. The cottage rooms hold paintings from 17th century to modern, Italian Flemish French English and American schools with notable Venetian and English works. Prof Ashley brings many pieces including Italian modern canvases and works by eight National Academicians, plus various decorative objects. He plans private showings until larger quarters are found, aiming to satisfy local art lovers.
The West Palm Beach Post-Times challenges northern reporters by noting a Caribbean origin storm now labeled differently. The article describes the system moving south toward the Bahamas and contrasts regional naming practices.
The Rev. Perry B. James will preach at the 11 o clock worship service on What Price Glory. The evening service will explore Widening Our Horizons under his guidance.
The Congregational church invites all to Sunday Armistice services with Bible School at 7:00 p.m. Classes at 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor and a welcoming worship service await attendees led by Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie and Organist Florence Gilbert Hanscom.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7 00 p m Evening Worship at 8 00 p m and Mid week service Wednesday at 8 00 p m inviting all to attend any or all services.
St Thomas Episcopal Eustis offers 11 am morning prayer and a sermon and Holy Communion on the first Sunday monthly. St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis lists Sunday masses 8 am in Eustis and 10 am in Clermont with first Friday Mass at 7 30 am.
The Church of Christ meets at Mrs. Zelma D. Sills home near Crate Mill each Sunday at 10 30 a m. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
J S Crutchfield president of the American Fruit Growers Inc. left Florida for Pittsburgh praising Florida sport fishing and lifestyle. He noted a 90 pound late season tarpon near Fort Myers a 30 pound Mexican pompano at Boca Grande and large black bass at Frostproof. He plans to show films of fishing trips and expects to attract northern sportsmen this fall. He called Florida attractions a business and pleasure visit and will return soon.
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