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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
4
A scanned page compiles stray opinions and notes from Biseley Advertising and others. It cites life insurance trends, road humor, and the Literary Digest poll, with local quips about a large Georgia family and a drug store evolution. It mentions Chrys ar Corporation bonuses and wild bird conservation efforts by 4H clubs and youth groups.
The November issue reports the south's rising industrial activity with ten months showing contracts totaling over 235 million dollars, 72 percent above 1935 and 1933–34 levels. Florida's leadership in construction is praised and outsider Daniel Sutton notes active Florida real estate market on sound footing with cash purchases and low prices suggesting a buying opportunity.
The article notes current bids fail to set a new record in American reforestation. It credits the Civilian Conservation Corps with enabling essential work and highlights extensive tree planting on thousands of farms and lumber tracts. Private landowners see forestry offering remunerative returns in new wood consuming industries.
The National Dry Goods Association foresees a bright year end with heavy holiday buying as stores report early consumer interest. Confidence in business is rising and political distractions are fading, signaling a possible 12 to 15 percent surge in sales nationwide. Retailers have stocked ample merchandise to meet the anticipated demand.
A Buffalo reader thanks the paper for October coverage and discusses wintering options. He notes familiarity with Florida but prefers a city that is honest and friendly to Americans and expresses a warm sentiment for Florida.
Mrs E G Owens of Leesburg earns first prize for a Lake County flag design showing a white Florida map on blue with Lake County area visible and the words Lake County Florida The second prize goes to Mrs W J Rogers of Tavares A flag is planned for display at the courthouse lawn in Tavares on special occasions alongside the U S and Florida flags The judging committee included Mrs C B Treadway chair Mrs Lucie K Miller Mrs E L Schumacher Mrs Emma Sears Marsh and Mrs Laura K Stokes
The Montverde Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting with a record crowd. President W R Mc Quaig reported strong community work and a healthy treasury while Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber spoke and led singing. Officers elected were President W R Mc Quaig Vice President R W Harper Jr and Secretary C F Evans.
Florida presents a winter exhibit in New York City's Penn Station concourse with dioramas from Great Lakes Exposition and Tampa Palms gardens. The display, created by Byron Stephens, features Florida wildlife and an extensive citrus section from the Florida Citrus Exchange, aiming to spark interest among thousands who will view it this season.
Lake County will be heard in 12 agricultural programs on WRUF Gainesville starting December. Each noon program, on the second Monday monthly, features speakers such as County Agricultural Agent C R Hiatt Lake County Horticultural Association President Henry L Pringle Clermont official H C Brown and Chamber of Commerce secretary Karl Lehmann.
The Tangerine Improvement Society expresses deep sympathy for the death of long serving president W F Bloodgood. The resolution notes a great loss and offers condolences to his wife and family. Copies are sent to the family, to the newspaper, and filed in the society minutes.
A lava rock from Glacier National Park in Montana is chosen for the flag pole base on the Tavares courthouse lawn. The Iceburg Lake stone was donated by Mrs. F. S. Bliven of Clermont to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. It marks the 20th stone in the series with a December 15 deadline for final entries.
The Lake County Realty Board holds its monthly meeting on February 19 with Eustis realtors. President S. H. Bowman and Secretary W. W. Boyd of Clermont organized an interesting and practical program.
The Central Florida Council of Chambers of Commerce will hold its November meeting and a breakfast at 8 o clock on Tuesday November 17 with the Seminole Chamber of Commerce in Sanford. It marks the group's fifth anniversary.
Gilchrist County reports a highly successful cooperative hog sale held recently with hogs selling for more than $15,000 total. Local farmers benefited from strong demand and cooperative pricing.
Heber Dwight Ketcham D D pastor Jeannette Pike organist. Sunday school at 9 45 with D H Bishop superintendent. Sermon by the pastor at 11 a m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Corner Tenth and Tremain hosts Sunday School at 9 45 with classes for all ages Pulpit to be supplied at morning worship Hour Evening service at 7 30 B Y P A at 6 30 Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 Strangers welcome and all others without a regular church home.
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