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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
4
Mount Dora Topic 4 appears in Mount Dora Florida published by Dora Pu Publishing Co. The item notes second class matter status and post office filing on April 7 1916 under the act of March 3 1879.
The piece discusses the lame duck Congress elected in November and the push by Senator Norris to amend the Constitution to convene the new Congress in January and move Inauguration Day earlier. The House has yet to act, leaving the current system in place as the public grows weary of procedural delays.
Florida State Chamber of Commerce urges residents to buy Florida made products to boost employment and payrolls. A Board of Directors resolution calls the Board of Control and Road Department to maximize use of Florida construction materials in all contracts under the Board’s jurisdiction.
The piece argues that statewide work with good results depends on patronizing Florida manufactured goods and produce. It warns that dealers who bypass Florida grown products harm the state’s industry by favoring outside regions.
Editorial recalls the Red Cross roll call and the rear-area army's contribution to WWI healing. It highlights surgeons, nurses, and medical advances from 1916 to 1918, noting miracles in grafting skin and bones, antiseptics, and new treatments despite poison wounds, gas, and infection.
A Winter Garden sponsored fishing contest awarded a fifty dollar prize for a fifteen pound six ounce black bass. Second prize went to a fourteen pound bass and third to eleven pounds four ounces. All three were caught in Lake Apopka. The piece notes bass of this size are not uncommon in Orange and Lake counties.
Town Council and registration officer announce names stricken from Mount Dora’s registration book in the Nov 13 1930 issue of the Mount Dora Topic. Many moved away or deceased with restoration possible before Dec 6 1930 after showing cause.
Authorities recognize two common pronunciations: ad ver TISE ment and AD ver TISE ment. Both are accepted. neither is inherently right or wrong.
A Mount Dora fashion show featured living models including Mrs. W. W. Ingram Mrs. L. B. Thebaud Miss Edith Hunt Miss Jeanette Pike and Miss Catherine Schumacher of Eustis. Mrs. Ivy Clough Johnson introduced the models as soft music played by Miss Kathleen Galloway accompanied the event. Four costume groups were shown sport wear street wear afternoon gowns and evening gowns. Intermission included a song by Miss Margaret Noble and a dance costume finale by Miss Catherine Schumacher with Miss Eleanor Daniels. The Frock and Frill Shop thanked Mr. Gorman and others for making the evening possible.
The piece lists anniversary names from first year Paper to Diamond at sixty and seventy five, with midpoints like Crystal at fifteen, Silver at twenty five, Ruby at forty, and Emerald at fifty five. It notes shifts to every five years from ten onward.
In Boston the elderly John Quincy Adams meets an old friend who notes the house he lives in is dilapidated and tottering. The ex-president reassures that he himself is well, even as the dwelling nears collapse and may force a move.
A Moorefield editor argues the region is not hard up despite general pessimism. He notes rising bank and building loan deposits, a strong bond market, crowded events, and steady gasoline sales. He contends residents retain money to spend on amusements and autos, urging against poverty resignation.
Mr Carter died at his home on Sixth Mount Kerra and lorias moons after a long illness. He was 55, born in a family with a long service record, and married Irene. He lived in Mount Dora and worked in Orange General hospital long prior. Funeral services were held November 8 at the Rehbaum chapel with Rev J H Elder conducting and burial in Forest Cemetery. Pallbearers included C R Javens and T H Dooley. He leaves a widow four children and two grandchildren. He is survived by a brother Oscar Carter and sister Mrs D O Martin of Atlanta.
Nimnicht presides as Superintendent for Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. The pastor preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Epworth League gathers at 6:30 p.m. Mid week service is at 7:30 p.m. All are warmly invited to attend any or all services. James H Elder, Pastor.
Sunday school graded in all departments meets at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Sermon by the pastor B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m
The Community Church Congregational presents Bible School at 10 a.m. Preaching Service at 11 a.m. Young People's Meeting at 7 p.m. David B. Spencer is the pastor guiding the sessions.
Plans are underway to locate and operate a steamship hotel beside the ocean pier on the north side in Daytona Beach.
Local Christmas feature promotes Dickson-Ives Orlando store as it opens Toyland for the holidays and showcases events. Gift club lets shoppers select early and defer payments while Curtain Day highlights ruffled curtains and holiday decor with specials. Santa returns to greet children and remind customers of cheerful service.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 p m in the church edifice. All are welcome.
Outgoing mail closes at 7 40 a m daily except Sunday 12 26 p m daily except Sunday 5 00 p m daily except Sunday 3 00 p m Sunday Incoming mail due to arrive 8 10 a m daily except Sunday 12 56 p m daily except Sunday 1 43 p m daily and Sunday Daniel H Bishop postmaster
Horace Pat Hpi a 10 year old of Eustis hooked a 9 pound 3 ounce black bass from Lake Irma on the Eustis Country Club course. The lake lies between No 10 and four fairways and is known for big bass that attract tourists and residents alike.
In a splintered account, David Newell discusses a plan to use the same dogs from Bri Asia to hunt a giant panda and a Siberian tiger. He asserts no white hunter has brought back a Siberian tiger while noting the panda rarity in Chinese provinces and referencing Theodore Roosevelt’s historic claim. The discussion hints at the value of a live panda for America.
Readers learn that Seventh Day Adventists intend to construct a new building on Magnolia Avenue in Panama City. The item notes the location and intent but provides few additional details.
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