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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
4
A Mount Dora column from 1916 features quips on women, politics and society. The piece cites Mussolini and the League of Nations, jokes about cosmetics and aging, and notes about happiness, wealth, and public figures.
Florida cities that imposed a municipal gas tax report sharp drops in sales from 25 to 60 percent. Motorists buy gas outside city limits and stations display signs highlighting tax free fuel to attract customers.
A discussion notes that while careful campaigning for road safety is useful, only strict laws and enforcement will curb the high human cost of traffic accidents in the country. It contrasts with the United States where the death toll is higher and attributes the English safety to strict driving laws.
The Tampa Tribune counters Dr. John J. Tigert of the University of Florida, arguing his remark that Florida cannot produce a Rose Bowl team due to heat is inaccurate. The paper asserts the problem is not the climate but the visiting teams' toughness and form.
The article notes a nationwide push to reduce unemployment with 5,000,000 reemployed since 1933 and a WPA forecast of 3,500,000 needy to work after October. It also cites Christmas Savings Bank deposits near 38 million dollars and Barron G. Collier Inc sponsoring Florida’s exhibit ads in New York City transit cars and buses for three winter months, valued around 40,000 dollars.
Ferdinand B. Smith of Norwalk Connecticut and Mount Dora is among five Fifty Year Masons honored by St Johns Lodge No. 6 F. and A. M. The Grand Lodge approved a Fifty Year pin to be presented at the November 21st Stated Communication. Mason M. Smith will represent his father, who is wintering in Mount Dora.
A known writer and Library friend sent a surprise package of ten new fiction and non fiction titles. Notable novels include Forever by Aldrich Rick's Special by Kyne The Out of Mind by Field Thunder Mountain by Grey and The Murder Case by Van Dine. Non fiction includes Antoinette by Zweig The Lindbergs by O'Brien and more. The library will be open weekdays 3 to 6 pm except Tuesday.
Mr. Fred Chase of Belfast Maine died at his home last Wednesday night from heart trouble. Friends here mourn his passing after his winter spent in Mount Dora Florida.
A Florida writer proposes selling election candidate stamps to fund the post office. He jokes about stamps bearing candidates portraits and clever captions, suggesting revenue could curb the department's deficit and reduce national debt. The piece satirically critiques political fundraising and outreach.
Live birds gathered in DeLand will be shipped in cages to Rockefeller Center as part of the Florida exhibit at the Palm Patio. species include troupials macaws cockatoos parrots canaries and mounted Florida birds beyond the mockingbird. General Manager Brown secured flamingoes pelicans and other aquatic birds but city permits are pending.
A Chicago doctor writes praising Florida for health benefits and urges relocation to Mount Dora. He cites improved rheumatism and diabetes symptoms, recommends elderly move south for sunshine and serenity, and warns against patent medicines. He notes northern crime and unemployment and plans to visit later.
A satirical description of the Florida blues a chronic, recurring malaise afflicting Northern readers. The piece riffs on seasonal longing and mental imagery of Florida landscapes from Mount Dora to Ormond, blending travel ads with hallucinatory visions and a tongue in cheek cure.
Lake County presses plan a Monday meeting in Mount Dora with dinner at 7 09 p m at Hotel Mount Dora. Participants include Leesburg Commercial Leesburg Ledger Groveland Graphic Eustis Lake Region Lake County Citizen Tavares Clermont Press Florida Newspaper News Clermont Umatilla Tribune and Mount Dora Topic. Officers listed are Mrs Keller Mount Dora president and Mrs Arthur Newett Leesburg secretary.
The Rev. Perry B. James will deliver a Sunday morning war service sermon titled A Growing Faith with music led by Miss Jeannette Pike. Mrs. Gladys Malone will read at The Church at Keybelts Ber. A musical tea is planned at Mrs. James’s Sylvan Shores home Friday from 3:00 to 5:00. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Rollin Javens's home last Monday and Mrs. C. C. chaired the program with Perry B. James leading the Stewardship Ritual. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Community Church invites all to attend Armistice Sunday services. Bible school at 10 with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 featuring a sermon titled An International Symphony. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Music by organist and choir director Florence Gilbert Hanscom.
The notice lists services at First Baptist Church corner Tenth and Tremain with Pastor Rev. A A Stanley. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 00 a m Baptist Young People Union 7 00 p m Evening Worship 8 00 p m Mid week service Wednesday 8 00 p m An invitation to worship is extended for all services.
St Thomas Episcopal of Eustis urges attendance with morning prayer and Holy Communion on the first Sunday monthly led by Rector D. T. Johnson. St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church lists Sunday masses at 8:00 in Eustis and 10:00 in Clermont with Rev Patrick Doyle officiating and 7:30 Friday Mass.
A Church of Christ gathers at the home of Mrs. Zelma D Sills near the Crate Mill every Lord's Day at 10 30 a m. An invitation is extended to attend for worship and fellowship with the group.
Sheriff W S Gibson argues slot machines are gambling devices not amusements and led a crackdown in Lake County seizing 58 of 61 machines as owners fled with the rest. Deputies toured establishments and emptied the tills, with Sharp of Orlando contesting in court to defend operations. Farmers in Gilchrist and nearby counties reported strong hog prices with eight carloads totaling 9845 dollars, reflecting growing cattle and hog raising profits in Florida.
A plainspoken plea stresses safety as everyone’s duty and encourages collective vigilance. It underscores shared responsibility, urging residents to participate in securing the neighborhood and reporting hazards to authorities.
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