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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
4
A dated excerpt surveys politics and society with wry observations on labor, education, religion, and current events. It notes consumer and moral trends, autumn scenery, elections, and international affairs with tongue in cheek humor. It ends with a quip about fish and fishermen.
The message praises the American Red Cross for its enduring service to humanity in war and peace. It urges cooperation and support to show appreciation for the relief it provides to those in suffering and distress across the nation.
The article extols Florida for low living costs and mild climate. It mentions fantastical trees producing sausage like fruit and other unlikely offerings. It notes Edenic embellishments for ladies with a lipstick tree and ends with a garbled fragment.
Mount Dora officials refused to refund bonds at a lower rate, preserving the town’s good faith with bondholders including widows who relied on interest. The stance kept the town financially sound and avoided mandamus risks while praising civic integrity. The piece also notes a rising piano revival and Tampa’s Tin Can Tourists convention drawing thousands for business impact.
Captain Ben C. Jones announces a two week training course for Red Cross First Aid instructors led by Harry Kenning of the National Red Cross. Instruction at Tavares High School starts Monday at 7 30 pm and runs weekdays for thirty hours. Participants will earn teaching cards upon completion and schools are invited to send teachers to train seniors or implement program nationwide.
Over 2 000 drink stands soda fountains hotels and cafes statewide join Burton H Schoepf Tamiami Trails Tours campaign advertising citrus juice at 5 8 ounce glass. All report steadily increasing sales.
The Princess Theatre screens Young Doctor Kildare this Sunday and Monday starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore in the cast. A miscellany of local notes and reminiscences closes the page with humorous anecdotes and reflections on community life.
A note reflects on Tuesday routines and the need to prepare copy before Gene can publish. The writer questions why readers engage with the daily highlights across different newspaper sections and regions.
Sorrento residents and visitors share news of wintering in Zephyrhills and Florida trips. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon of Wolcott New York travel, families visit, showers honor Mrs. Wilcox, and D A R activity. Local changes include Hastings selling a home and moves to Miami. WPA lunchroom opens as new hotel plans emerge for Mt. Plymouth Club House.
The Rev Kenneth G Rogers leads church services with Esther Wyatt in music and Mrs C M Brown on organ. Morning worship at 11 and a dramatic evening service based on Chaos and the Way Out by John Oxenham. No Wednesday fellowship due to Union Thanksgiving Service Thursday. All are welcome.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain, under Rev. R. W. Acree, lists Sunday School at 9:45 AM and the Evening Service at 7:30 PM.
Anavee Jaane Brodie D D Pastor Florence invites all to Hanscom Bible School for a 10 A M worship with topic For What are We Thankful For What SHOULD We Be Thankful A warm welcome awaits.
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