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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1935
Page
6
Mount Dora Tonic is published in Mount Dora Florida by Mount Dora Publishing Company. The item notes second class matter entered April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora post office under the act of March 3 1879.
The excerpt surveys public opinion fragments from the Literary Digest on politics, tolerance, agriculture, traffic safety, geography, insanity, hunting ethics, weather, marriage ideals, and Southern identity. It notes satirical observations on civility and mistrust, while highlighting regional pride and census themes.
State officials urge Floridians to greet winter visitors warmly and show hospitality throughout the season. The campaign highlights the value of tourism and promises that friendly service will yield strong returns for local businesses and communities.
The article notes passenger traffic on the nation's railways in the first half of 1935 reaching its highest level since 1921, up over 22 percent from 1933. It highlights a troubling road death toll of about 36,000 annually and calls for stronger laws to curb the toll of human life.
Citizens invited to donate to the Will Rogers Memorial Commission for living memorials chosen by a panel including Henry Ford and Herbert Hoover. Contributions range from a dime to a dollar, used for charitable educational and humanitarian aims without marble monuments.
A reader sends a contribution to the Will Rogers Memorial Fund stating the gift will join others from Mount Dora and be directed to the National Fund without deductions, to be used as determined by the National Committee. The letter includes the contributor's name and address.
Lake County publishers met Monday night at Hotel Mount Dora with seventeen attending. New members Mr. Peacock and Mr. Allison were elected officers, and the group discussed legal notice costs as court costs. Members welcomed welcomed Russell Kay for longtime service and discussed county cooperation and upcoming meetings in December and January.
Mr L I Lane and wife announce the opening of the Park View Tea Room at 125 East Sixth Avenue facing Donnelly Park. They offer sunny rooms for rent, regular meals, and a high class tea room catering to private lunches and afternoon tea parties. The Lanes have hotel experience and plan a first class operation in Mount Dora.
Lakeside Inn announces opening for the season on December 5 under managing director Mr. Richard Edgerton. Reservations are booked. policy mirrors former management with a focus on hospitality and efficient service. Chef Walter Blackmore returns to prepare the dining room with quality meats, produce, and fresh fruits. The Lakeside grove reports a good orange and grapefruit crop for guests.
J L Holst and his wife formerly of New York City have leased the W M Bryant home in Highland Court for a year and are now living there. They came from their summer home at Twitchell Lake Big Moose NY and plan to spend six to eight months yearly in Florida. They sold their New York home a year ago and will establish a winter home in Mount Dora for the present and likely permanently.
Mrs. Etta Austin Blaisdell McDonald of West Medford Mass a widow of James R McDonald and author of over thirty children books buys the Victor home at 447 Fifth avenue corner of Grandview and will reside in Mount Dora Florida for multiple winters.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Johnson of Bath New Hampshire visited Mrs James P McDonald in Florida and toured Mount Dora. Johnson retired after 28 years with Little Brown Co as educational sales rep and has journalistic experience with the Springfield Republican and several metropolitan papers. He writes for major dailies and the Saturday Evening Post and enjoys gardening while in Bath Village calls him lively.
Mr G W Hurlburt purchased the Effie S Porter property on Lake Ola totaling about seven acres with citrus grove. He plans remodeling and extensive improvements to the landscape. The Lakes & Hills Realty Co. handled the sale in the Mount Dora area.
The reciprocal pact makes oranges free in February through April and halves grapefruit duties, while fresh Florida vegetables face about a half reduction. R B Woolfolk of American Fruit Growers says Florida fruit and vegetable trade with Canada will surge this season. Previously Canada imposed nearly a $1 per box duty on Florida citrus.
Children of Mount Dora schools will again help the King’s Daughters furnish Thanksgiving baskets. Each child should bring a can or a pound of food to the school by early next week. Food collected Tuesday will be taken to a central downtown site for packing.
On Friday evening, December 6, the Congregational church choir presents Grandmother's Album a nine scene tableau and song depicting a grandmother's life. Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist assisted by Velma Nice piano accordion Mr Harry Wise violin. Ticket chairman Cliff White and Miss Velma Nice coordinate sales.
Atlantic Coast Line announces a summer 1936 trip to the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington DC for one boy and one girl from each of six states. Winners must be outstanding club workers from counties directly served by ACL rails, selected by state extension agents.
The King’s Daughters request used toys for repair and distribution in Christmas baskets for needy children. Volunteers will collect toys. bring items to Mrs. George Coffin at 815 McDonald Street or notify a King’s Daughters member. Boy Scouts will repair toys promptly.
J. C. Clift of the Merchants & Miners Transportation Company reports unprecedented interest by travel agencies and tour firms in Florida travel. He notes nationwide demand for Florida travel information and facilities, with the Florida National Exhibit at Rockefeller Center next month expected to boost bookings through the winter months. Wagner bill would allow employers to watch the wheels go round.
The Rev Perry B James will deliver the morning sermon on A Working Faith at worship. Church school will feature a musical program by George Stump, noted American tenor.
The Congregational Community Church invites worshippers to Bible School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship with a sermon on Why and for What should we give Thanks at 11 a.m. A Christian Endeavor gathering follows at 7 p.m. All are welcome to make this church their home.
Rev A A Stanley, Pastor invites participation in 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 and Mid week service at 8 00 p m all are welcome to attend any or all services.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida lists 11 A M morning prayer and sermon with Holy Communion first on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
A Sunday gathering takes place at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the Crate Mill starting at 10 30 a m with a cordial invitation extended to attendees to join in worship and fellowship.
Miss Maude Burton daughter of Frank E. and Mrs Burton of Highland Avenue died at home on Friday November 15 after years of poor health. Born in Gladwin Michigan she visited Florida in 1917 and moved to this area five years later making it her home. Funeral Sunday at the local Methodist church with Rev G Leon Wells and Rev Perry B James officiating Burial followed in Forest Cemetery beside her brother the late Harry B Burton Pallbearers named locally.
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