Florida Citrus Industry Valued At 50 Million Yearly
The Market News Service reports Florida citrus earns about 50 million dollars annually. May box prices ran 2.97 for oranges and higher for other leading varieties, with grapefruit and tangerines showing notable gains over prior seasons. G. B. Hurlburt of Mount Dora Growers Cooperative summarizes grower impact and Florida citrus records continue on page 12.
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H. F. Wilson
Market News Service
Florida
G. B. Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Union Thanksgiving Services Tonight at Methodist Church
Community Thanksgiving service begins at 7 30 tonight in the Methodist church with Dr A M Brodie Rev A A Stanley and Rev D Ketcham delivering messages. Special music by the host church choir. Mount Dora residents urged to attend and give thanks. one line mentions Christmas Seals fundraising for tuberculosis work in forty one other countries as well as the US.
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Methodist
Pr. D. Ketcham
Ta. Toonioomeg Seaton All Ee
A. M. Brodie
Congregational Church
A. A. Stanley
Baptist Church
Mount Dora
United States
Thanksgiving Message on Gratitude and Liberty
A reflective Thanksgiving meditation urges gratitude as a daily virtue and recalls Pilgrims, liberty, and faith. It celebrates home, family, community deeds, and the duty to aid others while praising God for mercy and endurance.
Noted Male Dancer Company To Appear At Orlando
Ted Shawn, America’s premier male dancer, and his company will perform at the Orlando Municipal auditorium on Monday night. The program spans primitive to modern dances with music by Jess Meeker. Dances include Indian Sinhalese and Maori pieces, Kinetic Molpai, folk and art themes, and religious works. Tickets are sold at San Juan Pharmacy in Orlando.
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Ted Shawn
America
Orlando Municipal Editorium
Eustis Man. College
Shawn
London
Jess Meeker
San Juan Pharmacy
Orlando
Prizes Offered For Best Winter Lawn In Mount Dora
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce offers 50 dollars in prizes to encourage winter lawn beauty. Contest runs now to March first with cash awards for top four finishers and additional one dollar prizes. Participants must register with the chamber. Fertilizer and seed are offered at cost by local groups and suppliers. Winter lawns can be kept green with Italian rye.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Fortner
Cooperative Citrus Culture Association
Mount Dora Hardware Company
C. C. Moorhead
Ile Florida
Mount Dora bowlers lose pre season match in Orlando
Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club members traveled to Orlando for a pre season match and were defeated 61 to 39. The party included E R Ecks, Wm Sprague, Frank Parker, E A Converse, R C Thomas, J C Urquhart, George Carey, G E Ganin, Alfred Maben, Paris Miller, F L Lawin and Dr R W Dickson.
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Mount Dora
Christmas program at Community church announced
The Art League reports a Christmas program in the Community church on December 4 at 8 o clock with details to follow. A league business meeting is set for 7, and a collection will aid expenses. The Cc class meets at 2 to work on block printing and cards. Children may join by paying the annual fee and lessons cost five cents on Saturdays.
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League
Ildren
Art League
Ae Ny
Sunday Services Announced At Two Churches
Dr Heber Dwight Ketcham of First Methodist preaches Sunday November 29 at 11 am on How the Bible Was Preserved and at 730 pm on An Awakened Church At Community church Dr Brodie speaks at 11 am on The Purpose of Life A soprano solo Life to All I Bring by Mrs Clarence B Day of New York will be performed Mrs M D Olds hosts visitor Services in other churches follow page 4 announcements
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Heber Dwight Ketcham
First Methodist Church
Brodie
Safety rules urged to reduce road deaths in Florida
Kiwanis notes call for fencing roaming cattle to cut crashes as Florida faces high travel mortality. Hays cites national tolls, cites support from State Federation of Women's Clubs and local business groups for livestock fencing to protect crops and aid animal husbandry and forest conservation.
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United States
Florida
Hays
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Avon Park
Real Estate Board
Junior Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Old Peabody Pew To Be Presented At Mount Dora Church
The Community church in Mount Dora will stage The Old Peabody Pew Monday November 30 at 8 pm. Directed by Florence Gilbert Hanscom the drama adapts Kate Douglas Wiggin story and features Edgewood Dorcas Society members with Justin Peabody played by Wayne H. Richardson. A soprano solo by Mrs. Clarence B Day and a Barton Mumaw duet follow the play. Tickets cost 25 cents and are available from choir members or the Topic office. Tourists and winter residents are urged to register at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Peabody Pew
Mount Dora
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Samuel French
Edgewood Dorcas Society
Baxter
Helen O. Lemert
Burbank
Dorcas Society
Elizabeth T. Wentworth
Miller
Deacon Miller
Velma C. Nice
Sargent
Edith E. Keller
Buzzell
Maxine N. Saltsman
Lobelia Brewster
N.Y
M. D. Olds
Barton Mumaw
Remodeling Mount Dora Theatre Begins Soon
Mount Dora theatre faces a complete renovation with plans for new poster frames and an attractive Neon facade. The project includes interior improvements, new carpeting, improved seating, and a full acoustic overhaul with new sound equipment. A decorator is engaged to enhance the venue, aiming to match the prestige of larger theatres.
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Mount Dora
Christmas Seal Sale Opens in Mount Dora Led by Mrs. Goddard
Mrs. C. F. Goddard chairs the Mount Dora Christmas Seal sale replacing Mrs. G. B. Hurlburt. Goddard, active in tuberculosis work, aims for strong donor support as the annual effort begins next week in the community.
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Mount Dora
C. F. Goddard
G. B. Hurlburt
Memorial Service of Mount Dora Chapter 103 Eastern Star
Mount Dora Chapter No. 103 Eastern Star holds its annual Memorial Service Sunday at 3 in Fraternal Hall. Special tribute to Sisters Minnie Potter and Helen Cronwall who died since the last service. An invocation address and benediction will be offered by a choir. Ruth Gudgeon, W. M.
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Mount Dora
Order of the Eastern Star
Minnie Potter
Helen Cronwall
A Conodist
W. J. Ferris
Johnson
Doane
Ruth Gudgeon
W. M
Topic Prints Early for Thanksgiving Mail Delivery
The Topic issued an early edition to ensure paper delivery by Wednesday afternoon due to Thanksgiving mail delays. Some late news was omitted to guarantee timely arrival, with publishers preferring earlier publication over Friday morning delivery.
Community Church Ladies Hold Fundraising Sale
The ladies of the Community Congregational church announce a sale on Wednesday December 2 at 2 30 PM featuring aprons handkerchiefs and fancy articles plus a mystery table a cooked food table and a tea room serving tea and ginger cakes with whipped cream. Keep the date.
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Congregational
Bazaar and supper by M. E. Church ladies
The Ladies of the M. E. Church hold their annual bazaar and supper on Tuesday December 8. The event offers homemade candy plants and a grab bag with a fish pond for children. A 35 cent supper is served at 6 o clock. The public is invited to attend and support church work.
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M. E. Church
Thanksgiving Service At Church Of Christ Mission Arbor
A Thanksgiving service is announced for next Lord's Day night at 7 30 at Church of Christ Mission Arbor Lake Franklin Park. The public is invited to attend.
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Church of Christ Mission
Christmas Barrel Drive For Children’s Home
The King's Daughters sponsor the annual Christmas barrel for the Children’s Home in Jacksonville. They seek canned goods clothing toys citrus fruit and money. Contributions may be left with Miss Hilda Street at 130 Fourth Avenue West before December 10.
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Jacksonville
Hilda Street
Fourth Avenue
Two thirds of all the deaths from Saleseekers occur before the age
Report notes a troubling pattern as two thirds of Saleseekers deaths occur before reaching adulthood. Authorities urge early screening and preventive care to curb rising mortalities among affected populations.
Mount Dora Extends Hearty Welcome To Tourist Friends
Mount Dora in Lake County Florida sits on a hilltop overlooking Lake Dora with 1400 nearby lakes. The postcard depiction celebrates mild winters and a wide range of tourist draws including hotels, parks, clubs, educational and religious life, and outdoor recreation.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Lake Dora
Lake
Sestoged Tatoos
Christmas seal on backs of letters and packages described
The piece notes a postmaster observing Christmas seals on backs of letters and packages. He remarks on their bright color and playful saying about Santa and Uncle Sam, contrasting with the front decoration.
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Ge Cay
Coranie
Santa
Uncle Sam
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Lake Dora Drive
Union
Heber
Dwight Ketcham
King Lear
New England
Cape Cod Harbor
New York
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Kiwanis News
Eastern Star Memorial Service
Community Church
Children’s Home Barrel
Donnelly Park
Meade Sateen
Seth
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