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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1930
Page
4
Mount Dora Florida newspaper displays a classified ad policy with 25 cent minimum and per word pricing. The notice notes second class matter status dated April 7 1916 at the Mount Dora post office under the 1879 act.
An optimistic reflection on gratitude and prosperity as a national and state Thanksgiving scene. The piece celebrates abundance in agriculture mines and factories, peace in industry, progress in arts and sciences, and a hopeful view of future opportunities for all citizens. It highlights natural beauty and abundance in the state.
The November issue of the American Paint and Oil Dealer from St. Louis compliments Mount Dora Florida calling it paradise with a lake and hills. It notes extensive cleaning and painting work and urges local painters to publicize their activity with more noticeable effort.
The annual time for the Red Cross roll call is over but memberships will be received anytime. Next comes the Christmas seal sale with notices to follow next week. Proceeds fund anti tuberculosis work, most of the Florida fund is spent there. Citizens urged to buy Christmas seals in Mount Dora and reply by sending a dollar if mailed to them.
A Titusville Star-Advocate excerpt argues against picking up strangers citing safety and crime risks. A Mount Dora driver once avoided two men who later were identified as killers. the piece urges letting travelers walk and relying on authorities. The column mentions local notes on Plant City shipments and a retirement greeting for General Sumner.
A tourist praises Mount Dora noting its residents’ big hearts and the town’s salubrious climate. The piece highlights the welcoming spirit and genuine camaraderie that make life feel meaningful in the community.
The Florida State News in Tallahassee ends publication amid little public mourning. Critics say the paper existed to discredit officials, and its closure is seen as a chance for constructive work to replace destructive efforts.
The Department of Agriculture says Florida oranges will total 22.5 million boxes and grapefruit 12 million. Sanford reports early cabbage shipments this month, and about 8,600 acres of strawberries are planted. Lettuce acreage up 33 percent and cucumbers yield 71 percent. Peppers forecast at 750,000 bushels, nearly four times 1929. Verily we live in a
A fragmented diary style entry recounts travel near Gainesville Florida during November. The narrator notes traffic to a football game, encounters with a sheriff, a near accident, and a roadside stop in a sylvan retreat where a childhood prayer and memories of a mother surface as the night ends.
A fragment from Prohibition Punches offers methods for iced orange coffee and grape juice drinks. It describes boiling sugar and water with orange peels, cooling, then adding cold coffee or evaporated milk with orange juice, and serving over crushed ice.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the Community parlors on Monday December 1 at 3 p.m. Miss Butts leads the program and officers for 1931 will be elected.
Recipe fragments describe a punch mix with walnuts lemon juice orange juice and green coloring. Instructions mention chilling with chopped ice mint leaves and serving as a frappe with sherbet and ginger rise. The notes reference permission from Phi Tau and the publishers Dorrance Co.
A vintage punch recipe combines sugar cherry juice and orange juice with lemon, water and gin. Boil sugar and water for one minute then cool and blend with fruit juices and apricot can juice, finish with ginger ale.
A collection of orange based sweets and dishes including Orange Fudge Orange Pudding Orange Fritters and a coconut orange dessert. Recipes list ingredients such as sugar milk eggs cornstarch oranges butter walnuts and frying and chilling instructions for each dish.
Separate the eggs and beat yolks with salt sugar orange rind and juice until creamy. Fold in stiff egg whites, then cook in a lightly greased pan until barely set. Fold and double over, garnish with burnt sugar and orange segments around the edge.
James H. Elder, pastor, invites all to attend at Epworth League events 6 30 p m and a 7 30 lecture titled The Old Book Finding New Friends. Free to every one. Mid week service 7 30 Wednesday. Sunday school 10 00 with supervision. Strangers especially invited.
Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m welcome extended to attendees.
The Community Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. and the preaching service at 11 a.m. A Young People’s Meeting is set for 7 p.m. under Pastor David B. Spencer.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis at Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue offers Sunday services at 11 a m and a Sunday school at 9 45 a m The testimonial meeting is held Wednesdays at 8 p m The reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church edifice All are welcome
Walter Sauls of Mount Dora has been admitted to the U S Hospital at Alexandria La for treatment after efforts by Legion members. The post urges all members to pay dues promptly and aid ex servicemen, with kitchen police duties assigned for the December 3 meeting in the Community Hall social rooms.
Professor Roseborough of Mount Dora Elementary School in Mount Dora Florida received a letter from the Department of Public Instruction in Tallahassee noting that the school appears to meet all standardization requirements and praising the excellence of the report. The school also earned congratulations from the National Education Association in Washington for continued 100 percent membership enrollment.
A simple luncheon drink mix for convalescents uses one egg white and orange juice with sugar. Beat egg white until dry, fold into the strained juice and sugar, ensuring the mixture is cold and smooth.
A letter to the editor clarifies the new lower electricity rate after December first for users of 12 KW or less per month. It notes specific charges: 12 KW cost $1.44, 11 KW cost $1.32, and less than 11 KW cost $1.30, arguing reduced rates boost consumption and urging the council to maintain a safe profit margin.
The piece argues a $500 million annual fire loss constitutes a tax on all citizens. Fire waste raises prices via higher insurance premiums, spreads costs when goods are bought, and harms employment. Individual responsibility and commonsense can reduce fire waste and its economic impact.
The Mount Dora Garden Club accepted an invitation from Mr. Smith of Winter Garden Nurseries to hold its next meeting on Wednesday afternoon December 3 at the nurseries. Cars will meet at the Congregational church at 1 30 p m for members wishing to go and view the nursery gardens.
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