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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
4
In Florida today readers see a mix of light notes and commentary. A Tampa Tribune quips that Florida moonshine inspires rapture while a Times-Union reminder warns against being led by circumstances. A Jacksonville woman cautions buyers to inspect oysters before cooking for value, tying everyday items to cautionary wisdom.
Southern farmers have repaid about 97 percent of a 3.5 million dollar government loan to Florida Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina. The St Johns Production Credit Association at Hastings Florida reports a 95.5 percent collection rate.
A civic message urges supporting local banks merchants and farmers as sound business. It advises staying with home church and preacher rather than traveling to distant services, highlighting community economic benefits and local faith leadership.
A reader notes that today’s young women have different expectations about marriage from their grandmothers. She jokes that she will marry but has several practical fixes to make, including repairing clothing and mending stockings, reflecting practical concerns of the era.
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving from colonial beginnings to modern Florida, praising scientific, cultural, agricultural progress and the climate. It expresses gratitude for Florida’s sunshine, mild climate, productive soil, and the spirit of progressive, energetic people. The author invites readers to humbly bow before His throne with gratitude.
The Manufacturers Record notes increased Southern business activity, better collections, and gains in most lines compared with previous years. Construction awards in the South over ten months are up 57 percent from 1933, with farm income rising and interest in small farms growing, including a Chicago group buying 6000 acres north of Daytona Beach to develop 10 to 20 acre tracts and housing for 200 families.
Tampa sets a 500000 attendance goal for the Florida Fair starting January 29 in the World’s Fair Florida exhibit and Pan-American Exposition lineup. Features include a mammoth citrus show a grand floral display and a large cigar industry exhibit with other major showcases.
The Ocala gathering drew praise for a well organized program led by President Charlie Helfenstein. Horace Smith and Shorty Davidson hosted entertaining events with speakers including J Francis Cooper and Stephen Fifield. Governor Dave spoke off the record and Scott Loftin critiqued press treatment of crime coverage. The main address by Clayton Rand impressed all, and the piece notes cane syrup season and the Florida State Museum at Gainesville founded in 1913 with 3,500 accessions and over 500,000 specimens valued at about $1,000,000.
The big annual fair in Tampa will be named the Florida Fair and Pan American Exposition this season honoring about a dozen Latin American nations preparing to send exhibits to participate prominently.
The article traces the roots of thanksgiving days from ancient European traditions to America. It notes early colonial hardships, Bradford’s account of death and survival, and the Mayflower voyage. Washington proclaimed November 26, 1789 as first national Thanksgiving. Lincoln established the last Thursday in November as a yearly holiday.
In the heart of Florida's citrus belt a citron from Dr. Strickland's grave in Citra is shown with one very green and one ripe fruit and blossoms on the same tree. He notes it is tender, well banked for winter cold, and the window also features asbestos rock samples from Quebec. Mrs Sta ton and Mrs Garlick of Montreal are guests at Hotel Mount Dora and carry the rock samples.
The Junior Choir directed by Mrs Esther Wyatt will sing Christmas carols as the morning anthem at the Methodist Church. The choir, ages 8 to 15, will be joined by organ selections including Prelude and Cujus Animum in the morning service. James will speak Sunday evening on The Courage to Hope. The Official Board meets at 6:30 Monday in the Friendly Bible Class room with Standard Bearers serving supper.
The Congregational church invites all to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. A new Men’s Discussion Group led by Mr. Peabody meets at 10:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor assembles at 6:30 p.m. and all young people are invited to participate.
Corner Tenth and Tremain announces 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 on Wednesday at 8 00 p m Cordially invited to attend any or all services.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida holds 11 A.M. Morning Prayer and Sermon. Holy Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The poem by Dr. Brodie for the Meuse Argonne Cemetery dedication is printed following Armistice Day remarks. A report criticizes Florida forest losses as Governor Shultz proclaims December 29 to Forest Fire Prevention Week to urge protection of state forests.
The article warns that indiscriminate burning and fires deplete raw materials essential to Florida's industries, risking thousands of livelihoods. It urges citizens to recognize the long term value of forest resources and the dangers of forest fires.
University of Florida in Gainesville will host short courses in vegetable production and floriculture starting Monday December 3 at 8:00 a.m. through Saturday noon. Professors from the College of Agriculture and staff from the Florida Experiment Station will lead sessions on soils irrigation organic matter plant growth and fertilization. The program will cover marketing potatoes celery strawberries tomatoes and other truck crops with labs and practical guidance for home gardeners and nurserymen.
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