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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
4
Mount Dora records press content from Florida progress notes mentioning Fort Pierce planting of Red Spanish pineapples and a lighthearted remark about wild geese. The piece notes second class mail matter status and local publication timing in 1916.
The Tampa weatherman Bennett muses that the summer hasn’t been bad overall, noting perspective shapes the view. He hints the assessment might shift with distance or angle of view.
At the semi annual meeting of the commercial secretaries in Ocala a brisk demand for homes to buy and rent was noted. The forecast indicates Florida’s early season strength and augurs well for the winter.
In a syndicated column, Mr. Coolidge argued that an act of Congress has little jurisdiction over men’s thoughts, suggesting the law cannot govern private beliefs. The remark underscores debates on government authority and individual liberty.
Base balls have had their ups and downs all summer, and are still going strong, footballs and basket balls are coming into life, and, if this cool weather keeps up, it will soon be time to shake out the moth balls.
Prof Nichols argues a band program benefits every town and should be supported by all citizens and parents in Mount Dora urging careful reading of his points.
A local ceremony honors a couple left homeless by a fire. Neighbors gather to celebrate resilience and support amid adversity.
Frank Heath of Mount Dora has engineered a fall festival and stage revue for Marquette where he directs the chamber activities. He remains fully engaged with ideas and execution, keeping his capabilities sharp.
The University of Florida at Gainesville and Florida State College for Women at Tallahassee report higher enrollments than last year. Other state colleges join in the trend, signaling Florida prosperity.
A local appeal urges residents to spend money in Mount Dora to support growth and fair development for the home city. It argues that buying from out of town harms Mount Dora’s progress and future opportunities.
The note urges planting calendulas nasturtiums pansies snapdragons and similar flowers now for winter bloom. It emphasizes cool weather moist soil cheap seeds and a sense of pride in gardening.
The citrus industry begins the shipping year with brighter prospects as quarantine on citrus fruits is lifted and Florida markets aim for all southern states and beyond. A Florida Citrus Exchange plan to handle slower grades at a profit signals growth while postwar demand from the Midwest boosts Florida growers.
A column urges the Postmaster General to seek a two and a half cent rate to cover the postal deficit while blaming the poor paper and tearing issues on Uncle Sam. The writer argues for better stamp paper and cleaner perforation to avoid tearing Ben Franklin’s image.
A feature recalls a father’s grief after a child is killed by fast driving near a corner shop. He urges readers to slow down and stop racing through danger zones, arguing the conscience of men must cry halt to this passion for speed.
City efforts led by the town council park board and the beautification committee of the evis of Pythias aim to mow, clear trash, and beautify every parkway in town. The ongoing cleanup is praised as making the city look noticeably brighter each day.
Bill Wingler offers free petunia seed to plant along parkway borders. He predicts a pleasing spectacle within weeks that will draw visitors to Mount Dora.
A gathering of women from Eustis Leesburg Mount Dora organized a United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter at the Walker home on Crooked Lake. Col Sanborn and veteran T A Hux shared a friendly exchange ending with Hux receiving a copper-bronze Infantry button from a Confederate era relic.
Mount Dora real estate man E. E. Truskett, known for a long weekly ad, argues in a letter to the Mount Dora Topic that maintaining a strong hometown newspaper benefits all readers and businesses, urging community support for a viable paper and local commerce.
A humorous street exchange features a man claiming he is a veterinarian and showing a small bag as his instruments. The interlocutor questions his claim with a colloquial challenge and disbelief.
Ivy Clough Johnson edits a 12 page color booklet for Mount Dora, praised as attractive advertising literature. The compendium showcases the Ridge Section of the State with over 30 tropical scenes and images of residences and public buildings.
The piece notes to readers that after the Hawley Smoot Tariff Act exports rose for August vs July by about 36 million, praised by the President, but critics counter with broader figures showing August 1930 exports far below those of August 1929 and 1928. They argue eight months of 1930 trails 1929 by nearly 800 million.
In Tarpon Springs the Rotary Club hosts a free Friday night show called Stunt Night. Local talent stars, occasional outside acts appear, and a speaker touts Tarpon Springs benefits to inspire pride. Last week the park drew over 1,000 attendees. Mount Dora and other towns are doing similar events.
A collage of humorous vignettes covers Florida politics and culture with digs at car makers and advertising myths. It notes Orlando's October 15 tourist season kickoff, debates on public life and safety, and satirical jests about Tom Thumb golf and local commerce.
The Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce will organize an outreach effort via Kiwanis and Rotary to spread positive talking points about the city. Community nights are suggested to showcase Lake Wales strengths such as good schools, a fine hospital, a low tax rate, and an efficient city government. The plan aims to prepare residents and workers to answer public questions about the city.
Dickson and Ives Company of Orlando announces the open house and fashion revue moved to tonight October 2nd. The store opens at 7 30 P M and the revue begins at 8 P M featuring autumn merchandise for women children and the home. The Friday opening day October 3rd will showcase a feature group in every department with fashion shows on the second floor the following week. The State Board of Health in Jacksonville offers letters from the Bureau of Child Hygiene and Public Health Nursing for expectant mothers indicating plans to use a midwife or physician requests for copies via the Bureau.
Sunday services include Sunday school at 10:00 led by Superintendent Nimnicht, communion at 11:00, young people at 6:30, evening worship at 7:30, and mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. The pastor invites friends to all services.
Sunday school graded in all departments meets at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m Sermon by the pastor B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m Evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m Good music and singing All are welcome
The Congregational church lists Bible school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Mr Spencer returning to preach on Giving Mount Dora a Christian Advertisement. A Young People's Meeting is planned for 7 p m and invites all friends and newcomers to join in public worship.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis lists Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. The reading room operates Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4. All are welcome.
The Lake County Home Demonstration Clubs executive committee met to plan the Lake County flower show in March and a three day clothing school in November. Activities include millinery, Christmas gift novelties, Mary Ann dresses, and junior club programs. Shoppe openings and staff needs are noted with Boxes 66, Tavares.
Gus Weeks discusses planting cabbage and other crops to offset drought losses and meet demand in upcountry areas. He notes reduced yields and storage stocks, urges diversification to balance risk, and plans to work with the county agent on profitable fall crops for food and feed demand.
In October girls of varying years complete sewing and home crafts while older students guide younger ones. Fifth and sixth year girls act as local leaders and women in communities with clubs serve similarly. Clermont women support a girl with materials as part of the program.
Mount Dora Topic reports merchants sell original sales books, carbon backs, and 50 sets to book at 50 cents per dozen, detailing pricing and availability.
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