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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
4
A Mount Dora weekly note item from 1916 highlights local content under the Mount Dora Publishing Company. It recalls the post office filing as second class matter and jokes about taxes, peanut season, Tin Pan Alley, and a mock quote about wages for wives. It also mentions Rollins College students from Austria, China, Germany and Czechoslovakia and Eskimos eating ice cream.
The Times-Union quotes a controversial remark about Negroes and endorses a tribute praising American women. The piece suggests Florida should stay appealing as thousands visit, and asserts the United States should have a woman president, reflecting era attitudes.
Florida's veteran senator Duncan v. Fletcher says Roosevelt will be nominated and reelected by a large majority, similar to 1932, while resting after eight months of strenuous Congress work. He comments on the national political situation and asserts strong support for the president.
The American Automobile Association reports that higher speeds raise fuel cost per mile across thirteen car makes. At 30 mph cars average 18 mpg, at 60 mph 12.6 mpg, at 80 mph 8.6 mpg. Oil consumption is seven times greater at 55 mph than at 30 mph.
Lake County commissioners allocate funds in the 1935 36 budget to restart a functioning Chamber of Commerce. J B An president of the Eustis Chamber of Commerce urges county towns to cooperate, saying the time is right for united action and the cross state canal opens new prospects for growth.
The Florida exhibit moves to New York City in the Rockefeller Center complex with dioramas by Charles E. Plastow and architecture by P. E. Paist. Lorenzo A. Wilson says the display will exceed Chicago World’s Fair efforts, aiming to lure winter visitors and expand Florida markets for fruits vegetables and permanent settlement.
An editorial urges Florida to pursue pine paper mills as a path to industrial growth and abundant prosperity. It cites the Pensacola Journal noting the South will supply world newsprint, with Northwest Florida as a potential site due to shipping access, urging swift statewide effort to attract mill investment.
Dr George B Cutten president of Colgate University says fishing offers real thinking time and escape from modern life. He asserts fishing provides the only opportunity for men to think undisturbed and avoid society’s complexities.
Fathers Night observed by the PTA at the upcoming November 5 meeting marks the first night session of the year. Officers include President D. D. Roseborough Secretary J. M. McCown and Treasurer W. A. Vincent. Program committee members are Thomas Dooley Gerald Hurlburt and W. C. Sleight. Membership and committee assignments cover White PFletcher Crane Miller Wells and Lee.
A long Mount Dora letter recalls a New England visit with fall foliage and racing talk. The writer praises visitors including Frank Hadlock and Archie Hurlburt, mentions PARI MOTUR betting at Suffolk Downs, Pan American bases, and plans for winter sports and tourism driven by the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce.
The Etchells from the Frock and Frill Shop report a late season in Maine, noting continued business despite departing tourists. Mrs Keller improves from an accident, and Joe Etchells promises a Maine clam tale not told. The writers plan to stay until October 15 before returning to Mount Dora.
All members of the P T A Carnival Committee are invited to tea at the home of Mrs. Gerald Hurlburt, chairman, in Sylvan Shores, Thursday afternoon October 3 at 4 00 P M. Plans will be discussed for the Hallowe en Carnival.
Friends of Charles Bennett learn he is recovering after a mowing accident at his Liberty Missouri summer home. Lloyd Atkins caring for Bennett’s property received a hospital letter from Mrs Bennett in Kansas City stating he will not lose his leg and is making slow progress.
The Miss Pike CH Choir of Music Methodist Church leads a program at the church. Choir practice is set for seven thirty each Friday evening. Chairman notes the era of hostility and public forces, with a quotation from President Roosevelt about bearing honor.
Rally Day will be observed with clergy and lay participants in the morning worship. At the close a speaker, Miss Jeannette Pike, will lead an evening program titled Crisis Not a Problem but a.
The Congregational Community Church presents 10 a.m. Bible School with classes for all, 11 a.m. worship led by Pastor Andrew M Brodie, sermon titled Cross Wearers or Cross Bearers, and 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor for all young people. Organist is Florence Gilbert Hanscom.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church lists Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young Peoples Union 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 8:00 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday 8:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend any or all services.
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL EUSTIS hosts Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 AM with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month led by Rector D T Johnson. ST MARYS OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH serves Mass at 8 AM in Eustis and 10 AM in Clermont with first Friday Mass at 7 30 AM pastor Rev Patrick Doyle invites parishioners.
Meeting sessions held at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near Crate Mill every Sunday at 10 30 a m on invitation. attendees welcome and urged to join in shared worship and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Ray Eckholdt announce the birth of an eight pound daughter Betty Jo on Friday morning September 27 at Lake County Medical Center Umatilla. Mr and Mrs Joeb Treadwell report a daughter Joanne born in September.
A free booklet explains direct reduction loans with convenient monthly installments for both principal and interest. No share purchase required to obtain a loan. Contact J J West at 216 Broad St Mount Dora for a government supervised guide.
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