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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
12
A compilation of short anecdotes and quotes on politics education and daily life. The piece notes women candidates advantages and critiques self interest while praising education vocational training and Florida’s World’s Fair exhibit attendance and impact. It references Charles H Calloway’s divorce case and King Albert's coffee habit anecdote.
C C Commander of the Florida Citrus Exchange urged adoption of a new marketing agreement at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. He warned that uncontrolled shipments caused market demoralization and deep losses for growers, while a controlled plan would limit volumes and stabilize Florida fruit prices for the rest of the season.
Government plans to hasten domestic tung oil growth include planting 100000 acres in Florida. C. C. Concannon will tour Gulf and interior Florida sites to finalize work under a Federal relief project. Tests in Gainesville show domestic oil outperforms imports and markets may be vast. Tourism surges as St Petersburg reports early visitor boom and Chamber of Commerce predicts a record 1934-35 season.
An editor praises weekly papers that include a good editorial page. The note says the desk cannot function without such weeks, and exchanges lacking editorials are not even glanced at by the staff.
The speaker argues tax loads fall on the small homeowner while exemptions would shift burden. He recalls past political promises of extra sessions and questions the need for new revenue. He suggests homes could be taxed equally and laments local fiscal strain on schools.
A descriptive tribute to Mount Dora in Lake County highlights its lakeside setting on Lake Dora, tree lined streets, artesian wells, utilities, a weekly newspaper, culture and recreation facilities, a yacht club, hotels, a bank, shops, Lake County Golf Club, and a scenic boulevard drive. The writer notes thirty five winters spent there and extols its attractions.
Advertises 100 sheets of paper and 100 printed envelopes for 1.00 each with topics including No Trespassing For Rent For Sale Rooms For Rent Apartment For Rent and 10 cents each for topic office.
The Florida Citrus Exchange invites members to a silver anniversary luncheon at the Hillsboro Hotel in Tampa. A wire from Edith Keller notes honoring Exchange guests Paul Armstrong of the California Fruit Growers Exchange and W E Gissing er on October 9 1934.
Lake County Tuberculosis and Health Association coordinates with schools and Parent-Teacher Associations to observe Thanks for Health Day. Supt. W. S. Cawthon emphasizes promoting health and notes tuberculosis remains a major killer for ages fifteen to twenty five. Teachers will discuss TB health, with programs distributed in Florida schools by local Christmas Seal workers.
Stamp enthusiasts are told mail to Little America Antarctica will close around November 1 to allow a final chance for a second cancellation cover with the U S official postmark from Admiral Byrd camp. Byrd Expedition will still receive covers in Washington D C until about November 1. National Park stamps issue details follow with several park stamps released from multiple locations in late 1900s.
Mr R C McCranie of Jacksonville longtime general superintendent for the ACL southern division died October 4 in a private Atlanta hospital. He served on the Florida State Chamber of Commerce board and held civic posts. He had many Mount Dora connections and frequent local visits.
Sunday services begin at 10:00 a m with a Sunday school and at 11:00 a m the sermon The Faith of Jesus by Reverend Perry B James Evening worship at 7 30 p m features The Fruit of the Spirit The ves ted choir directed by Mrs Esther Wyatt sings God Is Love for the processional and the morning and evening anthems Miss Jeanette Pike plays organ prelude and offertory The evening sermon is The Power of Prayer by Mr James.
Community Church Bible School at 10:00 a m continues a sermon series on the gospel and present day problems. Topic focuses on Christ's Second Coming in a Modern World. Young People's meeting at 6:30 p m. Public invited. David B. Spencer, Pastor.
Liam Renfroe Lambert invites worshipers to attend Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 am Baptist Young Peoples Union at 7 pm evening worship and mid week service on Wednesday at 8 pm. Join at any service.
Clean and well furnished units at Ingram Apartments available for $15.00 to $30.00 per month.
Buyer seeks a bargain stucco frame bungalow with two bedrooms bath and living area. Property includes garage and fruit trees with taxes paid to January 1 1934. Lot measures 50 by 40 feet and value stated as twice the price.
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