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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
4
A disjointed column notes Florida’s tourism potential and political digressions. It compares windjammers to politicians, comments on aging beauty, war deaths, truth, happiness, money, and ends with praise for Miami’s hotel boom and a Legion parade trophy. It also ridicules a Walter Winchell style columnist with neutral stance on Europe.
The outlook predicts the largest winter tourist season in Florida history driven by the European war and the Florida Exhibit at the New York World's Fair. Transportation improvements and competitive pricing are urged to accommodate an unprecedented influx of visitors and ensure their satisfaction.
A compact recap notes how 19th century hat styles mocked by fashion critics echo in modern times and recalls a 1872 Cleveland Leader description. It then cites Bureau of Standards tests showing fuel economy declines with speed, asserting slow driving saves gasoline.
The Asheville Times editorials say fear has faded as America enjoys bountiful harvests. Government will curb profiteers, while surplus stores reassure consumers that no need to hoard food amid global crisis. Farm prices may rise slowly with autumn business.
The Crisp County Ga editor extols dogs for loyalty and condemns crimes of poisoning. He notes several dogs, including prized pedigrees, were killed in the community. He argues poisoning a dog is a grave crime deserving judgment. The piece references rising divorces and marriages in America as well.
Editor M D Baer argues Florida should lure retired railroad workers by creating affordable colonies with housing and recreational facilities. He cites 123000 to 120000 retirees and their pensions, plus extra income from investments, as substantial local buying power. He warns promotion must come from communities, not real estate agents, to build lasting bases of loyal citizens.
Farm leaders see Townsend Plan benefits for seniors as Florida and California draw pension dollars. The piece argues pension movements deserve support and Florida should capitalize on attracting funds and retirees seeking sunshine, travel, or permanent residence.
Lake County Horticultural Association directors reelected the president for a third term and named William Fletcher as vice president and Karl Lehmann as secretary treasurer. R. E. Norris was reelected assistant secretary. A financing committee was formed to explore a 50 ton fertilizer plant with H. C. Brown chairing the panel.
Six year old Ray Allen of Piedmont South Carolina caught six fish on a Montverde fishing trip joining his parents and Dr N T Richardson mayor of Montverde. The party included Mr and Mrs Clarence Allen and Dr and Mrs Harry Waldrop on their honeymoon. They fished Lake Apopka for a week and plan to return. Football Friday night Mount Dora hosts Dade City.
An ice box offered for seven dollars by F M Hadlock at 249 Highland Ave. An accompanying classified ad seeks salesmen and saleswomen to distribute products in local territory earning from three to ten dollars per day with high profits. Contact Nu-Bak Laboratories at 1630 Main St Jacksonville Florida for distributor opportunities.
State Superintendent Colin English announced a mobilization of teachers and leaders to form study groups across about 1400 schools. The move aims to align classroom methods with democratic community needs, urging parental and civic collaboration and a thorough survey of local resources.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis invites parishioners and neighbors to services next Sunday at 11 am with Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayers and sermons on other Sundays of the month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road invites all to attend services. Bible Study at 9 45 a m Preaching and Communion at 11 00 a m Evening Service at 7 45 p m Midweek prayer and Ladies Bible classes on specified days are announced.
Regular services held each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Come worship with us.
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real The Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m features testimonies experiences and remarks The free reading room in Fountain Inn B 117 Eustis Street is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 2 5 p m The Bible and Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased The public is invited to attend all services and use the reading room
Outlaw deer Bill at Gold Head Branch State Park near Keystone Heights receives another solitary confinement sentence after attacking State Senator George A. Dame’s family and causing a string of park escapades. Nancy, Bill’s companion, remains largely unseen as Bill’s antics grow into local legend. A separate note mentions a $10,000 remodeling project by Florida Motor Lines and Greyhound to upgrade a Miami Beach bus station at 536 Washington Avenue.
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