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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
4
The Mount Dora Publishing Company issues a weekly edition published in Mount Dora Florida each Thursday. The notice confirms regular release cadence and location for the publication.
An editorial from the Tampa Tribune urges drivers to slow for school zones and intersections as thousands of Tampa and Hillsborough students return to classrooms. It recounts a father's plea to protect his child, emphasizing vigilance to prevent accidents and keep children safe on streets near schools.
A lighthearted column by Robert McMurray recalls civic topics and world events without heavy discussion of war or politics. A reader letter objects to lake front cleanup, fearing its impact on local characters and traditions, while a prize story note from Oklahoma hints at a revival contest offering cash.
The column blends mild humor about eternity and winter, mentions the Florida tourist season, and notes Friday night football at Umatilla with Mount Dora projected to win by two touchdowns. It also mentions Charles Norris in charge of a tennis tournament and a grousing aside about youth.
An October Progressive Farmer article by J Francis Cooper highlights Florida's push to expand Sea Island cotton with 12500 to 13000 acres, led by Madison Lake Columbia and Marion counties. Governors, state agencies, and WPA support seed purity and pest control as demand rises and defense programs boost prospects.
The article surveys Florida efforts to boost production for military and industrial uses. It cites Sea Island cotton stockings and shirts, Sea Island cotton quality, Paprika and lettuce shifts, potential ramie and soy crop uses, plastics demand, and sugar grass trials. It notes wartime opportunities and ongoing experiments across the state, with Gainesville paprika trials and broader agricultural prospects.
The U S Marine Corps re opens a recruiting station at the Orange County courthouse in Orlando. Eligible youths between 64 and 74 inches tall with suitable weight and good eyesight may enlist and learn trade skills for post service life. Contact Sergeant W F Crystal, officer in charge, at the listed address.
Mr Blair of Wildwood Florida died suddenly from a heart attack at his home. He was 43 and leaves a widow, two children Patty Jane 6 and Bob 2, his Mount Dora parents, and four sisters. Funeral held Sunday at First Baptist Church Lake Weir with Rev Boat officiating. Burial in Lake Weir cemetery. He was active in Lions International, a Mason and former Master of Wildwood Masonic Lodge, and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Weir.
Capital Census reports an upward business trend in Florida with motorist gasoline purchases reaching 29,341,491 gallons in September 1940, up from 25,353,248 in September 1939. Tax receipts from the 7 cent per gallon tax totaled 2,053,904, compared with 1,774,727 a year earlier, with Dade and Duval counties driving most of the revenue.
State law divides seven cent gas tax with three cents to counties. Eighteen counties including Calhoun Dixie Hillsborough and Santa Rosa have paid road and bridge debt in full. Lafayette recently cleared debt and may use 20 percent of the three cent gas tax for general county needs. 80 percent goes to county road construction.
The 1939 motor vehicle department sold just over 400000 license tags with gross revenue of 6555917.17 dollars. By September 30 1940 sales reached 511396 tags and receipts of 7032493.40 dollars. With three months left this year, tag purchases aim for a new annual total.
Democratic campaign officials seek contributions from state workers for the national campaign while avoiding Hatch Act conflicts. Funds are described as voluntary and employees with federal ties are told not to contribute. Departments differ in method, with some collecting one percent of monthly salary and others allowing employee-set amounts.
Hopes to refurnish and rehabilitate the Florida Senate chamber stall due to lack of funds though suppliers would extend credit. Officials fear tying an incoming administration to outgoing promises. Inauguration day looms with dressing up postponed. A reader service offers impersonal state government data for a fee. The note closes with a witty jab at courts and punctual trains.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers conducts services at 11:00 with sermon on Reasoning Upward. 6:30 Epworth League and 7:30 evening service titled What Kind of Bone Have You. Mrs C M Gudgeon is organist and choir. Church School begins at 10:00.
Rev. A. A. Stanley Supply Pastor at Corner Sixth Avenue. Bible School at 9 45 a m with C M Hall superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 00 a m.
The Community Church announces 11 00 a m morning worship led by Pastor Harry Westbrook Reed D D with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist and choir director. The service features a sermon by the pastor.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida invites parishioners and visitors to attend Holy Communion on the first Sunday and prayer and sermon on other Sundays of the month. A cordial welcome to all. D T Johnson Rector.
The Church of Christ invites attendance at Bible Study at 9 45 a m Sunday sermons at 11 a m Communion and preaching and 7 30 p m Evening Services. Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting.
Catholic Church at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis lists rectory at 234 Badger Ave and phone 222 Rev. William O Farrell pastor. Mass times are 8 a m on the first Sunday and 10 30 a m on other Sundays with weekday mass at 7 30 a m Confessions Saturdays eve Holy Days and first Fridays 7 30 p m Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m Baptisms Sundays 3 p m.
Rev W S Bass pastor. Sunday school at 3 pm. Preaching at 4 pm. Prayer meeting Tuesday 8 pm. Youth group Friday 8 pm. Come and worship with us.
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