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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce will launch an annual publicity drive with the Topic next week through December. Eight thousand copies will reach Topic visitors plus regular subscribers. A thousand names receive four weeks free Topic issues, then another thousand. Each issue features Mount Dora publicity and local news.
J Edwin Baker of Umatilla was elected governor of the Florida Kiwanis district at the West Palm Beach convention. Karl Lehmann was chosen lieutenant governor of the central division. St Petersburg will host the 1940 meeting. Baker heads the Harry Anna home for crippled children and has led Florida Elks. Registration reached 947. Tracy Kramer L C Smith and W L Barnett represented Mount Dora Kiwanis.
Stuart H. Bowman of Clermont was re elected president of the Florida Association of Real Estate Boards at its 23rd annual convention in Tampa Jacksonville chosen as 1940 convention city The board adopted as its primary objective the passage of a constitutional amendment to remove ad valorem taxes from Florida real estate
Service Sunday features Rev. Wm. T. Scott of Jacksonville, superintendent of the Florida Congregational Christian Conference, delivering the opening sermon at the Community church.
National Board of Fire Underwriters promotes school self inspections for safety. The program covers exits fire escapes alarm systems and hazardous areas like furnace rooms and shops. Since adoption by public school officials and fire chiefs groups, nearly a million copies have been distributed to guide safeguarding efforts.
Florida motorists contributed more to the teachers salary fund via automobile license tag purchases in the third quarter. A report by Motor Vehicle Commissioner D W Finley shows 473 421 tags sold totaling 6 463 837 dollars, up 35 057 tags and 434 837 dollars from last year and 690 742 dollars above 1937 receipts.
The second annual Slash Pine Forest and Farm Festival will be held in Lake City from November 13 to 18. The event showcases local forestry and agricultural activities with guest speakers and demonstrations across multiple days.
A benefit card party is planned Friday night at the Community Building to raise funds for park equipment including a table and benches. The event supports Gilbert Park overlooking Lake Dora with tickets at 25 cents and cash donations welcomed. authorizes local civic groups and volunteers to continue park improvements.
The annual Chamber of Commerce tournament will crown champions Saturday night with George J. White presenting cups and trophies. Friday features the men’s singles final between Charles Norris and Clayton Tremain, plus mixed doubles and men's doubles events.
Real estate dealers listed will close their offices at noon on Saturdays through the period when Thursday half holidays are not observed. The offices of O. M. Simpson A. C. Quixley J. G. LaDue and J. J. West Realty Company will begin Saturday noon closings this week.
Returning from the north, Lawn Bowling Club members resume court activity in a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Maben have come back, Dr. and Mrs. Poole returned last week, Dexter slated for October 20, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson due November 3 and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas on November 9.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a food sale Saturday at 418 Donnelly Avenue. The store room north of the A P store between that store and the Topic office will host a variety of home cooked foods.
The Townsend Club will gather Monday October 16 at 6 p.m. for a pot luck supper followed by an auction. Friends and members are invited to attend.
The Automobile Club of Buffalo has received a supply of Lake County folders from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce detailing opportunities in the area. Local motorists learn about places, routes, and prospects in Lake County as promoted by regional organizers.
Thos. H. Cooley Mount Dora city attorney and two term Lake County state representative announces his bid for State Senator. He pledges experience and public service while planning discussions with residents ahead of the 1940 primary.
The Junior Riding Club enjoyed cooler weather as fifteen riders rode trails in the National Forest on Sunday afternoon. They viewed lakes in bottom lands and noted a variety of horse breeds including thoroughbred standardbred and ponies. Mr. Jess Allen leads the club and offers riding classes for children and youths on Saturdays.
Mayor Simpson and Mrs. M V Simpson arrived home Friday following several weeks in Hot Springs Arkansas. They report feeling greatly improved after treatment and baths at the famous spa.
State and U S Forest Service data attribute over 34 million dollars in annual losses to careless and criminal burning of forests across 11 southern states. The report pins most blame on unlawful woodburning, while praising organized fire protection and urging stronger public action to curb fires and protect farm incomes.
The Cowart Chevrolet Co of Eustis opens a Mount Dora agency in the Woods Building on Fourth Avenue adjoining the J. M. Smith Service Station. C. M. Hall leads the Mount Dora operation with J. M. Smith assisting in sales and service. The showroom will feature three Chevrolet passenger models including a new Special DeLuxe, on display Saturday morning.
Angela Thirkell’s This novel gathers a chorus of readers’ favorite types led by Mrs Brandon a charming heroine with a grown son and daughter who draws devotion from men of all ages yet misreads their sentiments Old Aunt Sissie Brandon Abbey adds comic alarm while the muted romance of a long-suffering companion threads through the tale Reading this book offers a buoyant antidote to crises and everyday tensions.
Mrs Edna G Fuller from Orlando will address Kiwanis on a crusade for Christian democracy. Rev John H Hanger spoke on the war and religion urging rekindled faith, loyalty, and missionary legacy. The meeting included birthday cigars, a prize for attendance, and notes on the Lake County Horticultural Association.
Florida becomes the first exhibitor to sign for the 1940 World’s Fair. The Florida exhibit, popular and costly at 1 250 000 dollars, plans a larger display next year. A Florida beach will be simulated on Fountain Lake with sand from Florida, 5000 tropical trees and plants sent north, and an aviary added to the building.
Mrs. George Leeds Zell of Mount Dora sent another shipment of gloriosa superba to the Florida Exhibit at the New York World's Fair. This marks the seventh Florida display shipment in three years to Cleveland and New York, drawing much attention for the blossoms.
Winnie Dean aged 24 was arrested Sunday for reckless driving and driving without a license. He appeared before Judge Herlong and was fined one dollar and costs with a thirty day jail sentence. Dean resides near the Eustis Tavares area.
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