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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
5
A collection of aphorisms and remarks notes a 1933 fiscal deficit of 400 million dollars while reflecting on politics optimism and progress. It contrasts modern civilizational advances with past eras and cites statements by Senator James E Watson on dryness and fairness.
The passage muses on stock exchange margins and those who demand government support. It cites Willie Upshaw’s political threat and argues prosperity comes from diligent effort rather than desire, comparing the world to a looking glass that returns one’s own reflection.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dave Sholtz says he will veto any tax increase bill passed by the legislature. He advocates cost cuts over new revenue to balance the state budget.
Citizens and Southern National Bank of Atlanta announces a one million dollar currency issue marking its 44th year in business. The piece notes opposition to the three cent postal rate and cites the Postmaster General calling for a return to the two cent rate to revive mail volume and revenue.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce earns acclaim for a three month publicity campaign ending in this issue of the Topic. George J White, president, is highlighted for his free leadership and substantial volunteer service to the town, with officers and directors also commended for their roles.
The State Marketing Commission report shows Florida counties’ production with Polk county shipping the most produce last year. Sem inole county sent a solid car of vegetables or fruit every 67 minutes, ranking behind Polk. Lake county placed fifth. Sem inole led carrot shipments.
The United States Sugar Corporation is planting 5 000 acres to sugar cane in the Lake Okeechobee region and about 14 000 acres are nearly ready for harvest on the company’s plantations. The expansion will provide employment for several thousand men.
Reports from state chambers of commerce show a large share of this season’s winter visitors are first timers. The findings highlight effective advertising of Florida attractions and boost calls for intensified efforts to promote the state’s pleasures, comfort, and enjoyment to the country.
Charles Herring recreation director travels the northern states in a sound car for about two months carrying 50,000 illustrated booklets and 200 letters to civic clubs to promote Florida’s Daytona Beach as a winter resort.
The grapefruit is said to have originated in China about 3000 years ago from a wild citrus tree. An Englishman, Captain Shaddock, supposedly brought it to the West Indies in the eighteenth century, where it thrived. It then spread to the United States, where growers advanced its cultivation to a high level.
The 1932 World Series drew $713377 from fans with players sharing $363822.27. Yankees earned about $5000 each and Cubs around $4000 each for four days’ work. The 1928 World Series pool record stood at $419786.60, and this year’s pool was about $56000 below that total.
The piece argues the Democratic wave will give the Republicans a safe working majority in the Senate’s upper chamber. Of 34 seats to be filled, 11 are Democratic from the South. Vermont Connecticut Idaho favor Republicans, leaving 20 with Democrats having the best chance. The forecast foresees a shift from the current single vote Republican Senate to a larger Democratic majority in both houses.
The article notes a Times Square cafeteria offering complete meals for about 15 cents with most items priced at one cent. Milk costs 3 cents and beef stew 5 cents, while coffee bread prunes and raisins are a cent. The place is clean with well dressed staff and as many as 1800 female customers served daily.
A recent church world item notes eight U S presidents were Protestant Episcopal worshippers starting with George Washington. It lists six Presbyterians including Woodrow Wilson and Abraham Lincoln with Presbyterians, Jefferson without official membership, four Methodists, four Unitarians, two Reformed, one Disciple, one Congregationalist, and mentions President Hoover as a Society of Friends representative. If Roosevelt is elected, he would join the Episcopal list as a long-time Hyde Park vestryman.
An Arkansas doctor studied fish appetites and found minnows painted to resemble goldfish improved catches. He argues that fish like artful presentation like people and suggests adding piscatorial aesthetics to higher education.
Congressman Eugene Cox reports Shannon Committee findings that the federal government operates in about 300 lines of business and must rapidly withdraw from competing with private enterprise to protect national prosperity. He cites midwest investigations and hearings in Memphis and New Orleans as part of the nationwide inquiry.
New figures show fires swept 51 578 310 acres costing about 67 087 160 dollars in 1931 nearly triple the average annual loss. Charles Lathrop Pack of the American Tree Association warns fires threaten a continuing timber crop.
A historical sketch covers a judge elevated to the supreme court who became governor in October 1892 by a 23 000 vote majority, with Col Peter O Knight of Tampa nominating him. It notes officials John L Crawford William D Bloxham and William N Sheats, and reforms led by comptroller Bloxham amid citrus freezes the 1890s storms and Cuba's upheaval. It also mentions Congress members Sparkman Davis Crane and the 1895 adoption of the Australian ballot system.
A lively column lampoons weekly observances from National Foot Health to National Dog Week and hints at National Frog Leg Week. The writer critiques public focus, jokes about calendars, and muses on political loyalties while signaling weariness with trends.
The report lists October 16 services at 409 Fifth Avenue with 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. programs. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. to discuss temperance and prohibition with two magazine article reports on Robert McMurray and Lemuel. Evening worship follows and a Wednesday prayer meeting is scheduled.
The Congregational Community Church announces a Bible School at 10:00 a m and a morning worship at 11:00 a m with a Young People’s meeting at 7:00 p m led by Pastor David B Spencer.
Mid week service Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school graded in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship 11 a m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us.
The regular Christian Science service meets in the Public Library building each Sunday at eleven. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is at eight. Sunday school sessions occur Sunday morning at ten.
On Grandview Street near Stokley Villa the First Lord's Day service is at 3 p m with preaching by Bro Hugh E Garret of Daytona Beach. The Second Lord's Day service is at 3 p m with preaching by Bro John H Adams of Leesburg. Also every Lord's Day at 2 30 p m Bible study for children and adults. Everyone welcome.
The First Presbyterian Church of Sorrento Florida invites attendance on October 16 1932 with Bible school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m Ministers message centers on Modern Idolatry and the home generation Good music fellowship and a timely message are promised The piece ends with a light satirical aside about politics and a dog named Bozo the mind reader
The Etude names Walter Ruel Cowles associate professor of theory and orchestra director at Florida State College for Women as among the world’s best known musicians. A Yale graduate and former faculty member, he joined FSCW in 1930 and has composed piano and orchestral works including an ode dedicated to the college and Dean Ella Scoble Opperman.
Editor M. M. Lee of the Winter Haven Chief receives compliments from the Chamber of Commerce and other local bodies for twenty one years of publication. He has been a driving force in the community and is credited for public service and leadership through dinners and tributes.
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