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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
4
The note collection links easy payments to extractions, silk worms to cotton, and longer fish tales. It cites a statistician on women marrying earlier, a secret service view on women as detectives, and urges caution in modern geography reliant on newspapers. It warns safe walking near parked cars and notes increasing women’s shoe sizes.
A physician notes that quick thinking can save pedestrians under sudden danger, suggesting split-second decisions improve survival chances in traffic incidents. The claim emphasizes mental reflexes as critical protective factors in urban hazards.
Close observers note that the industrious are likelier to inherit luck through effort, suggesting persistence shapes fortunate outcomes more than chance alone.
The magazine ranks Daytona Beach Florida as the best U S beach with Green Harbor Massachusetts rated second.
A brief note from Rome Georgia's News-Tribune hints Florida produced about two million pounds of tung oil in the past year, though the spelling in the source item is unclear.
Georgia leads the United States in arachis hypogea output, producing more peanuts than any other state. The claim notes multiple common names for the crop such as goobers and groundpeas.
The Charleston News and Courier editor derides subsidies for beauty parlors arguing that many women need cosmetic treatment, calling the situation alarming.
The Lake County Citizen reports a $250,000 new development in Mount Dora, Florida. The town is described as a pretty winter destination with wealthy visitors who return year after year for amusements and contented holidays.
An advertisement style piece extols Florida's climate as healthful and life extending. It cites a Cosmopolitan Life Story example of Odd McIntyre’s recovery after a Florida stay, aided by the sun and hospitality, to urge nationwide promotion of Florida as a health haven.
The Orange Blossom Trail Association expands north to south travel from the Georgia line to Key West by adding U S Highway 41 north of Lake City and the Miami Key West Overseas Highway. Cities like Sebring and Avon Park pledge support as the non profit group plans more billboards folders and metropolitan ads to boost traffic this winter.
Industrial development fuels growth but stores are the link to consumers. The economy depends on retail sales, and supporting local merchants helps build a stronger, more prosperous city.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce approves three extra nominees for the board for the new year. Mrs. Lucy M. Woodruff represents Clermont Chamber of Commerce. Dr. G A Richardson of Mount Dora represents the Lake County Osteopathic Association. Miss Nan Rooney represents Umatilla Woman's Club. Nominations must be filed at the chamber office at the earliest date.
The Malone Greenbacks, a top diamondball team in this section, will hold a practice session Monday night at Heim Field.
Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney star in the dramatic true life story of Father Edward J. Flanagan and his effort to found a home for underprivileged boys. The film follows his 21 year fight to build Boys Town Nebraska. Norman Taurog directed this early screen portrait of a pioneer in child welfare.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce notes a Railroad Magazine illustration of two rails on a single set of ties. In Florida between Tavares and Orlando Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line run 3800 feet of joint track using the same ties yet with separate rails. Col. C. E. Lester says it is the only US example of two railroads on shared cross ties and reflects local cooperation.
Jefferson Thomas, a popular news commentator, returns to the microphone after illness on his usual watch at WRUF Gainesville. He frequently references Lake County, recalling his stint as secretary of the Leesburg chamber of commerce.
Lake County Horticultural Association to discuss selling Florida citrus by the pound at the Community Building on Monday evening October 17. E F DeBusk of the University of Florida Extension Service will speak with charts. Supper at 6 30 for 50 cents. address at 8 00. President C R Hiatt will preside. program arranged by County Agent R E Norris.
Mrs. Ethel B. Matson of the National Staff of the American Junior Red Cross will discuss this international youth movement at Leesburg Elementary School on Wednesday evening October 19 at 8 oclock. The meeting is open to the public. Junior Red Cross has eight million members and aims to foster citizenship international goodwill and unselfish service.
The Children's Workshop at 756 Clayton Street offers varied activities. Kindergarten opens October 17 with outdoor play, a sand box, swing, and a work table for toy or boat making. Afternoon tutoring and Saturday handcraft classes begin October 22, with baskets toys airplanes and marionettes.
The third weekly broadcast on WDBO from 12 45 to 1 00 pm featured home demonstration agent Mrs Lucie K Miller and county agent R E Norris as speakers under the Lake County Agricultural Department.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers presides with Esther ene directing music and Mrs C Brown organist. Church School at 10:00 Rally Day on Stewardship. Sermon at 7:30 Paul Before ero. Community sing at 7:15 led by Dan Bishop. Devotional program and 8:00 entertainment by Everett M Hinshaw with poems and West stories.
First Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 A M and 11 00 A M worship services. Young People’s meeting at 7 00 P M with mid week activities at 6 30 P M and evening service at 7 30 P M led by Pastor R W Acree.
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