Ford dislikes reading books says they muss his mind
The Jacksonville Times-Union notes Henry Ford grumbles about reading as books disturb his thinking. The piece also jokes about Mount Dora’s feminine name yet masculine character and mentions Old Man Winter taking hold in northern states while tourists will soon visit sunny lands with fruits and flowers.
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Henry Ford
Mount Dora
Jacksonville Times - Union
Maitland
Settl Wood
Pendryville
Eustis
Lake Dora
New York
Florida
H. G. Wells
Fort Worth Angler Claims 13 000 Bass Caught Over 25 Years
Jack Lamb of Fort Worth Texas says he has caught more than 13 000 legal size bass during a 25 year fishing career. The feat highlights a long running effort and a notable record claimed by a local angler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lamb
Fort Worth
Texas
Roosevelt leads in Straus polls for Democratic nomination
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt tops four presidential preference polls conducted by J I Straus among voters across 46 states. The New York businessman released results showing Roosevelt with a substantial lead in each survey as the Democratic national convention approaches next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
J. I. Straus
New York
Mr. Straus
Roosevelt
Yucca Patrol Claims World-Record Camp Quickness
Holyoke Mass Boy Scout Yucca Patrol says it can set up and tear down camp faster than rivals. At the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield the patrol pitched camp in 57 seconds and struck camp in 61 seconds.
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Boy Scouts
Yucca Patrol
Holyoke
Mass
Springfield
Senate and House Split with Even 47 47 1 Party Balance
The death of Senator Morrow creates a rare national Congress balance with the Senate at 47 Democrats 47 Republicans and one Farm-Labor member, and the House at 214 Democrats 214 Republicans and one Farm-Labor member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
National Congress
Senate
House
Opening of Ecumenical Conference in Atlanta
Tomorrow October 16 begins a ten day session of the sixth Ecumenical Conference of the Methodist church in Atlanta. Delegates from the United States England Ireland Italy Austria Canada South Africa Japan Korea Brazil and other nations will discuss cooperation over consolidation to promote home and foreign missions and faster world conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ecumenical Conference
The
Methodist Church
United States
England
France
Ireland
Italy
Austria
Canada
South Africa
Japan
Korea
Brazil
Mount Dora Bank Statement Highlights Strong Liquidity
First National Bank of Mount Dora reports liquid assets exceeding demand deposits by more than 30000 dollars. Executive vice president George J White notes the bank holds over 38 percent in cash and nearly 60 percent in cash and bonds, far above the legal requirement of 20 percent cash and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
George J. White
First National
Florida Home Improvement Week Observed October 25 31
The Florida observed Home Improvement Week from October 25 to 31 aims to beautify homes and communities. The drive should create jobs, raise property values, and present clean, attractive communities to visitors, benefiting all residents.
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Florida
Diversification of crops boosts midwest relief and growth
Arkansas reports a strong crop rebound after a famine year with large food and feed harvests. Bank of England president C. E. Haskins notes high tax and loan collection prospects, and diversification credited with prosperity as farmers shift from cotton to diversified staples, stocking pantries, hay, corn, and meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West
Arkansas
C. E. Haskins
Bank of England
Georgia Grapes Stir Regional Industry Debate
A brief note claims Georgia challenges the local fruit industry with its produce, noting a single grapefruit grove said to exist in Cairo, Georgia. The item emphasizes regional competition between crops and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cairo
Florida winter quarters eyed by Missouri Academy officials
The Tampa Tribune reports Missouri Military Academy officials weighing an offer to move January to March classes to Tampa, Florida. An offer worth 500000 dollars for a school plant was also presented by a corporate entity connected to the Tarap syasubes, details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Tampa Tribune
Missouri Military Academy
Tampa
Taraps Yasubes 4 Commerce
Whitesing
Our Orphans Need Immediate Aid for Florida Children
The Children s Home Society of Florida in Jacksonville pleads for urgent support to prevent halting its statewide work for homeless and penniless orphans. Supt Marcus C Fagg cites a deficit of thousands, July receipts $3800 below expenses, risking discharge of over 850 children without more funds, food, or homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Home Society of Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
Marcus C. Fagg
Full Pantries From Depression Era Farm Guidance
The article notes increased home food preservation during difficult times. North Carolina home club women canned nearly 5,000,000 fruits and vegetables, far surpassing last year's 1,250,000. Across the country, provisions for winter grow plentiful as farmers stock feed stuffs and silos, aiming for better security and hopeful outlooks in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Home Club
South Florida Rodeo Set for Arcadia November 10 11
preparations underway for an annual rodeo in Arcadia featuring bucking ponies wild steers roping branding and cowboy races. The event promises thrilling western acts with rattlesnake fed cowboys exciting stunts and prize competitions by American Legion Post bands and other attractions drawing a big crowd.
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South Florida
Arcadia
West
American Legion Post
Florida
Airplanes to Deliver Newspapers Near Cities
Planes will become as common as motor trucks for news delivery. Airlines are beginning to use aircraft to distribute newspapers in outlying districts to speed up act ions.
Church Services Schedule for Sunday and Week
Sunday school starts at 10:00 with Mr. Sidel presiding. Rev. Fuller of Taft Methodist preaches at 11:00, followed by the Taft pastor. Epworth League meets 6:30 in the Friendly Class Room. Evening worship at 7:30. Mid-week service is Wednesday at 7:30. All are invited. James H. Elder, Pastor.
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Sidel
Fuller
Methodist Church
Taft
Epworth League
James H. Elder
Making Connection With God In Individual Life Sermon
Community Church announces next Sunday's program with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The pastor delivers the sermon on how connection with God has been made, followed by a young people's service at 7:00 p.m. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
Matthew J. Bouterse, Pastor. Sunday school in all departments at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. B Y P U at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic service with song and preaching at 8:00 p.m. Good music and singing. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Bouterse
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Services
Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m in the church edifice. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 in the church. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ
Eustis
Okaloosa County Falls Dreams of a Bountiful Winter
The Crestview News reports plenteous crops statewide and good farmer conditions for winter. It praises Okaloosa County saying unemployment will be none and a horn of plenty has been emptied in the county, sparing worry over dole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestview News
Okaloosa County
Hoover program aims at nationwide business restoration plan
President Hoover launches a giant effort to mobilize public and private resources for a broad national program. Conferences with congressional leaders bankers real estate men and top business figures lead to a collab with the federal reserve board to restore stability across banking and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
Visitors Arrive at Tourists' Home on Sixth and Donnelly
Over the past week guests arrived at the Tourists' Home located at Sixth and Donnelly Street. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Slade and daughter Clee Ellen of Hopkins Minnesota, Mrs. Shaw of Crescent City Florida, H. L. Laddon from Auburndale Florida, Willie Layman of Orlando, E. E. Plant of Plant City Florida, C. D. T. of Tallahassee Florida, S. O. Jones and wife of Valley City North Dakota, and Selma E. Jones of Valley City North Dakota.
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Sixth and
Donnelly Street
Thomas Slade
Clee Ellen
Hopkins
Minn
Shaw
Crescent City
Florida
H. L. Laddon
Auburndale
Willie Layman
Orlando
E. E
Plant City
Tallahassee
S. O. Jones
Valley City
N. D
Selma E. Jones
Vally City
North Dakota
Mrs J W Gott dies after illness at lakeside inn
Mrs J W Gott, longtime guest at the Lakeside Inn, Goshen N Y, died suddenly last Thursday October 8 after a period of illness. The message notes she had been a resident of the inn for many years and had recently fallen ill before her death.
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Goshen
N. Y
J. W. Gott
Lakeside Inn
Mra Gott
Signal Honor For Carolina Author
The piece praised Sam Mims editor of the Topic for rejuvenating American writing and catching the attention of McClure Newspaper Service New York. Phillips head of McClure's fiction department applauds Mims as the type of writer who needs supportive guidance to reach wider success. The survey aims to map the nation's potential fiction output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Service of
New York
Mims
Mr. Phillips
Cosmopolitan
Phillips
Sam Mims
Wildacres
Orange Winter: pioneer Florida homesteading tale
Book review of Orange Winter by Marjorie Medary published October 1 by Longmans. The novel follows Hetty Hollister in 1880 Florida learning orange culture under her uncle, facing citrus frontier challenges, family pranks, and a lost relative mystery. Local color links Mount Dora history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Medary
Longmans, Green and Co
Florida
Hetty Hollister
Mount Dora
Lake Beauclaire
Dudley Adams
B. F. Williamson
Bertha Eddy
Scouting Leaders Aid After Midnight Crash Near Camp Wilson
Scoutmaster C. C. Mullady and Camp Director W. H. Murray were awakened at Camp Wilson Burnt Mills Md by screeching brakes and shouted help. They arrived at Colesville Pike to find two cars collide. They treated one injured motorist and assisted the second driver after a car veered into a ditch.
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C. C. Mullady
W. H. Murray
Camp Wilson
Burnt Mills
Colesville Pike
Florida's growth seen from Mount Dora to St. Johns
An observer recalls early Florida towns and resorts from Charlotte Harbor to Mount Dora, praising growth and water resources while noting past sparsity and later predictions. The article contrasts present vitality with Wells predictions of collapse, and muses on Florida's rising population and tourism.
Distinguished English Masons to Visit Pennsylvania
Sir B Colville Smith Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England Lord Cornwallis the Grand Master and Sir De Boughey past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies will represent the Grand Lodge of England as visitors to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for its 200th anniversary from October 10 to 15. They will be accompanied by Lady Cornwallis and Lady Boughey and may visit Washington if time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Colville Smith
Grand Lodge of Land
Lord Cornwallis
Sir de Boughey
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of England
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Lady Cornwallis
Lady Boughey
Washington
Notice of Tax Deed Application Florida Lake County
Flor ence I Bartholomew holder of Tax Certificate No 260 dated August 5 1929 filed certificate and applied for tax deed. Property in Lake County described as SE% of SE% Sec 25 Tp 19 S R 27 E Beg 239 ft E of Church St. W 108 ft S 230 ft N 230 ft E 108 ft. Assessed to Mrs Belle F Morris. Deed will issue if not redeemed according to law. Official signatures follow.
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Florida
Florence I. Bartholomew
Lake County
Church St
Belle F. Morris
Officiel
Army of
Signa
Caig
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