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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
4
A collection of short items and quotes appears in the Mount Dora area, touching on advertising rates and social observations. It notes Roosevelt advising tourists to avoid the Mediterranean and references Ethiopia, Mussolini, and cavalry concerns. The column includes humor about speed fines and remarks on duck migrations and hunting.
Tung oil dominates modern paint and varnish production, improving quality and durability. Florida industry leaders predict growing use, with prosperity for Gulf regions where tung trees thrive, while Francis Wilson’s death in New York saddened Florida friends. Wilson had winters in Clearwater and inspired the Little Theatre there named in his honor.
Floridians sweep national contests with top honors. Priscilla Eveleth of Winter Haven won first prize as drum major mascot at the St Louis Legion convention. Thelma Gaskin of Orlando earned highest vote on Major Bowie’s program. Colleen McGonigal of Clearwater led for best amateur performer on the same program. Mary Standifer of Bradenton won $1000 in the Atlanta Constitution book game. Elizabeth Hall of Plant City crowned Queen of the Cotton States Festival.
I Phillips a ne writer describes critics who fear losing their platform to air opinions as a depression ends. He notes they enjoyed the chance to lambaste leaders, critique society, and mock the industrial order during difficult times.
A noted scientist warns that carrying a single dollar bill can expose you to many millions of germs. The remark highlights unseen microbial exposure from everyday money handling.
The article notes the idea that the greatest crowd on record could assemble in Washington if the President invited all who can tell him how the government should be run.
The piece notes widespread proclamations for National Bible Week marking the 400th anniversary of the English Bible. It highlights a committee of leaders from Yale, William and Mary, Harvard and others, including Helen Keller, Robert Milikan, and General Summerall, recognizing Bible influence on life, literature, art, and nation.
Florida resources and attractions will be graphically depicted at a Rockefeller Center exhibit in New York City this winter. The display includes dioramas and hundreds of mounted game animals and birds decorating a large hall called the Sportsmen's Lounge with comfortable seating for visitors.
A Florida newspaper column laments how government offices have sent tax payers a blunt questionnaire asking for personal details and salaries. It notes lawmakers’ evasive replies, hints at political use, and suggests voters should demand clear answers to protect against waste and mismanagement.
The Rev. Perry B. James will preach at eleven o'clock on The Price of a Man. Congregational singing led by Miss Jeanette Pike. At 7:30 p.m. he will address Christ and the children of all nations with colored slides on dress and social life of children abroad.
Congregational church announces morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with topic Religion, not a profession, ye a creed, not a ceremony but a creed. Florence Gilbert Hanscom serves as organist and choir director. Bible school at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. all young people invited.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church invites all to attend services led by Rev. A A Stanley. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with Baptist Young People's meeting at 7:00 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome to worship.
In Eustis Saint Thomas Episcopal offers 11 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday monthly led by Rector D T Johnson. St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church lists Masses at 8:00 A M in Eustis and 10:00 A M in Clermont with Patrick Doyle as Pastor and First Friday Mass at 7:30 A M.
The Church of Christ convenes at the home of Mrs. Zelma D. Sills near Crate Mill every Sunday at 10 30 a m. An open invitation is extended to all seeking worship and fellowship.
The PTA hosts a public course in Child Psychology in the Community Building Social room on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Instructor Rev. Perry B. James, with degrees from Northwestern University and Teachers College, Columbia University, leads weekly one hour sessions. He previously directed Methodist Episcopal Church education work in Florida.
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