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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
4
A collage of quips on editors, farmers, and aging. Humor ranges from salute to radio era to roadside wisdom. Notable lines include praise of farmers, jokes about city folks, and a Ford seeding about work after 50. The tone resembles rural American columns on culture and aging.
A study cited by Travelers Insurance finds excessive speed as the primary factor in 32 percent of fatal crashes where the driver was at fault. The piece also notes healthier winter demands with Florida citrus growers expecting 21 million boxes of oranges and tangerines and 15 million boxes of grapefruit for the season, plus added rail service to handle rising travel into Florida.
Taylor county fair opens October 30 for five days with agriculture and livestock on display. The event is billed as one of the state’s top fairs and aims to surpass previous exhibitions in interest and value.
The article warns against milk cap ad schemes and prize scams that trap merchants into paying for advertising and leave buyers with worthless promises. It contrasts local newspaper supported commerce with out of town promoters who drain merchant wallets. It notes inevitable Florida renewal in farming and dairy sectors amid economic growth.
The passage paints Florida town recreation as a blend of fishing hunting motoring and social sports. It notes businessmen support facilities where men play horseshoes bowls shuffleboard and other pastimes, likening them to boys grown up. The tone emphasizes civic pride and leisure as common ground.
County Agent B. E. Lawton reports local farmers in Hernando County have planted 25 acres of squash this season. The figure reflects ongoing diversification in crop choices and farm activity across the region.
The Hotel Fraternity of Mount Dora joins with the Chamber of Commerce and city government to welcome winter visitors and new faces to Mount Dora. They invite visitors to enjoy the local hostelries and meet the owners and managers who believe in the town’s friendliness and spirit for a pleasant stay.
A public notice warns residents not to feed transients or beggars in homes. Homeowners should direct such individuals to the police chief for evaluation. Suspects should be reported immediately to police. Cooperation from the public is urged.
Rev D B Spencer who has been ill at home is improved but must stay in bed for a few days longer. Accordingly there will be no preaching service Sunday in the Congregational church. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meetings will be held as usual.
Preliminary plans for Florida's first tuberculosis sanatorium have been prepared by architect P. F. Kennard under the Florida Advisory and Planning Board. The project, with input from the Florida Tuberculosis Board and national health groups, outlines dormitories, sun porches, X-ray and lab facilities, chest surgery space, lounges, and other modern TB treatment features. Plans are tentative and subject to revision after review by sanatoria experts. Districts are set to host ~200 bed institutions across five regions. The initial institution details will be presented to health and welfare committees for approval. Kennard handed sketches to W. T. Edwards, Jacksonville, chairman of the TB Board, with other members listed.
On October 21 1934 Mrs Wyatt will lead a vested choir for morning and evening services at the Epworth with Miss Pike organist. Morning preludes include Romance Wagner and Postlude Priest's March Battman. Evening selections feature To A Wild Rose Faith Great and Glorious. Epworth hour with refreshments directed by Miss Coralie Cooper. Junior League meets 630 led by Frances Davis to discuss Finding God in the Beautiful using Beethoven hymns for Sunday evening.
Due to the illness of Rev. Spencer there will be no preaching service at 11 a.m. Bible School runs at 10:00 a.m. and the Young People's meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. David B. Spencer, Pastor.
William Renfroe Lambert pastor. Schedule includes Sunday school 9:45 a.m. worship 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young Peoples Union 7:00 p.m. Evening worship 8:00 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday 8:00 p.m. You are invited to worship at any service.
Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at 11 A M on the first Sunday of each month. D T Johnson is rector. A cordial welcome to all.
A special Army engineers and PWA board unfavorable report delays the Central Florida cross state canal plan. They found the project would not meet self liquidating PWA rules for repayment and amortization. An application for PWA funds is under consideration to cover construction.
A cautionary note on obeying signals stresses that a green light is not a free pass to speed. Signals can fail due to wear or weather, so motorists should slow and be ready for emergencies.
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