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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
4
Hotel Commissioner W. M. Taylor reports Miami winter tourist traffic up 20 percent from last year. St Petersburg Tampa Orlando Palm Beach and Jacksonville show similar increases as Florida experiences stronger visitor demand this season.
Dr Louis Karnosh of Cleveland declares counting sheep a delusion and snare. He says such mental gymnastics keep insomnia active and advocates complete relaxation and avoiding thinking to fall asleep.
Governor Cone designates the traditional last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. He quotes George Washington and notes the nation is at peace with other nations, aids the needy, and praises humanitarian leadership and democratic ideals upheld by leaders.
At the Florida Association of Real Estate Boards convention reports show wide building activity across the state. Tampa leads with a 400 percent rise in residential construction over a year, with other cities like Jacksonville Miami St. Petersburg Pensacola Orlando Palm Beach Daytona Beach Sarasota and more contributing to an eight month statewide 50 percent gain. Officials say growth is safe and steady, not a boom, and will boost new industries and year round tourism.
The Future Farmers of America gathered nearly 8,000 farm boys from all states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico for a convention. The organization, with over 200,000 members, began 12 years ago under the U.S. Office of Education to improve farming methods and prosperity for agricultural workers.
The American Iron and Steel Institute reports about 2,500 women now work in steel replacing stereotypes. Women perform defect spotting on plates and deliver valued service in a man dominated field. The article notes a historical shift from 1839 New York legislature views to present equality in business and industry.
The passage notes aims to provide free coverages to boost southern economic expansion and broaden agricultural potential, focusing on fostering growth rather than immediate gains.
The war between Japan and China boosts U S toy production with abundant Christmas stock. Domestic manufacturers expand to meet demand and keep dollars in the country. This shift aims to place American origin toys ahead of foreign imports and create thousands of jobs.
The court holds yachts in Florida waters are taxable by the state even if registered elsewhere. The piece comments on the tax policy and includes a provocative quote about driveaway measures and a quip equating politicians and statesmen by agreement.
Clermont based Senator George F. Westbrook announces he will not run again for State Senate from his district after twelve years in the Legislature. He cites need to focus on private business but says he will support measures for Lake County and its citizens.
In South Berwick Maine Miss Jane Sewell expresses thanks through The Topic for messages from Mount Dora friends honoring her ninetieth, but she suffered a heart attack on October sixth and has since been confined to bed. She is now comfortable and hoped to be up soon.
Mrs. Sarah G. Baker expresses gratitude for flowers cards and calls received during her birthday while hospitalized at Mount Doral Hospital.
We express heartfelt thanks to Dr Colley nurses and young men who offered blood for transfusion to those closest and who stood by us during the hardest part many friends who have shown sympathy and kindness
George Washington Carver of Tuskegee Institute earned one of three Roosevelt medals for 1939 honoring distinguished achievement in industry science literature conservation social justice and youth leadership. The famed negro scientist, once a slave, is famed for agricultural chemistry including 285 peanut products and 118 sweet potato productsamong many innovations.
The Veterans Memorial Hall on Lake Pearl near Umatilla will be dedicated on Friday October 20. Funded by Chas C Giles of Umatilla land donor the hall stands as a modern facility for Lake County veterans. The piece notes a federal state directory for Florida offices and the rise in dried skim milk use in poultry feeds to 135 million pounds annually.
A Georgia Southeastern Fair visit described with host Mike Benton and Red Edgerton. The writer praises the hogs cattle and poultry displays, the barbecue and dance with Gene Krupa, and notes Georgia papers' warm stance toward Florida while urging a Florida state exhibit at the fair.
Forest Service researchers at the Madison Wisconsin Forest Products Laboratory report field testing over 2000 scenarios showing water’s extinguishing ability can double with small chemical additions. Monoammonium phosphate emerges as the most practical additive especially when water is scarce and firefighters carry back packs.
Detours announced for State Road 7 in Pensacola via Cervantes Street to Farmers Market Road and back to 7, with alternate routing via SR 1 and SR 1A. Additional closures include SR 2 north of Polk City, SR 21 between Lake City and Oalstee, SR 48 bridge out over the St Johns River, and SR 63 between Zolfo and Griffin's Corner. South and southeast traffic rerouted via SR 2, SR 210, and SR 23 routes. SR 5 closed Venice to Punta Gorda with reverse detour for northbound.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce secretary spent a day in four towns Tavares Leesburg Mount Dora and Eustis plus seven hours in the office handling routine correspondence and meetings with nine people from seven Lake County communities. The tale highlights the chamber office's high activity level at the Court House in Tavares.
Local column notes a playful analogy linking politics to a pie recipe using plums and dough as symbols. The piece blends humor with civic commentary, reflecting on how ideas mix with public policy in a referendum climate.
The Lake Franklin Park Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road invites all to Bible Study at 9 45 a m Preaching and Communion at 11 00 a m Evening Services at 7 45 p m and a Thursday Ladies Prayer Meet at 7 45 p m. All services are open to attendees.
A compact remark contrasts external trends with aging contentment, noting ease and acceptance rather than chasing youth. The speaker reflects on time, social standards, and personal satisfaction without ambitious external evaluations.
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