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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
4
A collection of aphoristic reflections on optimism, civility, transportation, education, cinema, parenting, fashion, and European nobility. The pieces poke fun at pedestrianism, ethics, and social quirks while urging tolerance and self awareness in everyday behavior.
Biologists say no perfect man exists today to challenge opinions. The discussion notes a country city shift, where prosperity drives a desire to join a country club. A Tampa manufacturer shipped 1,100,000 cigars to a San Francisco Pacific coast distributor last week for Christmas trade.
An eminent physician questions the habit of taking a cold tub or shower on waking. He explains the body is at its lowest resistance in the morning due to lack of fuel, with low temperature and slow heart rate, and that a cold bath can cause harm to many individuals.
The TOPIC urges Mount Dora to consider a commission form with a city manager as a solution. Editor believes the system could govern more efficiently and economically given the town’s growth. With December elections near, letters from officials and citizens are invited, up to 300 words, presenting opinions on the idea.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce with 1513 members is Florida’s largest chamber. Leader Karl Lehmann and the board oversee promotions across county development, publicity for events, WPA and horticulture cooperation, and efforts to attract new residents to Lake County.
Fire Prevention Week urged citizens to prevent man caused fires, protect timber resources, and support coordinated actions by forest service and local agencies to preserve Southern forests for future prosperity.
Regular plane service from Tampa to Atlanta via Tallahassee was inaugurated this week by Eastern Air Lines. The new route links Tampa and Atlanta with a stop in Tallahassee, expanding regional air options.
The article urges Florida to maximize fall and winter tourism by courteous treatment and catering to visitors desires. It argues that warm hospitality and showcasing climate scenery and historic sites will boost prosperity and attract permanent residents to the sunny state.
The Parent-Teacher Association is a key force advancing Florida schools by linking home and classroom. It promotes child welfare across home, church, and community and supports school building, classroom equipment, and aid to underprivileged students through cooperative effort of parents and teachers.
The American Red Cross issues ten safety suggestions to reduce hunting accidents. Key rules include never handling a gun carelessly, unloading before fences, keeping the gun uncocked, never pointing at people, guiding inexperienced hunters, securing guns from children, avoiding leaving loaded guns at home, keeping the muzzle mud free, and deer hunters wearing bright red caps or coats.
The Lake County Citizen urges towns to attract winter visitors as Florida's leading crop. It points to Mount Dora as an example of success through inviting tourists and preparing to entertain them during the season.
An alarmingly persuasive notice asserts a deadly disease called octogenarianism targets the elderly, but Lake County Florida boasts a milder impact and even claims residents in Mount Dora and nearby areas grow younger with age. Col. W. J. Sanborn cites his near ninety years and revived vigor as proof. The piece also urges promoting Florida foods and beverages to attract tourists, noting scarce orange and grapefruit juice options.
A Colliers investigation reports promoters of a proposed California plan collect 2400 each day from small donors hoping for state payment of 30 a week in script to unemployed citizens over 50. About 200000 Californians have joined, with 200000 Bible copies and 50000 Liberty bells sold. dues are 30 cents monthly. Some voters dub it a risky scheme, yet many gamble on its potential.
Citizens urge action to remove hyacinths clogging the Apopka Canal and Dora Canal area. Proposals include mechanical thinning despite cost, cautioning against poisoning due to cattle on marshes. Call for clearing sand bars and widening the Dora Canal railroad trestle to restore tourist boat excursions to Silver Springs.
Lakes City will stage a festival from November 14 to 19 featuring the Pine Forest Farm showcase. Commissioner Nathan Mayo, ill with intestinal flu, is improving and expects to return to duties soon.
Reverend Kenneth G. Rogers and Esther Wyatt lead a worship with a choir and Sunday School. The church hosts Fellowship Night at 7:15 followed by Community Sing at 7:40 and Devotions on Honesty. A two act farce A Day at School will be presented by the Intermediate League with a voluntary offering.
Pastor R W Acree leads Sunday School at 9 45 for all ages. Morning sermon and B Y P U at 7 00. Mid week service Wednesday with B Y P U at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30.
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