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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
4
In the old foot-rail days it used to be here's how now it's here's what. I prefer the term legislator to representative. they legislate, but they cannot be considered representative. The butcher gives you 30 to 40 percent more beef today than a year ago, yet no complaint will be made about this raw deal.
A recent Wisconsin gale caused about one million dollars in damage. The Times Union notes that such destruction would have drawn global front-page attention if it had occurred in Florida.
Inverness merchants consider adopting a similar plan after Mount Dora stores cooperate to provide free films and special bar gains on Saturday afternoons and evenings. The Inverness Chronicle notes potential boost in sales from such a program.
An explorer abandons elephant hunting to seek a career on the stock exchange. He soon discovers that wild bears of Wall Street make elephant hunting seem tame by comparison in this brisk financial oddity.
Washington announces February start for the $1,000,000 national soldiers home near St. Petersburg. The work will provide employment for many locals as the government intends to give preference to local labor.
The Winter Garden Journal reports a new weekly edition in Orlando with Les Sanders backing the venture. The Spectator aims to capitalize on the move, while The Topic wishes Leslie success and notes confident judgment.
Mrs Herbert Hoover advises American women to keep living normally and not curtail essential activities to avoid disrupting the economy. She encourages everyone to seize opportunities and promote neighborly friendliness as the practical approach.
Census figures project a rise in eligible voters next year to about 73 million, led by women gaining suffrage. The data show roughly 7 million men and over 7 million men living in cities, with women surpassing men in many districts. Foreign born white voters compose about 18 percent of whites. 73 percent are nonwhite or foreign born.
John C. Lochner of Clermont was elected secretary of the Lake County Chamber for the coming year. The Topic pledges full cooperation as Lochner launches a drive for over a thousand new members, leveraging his Florida and Sarasota chamber ties.
A columnist notes Theodore Dreiser’s quote on money and happiness and argues that financial security reduces worry. The piece suggests that true independence makes troubles vanish, and warns that claiming equal happiness without funds may indicate a psychiatric issue.
The government puts the citrus crop at 28 500 000 boxes a drop from last year by about 6 500 000. Some leading shippers dispute the total predicting not more than 22 500 000. Shipments delayed by law requiring fully matured fruit. Quality praised as finest in Florida history with prices favored by 27 percent for a satisfactory season.
The American Tobacco Company reports a sharp rise in production and workforce at its Durham factory after a month long campaign to advertise Bull Durham tobacco. The company cites advertising as a powerful business promoter and notes production of the Bull Durham brand has doubled since the campaign began.
In a Liberty interview Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr quotes Al Capone saying he learned how many crooks work in cheap clothing and affected speech. Capone claims Chicago honest lawmakers can be counted on one hand and that graft is eroding the country faster than war. He is candid about the corruption he observed in the racket era.
Florida's 120 marketing groups and 120 sales managers cost growers $1.2 million per season while California's unified system yields a stronger market. J Reed Curry of the Florida Citrus Exchange warns the current diversified setup causes millions in losses. He urges growers to consolidate into one financially strong organization with united support to save the industry.
The radio comedy Amos n Andy faces blame for disturbances at the federal Leavenworth Penitentiary Kansas. The program shift caused by daylight time changes delays the show’s broadcast beyond prison rules and highlights calls for prison reform by the Wickersham Committee.
President Hoover praised police in a radio address to chiefs at the annual St Petersburg gathering. He urged public support, law enforcement unity, and closing loopholes that protect criminals to stamp out crime and restore city honor.
Twenty thousand cinemas host special performances as a gratuitous contribution to unemployment relief. The cooperative effort is expected to add substantially to relief funds with attendance estimated at over 15 million people.
Renewal of confidence is evident in increased construction nationwide, with the south showing stronger gains. Manufacturers Record reports September building and construction awards near 55 million dollars, vs about 42 million in August, the highest September total since 1927, signaling economic rehabilitation.
The text describes removing fruit stains that resist boiling water by alternating boiling water applications with a 10 percent acetic acid solution delivered via an eye dropper. It focuses on stain treatment technique and chemical use.
Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m morning worship and sermon at 11:00 Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m Midweek sermon by Rev Radcliffe District Superintendent at 7 30 p m followed by quarterly conference Pastor James H Elder extends cordial invitation to all services.
The Congregational church announces next Sunday's program with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The pastor, David B. Spencer, will deliver the sermon and a young people’s service follows at 7:00 p.m. All are invited.
Matthew J. Bouterse, Pastor, invites all to Mid-week service on Wednesday, Sunday school at 9 45 a m in all departments, Morning worship at 11 a m, Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. A cordial invitation to worship together.
Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 9 45 am. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4 in the church edifice. All are welcome.
Mrs Marcus D Buell wife of Dean Marcus D Buell of Boston University and foster mother of Dr Arthur D Enyart dean of men at Rollins College died Wednesday night October 14 at the Winter Park home of Dr Enyart. Funeral services were held at the Enyart home and cremation followed with interment in Wellington Ohio. She was a poet hymn writer active in Women’s Foreign Mission work and founder of the Edith Buell Club of Boston. She had lived in Winter Park for several years and had wintered in Mount Dora. Dean Buell survives.
Margaret Elizabeth Fleming of Eustis died Tuesday after a four week illness. Funeral services were held at Prescott street home with Dr. J I Wean conducting and two hymns sung by the Methodist choir. Burial was in Mount Dora cemetery. Survived by parents a four year old sister and grandparents Teasley and Topic extend sympathy.
Tampa Electric Company starts construction of a downtown industrial sub-station to serve the city’s factory district at a cost of 120000. The project aims to improve power delivery for area businesses and residential customers alike.
The Lake County teachers gathered at Tavares High School on October 16 from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m with devotional by Rev J D Murray and songs led by Mrs Cecil Strong. Dean W J Norman spoke on Training of Personality and Dr James M Farr on English teaching. Miss Louise Mahan led primary sessions. Luncheon served 12 30 to 1 30 p m. Afternoon group discussions followed with leaders for each division. School Board met with bus drivers to inspect buses.
John C. Lochner of Clermont is named secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. He comes from Indiana via the Lake County Chamber under Willis Powell and is noted for leadership in Florida press associations. Seminole and Central Florida pledge cooperation and goodwill.
Mount Dora High fell 13 to 0 to Orlando High B team on Friday. In the first half Orlando showed strength with decisive gains while Mount Dora produced a 20 yard run by McMurray. After the break Mount Dora tightened defense but could not overcome the early lead. Mount Dora next faces Eau Gallie High at Eau Gallie on October 23 hoping to repeat an earlier win.
Prof D D Roseborough reports the extension division of the State University at Gainesville will offer classes in the Tavares high school. English 301 Shakespeare meets Saturdays at 10:00 starting October 17 with Dr James M Farr as instructor. Sociology III meets Tuesdays at 7:30 starting October 27 with Prof W G Carlton. Public invited. transport arrangements through Principal Roseborough.
Notice announces Mount Dora town election on December 8 1931 with polls from 8 a m to sundown. Voters over 21 may participate if registered. officers to be elected include mayor town clerk tax collector treasurer four two year councilmen and a five year park commissioner.
Voters aged 55 and older who have resided in the state for one year and in the town of Dove toe must pay poll taxes for 1930 and 1931 unless they are new voters or have Florida residence after December 1930. Tax payment is due at the County Tax Collector office in Tavares, Florida by November 14, 1931.
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