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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
4
A Mount Dora Florida publication lists display and classified rates and logistic notes, with samples of humor and language. It mentions April 7 1916 as entry date, references Forward Florida, and parodies wordplay and social commentary. It cites Julius Jesse Jones and RFC hints about a 1940 presidential race.
A Civil War veteran recalls seeing a tree sign at Gettysburg reading No shooting on these premises under penalty of the law. The remark highlights wartime discipline and local control.
Florida officials say the state will be heavily represented in Atlanta during Thanksgiving week as President Roosevelt is expected to deliver a speech. They claim tears will accompany the motorcade carrying thousands of Floridians to the capital city and note progress in crime suppression since government action began.
The Florida economy shows a booming outlook with construction, real estate, and payrolls rising. Industry gains include lumber, naval stores, cigars, citrus, and fishing as the cross-state canal project expands and the PWA funds flow, painting a vibrant picture of prosperity.
Former New York Governor Charles Whitman argues crime today is not worse than in prior eras. He notes crime is more publicized, but historical comparisons show far higher danger in 18th and 19th century America, with examples from early New York and frontier travel.
A fragment notes some cutters offering certain meat cheaply though not all portions are desirable. It mentions a fair amount of gristle and uneven quality in the product.
The Clerys blacksmith shop in the Dilbert Park block hosts visitors from Alabama who dislike the local water. Little Maxine Clery notes the water is spoiled due to a cross state canal digging. The piece also cautions drivers about hidden dangers on hills and trucks and questions safe road clearance.
Mrs Nice and Mr Gilmore joined in a Townsend Club meeting as Mr S C Peacock delivered a clear analysis of the Townsend Plan and its impact on younger citizens. A Chicago convention closing session will be broadcast at Community Hall next Sunday at four with Mr Harold Wilson installing the equipment for a clear reception.
The page lists students achieving honor roll by grade. Grade 7-32% include Joann French, Maurece Glass, Betsy Kramer, Iris Moon, Lola Rose, Sheila Edna MacNeil, Willie Kate Grant Elmer Youngblood. Grade 8-15% include Marian Edwards, Adelaide Key, aeee Roseborough, Buster Battle. Grade 9-10% include Billy McCown, Fern Rose, Bobby Wells. Grade 10-22% include Hazel Edwards, Theo Green, Ossie Ginther, Lula Tubb, Natalie Spilky, Lois Jerue. Grade 11-22% include Emily Battle, Dorothy Loveless, Edna Mae Neil, Willie Kate Grant ham, Frederick Sleight, Ellen Schrup. Grade 12-16% include Katherine Killian, Flora Morley, Helyne Ray.
Col Harry C Duncan on Gov Shultz staff and Lake county leader rests at his Tavares home after three months of illness in Wesleyan Memorial Hospital Atlanta. He was taken ill July 29 and rushed there. visits from Gov Talmadge Ex-Governor Hardman and many friends followed. He hopes to return to business in two to three weeks.
The Seminole sailed from Sanford on Saturday October 19 at 4 p m for a 230 mile trip to Lake Dora with Capt A H Brinkman and pilots Sam Butler and Otho Davis aboard. They navigated 100 miles on the St Johns River to Welaka then north west through Lake George Ocklawaha River Lake Griffin Haines Creek and Lake Eustis into the Dora canal to Lake Dora and home to Tavares arriving Tuesday at 2 p m. The voyage offered wild hogs cattle and reptiles seen from the deck. Captain Brinkman notes they could have completed the trip in two and a half days but stopped to fish and hunt, adding several hours extra.
Mrs Elizabeth Prouse Stitzel of Loudonville Ohio and Mount Dora died October 18 after strokes. Funeral at her home October 20 with burial in Loudonville Cemetery. She leaves J J Stitzel and five daughters Mil dred Einsel listed as survivor.
The Central District Christian Endeavor held its annual convention in Mount Dora last Saturday with thanks to Mrs. Evans and helpers for the net speaker data. State officers included Charles F. Evans Montverde Frank Reed Orlando Rodman Lehman Winter Park and others. Youth addresses by Marjorie Walling Shirley Smithwick and Elizabeth Harris highlighted the event alongside M J Boutrose radio evangelist. George Swartz Howie was installed as president with Eleanor Douglas Weirsdale as vice president Shirley Smithwick Eustis as secretary Gene Isted Eustis as treasurer Martha Fenn Mount Dora as Quiet Hour Superintendent.
A large cone crop in Florida yields seeds capable of reforesting thousands of acres. Seeds germinate unevenly due to rodents and birds, but nature scatters excess to compensate. Inspect seed trees on burned and unburned areas to gauge germination and the impact of fires on forest regrowth.
A New York City family summering in Ithaca rented from Cornell professor Northrop and learned that Mrs Herrin once lived in Mount Dora as a girl. He noted Evelyn Robertson and the late Geo D Thayer’s granddaughter ties, and recalled Rev Northrup’s kin as well. Five brothers, graduates of Cornell, are now two new professors there.
Reverend Perry B. James will lead Sunday service with organ by Miss J. The Dixie centre will present Mothas Prayer. W J Ferris tenor and J E Sapp bass sing. Velma Nice plays Home Sweet Home with J Wise accompaniment. Mrs Nice will whistle and Mrs Jensen impersonates Mother. Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 30. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30.
Congregational church lists 10 a.m. Bible School with classes for all. 11 a.m. What Do I Believe and Let a Man Examine. 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor for youth. Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie and organist Florence Hanscom. All seats free. visitors welcome.
Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening worship at 7:00 p.m. A Baptist Young Union meets at 7:00 p.m. and midweek service is Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. You are invited to worship with us at any or all services.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis Florida announces 11 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
Regular Sunday worship held at the residence of Mrs Zelma D Sills near Crate Mill at 10 30 a m with invitation extended to all locals to attend the gathering
The Reverend Perry B. James will depart Monday for the Leadership Training Conference at Daytona Beach. Interdenominational sessions will be hosted at the Community Methodist church with Dr. N F Forsythe guiding discussions and Reverend Jesse L. Murrell serving as dean. Delegates from Congregational and other denominations will participate. A California man sues for divorce citing thirty years of intolerable domination by his wife, criticizing hastiness in splitting marriages.
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